ON RICE
Ask any local or college student: On Rice is the place to go in Bellingham. With its affordable lunch specials and three locations around…
Review: The Bistro at Shuksan
I am not a golfer. It’s not that golf doesn’t appeal to me; I just could never quite summon the gumption to take a “swing” at it. Therefore, the Bistro at Shuksan might never have appeared on my radar, if it weren’t…
TORRE CAFFE
If you want an excellent early morning espresso or a taste of old Italy for lunch or just a mid-afternoon break, Torre Caffe is the place to go. It’s authentic, right down to the co-owners, Pasquale and Louisa Salvatti, who came here from Genoa in 2005. Traditional Italian lunch fare (soups, salads, paninis and lunchsized entrees) is made daily with the freshest ingredients. Louisa’s soups are near legendary. Go early, go often. Your tastebuds will…
PEL’MENI
Step off busy State Street after your late night festivities for an inexpensive and satisfying fill of plump dumplings. Stuffed with either meat or potatoes, these dumplings are piping hot and sprinkled with cumin, paprika and cilantro. Because they pair so well with tasty libations, Pel’ Meni manages to consistently have a line out the door as soon as the sun goes down….
JAKE’S WESTERN GRILL
True country ambiance paired with outstanding barbecue makes Jake’s a must. The ribs are fall off the bone yummy and did we mention the cornbread! Jake’s also features a full line of…
Diving In The Pacific Northwest
Take the plunge and learn about the wonderful world of diving in the Pacific Northwest.
Jalapeños
Fresh, flavorful and family-friendly, diners will want to make a return visit.
North Fork Brewery
Mount Baker Highway is home to a plethora of dining options, but at the North Fork Brewery you can get beer, pizza, tie the knot and visit the beer shrine all under the same roof.
Harvest Touring: Farm to Fork
From vegetables and cheese to milk, grass-fed beef, chicken, pork or wine, families are encouraged to see another side of Whatcom County – where the locally grown food is brought to life … and to local plates and palettes.
Happy Hour Hot Spots
My Mission: Comb Whatcom and Skagit counties for the happiest of happy hours and challenge my discriminating palate for the best these two counties have to offer in the form of inexpensive food and drinks.
Living Green – Lake Samish Home
Read about this Bellingham eco-friendly home, owned by Carlos Dinares and Julie Dykema towers just off the shore of Lake Samish.
His Place
From boring basement to high-end man cave, designer Tanna Barnecut takes us on a journey of transformation…
Design Trends – Colorful, Cultural & Clever
Give your home its own unique look, inspired by today’s design trends.
Sleeping Lady Resort
Make your next getaway to the Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort.
Quick Trip: Leavenworth
Take a quick trip through the charming Leavenworth, a beautiful Bavarian village in Washington.
Scotty Brown at Bellingham International Airport
Scotty Browns, a favorite Whatcom County dining destination, opened a new location behind the security line in the new terminal at Bellingham International Airport.
Living Green – Plug Into The Electric Highway
New charging stations include three in Whatcom, Skagit counties… Lines of electric cars decorated the parking lot of Bellingham’s Sehome Village one morning in late May. Excited electric car owners and supporters hovered under informational tents and all around the fascinating vehicles. This was a big day for sustainable transportation in Washington. Thanks to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the electric charging station partner AeroVironment, this day marked the opening of 10 new electric…
Toast the Winemakers
Meet the men and women behind the craft of wine making at six Washington wineries…