8 Great Tastes | April 2025

We love Fairhaven’s Skylark’s Cafe for brunch, but this dinner item blew us away: Flat Iron Certified Angus Steak, marinated and sliced to order, with Yukon Gold garlic mashed potatoes, whiskey cream sauce, and seasonal veg! Want something other than a pretzel or a hot dog for a walking-around-snack in Downtown Bellingham? Grab some Grilled Chicken Souvlaki…

Summer Cabin on Lake Cavanaugh

“Do no harm” applies to not only physicians, but also to working on projects that evoke such strong memories of working with HKP Architects founder, Henry Klein.  In 1993, a…

Creative Rebellion on Commercial Street

Artist collective formed in 2020 provides space and community for all

From Brazil to Bellingham

How Aline Prata became the Executive Director of the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center

How Garden Path Fermentation’s Unique Process Exceeds Expectations

Created and operated by Amber Watts and Ron Extract, Garden Path Fermentation (GPF) is located in Burlington near the Skagit Regional Airport.

Fall Fashion Q&A: Bellingham Alive Office Edition

It’s officially Fall! Here’s a look at what our staff here at Bellingham Alive loves about Fall Fashion.

Garlic Shrimp with Paprika and Lemon

Inspired by the popular Spanish tapa called Gambas al Ajillo, this recipe is a breeze to put together and perfect to pair with cocktails.

Imbibing Italian-Style at Bar Cicotti

Visitors can now top off their visit to the Whatcom Museum with an Italian-style beverage at Bar Cicotti.

The Mixing Tin: The Black Mirror

The Black Mirror is a combination of spicy and sweet, an uncommon flavor profile for cocktails, and schezuan ghost pepper simple syrup makes the drink really stand out.

From Hives to Honey With Marie’s Bees

What started as a simple hobby soon blossomed into a full-on business for Marisa Papetti, owner and creator of Marie’s Bees.

Black Fern 

There’s a new coffee shop/wine bar in town. Black Fern is located in the Granary Building, in easy reach of downtown, Waypoint Park, and the new Wednesday Bellingham Farmers Market. 

Are you my Human? Dog Rescue & Lounge

When Devin Parks started Are You My Human? Dog Rescue & Lounge in May of 2021, he expected to have an impact on the lives of rescue dogs. What he didn’t anticipate was the effect his business would have on the lives of his customers.