Take a Gamble, Just For the Halibut | Tunnies Fish & Chips
Tunnies Fish & Chips is a great stop for all seafood lovers! Located at the entrance to downtown La Conner, this restaurant offers crispy and tasty snacks for anyone looking for a quick…
Feasting During the Fourth of July: Sustainable Edition
The feasting of Fourth of July has become its own beast, known worldwide. The sheer amount of hamburgers, fruit, potato salads, hot dogs, and chocolate chip cookies eaten on this day is practically unimaginable. While this is the day to go ham on all of these foods, it’s important to make sure that you’re eating all of the leftovers that you can, whether this means having the same…
Bellingham Welcomes International Furnishing & Decor Store | La-Z-Boy
A new La-Z-Boy store opened its doors for a soft launch on Jan. 16, followed by a grand opening on Jan. 29. This is the first La-Z-Boy located in Bellingham—previously, the two closest stores were in Ferndale and Mount Vernon. La-Z-Boy, predominantly known for its patented “La-Z-Boy” recliners, sells a wide variety of furniture and decor, including loveseats, couches, and sectionals, but also lamps, plants, and tables. “Everything you see is for sale,” David, manager of the…
Hooked by Seaport Books | Seaport Books
Nestled along the Swinomish Channel lies Seaport Books—the only bookstore in La Conner. The location in the Seaport Landing Building gives one the illusion of stepping back in time, with its light mint paint color and white trim that has the aesthetic of the early 20th century. While the building may look antique, the bookstore’s co-founders, Marion Melville and Janna…
Dr. Russo Wants You to Have a Great Experience at The Pink Dahlia
I didn’t know what to think when I walked into The Pink Dahlia. Was it an aesthetics center? A wellness center? A board-certified gynecologist’s office? Turns out it’s all three. “It’s a place where women can get all of their medical needs met,” Dr. Russo says. “I can help with aesthetics like Botox, medically assisted weight loss, body contouring. But I can also help with things like fertility and incontinence as well as with sexual health concerns. Plus really…
Fidalgo Coffee Believes in the Power of People | Fidalgo Coffee Roasters
Fidalgo Coffee Roasters CEO Darryl Miller loves to talk about two things: coffee and people. I sat down with him at the main roasting facility in Burlington to find out more about this ubiquitous but quiet local brand. “I’m really proud…
Texas Roadhouse Arrives in Bellingham
On February 17, 1993, Kent Taylor opened a restaurant in Clarksville, Indiana called Texas Roadhouse, working off the cocktail napkin on which he’d drawn his original vision and rough blueprints. More than 30 years later, the restaurant has become famous for their hand-cut steaks, chicken dinners, and homemade southern-style food—the fresh-baked bread rolls and honey-cinnamon butter have a cult-following of their own. The original Texas Roadhouse has spread, too: there are now more than 500…
Rediscover Bellingham’s Mall: A Collaborative Community Destination | Bellis Fair
THE SHOP Bellis Fair has been Bellingham’s one-stop-shopping destination since the late ‘80s, but it wasn’t immune to the national dip in mall traffic that came with the rise of online shopping in the 2000s, followed by the 2020 pandemic. In December 2022, 4th Dimension Properties swept in from the wings to buy Bellis Fair during an auction…
Led by Love | Storia Cucina Chef de Cuisine Helen Lofton + Recipe
Storia Cucina has been serving downtown Bellingham with delicious Italian staples since opening in 2020. The restaurant is known for many things, including its house-made pasta and bread, locally sourced ingredients, and the open-kitchen design that invites customers to witness the hard work behind every dish. If you time your visit right, you may even get to meet the woman running…
Inspirational Designs in Kitchen & Bath
Check out our March 2025 feature: Inspirational Designs in Kitchen & Bath!
Innovative Respite Comes to the Mall | Amy’s Place
The new headquarters of Dementia Support Northwest, Amy’s Place, is slated to open this spring, adding another vital community hub to Bellis Fair mall. Dementia Support Northwest is a Bellingham-based organization serving Northwestern Washington since 1983. Their mission is to support caregiving partnerships and educate people about dementia-related diseases. Thanks to their work in respite, they were…
The Mixing Tin | Irish Coffee
THE IRISH COFFEE In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, try an Irish coffee (at Uisce, if you’re in Bellingham)!…
8 Great Tastes | March 2025
Greene’s Corner is a great spot to grab some food and enjoy local events, from live music to open mics—whatever the entertainment, the Korean Fried Chicken Slider is one thing you don’t want to miss out on! The Shrimp Shack has been serving up seafood in Anacortes next to Deception Pass State Park since 1973. You can’t go wrong with the classic Popcorn Shrimp Basket, served with crispy fries and tartar or cocktail sauce. Looking…
Help Your Garden Thrive with Native Vegetation | 32nd Annual Native Plant Sale and Celebration
As we peek around the corner into spring weather, it’s the perfect time to replenish your garden with plants “that have evolved and adapted to grow in this area,” says Whatcom Conservation District…
Wine Pick of the Month | Kevin White 2023 “Blue Label”
KEVIN WHITE 2023 “BLUE LABEL” YAKIMA RED, $20.99 Big Blue is back and we’re so happy! We have been enamored with this Woodinville producer since its inception. Kevin brings the true sense of Rhone Valley-style wines to Washington. This is an annual spring release and we sign on for as much…
More Than Just Convenience | Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport
If you’ve ever looked into staying near SeaTac airport, you’ve probably prioritized proximity and free shuttle service over views or luxury—which makes sense for an overnight before an early flight. But if you’re…
Colombian Coffee, Homemade at Bellis Fair | Tinto Coffee
The Spanish word tinto can mean a deep red color, and is often used in reference to red wine (vino tinto)….
“Real Spices. Global Flavors. Endless Possibilities.” | Mr. Frank’s Kitchen at Cayman Cookout
CEO & founder of Mr. Frank’s Kitchen Lisa Postl Russell has always known the value of her products. She’s proud of the legacy she’s built and the six seasoning blends that have sprung from her recreation of the Original Seasoning her father, Frank Postl, came up with—all of Mr. Frank’s Seasonings prioritize flavor and joy right alongside health. “We’re kosher, non-GMO,” she says, “there’s no junk in our…
Annual Festival Unites Diverse Community | Bellingham Folk Festival
The Bellingham Folk Festival took place over four days from Jan. 23 to Jan. 26. Through sessions, jams, workshops, and concerts, the festival contained…
SPARK Gets Even More Electric | SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
There are big changes underway at everyone’s favorite Bellingham science museum, SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention! The popular educational museum is working on a new rotating gallery, due to open in late spring; a major remodel of the space was recently completed by local design-build…
Since Time Immemorial | Na-tak-ul-tan Tino Kurtz
Since Time Immemorial is a recurring series featuring community members whose families have been here since time immemorial. The ancestral knowledge carried by Lhaq’temish, Nooksack, and other Coast Salish peoples is knowledge about how to live in our shared home in a good, life-sustaining way. We live in a time when we need to restore our relationship with Mother Earth and with one…
Learn from the Garden G.O.A.T. | Ciscoe Morris, Whatcom County Home & Lifestyle Show
Depending on you local chops, you may need no primer whatsoever before reading the following interview. However, if you, like me, haven’t been living in Washington for too long, I’d like you to stop reading this—just for a second! Do me a favor: open up a search browser and…