Around New England
A curated look at the cafés, shops, and makers shaping New England’s coastal character — discover the places and people that make this region unlike any other.
Quaker Marine Supply: A Tradition Shaped by the Water
Some brands borrow from the idea of coastal living. Others are shaped by it.
Quaker Marine Supply belongs firmly in the latter category. Founded in 1949 by Coast Guard veteran Joe Kadison, the Philadelphia shop began as a practical outfitter for sailors and fishermen—producing gear built to withstand wind, salt air, and long days on the water.
Long before “coastal style” became a trend, Quaker Marine was simply making what life on the coast required.
West Falmouth Market: A Cape Cod Tradition
Along the quiet village streets of West Falmouth on Cape Cod sits a place that has long served as more than just a grocery store. West Falmouth Market has been a steady presence in the community for generations — a place where locals gather for coffee, sandwiches, and the small everyday essentials that define life in a coastal town.
The Buttery: A South End Staple
In a city full of cafés, few feel as naturally woven into their neighborhood as South End Buttery. Sitting just off Shawmut Avenue, the café has become a quiet fixture of the South End — where locals gather over coffee, pastries fill the front counter each morning, and brunch tends to linger well into the afternoon.
Exploring the Places That Honor & Evolve New England Tradition …
From the Cape & Islands to the North Shore and beyond, New England offers far more than what you’ll find on the shelves of a big-box store. Explore the independent makers and local institutions that give this region its character.