People & Businesses
Seven Miles and Beyond
Along the famed Cape Cod Canal wait dedicated surfcasters, and among them, two men stand out. “My uncle Jack bought land in Mattapoisett just before going off to war in…
The Surprenant System
At the center of the Cape Cod dining universe, one man does things a bit differently. People often describe Cape Cod as an arm, bent at the elbow of Chatham,…
Feeding Your Soul
Local purveyors are connecting with their customers on a whole new level A trip to the supermarket has become one of the most impactful experiences for many during the COVID-19…
“The way it used to was”
Restaurateur and art collector Anton ‘Napi’ Van Dereck told the story of Provincetown through art and food This summer in Provincetown is bittersweet. Beloved legend Anton ‘Napi’ Van Dereck passed…
Provincetown’s Sailing Moment
From the dugout mishoon canoes of the Wampanoag, to the whaling schooners of the 19th century, to the pleasure yachts and cruisers, the traditional one-design sailboat classes, and the diminutive…
Pass the Plate
The American Culinary Federation of Cape Cod stepped up to lend a hand, and serve some food, when it was needed most. Home to some of New England’s freshest cuisine,…
Pandemic Storm
A group of dedicated Cape Cod photographers, whose lives and photos have been acutely impacted by COVID-19, are making photographs as an emotional response. photography by the members of the Cape…
Art in the time of COVID
The Eastham Painters Guild leverages the community, and each other, to continue to create art in a difficult time. Art is an integral aspect of life in this unique region…
Coming of Age
Twenty-one creative and artistic women have spent one week together every September for twenty-one years The natural notions of nostalgia often include a yearning for the things that made memories…
Next Wave: Jen & Nick Crawford, Jenick Studio
Nick and Jen Crawford, two ‘washashores’ from the Midwest, bring their kindred care for wildlife conservation into their two meaningful businesses on Cape Cod. The pair met working for the…
Doing Their Part
As the world retreats to shelter at home, some heed the call to step up and help. When the world hit the pause button to combat a global pandemic, it…
Glass-like Clarity
Artistic duo Lauren DiFerdinando and Luther Bates bring fresh perspectives to The Nines Art Gallery in their signature paintings and photographs Along Harwich Port’s shoreline, natural light peeks through a…
Heart on the Plate: The Family Table Collaborative
More than ever, food is bringing people together, whether that takes the form of supporting local businesses through take-out or commiserating over a failed sourdough starter. But for many, this…
2020 Visionaries: Jonathan Thompson
Unofficial Mayor of Cape Cod; Instigator of Positivity “One love. One family. One community.” “I really mean that,” says Jonathan Thompson, who coined the slogan to describe his motivational journey—one…
A Letter to Papa on the Cape
We received this lovely letter from a young woman who is currently living in Switzerland with her husband. We thought her thoughtful memories of times together captured the emotions associated…
The Cape House
Such a simple phrase, yet such a depth of memory and meaning. The following three homes are great examples of the peace and serenity that can be found in the…
Vintage Soul
Vintage is in! Artist Jeff Dinardo pulls from a fascination with history and a background in art to create striking vintage signs. Just inside the entrance to Cotuit Harbor sits…
Collective Collaboration
Designer Cathy Kert assembles a dream team for a seamless addition to her historic farmhouse in Pocasset. Shy has never been a word anyone would use to describe interior designer…