Category: Featured Places
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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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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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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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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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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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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…