food+drink
A Little Soup Shack on the Harbor

Does food taste better when it's served from a truck or a shack? Could be, but it's also the fresh, organic ingredients and TLC that Soup Shack chef Kevin Andrade puts into it.
Building a New Skate Park, One Hot Dog at a Time

Upper Cape skaters have tried everything to raise money and awareness about the need for a new, improved skate park in Falmouth. This Sunday, they'll be eating their hearts out for the cause.
Esta's Kitchen: Beer Battered Onion Rings

Why is it that the things you love the most are the hardest to make on your own? Esta shares a recipe for beer-battered disaster, along with a little fantasy about onions, beer, and hot oil. Hey, things could be worse.
In Vino Veritas: Boom Boom Syrah 2010

Just when you thought you'd never find a good syrah, iO's resident sommelier introduces you to the Bond of all wines: the Charles Smith Boom Boom Syrah 2010. Not shaken, not stirred. This is a wine to dance with.
sMAC Down: Mac n' Cheese Cook-Off for a Cause

For years, the debate has raged throughout the Upper Cape—who makes the best macaroni and cheese? That question will finally be answered this Sunday, when professional and amateur chefs compete in the First Annual sMAC Down to Benefit Bone Marrow...
Esta's Kitchen: Chocolate Beer Mousse

I know I’ve said this before. But fer realz this time: made with Sam Adams' Chocolate Chili Bach Beer, this mousse is the perfect symphony of sweetness and spice.
In Vino Veritas: Matane Primitivo 2010

These short sunny days and dark windy nights require a red wine with bright texture and bold fruity tones. A glass of Matane Primitivo 2010 is exactly what the therapist ordered.
Raw Passion: Not Your Sugar Mama's Chocolates

If Valentine’s Day has left you with a bitter taste in your mouth, try some healthfully sweet raw chocolate from Not Your Sugar Mama’s, a Martha's Vineyard chocolate company.
Hole in One Scores With Old-Fashioned Donuts

With two Lower Cape locations to choose from, Hole in One’s variety of donuts, muffins, and bagels bring in customers. The friendly service and charming old-time atmosphere brings them back.
Esta's Kitchen: All-American Sloppy Beer Joes

What could be better with your Sloppy Joes than beer and Tater Tots? In fact, why not just put them both in? Now, that's a REAL manwich!
