People & Businesses
Q&A: Jennifer Dow
Our Creative Director, Jennifer Dow, recently celebrated her 100th issue with the Cape Cod LIFE April 2018 publication. Jen is an invaluable member of our team at Cape Cod Life…
Art on the Plate: Encore Bistro & Bar
“Food is my way of expressing myself on the plate, of telling my story, and I put my heart into every single dish.” – Co-Owner & Executive Chef: Tyler LaChance…
Harbor LIFE: Red Brook Harbor
Serene views, cherished traditions This is the third installment of a new series exploring the vibrant harbors across Cape Cod and the Islands On the southwestern coast of Bourne, Red…
Cape & Islands Dining Guide 2018
Tried & True and Something New One of the best things about Cape Cod summers is the way the whole area comes alive with restaurants opening up, sprucing up…
Dive into some of the best bookstores
There’s nothing like the feel of a book in your hands—the smell of the pages, especially if it’s an old classic. Knowing the toll that big box stores—and later technology—would…
The perfect getaway
Visitors come to Cape Cod for a variety of reasons—some are here for beauty of the landscape, some for the relaxation and simplicity that this environment offers, while others…
The best scoops around town
There is perhaps no other food that is more synonymous with summer than ice cream, and when it comes to the cool, creamy confection, Cape Codders and visitors certainly have…
Art on the Plate: Galley Beach
Owner: David Silva • Mixologist: Mark Sybe “With each bottle of Elyx sold, it provides a week’s worth of fresh drinking water to a single person in Peru. One bottle…
Art on the Plate: Harborview Restaurant & Bar
Owner: Michael Gustafson • Mixologist: Anthony Mendoza “I love that every day is different. You just don’t know what will happen at any given day or time.” -Michael Gustafson Michael…
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 &…