Here’s our weekly roundup of the latest retail and restaurant activity around Whatcom County: Bellis Fair mall has welcomed a ...

The city of Bellingham is reviewing a pre-application for a Dutch Bros coffee drive-through, according to the city's permit tracking system. The proposal calls for a 986-square foot coffee shop with ...

Bellingham is home to many great restaurants, breweries and historic businesses, but did you know it's also home to the oldest cafe and cocktail lounge in the state? Head to downtown Bellingham and ...

Dirty Dan Harris Steakhouse, a Fairhaven restaurant that closed in 2023 after the fatal Terminal Building fire, is planning to reopen next month. Management confirmed they are hoping to reopen ...

A liquor license application has been filed for 416 W Bakerview Road — the location of Fireside Martini and Wine Bar — under the name “MJ’s Martinis”. The application for a lounge and bar was filed ...

New Mexican restaurant Alba’s Cocina opened recently in the previous location of Gandolfo’s New York Deli at 107 E Stuart Road near Walmart. The new restaurant announced the opening in a June 11 ...

Less than a month after Carnal listed its Bellingham restaurant location for sale, a new restaurant group has purchased the space and will be moving in soon. “We had a massive amount of interest in ...

A Bellingham indoor mini golf venue, restaurant and taproom will close permanently next month. Flatstick Pub is planned to ...

Flatstick is the latest in a series of downtown Bellingham bar and restaurant closures, preceded by Ramble Tamble, Boundary Bay Brewery and Carnal. It will remain open from 3–9 p.m. Monday–Tuesday, ...

After five years in downtown Bellingham, Carnal is closing its doors for good after Saturday, Nov. 1. The following day, patrons can purchase a piece of the popular restaurant in the form of art by ...

Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11, and to honor the holiday some local stores, banks and other businesses will be closed.