Category: Features
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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 calm exterior was deceiving. Peering through the service window, I was met by a bustle of activity – Anna and…
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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 to wonderful desserts, I loved soaking in the delicately sweet scent that hits your nostrils when you walk through the door…
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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 beat, and a hot Polish sausage in a steamed bun with cream cheese are the best way to end a…
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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. After heading up Avenue Bread‘s former dinner service, Sunnyland Suppers, and contributing to Crave Catery as well, she decided to open…
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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. Lucky for us, there is no shortage of that in our lovable city—both nutritious and indulgent. The definition of comfort food…
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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 Andorra, guarantees to fill your table with exotic flavors found nowhere else in our area. The kitchen prepares traditional sausages,…
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Featured Saturday Market Vendor; Fresh Flavors from Bellingham Pasta Co.
Anyone who has walked past the swirling oranges, greens, and yellows that make the Bellingham Pasta Co. booth stand out at the Saturday Farmers Market, has no doubt been enticed by their vibrant display of this freshly prepared Italian staple. In addition to the wide variety of pasta, they sell their own hand-made specialty sauces…
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Farmers Market Celebrates 25 Years with New Vendors, Special Events
Opening weekend of the Saturday Bellingham Farmers Market landed on a gorgeous spring day. Blue skies, crisp green vegetables, freshly baked bread, and a vibrant energy greeted me as I made my way through the crowd. Like many in our area, I enjoy the sense of rebirth and community I find at the market. Today’s mission…
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Trends: 5 Services that Deliver Complete, Prepped Meal Kits
Among the many trends in healthy dining is the advent of services that deliver meal kits right to your door — complete with all of the ingredients needed to prepare a lunch or dinner entree. The individual ingredients themselves are pre-measured, and the packages literally include everything down to the spices. There is a degree…
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Avellino: Bellingham’s Coziest Cup of Coffee
Carrie Locke, manager and baker at Avellino, allowed me to ask her some questions about the downtown coffee shop while she buzzed around the kitchen, the sweet smell of baking pastries and roasted coffee beans hanging in the air. She had arrived at 2:00AM to get the baking started for the day. Between timers going…
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The Rickshaw: Healthy and Hedonistic
(Update 4/20/20 – unfortunately this establishment has closed) The Rickshaw is an new Asian Fusion restaurant with an innovative menu, located at 1313 North State Street. The key ingredient at play is the team’s variety of ways to customize your meal to match whatever your tastes are or cravings may be. Massaman Curry, Lumpia, Pad Thai,…
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Cascadia Mushrooms: Bellingham’s Mushroom Mainstay
You may not realize how familiar you already are with Cascadia Mushrooms. Have you ever wondered where the delectable shiitakes in your Vodka Cream Linguini at D’Anna’s Cafe Italiano or the delicate oyster mushrooms in your Fusilli Pasta at Boundary Bay Brewery come from? Those of you that are familiar with long-standing stall at the Bellingham’s…
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Stones Throw: Bellingham’s Backyard Brewery
The indoor area is wide open in front and back, so fresh air blows the enticing scent of hops and beer through the whole first floor. If you haven’t visited yet, there is a new reason to get outside in downtown Fairhaven: Stones Throw Brewery officially opened its doors in May 2016, and currently is the…
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My Saturday Market Routine: Nitro Coffee from Bellingham Coffee Roasters
Thoughts of sipping coffee from Bellingham Coffee Roasters are what get me up and going on those Saturday mornings that I’m not off hiking or biking. Since 2006, owners Fernando and Emma Torres have been treating Saturday Farmers market goers to their organic, fair trade coffee. I discovered their delicious brews about three years ago, and now…
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Chinuk: Hidden Gem or Undiscovered Treasure?
I’ve heard the radio commercials referring to Chinuk restaurant as Bellingham’s “hidden gem”. Recently, part of the DDB team visited this classy spot for an evening out that included beverages, a breakfast selection, appetizers, dinner, and dessert. In retrospect, I have begun to refer to Chinuk as an undiscovered treasure. Chinuk is located in what…
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April’s Featured Farmers Market Stall: Misty Meadows Farm
The newest addition to the vendors at the Bellingham Saturday Farmer’s Market (now open for the season) is Misty Meadows, a local family farm that began production just over a decade ago. In addition to their delightfully fresh eggs, they sell chicken meat, chicken stock and turkey. Compost will also be up for sale in…
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Big-City Restaurants Struggle to Find and Keep Chefs
(This commentary is based on an article entitled “The crippling problem restaurant-goers haven’t noticed but chefs are freaking out about” by Roberto A. Ferdman, August 12, 2015, retrieved from The Washington Post. See full URL at bottom of page.) “Too rich for my blood” was a common refrain we would use as 20-year old ski-bums living…
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Why Chuckanut Has Won 114 Awards and Counting
The first thing that catches your eye walking into Chuckanut Brewery, one of Bellingham’s older craft breweries, is the impressive display of medals and awards that adorn the entry walls. The gold and silver is impossible to ignore, and is one symbol that attests to how carefully crafted and well-loved their brews are. The second, and…
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Hot Mess Cheesesteaks – Always Hot, Sometimes Messy
When you think about a Philly cheesesteak sandwich, it likely conjures up the sweet smell of grilled onions, green peppers and melted provolone piled on top of seasoned steak in a steamy Italian loaf. Natale Piro offers one of the best versions found in the area. However, she has taken this tried-and-true classic to a…
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Three Final Exam Study Spots
The holidays are almost here, and for college students, that means one thing – finals. Whether this is your first go-around with the finals ordeal or you’ve been through this more times than you care to think about, don’t allow yourself to get stuck in your school’s library. Take care of your sanity and get…