For the most part, Cape Cod swings reaction over revolution when it comes to dining out. And, let’s be honest: Annual Memorial Day to Labor Day pilgrims, as well as those committed year-round weekenders, still largely expect what the region’s leisurely lore prescribes: pudding-like New England clam chowder; mutant, often flavorless lobster rolls; and, habitual seafood fried, fried, and extra fried. What’s refreshing is how eating on Cape Cod has grudgingly evolved, providing alternative pastures for seasoned diners who understand there must be more out there. What the casual...…For the most part, Cape Cod swings reaction over revolution when it comes to dining out. And, let’s be honest: Annual Memorial Day to Labor Day pilgrims, as well as those committed year-round weekenders, still largely expect what the region’s leisurely lore prescribes: pudding-like New England clam chowder; mutant, often flavorless lobster rolls; and, habitual seafood fried, fried, and extra fried. What’s refreshing is how eating on Cape Cod has grudgingly evolved, providing alternative pastures for seasoned diners who understand there must be more out there. What the casual...WW…

Wrapping up nearly a year of anticipation, Tempe Public Market Cafe is finally open. This official debut is perhaps no more exciting than to the cafe’s immediate—and patient—neighbors in South Tempe, a graciously underfed area too-long resigned to the thrills of stucco retail pads and the fast-casual franchise. Tempe Public Market Cafe is the third project among a growing family of local restaurants by go-go chef Aaron Chamberlin and his brother David Chamberlin, together of whom are also the personalities behind uptown Phoenix’s dining pioneer St. Francis and downtown...…Wrapping up nearly a year of anticipation, Tempe Public Market Cafe is finally open. This official debut is perhaps no more exciting than to the cafe’s immediate—and patient—neighbors in South Tempe, a graciously underfed area too-long resigned to the thrills of stucco retail pads and the fast-casual franchise. Tempe Public Market Cafe is the third project among a growing family of local restaurants by go-go chef Aaron Chamberlin and his brother David Chamberlin, together of whom are also the personalities behind uptown Phoenix’s dining pioneer St. Francis and downtown...WW…

Duplicates can fence frustrating and flattering. But, there must be something in a name. Though its larger, west coast name-fellow pulls the weight of critical dining and travel buzz, Portland, Maine, is no vacuum in reflection. In the past decade, maybe even just the past half decade, Maine’s largest and most striving city has not only grown, it’s transformed. The first Portland is now, well, the new Portland once again. Despite its colonial age on paper, the Portland of today feels more relevant and magnetic than ever. In fact, save Boston, Portland is the most dynamic city in New England...…Duplicates can fence frustrating and flattering. But, there must be something in a name. Though its larger, west coast name-fellow pulls the weight of critical dining and travel buzz, Portland, Maine, is no vacuum in reflection. In the past decade, maybe even just the past half decade, Maine’s largest and most striving city has not only grown, it’s transformed. The first Portland is now, well, the new Portland once again. Despite its colonial age on paper, the Portland of today feels more relevant and magnetic than ever. In fact, save Boston, Portland is the most dynamic city in New England...WW…