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Anna Poutous of New Public – Portrait of a Food Truck Lady on Fire

When I pulled up in front of the New Public Food Truck, it seemed deserted. The shiny, black trailer was sitting by itself in the large, empty parking lot of Evil Bikes in Fairhaven. The...

Back From Hiatus

The way that I've helped myself come to terms with the recent state of affairs is to simply repeat the words "nobody told me there'd be days like these -- strange days indeed". One...

Welcome!

(Originally published August, 2016) Welcome! DineDrinkBellingham.com is a web-based, dining and drinking resource that covers the greater Bellingham area. The website includes a feature magazine focusing on food or beverage related topics and a geo-map based directory of...

Bellingham Saturday Farmers’ Market Opens April 11

The Bellingham Saturday Farmers' Market is set to reopen on April 11, but there will be a few changes in place. One big difference will be the amount of space shoppers will find. The amount...

The Chef’s Recipe: Hearty Tuscan Lentil Soup from Pure Bliss’ Andi Vann

Back in college, I used to stake out at Pure Bliss on a regular basis to nibble on a Fudgy Brownie or Lemon Bliss Cupcake, sip tea, and study for my classes. In addition...

El Capitan Cooks All-American Treat; “Yankee” Fried Chicken – with a Greek Twist

El Capitan's late-night, gourmet sausage stand is famous for serving up mouth-watering hot dogs, brats, and warm pretzels to throngs of hungry customers. Everyone in town knows that the excellent music, lights flashing to the...

Cosmos: Bellingham gets a Taste of Cinnamon

Cinnamon Berg, owner of Cosmos Bistro, is a people person. Catching the cooking bug in her pre-teens, Berg earned a culinary degree and subsequently worked at various restaurants in Los Angeles, Seattle, and finally, Bellingham....

Neighborhood Irish Pub in Your Backyard?

The Paddy Wagon inflatable Irish-themed bar my be coming to a backyard party near you. For years, my brother has talked about owning a neighborhood brew pub in the style of a British pub. And...

DDB’s Winter “Comfort Food” Countdown: 5 Hearty Meals for Cold, Wet Days

This time of year, many Northwesterners get fed up with the damp, dreary days and the enduring chill in the air. Soon enough, the sun will be back; until then, we have comfort food....

Tasca del Tinto: Iberian Bistro Adds Unique Flair to Holly St.

Permanently Closed - Sorry Tasca Del Tinto, the new bistro on Holly Street, is helping to redefine downtown Bellingham dining. The menu, curated from the Iberian Peninsula region of southern Europe that includes Spain, Portugal, and...