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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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Held By Love

Some weddings are memorable because of the setting, the little details, or the music—or maybe even the weather. This one was unforgettable because of the love.

When Sparks Fly

What could make this couple’s beautiful Cape Cod wedding even more memorable? How about a serenade by American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.

From Canvas to Cape Cod

After years of painting Cape Cod, Clara Clough Rodman finds herself at the center of one particularly meaningful scene.

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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: Michael R. Mills

As a child, Michael R. Mills dabbled in art classes and slow weekends spent copying illustrations out of magazines. “Sidewalk…

Artist Profile: Jeanne O’Neil

As you move through your day—hurrying from work to the grocery store or out to meet friends—it’s easy to miss…

Artist Profile: David Hills

For more than two decades, photographer David Hills has documented a world that most Cape Cod residents glimpse only from…

Artist Profile: David Phillips

As a child growing up in Flint, Michigan, David Phillips always looked forward to the annual visit of the oil…

Artist Profile: Lillia Frantin

For nearly five decades, painting has been as natural to Lillia Frantin as breathing. Long before she became a professionally…

Artist Profile: Elaine Tata

For Elaine Tata, painting has always been rooted in observation—but over time, what she sees has become less about precise…

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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.