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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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Holding On, Letting Go

Perched high above the water on Gunning Point, the house reveals itself slowly. The approach is quiet, almost understated, the structure emerging not as a grand statement but as something settled—rooted into the land with the quiet confidence of age. Beyond it, the land falls away toward Buzzards Bay, where the horizon stretches uninterrupted, and the rhythm of tide and wind defines the passage of time. It is a place where change happens gradually, often...

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Serving Up Community

Camaraderie and competition go hand-in-hand at Island Pickle in Mashpee.

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Village LIFE: Provincetown

Visit Provincetown where the beaches are beautiful and the culture is vibrant.

Summer’s Serenade

The Cape’s town bands fill village greens and parks with nostalgic classics and timeless charm.

Cruising Through Time 

Generations have loved admiring classic cars, a cherished tradition passed down year after year.

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Rooted by the River

East Orleans has always held a special place in the heart of this family who creates a home for the future with the help of Laplante Construction.

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Mastering the Trade: Nick Bowes and Tim O’Neill

O’Neill Bowes Building Company in Osterville brings years of experience and a boatload of smart ideas to the Cape building industry.

Born of Summer Memories

Interior designer Courtney Brunelle and her team at House of Coco Interiors creates a home in Chatham poised to repeat special summer memories.

Chatham Charm

Interior designer Nancy Boughton settles into a charming cottage in Chatham.

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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!

2025 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Lee Surette

“Cape Cod is a mirror,” says gifted watercolor and oil painting artist Lee Surette, reflecting the stunning beauty of natural…

Artist Profile: Liz Carney

For local gallery owner and artist, Liz Carney, retreating to the scenic shores of Provincetown during the hazy summer months…

Artist Profile: Kenneth Evans

Ken Evans was a young boy in the early 1950s when he received a John Gnagy charcoal drawing set as…

Artist Profile: David Kooharian

What’s the best thing about living as an artist on Cape Cod? According to David Kooharian, “Anywhere you have different…

Artist Profile: Philip Dutra

Growing up on the shores of Cape Cod, Philip Dutra channels a lifetime of coastal experiences into his artwork, capturing…

Artist Profile: Thomas Hoffmann

It’s not unusual for an artist to carefully navigate the delicate balance between the pull of creative inspiration and the…

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An Artist’s Assistant

With her trusty Golden Retriever by her side, there is nothing artist Meredith Hanson cannot create.

One Wag At A Time

Thanks to their team of dedicated volunteers (of human and canine kind), Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs is bringing pawsitivity to our community.

Not Ruffin’ It

These accommodations across the Cape & Islands are ready to pamper you and your pup on your next getaway.

A Doggone Good Day

The Daffy Dog Parade, an annual event hosted by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce in partnership with NiSHA, is a tail-wagging good time.