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Where Love Grows

Cape Cod Life  / June 2026 /

Writer: Julie Craven Wagner

 

Where Love Grows

Cape-Cod-LIFE

Cape Cod Life  / June 2026 /

Writer: Julie Craven Wagner


Dennis may never be the same again. And that is a wonderful thing—the opening of Love Farms has completely re-set the table for what it means to dine out, gather together and spend an unforgettable time on Cape Cod.

Pulling off Route 28 in time than checking a box.

That philosophy has proven to be one of Love Farms’ greatest strengths—and one of its biggest surprises. What might have been 

That sense of arrival was always part of the plan. What wasn’t anticipated—at least not to this degree—was the response.

Since opening in December, Love Farms has drawn a steady, and at times overwhelming, wave of visitors. Lines form early. Parking fills quickly. Guests linger long after meals have ended. What began as a carefully considered concept has, in a matter of months, become one of the Cape’s most talked-about destinations.

Photography provided by Love Farms

“There’s definitely been a level of excitement that’s exceeded expectations,” says John McCarthy of Pelham Hospitality Group, the team behind the project. “You always hope people will respond—but to see the way the community has embraced it, that’s been incredibly rewarding.”

That embrace speaks to something deeper than novelty. Love Farms is not simply a new restaurant. It is a place built on intention—a layered, evolving environment that brings together food, land, and community in a way that feels both fresh and, somehow, long overdue.

The concept originated with Dennis and Dylan Leary, along with Frank Hursey and Mark Gentilozzi, who envisioned something the Cape did not yet have—a farm-centered destination that extended beyond dining into a broader, more immersive experience. That vision...

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Julie Craven Wagner

Julie Craven Wagner began her experience with Cape Cod Life in 2010 when she joined the sales team after 10 years of working with local businesses on the Cape and Islands with WMVY. In addition to sales, she is the Associate Publisher/Editor of Cape Cod LIFE, Cape Cod HOME, and Cape Cod ART. Growing up on the Outer Cape has given her a unique perspective of life on Cape Cod, from tip to bridge, and that is reflected in her appreciation and presentation of stories found within the pages of our publications. Julie lives in North Falmouth with her husband, Eric, and their yellow lab, Enzo. When she finds free time, she enjoys her Cape Cod life sailing on Buzzards Bay, spending time on the beach in Wellfleet, or exploring Martha’s Vineyard.