8 Great Tastes | February 2025
We all know Redlight for their friendly bartenders and great cocktails, but the food is also excellent. Whether you’re in the mood for slippery, spicy wontons or a crunchy Fried Chicken Bao, they’ve got what…
A Safe Bet | Slo Pitch Casino
Whether you’re looking for a 2 a.m. nightcap or a 10 a.m. cup of joe, Slo Pitch Casino is truly the place to be for food, drinks, and all kinds of fun. People from all walks of life are welcome, just as long as you’re old enough to gamble and drink. Owned and operated by the Gill family,…
Down for a B.A.D. Time | Bellingham Aerial and Dance
Bellingham Aerial and Dance (B.A.D.) opened in late September 2024 and has already created waves in the arts community. The business idea came to Max Rodzon, the owner and founder of B.A.D., in July—they could tell Bellingham was…
“Bringing Joyful Bites to Lynden” | Graze and Gather Charcuterie and Bistro
Among the new businesses Lynden Commons has brought to town is Graze and Gather Charcuterie and Bistro, run by local mother-daughter team Lydia Faber and Kristina Wendt. Faber always enjoyed cooking, especially gravitating toward ‘graze tables’—essentially a giant charcuterie board—which she made for…
Looking for Help Making Your Space More Chic? | Schieck Spaces
Mackenzie Schieck is a one-woman operation at Schieck Spaces, where she offers many different creative services, including interior decorating, prop and food styling, writing, and photography. Given the wide range of services she provides, Schieck says that her business is more of a creative studio,…
The Mixing Tin | Pomegranate Mimosa
POMEGRANATE MIMOSA (Based on recipes by Sonja Overhiser and The Chunky Chef.) Mimosas originated as Buck’s Fizz, a 50/50 combination of champagne and orange juice invented in 1921 at Buck’s Club in London. The cocktail has a wonderful fizzy taste and is infinitely adaptable—this version combines the citrusy notes…
A Foodie’s Guide | 2025
It’s here! Check out our February 2025 feature: A Foodie’s Guide.
Cottage Bakeries Throughout the North Sound
Did you know that you could have a bakery right down the street from you and not even know it? Nestled in neighborhoods across Whatcom and Skagit Counties are some unique culinary gems known as cottage…
A Global Journey Inspires a Local Wine Bar | Bryan Holmes of Blackbird Wine & Charcuterie
After years of traveling and cultivating a deep appreciation for food and wine, Bryan Holmes returned to Anacortes seeking to…
The Whatcom Art Center and All It Provides | Whatcom Art Center
Are you an aspiring artist, with all the corresponding hopes and dreams, but without the space to properly create? Luckily for you, the Whatcom Art Center is up and running. Located in the charming neighborhood of Fairhaven, the center boasts three art studios, along with space for pop-ups, meetings, classes, and shows. “We wanted (to be) available to the art community in general so…
Blending Old and New for an Elegant Result | Littlebird Cabinetry
Our client’s Lake Whatcom home was undergoing a major remodel and had a dated kitchen design in need of an update. We had the challenge of combining new elements with the existing cabinetry in a cohesive way. The design called for a dramatic lighted display cabinet with an asymmetrical…
Wine Pick of the Month | Comeluna Rosso
COMELUNA ROSSO New all-time favorite! Deep cherry notes come through on the nose, joined by notes of dried bark, earth and hints of cinnamon and licorice. Intense cherry notes on the palate that are balanced by nicely integrated acidity. Earth and dried bark notes sneak out on the…
Old Roots, New Blooms | Blaine Bouquets
As you drive into the charming city of Blaine, just a few minutes south of the Canadian border, one storefront will catch…
An Intentional Space for Gathering Well | LaBelle Bridal Cottage
Nestled in the hilly landscape of the Ferndale countryside, you will find LaBelle Bridal Cottage—a quaint home that Owner Lisa Shumski has…
A Deliciously Romantic Winter Staycation in the San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands are an understandably popular summer destination for travelers from all over the world, but those of us who live in the North Sound are lucky to have year-round access to their beauty. And I’d argue that the low season—late…
Super Bowl Snacks, With a Twist!
Take your game global this Super Bowl Sunday with a line-up filled with crowd pleasers. These Italian-rooted, Asian inspired, and Hawaiian-style appetizers are sure to score major points with your fans! Add even more international flare by pairing it with some authentic Mexican guacamole and tortilla chips, German Bratwurst bites, and/or Greek bruschetta….
Black History Month
The idea surrounding Black History Month originated in 1915, started by historian and “the father of Black History,” Carter G. Woodson; the idea began during the early stages of the Association for the Study of African…
“A Shop for Dreamers” | Indigo Dreams Fiber Studio
The Shop Walking along the charming streets of Edison, you’ll come across an unassuming white and red building labeled ‘Edison Firehouse,’ which isn’t a firehouse at all. Rather, it is home to Indigo Dreams, a fiber arts studio born nine years ago out of a passion for creating. The building is part shop and part workspace, and sells an eclectic assortment of handmade items, including (but certainly not limited to) felted wool textiles, watercolors, and crocheted stuffies; all items…
Since Time Immemorial | Xwesultun Raven Borsey
Xwesultun Raven Borsey is a graduate student in cultural anthropology at Western Washington University, where as an undergraduate he won the 2024 Outstanding Student Award. He…
Behind the Scenes at Water Tank Bakery
Flour poofs into the air, rich with the smell of baking bread. Three people stand around a table of thick wooden butcher block, quickly shaping dough into loaves of bread. Behind them, amassive oven radiates heat into the 80-degree room. Every…
Gathering for a Good Cause | Hotel Bellwether’s Holiday Trees
Last year’s Holiday Trees at Hotel Bellwether was a huge hit, raising more than $10,000 for Skookum Kids. Voting kicked off on Dec. 7 and ran throughout the month, with visitors and guests choosing their favorite trees and wreaths. The top three trees were just a few votes apart—NEKO: A Cat Cafe’s Grinch tree came in first, the Bellingham Bells won second place, and West-Lind Construction was third. For the 13th…