Diamond Jim’s building torn down for road improvements
Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in News
Former tenants took part in tearing down a piece of local history.
Nelson’s Market may soon serve lunch, dinner and beer
Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by ryanwynne in Tips
By Ryan Wynne
Since Nelson’s Market began operating in 1895, the York Neighborhood gem has been surrounded by and experienced a lot of change. The meat market across the street closed down, Lakeway Drive has become a hub of commercial activity, and more than two years ago, market owner Jon Ostby decided to use half the [...]
Businesses move into completed Bellwether Gate
Posted on 04. Aug, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
Engineering firm CH2M HILL moved in at the beginning of August and will be followed shortly by Giuseppe’s Al-Porto, AlyBlue Boutique and Kookaburra Coffee House.
Pure Bliss Desserts to open in former Anker Cafe site
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by ryanwynne in Tips
By Ryan Wynne
After two and a half years of selling baked goods through her website, Andi Vann is opening her own sit-down-style bakery, Pure Bliss Desserts, in the former Anker Cafe location at 1426 Cornwall Ave., next door to Chocolate Necessities’ retail outlet.
The location isn’t new to Vann, who has been renting the commercial kitchen [...]
The Table now open for business
Posted on 28. Jul, 2010 by ryanwynne in News
After three months of construction and planning, Bellingham Pasta Company opens the doors of its new restaurant, The Table.
Bite of Bellingham to offer beer and wine garden
Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in News
The Bellingham Business Journal
For all of you hungry and thirsty gourmets out there, this year’s Bite of Bellingham will include for the first time a beer and wine garden that will feature nine breweries and wineries from around the region.
The annual event will run from 12 to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 on the 1300 block [...]
Perfect 10 Espresso takes over The Blend
Posted on 14. Jul, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
By Isaac Bonnell
Signs have gone up for Perfect 10 Espresso at the former home of The Blend, located at 1330 N. State St. across the street from Puget Sound Energy.
Most of the equipment has been installed in the coffee stand and it is scheduled to open this week, company sources said. Though the company has [...]
Chuckanut Brewery expands beer production
Posted on 07. Jul, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Tips
By Isaac Bonnell
With the delivery of five new brewing tanks this week, Chuckanut Brewery will be able to double its production capacity to more than 1,500 barrels (approximately 46,500 gallons) of beer per year.
“We’ve been at capacity since April of last year year,” owner Will Kemper said.
The increased production will allow the brewery to meet [...]
Telephone scam targets restaurant operators
Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by ryanwynne in News
The Bellingham Business Journal
The Whatcom County Health Department is warning restaurant operators of a fraudulent scheme to obtain personal financial information. The caller may threaten fines or enforcement action if the restaurant operator does not cooperate. These calls are fraudulent.
Restaurant operators in several Western Washington counties have been contacted by a caller claiming to be [...]
Meatless restaurants carve out niche menu
Posted on 10. Jun, 2010 by Isaac Bonnell in Features
Three of Bellingham’s newest restaurants cater to those who don’t eat meat, be they vegetarian, vegan or raw foodist.
