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Left: Local hotspot, Sal’s Place serves
healthy and seasonal dishes alongside
classic Italian staples.
Far left: Decoupage artist John Derian’s
New England store offers his own work

alongside a curated collection of furniture
and ephemera

A rural escape

In the 1960s, many flocked to
Provincetown for its coastal charm
and bohemian cultural scene. This
four-bedroom home was built during
that moment, in 1964, and blends
countryside cosiness with sleek, airy,
open-plan living. Named “Windswept,”
its unique location atop the highest
point in the area offers views across

Cape Cod Bay. Across the 4,082 sq ft
frequented P-Town since the 1970s when, he recalls, it was “always exciting, interior, tall vaulted ceilings and
with thousands of people, fun performances in the street, and spin art machines.” Brazilian cherry floors set the tone for

He insists the “energy seems the same—fun, chaotic, creative, and never- luxurious living. Outside, generous
ending festivities.” Hosting a houseful of guests almost every weekend, Derian wraparound decking, an in-ground
recommends Poor Richard’s Landing, the White Porch Inn, and Captain Jack’s saltwater pool and hot tub invite
Wharf for those arranging their own accommodation. immersion in the landscape.
Fashion designer and culinary creative Peter Som has spent a week a year
at Captain Jack’s for the better part of a decade. “It’s an old wharf with little
houses where fishermen used to stay. It reminds me of [Armistead Maupin’s]
Tales of the City—its own little world,” he says. Each of the 15 “cabins” is privately
owned; many are professionally designed. One, called Ribbons, is where Tennessee
Williams stayed, worked on several plays, and allegedly “found his true love.” Provincetown
$7,850,000
Som, a San Francisco native who lives in New York City, describes sothebysrealty.com/id/R638S7
Provincetown as “the best of both worlds in a quintessential New England way.” David M. Nicolau
His recommendations echo those mentioned, with the addition of Oysters Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
Rockefeller and rosé at Pepe’s Wharf, consumed on one of
the waterfront decks. And for the best fashion: MAP.
Founded by Dublin native Pauline Fisher 30 years
Emma Austen; Douglas Friedman/Trunk Archive; Stephen Kent Johnson; Alison Gootee.
ago, MAP (or Modified American Plan) wouldn’t seem out
of place in a cosmopolitan city, in terms of merchandise
Photos: iStock/Getty Images; Evans/Three Lions/Getty Images; Elizabeth Cecil;
and pricing. Fisher says the offerings are “a mixture of
things that I love” and she clearly has a penchant for
Japanese brands, including Kapitol (for clothing, scarves,
and fun socks), veteran bag makers Porter-Yoshida (for
nylon totes, packs, and duffles), and Stevenson Overall.
There’s also Cutler & Gross eyewear, a selection of Paul
Smith, vintage jewelry, and Palo Santo incense.
When asked for tips, Fisher responds with a quote
from her friend John Waters, who suggested that “the way
to find out what the cool people are doing in Provincetown
is to go into MAP clothing store, eavesdrop on the
customers’ plans as they shop, and you’ll be steered in
the right direction.” 0
Rima Suqi is a culture, travel, and lifestyle journalist,
and regular visitor to Provincetown

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