Tag: local
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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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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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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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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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The Chef’s Recipe: BBQ “Beer Can Chicken” from Mount Bakery’s Taylor Fiscus
Taylor Fiscus, Mount Bakery’s downtown location kitchen manager, sat down with me one recent afternoon and gave me a glimpse of life behind-the-scenes in the Mount Bakery kitchen and revealed a couple of his favorite recipes. As we sat and talked, his eyes lit up as he described the community he has with his coworkers…