Bellingham Podcast

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Show notes to be updated...stay tuned

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The last on of our mini series of post-pandemic life and getting back in to Bellingham!

Scenario: You’re in town on business, attending a conference, or are visiting family/friends. You have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea...and you’ve listened to AJ & Chris’ previous episodes in this series, and you still want more... *Now what?*

Community Food Co-op - Healthy food, and some souvenir hats and other items of Bellingham

Edaleen Dairy in Fairhaven - When you need a voluminous scoop of ice cream

Chocolate Necessities - if you are looking for the best dairy free chocolate ice-cream in town https://chocolatenecessities.com/

Stimpson Nature Reserve https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/stimpson-nature-reserve

Eclipse Bookstore in Fairhaven - When you want to get lost in a bookstore full of hidden gems

Sandalwood Spa on Magnolia - When you want to pamper yourself

Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants on Champion and Bay - When you want the perfect bottle of wine

Still Life Massage and Float at the Bellwether area - When you want a unique relaxation experience

Elizabeth Station on Holly Street - When you want to experience decision fatigue in selecting a beer or cider

7 Spices Cafe - https://www.facebook.com/SevenSpiceCafe

Ruckus Room - https://www.ruckusbham.com/

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Scenario: You’re in town on business, attending a conference, or are visiting family/friends. You have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea...but now you want to see what Whatcom has to offer *Now what?*

*Acme* (Wile E Coyote would love it)

* Acme Diner/ Ice Cream
* Lake Whatcom Railway “Northern Pacific steam locomotive that operated in every decade of the twentieth century.” https://www.lakewhatcomrailway.com/
* Volunteers workin on opening more track access https://www.facebook.com/LakeWhatcomRailway/

*Mount Baker*

* Bagley Lake (Kid/Family friendly)
* Chain Lakes (Big kid/ adveture family firendly)
* Table Mountain (NOT for one who is afraid of heights)
* Twin Lakes Winchester Mt. (beginner mountain goat’n)

*Highway 20* aka North Cascades Highway aka The Cascade Loop https://www.cascadeloop.com/

* Newhalem and Diablo
* Learn about Wa hydro electric technology and history
* North Cascade Institute
* Skagit Tours https://ncascades.org/signup/programs/skagit-tours

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Housekeeping.
Clarification courtesy of the lovely Sarah Hutton @ Village Books
“Hey AJ and Chris, I've loved listening to the Back to Bham themed series. I've got a list of new places to try! Quick note of clarification - Evolve is still with us on the mezzanine level as well as at their space at the Hotel Leo. Two opportunities for deliciousness! Hopefully we'll see you soon in the stacks! ”

Also, a bit thank you and shout out to Brenna, who gave me the TL;DR of Amendment 21, it is great food and top shelf drinks especially if you are a gin fan.

AJ back on the Zulu Time Podcast (Ep. 47) https://www.ajbarse.com/zulu-time-podcast-ep-47/


Scenario: You’re in town on business, attending a conference, or are visiting family/friends. You have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea...but now you want to see what Whatcom has to offer *Now what?*

*Bellingham, Washington - Lady Washington *

* August 12 – August 16 https://historicalseaport.org/tickets/



*Blaine*

* August= Pirate Daze https://blainebythesea.com/events/pirate-daze/
* Lady Washington Aug 19 - 22

*Semiahmoo*

* Origin “ The Semiahmoo are more closely related to the Lummi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lummi) and Samish (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samish) peoples south of the international border, and to the Lekwammen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songhees) and T'sou-ke (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%27sou-ke) peoples across the Strait of Georgia, than they are to the Halkomelem-speaking Sto:lo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sto:lo) of the Fraser Valley (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_Valley) and of the Fraser's delta to the north of themselves, the Musqueam (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musqueam).”
* Live Music - “enjoy beachside performances by local artists with a stunning ocean backdrop. Friday – Saturday from 6 pm to 9 pm or Sundays from 4 pm to 7 pm.”
* UNCORKED: WINEMAKER DINNER SERIES - *Seating is limited. Reservations are required*
* *Upcoming Dinners*
* Friday, October 15 – Sleight of Hand Cellars (https://resy.com/cities/vanc/venues/packers-kitchen-and-bar/events/uncorked-sleight-of-hands-winemaker-dinner-2021-10-15?date=2021-01-12&seats=2)
* Friday, November 12 – Mark Ryan Winery (https://resy.com/cities/vanc/venues/packers-kitchen-and-bar/events/uncorked-mark-ryan-winemaker-dinner-2021-11-12?date=2021-01-12&seats=2)
* Friday, December 17 – Long Shadows Vintners (https://resy.com/cities/vanc/venues/packers-kitchen-and-bar/events/uncorked-long-shadows-winemaker-dinner-2021-12-17?date=2021-01-12&seats=2)

