In 1927, Fire Station #2 was constructed at 1314 Harris Avenue in Fairhaven. The Spanish Mission-style building was designed by local Bellingham architect Frederick Stanley Piper, who designed many historical Bellingham buildings, including the Grand Theatre and the former Great Northern Railroad depot along Roeder Avenue. The building served as a firehouse for over 70 years…
After two years of closure due to damage from the devastating Terminal Building fire of December 2023, Dirty Dan Harris Steakhouse will soon reopen its doors to the public, ushering in a new era for the beloved and historic Fairhaven institution. Brought back under new management, Co-Owners Steve Marandola and Heather Everett have big plans for the iconic restaurant. Together, they have over four decades of combined hospitality experience, plus a deep…
THE SHOP When you first set foot into elSage Designs’ brick-and-mortar in downtown Mount Vernon, you may already be planning your next visit. The colorful designs and high-quality art are welcoming and mesmerizing. Phoebe Carpenter Eells, the owner and artist at elSage Designs, began selling her art online around 2010, and went full-time in 2012. In the summer of 2019, elSage expanded to the large space…
From Feb. 23 to Feb. 27, Whatcom County will present its second annual Invasive Species Awareness Week. This is a very important week for Washingtonians, as it emphasizes just how critical the protection of our beautiful state ecosystems are. As stated by the Washington Department of Fish…
1. For a quick and delicious hot lunch, swing by Leaf & Ladle and get yourself a Seasonal Panini. It’s stuffed with thinly sliced apples, a thick layer of ham, and gooey, melted brie cheese. 2. Banh Mi & Bubble Tea might be Bellingham’s favorite food truck, and though the banh mi is delicious, you’ve got to try the Fried BBQ Pork Buns—crispy and…
If you came over to my house for dinner, you’d smell the menu before you ever sat down. The sizzle of garlic in olive oil, a handful of freshly chopped herbs, citrus being zested right over the cutting board…These are the flavors I grew up with…
A fresh new Japanese dining experience is opening soon in downtown Bellingham courtesy of Bank and Aoi, the husband and wife duo behind…
Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of discovering and sharing some of the most memorable restaurants across our region—each one with its own flavor, story, and sense of place. This…
Over the years I’ve known a lot of artists. To me they fall into two broad categories: artists who keep studios away from their homes and artists who make their entire home a studio. Patricia and Richard Missler are definitely the latter. Every wall in their home displays the paintings that the couple have spent a lifetime creating. Richard prefers to work in oils whereas Patricia is more comfortable in acrylics and mixed media—she’s even in the…
Metalsmithing is an ancient craft dating back to the Bronze Age when artists first began to forge and shape metal. When jewelers practice this ancient artform, they create intricate pieces that reflect their unique artistic vision. Two Whatcom County metalsmith artists, Bobbie Marquette and Leah Meleski, design and produce one-of-a-kind jewelry influenced by the landscape and patterns of the Pacific Northwest. These include their own projects as well as custom pieces by commission. Part of the joy of metalsmithing…
ROMBAUER VINEYARDS 2022 ZINFANDEL The 2022 Rombauer Zinfandel continues the Napa Valley winery’s tradition of bold, fruit-driven reds with broad appeal. This vintage bursts with ripe blackberry, raspberry, and plum, layered with vanilla, licorice, and sweet spice from 10 months of aging in American and…
Sisters Amy and Katie Carson of Bitters Co. have worked closely with craftspeople for over three decades to develop their…
