Tamales to Celebrate Culture, …

Tamales to Celebrate Culture, Kindness, and Community | Frelard Tamales and El Sueñito Brewing Company

Frelard Tamales and El Sueñito Brewing Company are officially open in Sunnyland as of this February—and if you haven’t given their offerings a try yet, you’re missing out on something truly delicious. Frelard has been a Seattle favorite since 2016, but Owners Osbaldo Hernandez and Dennis Ramey are excited to bring their family recipes to the Bellingham community, too. “We know we are walking into an industry filled with talented chefs, cooks, and brewers and we cannot wait to add…

That Coffee Guy | Alexarc …

That Coffee Guy | Alexarc Mastema of Maniac Coffee Roasting

When I asked Alexarc Mastema to describe himself he simply said, “I’m just that coffee guy around town,” as if he’d never owned two businesses or been a United States Barista Championship judge infamously known as “Bend Over Intensity” for putting his face right down on the counter next to the cup while judging. When…

Mexican Tortilla Soup | Chef …

Mexican Tortilla Soup | Chef Azizi Tookas of Brandywine Kitchen

Not sure what to make for dinner this spring? We suggest whipping up this Mexican tortilla soup, courtesy of Chef Azizi Tookas of Brandywine Kitchen in Bellingham. It’s comforting enough to warm you up on chilly April evenings, but its…

Never Split the Tea Party | D&…

Never Split the Tea Party | D&Tea

Tabletop gaming fans have a new destination to meet, play, and enjoy some tea! Co-owners CEO Travis Peacock and COO Gideon Jones have opened up the first brick-and-mortar location for their tea company, D&Tea. D&Tea was born when Peacock was looking for new avenues to explore after a while of selling Dungeon & Dragons dice at conventions. Their teas are blends that lend themselves to the theming found throughout D&D culture, with…

Forever Homes for Every Pup | …

Forever Homes for Every Pup | The Pittie Project PNW

According to the ASPCA, roughly 390,000 dogs are euthanized in U.S. kill shelters every year—and a substantial portion of these pups fall under the category of “bully breed.” Luckily, there are organizations that help misunderstood dogs find forever…

A Fresh Philosophy on Farm-to-…

A Fresh Philosophy on Farm-to-Table | Nell Thorn Waterfront Bistro & Bar

Sitting on the Swinomish Channel, Nell Thorn Waterfront Bistro & Bar is a must-visit in La Conner. This cozy, sophisticated eatery is co-owned by General Manager Albie Bjornberg and Chef James Donohue, who both have an undeniable passion for locally-sourced, artisan crafted, and supremely fresh ingredients. Photo by Cocoa Laney “Everything just has a special vibrancy about it, because it’s…

Adventure Ready Jewelry by a …

Adventure Ready Jewelry by a Local Artisan | Jo Bird Jewelry

The great thing about Sarah Brockman’s jewelry is that her pieces can be worn anywhere: hiking, running, rock climbing, on vacation,…

A Weekend-Worthy Wellness …

A Weekend-Worthy Wellness Retreat | Salish Lodge and Spa

Imagine enjoying your morning coffee while overlooking a 268-foot-tall waterfall, with no immediate responsibilities save for a massage treatment or two. If you’re overdue for a mountain escape, a visit to the Salish Lodge and Spa might be in order—and, given…

A Sea-to-Plate Love Story | …

A Sea-to-Plate Love Story | Nerka Sea-Frozen Salmon

Salmon – and the ocean that they make their home in—run deep in Tele Aadsen’s blood. Aadsen and her partner, Joel BradyPower, own and operate Nerka SeaFrozen Salmon as fisherfolks who sustainably catch, process, market, and sell wild salmon. Named after their boat Nerka, which was passed down to them from Brady-Power’s parents, Aadsen and Brady-Power have run their business as second-generation trolling fisherfolks…

The Gateway to a Sustainable …

The Gateway to a Sustainable Home | GreenCoast Cedarworks

Imagine starting your workday by walking into your shop, “sun angling into the workspace, or rain pattering on the roof, stacks of beautiful cedar stock all around, a new project before you…” That is how Jeff Nelson, owner of GreenCoast Cedarworks, describes the start of his workday. Sounds like a pretty sweet gig to me. GreenCoast Cedarworks has been designing and building stunning garden and entry gates as well as other…

Staying Two Steps Ahead | …

Staying Two Steps Ahead | 12th Street Shoes

Since 1999, locals have been visiting 12th Street Shoes in Fairhaven for excellent service and a quality shoe selection that ranges from heels to hardcore Alegria work slip-ons. But the business’s vintage hasn’t stopped Owner Jody Proctor, who purchased the store in 2003, from keeping up with the times! Her posts, videos, and giveaways on the store’s various social…

Reduce, Reuse, and Tame Those …

Reduce, Reuse, and Tame Those Split Ends | SeaBar

How much effort do you currently put into cleaning up our world’s polluted oceans? On a totally related note, are you satisfied with your hair care routine? Photo by Ben Duyker SeaBar is a Whatcom County-based company that aims to help you improve the answers to both of these questions. They produce zero-waste, natural shampoo and conditioner concentrate bars that massively reduce the amount of plastic bottles in your shower. In…

New Flexible Event Space Highlights Lynden’s Historic Charm | Rübus Events + Gatherings, Inn at Lynden