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 Owners: JC & Joann Cuchetti, Shawn Stuber, Jake Nardini • Co-Owner & Executive Chef: Tyler LaChance…
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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 Brook Harbor is tucked between two peninsulas. Stretched-out Wings Neck is to the north, and…
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Fourth of July 2018 Fireworks & Festivities
Find out where you can celebrate the holiday across the region Although the Fourth falls mid-week this year, don’t expect that to stop patriotic locals and vacationers from celebrating the holiday in true Cape fashion—with plenty of food, family and friends. Grab your red, white…
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Orleans under fire
The 1918 German submarine attack off the coast of Cape Cod marks the sole attack on U.S. soil during WWI On a sultry summer’s day in 1918, beachgoers in Orleans packed picnics, rolled up beach blankets and prepared for another fine day by the…
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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 and gearing up for the summer clientele. From ice cream and fried seafood to cocktails…
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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 take on independent book stores, Tom Phillips and his wife Joyce decided they would have…
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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 are looking for a bit of a night life. Hotel owners are aware of these…
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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 their favorite spots. At Schoolhouse Ice Cream & Yogurt in Harwich Port, owner Susan Stanley…
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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 means a lot of water for one individual. It was a no brainer for us…
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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 Gustafson has been a world traveler for the last 30 years, and today he’s applying…
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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 memory handed down through the generations. An interesting detail is that the Lewis family insists…
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Serving the test of time
Cape & Islands restaurants still going strong decades later The very first issue of Cape Cod LIFE rolled off the presses just in time for the busy summer season in 1979. The top line of the cover text was dedicated to one of Publisher Brian…
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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 of the popular Soprano’s Ristorante in Mashpee are expanding to this breathtaking spot on Grand…
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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 onboard their boat in The Abacos when she discovered Androsia Batik, a small, family-run fabric…
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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, with the waves crashing in the background and the smell of salt in the air,…
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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 cooking the food from scratch and the satisfaction of knowing that somebody appreciated that.” –…
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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 you are the boss, owner or an employee—there is no better feeling than spending a…
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