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 Korea. When Hurricane Carol came through in 1954, it picked up an entire house and…
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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, but imagine instead something more far out. Imagine the Cape is a galaxy unto itself,…
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Latitude Adjustment
Tequila is the James Dean of spirits—mysterious to an almost mythical level and as misunderstood as the most iconic Rebel Without a Cause. While connoisseurs have known of its nuances for many years, the average consumer of tequila still regards it as a wild party…
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Gastronomic Getaway
A self-proclaimed “foodie” charts his annual vacation with menus instead of maps. On the Outer Cape, people who own food shops and restaurants are soft-spoken and humble. When you have had a fabulous entrée, or if you have purchased the perfect raw ingredient that you…
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The Great Blue Way
Author Sue Mellen takes a look at the thriving theater community across the Cape & Islands in her new book. Imagine, the curtain has just closed, the immensely talented actors and actresses, dancers and musicians have taken their bows. You and your fellow audience members…
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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 pandemic. Concerns about sanitized surfaces, coupled with unpredictable supply chains, have resulted in consumers over-stocking…
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Art on the Plate: The West End
Owners: Jen Villa & Blane Toedt • Chef: Joseph Ellia Just off Main Street Hyannis sits a time capsule. Guests can enjoy their cocktails and reminisce a bygone era of speakeasies, flappers and jazz. The dark wood running throughout the restaurant, vintage furniture, and the…
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A Cape Cod Classic
The many lives of drive-in theaters may be adding another chapter to their histories, none more storied than the Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre. What do you think of when you hear “a Cape Cod summer night”? Do you picture cocktails on the beach, a magnificent sunset,…
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“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 away on Christmas day, 2019 at 87. He leaves behind a legacy as a restaurateur,…
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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 Optimist dinghies of today, essential elements of Cape Cod’s culture arise from its history of…
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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, Cape Cod is a culinary sensation. Without the professionalism, commitment, and talent of the chefs…
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Gunkholing: Best of Both Worlds
Above, the 2020 issue of Cape Cod LIFE June, known to readers as the Best Of issue. Digital: During these “please stay at home” months, online visitation and readership has increased almost everywhere. Knowing this was happening, Cape Cod Life placed significant emphasis on our…
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Waterfront or Bust
When dining on the Cape & Islands, waterview restaurants are the way to go! The Cape & Islands have a number of incredible features—a large number—but far and away the most sought after is the vast array of waterfront views that the area is known…
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