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Coastal Hospitality manages five restaurants on Cape including: Chatham Cut, Pates, The Doghouse, One Stop Market and Chapin’s Bayside. It was Michael’s firm beliefs in investing in his employees that inspired him to embark on this business venture.  In 2019 Martir purchased the Doghouse and transformed the Cape Cod classic into a well-oiled machine. He used his 30 years of experience in the fine dining industry, to rework the systems in place and make the...

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A Heady Brew

There are some rooms that seem to remember the people who once filled them. Even after the tables are cleared and the lights dimmed, they hold onto the low murmur of conversation, the scrape of chairs against the floor, the sense that something meaningful has unfolded there again and again. In North Falmouth, the rambling building that long housed the Silver Lounge Restaurant for the better part of a century, is one of those places—a...

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Notable Neighbors

Meet these standout members of our community, whose skills and accomplishments have truly made an impression.

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LIFE’s Canvas: A Lifetime of Moments

Self taught artist Forrest Rodts credits Nantucket as his first, and most important influence.

The Gingerbread Blueprint

Right out of a storybook, Martha’s Vineyard’s colorful and charming Gingerbread Cottages have been enchanting visitors for over 160 years.

Shear Delight

How a chance encounter walking the bucolic paths of Peterson Farm in Falmouth led to an endearing story of sheep and stewardship.

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A Season Well Lived

Local author and designer Marc Seivers reimagines and transforms his home into a warm, festive showcase of holiday spirit.

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The Bessey Blueprint

Nantucket’s Bessey Construction nails the stunning combination of quality construction with world-class design.

Every Inch with Intention

In charming Osterville, a petite cottage proves that heartfelt touches can make every inch count.

Past and Future Connections

A stunning Cape Cod home by Hammer Architects in Truro blends tradition and Bauhaus modernism as it joins spaces from the past with the promise of the future.

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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: Jacqueline Chanda

Artist Jacqueline Chanda’s journey into painting began not with a brush but with a pencil. At a young age she…

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: Derek Macara

So many great artists achieve appreciation and recognition after they have left this earth. Van Gogh, Cezanne, Monet; the list…

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: Kenneth Evans

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

Artist Profile: Bobby Baker

e.e. cummings once wrote, “For whatever we lose (like a you or a me) it’s always ourselves we find in…

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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.