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How Great is Yarmouth!
Cape Cod’s heart and soul Residing nearly smack-dab in the middle of Cape Cod, and stretching from Cape Cod Bay to the north down to Nantucket Sound to the south, the village of Yarmouth prides itself on its rich history and heritage. Established in 1639,…
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Cape Cod Rum Runners
During the late 1920s, Prescott “Bud” Cummings arrived in Eastham, aiming to make a living as a turnip farmer. Profit margins were narrow, and it wasn’t long before he turned to the transit of illicit alcohol, or “rum running,” a much more lucrative way to…
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Cocktail recipes you can try at home!
Change up your cocktail routine with these inspired recipes from some of our favorite local restaurants & bars There is nothing better to quench the long-awaited thirst for summer than sipping refreshing beverages with friends. Some cocktails find their history in the lo…
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Art on the Plate: Cocktails at Fishbones on Martha’s Vineyard
Nothing screams “Vineyard vacation” like sitting outside by the water, sipping a prosecco-infused frozen drink, right? Fishbones, located in Oak Bluffs, has Instagram-worthy drinks that are as delicious as they are eye-catching. Owned and operated by Mike Santoro, of San…
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Art on the Plate: Harvest Gallery Wine Bar
Harvest Gallery Wine Bar Whether you’re in the market for a one of a kind piece of art, looking for a handcrafted cocktail, or just hungry for some quality food, Harvest Gallery and Wine Bar has it all. Located right in the heart of Dennis,…
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Art on the Plate: Chatham Inn
Chatham Inn One of the Cape’s oldest inns has been brought into the modern era, lead by chef Christophe Letard and his talented team. With a culinary background including multiple Michelin star restaurants and seven Relais & Chateaux properties, Letard is bringing fres…
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Anthony Bourdain Wine Dinner
Local chefs come together to whip up inventive dishes that are as flavorful as the personality and legacy of the man they celebrate: Anthony Bourdain. Brought together by a love for food, these creative culinary professionals honor the exact qualities of food that Bourdain c…
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Sail away with Kurt Peterson
To a 6-year-old boy, a 28-foot catboat must seem like the RMS Queen Elizabeth II, a vast ocean liner brimming with possibility and adventure. A child could wander all about the vessel, climb around the foredeck, lie down beside the boom using the sail as…
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Farm to Table
Farm to Table is a movement that’s sweeping the food world, and here on Cape Cod, where rich farmland abounds and fresh ingredients are always at the ready, eating locally grown food has never been easier The farm-to-table movement is one that supports not only…
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Farm to Table: The Buffalo Jump
The Buffalo Jump The Buffalo Jump started as a pop-up concept in 2016, offering seasonal dinners with a focus on sustainable, local ingredients. “After two years of ‘popping up’ at Coonamessett Farm, we made it official,” says Chef Laura Higgins-Baltzley with a laugh…
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Farm to Table: Chatham Bars Inn
One of Chatham’s most luxurious hotels and resorts has become a whole lot greener. With their farm located on Route 6A in Brewster, Chatham Bars Inn (CBI) brings homegrown greens and veggies straight from the garden into their kitchens. Executive Chef Anthony Cole works cl…
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Farm to Table: Farm.Field.Sea
Farm.Field.Sea What is the recipe for a perfect evening? The environment sets the mood, the guests contribute the story, and the host’s choices for sustenance and merriment feed the souls. These are the moments that linger long after the last candles burn out. On Mar…
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Farm to Table: The Farmers Table
The Farmers Table In October of 2017, mother-daughter duo Lynn and Olivia Tripp opened The Farmers Table to bring farm-to-table freshness to Plymouth. While opening a café wasn’t always the goal, the Tripps knew that they had found something special with their space in Pl…
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Farm to Table: Truro Vineyards
Picture yourself surrounded by a sea of lush grape vines, sipping on a rich cabernet made from those very grapes while enjoying a five-course meal, live music and local art. This kind of immersive experience is just what you can expect at a Truro Vineyards…
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Mimosas Aren’t Just For Brunch
“Ohza came to me as an idea two years ago while on a boat leaving Waquoit Bay in Mashpee,” says Ryan Ayotte, owner and founder of Ohza—a premium mimosa brand that makes use of quality sparkling wine and real juice. Ayotte found himself spilling juice…
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Richard Loud
Maritime painter Richard Loud paints scenes from another era with uncanny ease and insight Painter Richard Loud charts a course to yesterday each day. As he paints, he breathes life into the classic maritime designs of the late 19th century. In his free time, he…
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The Figawi: A note from Brian Shortsleeve
Gunkholing: A note from the publisher The Memorial Day weekend sailing regatta, which began in 1972, was created by a couple of friends challenging each other to a sailboat race across Nantucket Sound. It’s grown into one of the largest attended and longest running regatta…
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Picture this!
Each year we receive thousands of stunning photo contest submissions. Choosing the photography contest winners is a time of much excitement and much contention at the Cape Cod Life office—there are so many amazing options! Last year, we decided to take the July issue as&he…
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