People & Businesses
Handcrafting history
Sculptor David Lewis finds redemption in art Like many histories of families on Cape Cod, Osterville sculptor David Lewis’ family history is a curious blend of lore and real…
A view to savor
Waterview restaurants on the Cape & Islands Soprano’s Casino by the Sea A Cape Cod landmark has a new restaurant to continue its 50-year history of food service. The owners…
Bahamas meets Cape Cod
A unique island fabric is the hallmark of SeaCoast Bags’ beach-inspired accessories It all started with a trip to the Bahamas. In 2011, Gail Welsh and her husband were living…
Art on the Plate: Soprano’s Casino by the Sea
Chef: George Brown “We thrive on friendly service, local products and an all-around great experience.” -Barbara Komenda It’s hard not to appreciate al fresco dining on a terrace overlooking the ocean,…
Art on the Plate: Portside Tavern
“I like the craftmanship of cooking. We make our own mozzarella. We grind our own sausage, proof our own breads and make our own stocks. To me, it’s about actually…
Life change listings
Being a business owner on Cape Cod offers the rare opportunity to work where you play and play where you work. For those who are fortunate enough to work here—whether…
Artist profile: Jim Freeheart
Jim Freeheart starts each of his paintings with a big heart and a smile—both literally and figuratively. He paints this as his signature before coating the canvas in color. “The…
Paint and play
These artists, and their muses, are not your average art group This wasn’t a typical gig for Jerry Portnoy. The blues great, an East Dennis resident who’s played harmonica for…
Art on the Plate: C Salt Wine Bar & Grille
“The plating of the food is very important. People eat with their eyes first. You want to make sure that the plate is presentable, tight, clean and fun.”– Chef &…
Art on the Plate: Ocean Terrace at Ocean Edge Resort
“If something you put down in front of people is exceptionally beautiful, they are going to be awestruck and want to enjoy it that much more. That first impression is…
Art on the Plate: Strangers & Saints
“Although it’s a tavern and it’s casual dining, we want to juxtapose that with quality service and food so you can walk in off the beach and have a nice…
Art on the Plate: Crisp Flatbread Inc.
Owner: Jamie Surprenant • Chef: Jimmy Supka “I would love for customers to walk away and say that we use fresh ingredients and put a lot of care, love and…
Artist Profile: Mark Corliss
With ‘Beyond the Tattoo,’ Mark Corliss showcases the art of tattooing—and proves it’s more than skin deep When thinking of art in the traditional sense, tattooing probably isn’t the…
Emerging Artists: Irene Lynch
Little art, lot of heart Artist Irene Lynch grew up on the beaches of Cape Cod. When she was 5 years old, her mother was taking her to the beach…
Emerging Artists: Madelyn Murphy
The art is in the journey Barnstable High School senior Madelyn Murphy looks back fondly on one particular assignment she completed for her art class. For the assignment, she and…
Emerging Artists: Alex Curtiss
Nurse puts her healing hands to work on the canvas When you are dealing with life and death situations on a daily basis, there is a good chance that at…
Artist Profile: David Witbeck
Standing in front of a painting that’s just a tall as you—even taller—is awe-inspiring. Standing in front of a 6-foot tall David Witbeck painting is an experience made all the…
Artist Profile: Caroline Weld
Caroline Weld adheres to a simple, yet pivotal, motto when it comes to her abstract work: “Get the paint on the canvas, and see where it leads you.” Both art…
