Tag: bellingham
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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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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 local dining or drinking establishment. Our magazine discusses dining and drinking related themes, with timely and informative articles about local establishments and happenings.…
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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 of vendors will be restricted to allow plenty of space for social distancing. There will be produce and staples like bread,…
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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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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 while I haven’t visited there yet, it is my understanding in Ireland, the pub is a neighborhood social hub, where one shares a…
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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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Naan and Brew: Chana Family Bistro Spices up Bellingham
Naan and Brew is livening up downtown with flavor-packed, authentic Indian dishes and a menu balanced by a solid selection of refreshing local brews. They are situated on the corner of Maple across from the Depot Market Square, and offer a daily lunch buffet in addition to the delectable dishes on the menu. Opening in…
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Pirate Hard-Rock Band Plays At The Wild Buffalo
As always, the DDBham Team tries to bring you dining and drinking related articles and news from the surrounding area. And while musical entertainment is not our specialty, there is often an overlap between food, drink, and music. Case in point is the popular pirate, hard rock band called “Alestorm“, playing at the Wild Buffalo…
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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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Heavy Metal and Recipes? Making Shepherd’s Pie with Vocalist Linzey Rae
In a world that wants “nothing more than potatoes mashed” and overwhelmed by media to the point of fatigue, one technique to cut through the noise and get your message heard is to present traditional information in a new, different, or more engaging manner. A case in point is Linzey Rae, who in addition to being a cook, is…
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The Chef’s Recipe: Café Rumba’s Antonio Diaz’s Traditional Peruvian Stir-Fry
In 2012, Lima, Peru native Antonio Diaz and his late partner Marco Mellet brought the Peruvian “sanguche,” or sandwich to Bellingham, and with it, well-deserved appreciation for this world-fusion cuisine. Since its opening, Café Rumba has become a lunchtime hotspot. I was fortunate to catch-up with Antonio after the lunch rush died down on a recent…
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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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Ya Sou! Bellingham’s Annual Greek Festival 9/9-9/11, 2016
Every year toward the end of summer, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church holds the Greekfest. Every year, it impresses the 30,000+ attendees and I am always one of them. Every year, I go for at least three days and I am never disappointed. And every year I leave, looking forward to the next one. Lucky…
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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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The Chef’s Recipe: “Back Porch Grilled Salmon” from Brandywine’s Azizi Tookas
Serious about their motto “seed to plate,” Brandywine Kitchen co-owners Azizi Tookas and Chris Sunde are committed to local food-sourcing, taking the term “farm to table,” to the next level. In fact, Tookas and Sunde got their start by growing luscious, Brandywine tomatoes and if you head into the restaurant today — chances are the vine-ripened tomatoes on that…