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Coast Versus Coast

In an East Coast versus West Coast battle, royal chefs plucked from beachside towns across the two coasts battle it out to see which coast does summer food best. The West Coast team is led by restaurateur and Top Chef alum, Brooke Williamson and includes Kaleena Bliss, Brian Madayag, Joshua Mazoukes, and Jessica Roy. The East Coast team is headed by Boston based celebrity chef and restaurateur, Tiffani Faison who appeared on very first season of Bravo’s Top...

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Beyond the Basics

For generations, Cape Cod and the Islands have been places where people come together. Families return to the same towns summer after summer, friends crowd into beach houses, and loved ones gather for everything from weddings and milestone birthdays to backyard dinners that turn into celebrations of their own.There is something about the Cape that makes life’s big and small moments feel worth celebrating. And while the reasons for gathering may be timeless, the ways...

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The Golden Hour

A bustling marina, a table set for friends, and a feast of fresh local seafood make for an unforgettable dinner party that says summer isn’t over yet.

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Photo Portfolio: Doug Meehan

What can’t he do? Beloved Cape Cod native, famed media personality, former Nantucket ferry captain and cancer survivor, Doug Meehan, is also a talented photographer.

A New Endeavor

On the decks of Nantucket’s Endeavor, Lisa and Tom Homand embark on a new journey together.

The Uncommoner Hotel: A Destination Beyond the Stay

This new distinctive Cape Cod hotel is the perfect setting for any event you have in mind.

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A Tale of the Tides

Builder Rob Cicchetti builds a dream home for an active family that will endure for generations.

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The Art of Welcome

Designer Robin Arouca perfectly appoints a home built by Cataldo Custom Builders on Green Pond that blends craftsmanship with a warm, family-centered design.

Gathering Place

Architect Doreve Nicholaeff and Meagher Construction collaborate to create a reflection of the owner’s vision—a timeless gathering place for family.

From the Field to the Table: A Taste of Summer at Bartlett’s Farm

Bartlett’s Farm provides the inspiration for chef Iris McNally of Iris & Company Catering to create four recipes that highlight the best of a local harvest.

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Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

2026 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Cleber Stecei 

Across a yellow-green marsh at the edge of the wood, a white birdhouse stands alone, reflecting shafts of sunlight. The…

Artist Profile: Tracey J. Maroni

For Tracey J. Maroni, the Cape Cod family vacations of her childhood weren’t so much a luxurious seaside escape as…

Artist Profile: Nancy Nicol

For Nancy Nicol, the act of creating is not confined to a single medium or moment. It is, instead, a…

Artist Profile: Hilda Neily

In Provincetown, where artistic legacy is as much a part of the landscape as dunes and shifting light, certain figures…

Artist Profile: Amy Belle Rice

Upon viewing Amy Belle Rice’s work, one notices an ease that feels both intentional and innate—a quiet clarity that mirrors…

Artist Profile: Ed Walsh

There is a quiet confidence in the work of Provincetown-based painter Ed Walsh—an assurance that feels less like practiced bravado…

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Hometown Heroes

Ollie and Star are all paws in when it comes to doing good in our community.

Retail Retrievers

Regional retailers share the joys of having pups on the payroll.

Doggie Influencers

Three insiders share their tips and tricks for making the most of your time on Cape Cod.

Travel Hounds

Hit the road with ease—these companies make traveling to the Cape & Islands an experience worth barking about.