*Birch Bay Waterslides*

* https://www.birchbaywaterslides.net/
* Opening day of the 2021 summer season will be WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30TH, the 38th year of operations at the Birch Bay Waterslides. $23 for day pass, less for toddlers, senior sliders AND $5 for senior viewers

---Stay tuned for part II---

The Quality Assurance, of a Secret Weapon

*AJ’s Secret Weapon
*

* Bellingham Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Bellingham/
* Whatcom Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Whatcom/

*Chris’ Secret Weapon
*

* Libredd.it (http://libredd.it/) - All the Reddit goodness without the tracking - https://libredd.it/r/bellingham+whatcom

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Scenario: You’re in town on business, attending a conference, or are visiting family/friends. You have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea...and want to check out the downtown scene. *Now what?*

*Waypoint Park / Grainary*

* Belllingham yoga collective
* SconeGrown vegan bakery
* BlackFern - coffee wine
* Artivim Mead Company.

*Bay Street*

* Black noise records
* Geheim gallery. Contemporary art gallery
* Near Black Sheep
* Jack's Bar
* 10 barrel brewing
* Lorikeet Bar

*Bellingham Parkade on Commercial Street*

* Holly’s Pies
* (Brandywine - Temporarily closed for fire damage - early August reopening?)

*(Triangle?) Corner of Magnolia and Champion*

* Black Drop Coffee - old Rook and Rogue looks cool

*Mount Baker Theater*

* Snowyriver Cocktail Company - old The Table

*Cornwall Avenue*

* Chuckanut Bay Distillery.
* Are you my human dog rescue and lounge - near Wild OatBakery & Cafe
* Near Hotel Leo
* Northwest Corner Goods - by Kevin Misiuda and Brad Lockhart
* Evolve - Chocolate Espresso and Provisions
* Amendment 21 bar - inside The Leopold

*Alley by Bellingham Farmers Market by Maple, Railroad, and State streets*

* Champlain guitars - “full repair service from restrings and setups....new and vintage guitars”

*State Street*

* Comrade - temporarily closed. Scheduled to reopen on August 1. “Comrade is the little sibling next door to Carnal, specializing in smash-burgers and spicy fried chicken sandwiches all with house-made condiments."
* Carnal - “Wood fired meats, seafood and vegetables from Michelin star cooks.” "Outdoor dining on 13 table garden patio now available as well as indoor. Takeout/delivery"

*Holly Street*

* Juxt tap room - old Teriyaki Bar
* Endgame - Mini Rook & Rogue
* Locust - new wine bar

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Mountains before drinks:
AJ's climb of Mt. Saint Helens https://youtu.be/Exwd3_LVwvE
Ed Viesturs - https://tinyurl.com/n2e5fx98

For this Episode:
Scenario: You’re in town on business, attending a conference, or are visiting family/friends. You have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea...and you’re thirsty. *Now what?*

Drink’n activities

The usual locations:

* Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro
* Kulshan Brewing Company
* Aslan Brewing Company
* Twin Sisters Brewing Company


*Beer*

* Stemma Brewing Company - https://goo.gl/maps/VoDV2hnnYNHAz1Qs8
* Archer’s Ale House - https://goo.gl/maps/oP8VDw4DAEY6C1yT8

*Cider*

* Bellingham Cider Company - https://goo.gl/maps/o7vzVWmJgMyBNPfu7

*Cocktails

* Rock & Rye Oyster House - https://goo.gl/maps/i2vN6jmd5jpZUs2A8
* Le Chat Noir (The Black Cat) - https://g.page/blackcatbellingham?share

*Kombucha*

* Kombucha Town
* Leif’s Tea: Leif’s Tea is jun, a bubbly probiotic tea made from organic green tea, herbs, and raw honey. Available at the @bhamfarmersmkt (https://www.instagram.com/bhamfarmersmkt/)

*Coffee*

* Caffe Adagio - https://goo.gl/maps/2Bw7xz1r3hnwHQMp6
* Camber - https://goo.gl/maps/xK5vgJUqVCZr335K6

*Tea*

* Makeworth Market - https://goo.gl/maps/dqrfSBYjuMtfhcCp8
* Wonderland Teas (to bring home)
* The Abbey Garden Tea Room closes permanently - https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/business/article237684009.html

*A Quiet Place*

* Harborside Bistro at the Bellwether - https://goo.gl/maps/YAReRrDpjvTGPyJ96
* Cafe Baby Greens https://goo.gl/maps/hjdBcFjKtDWjaXR5A

*The Scene*

* Goods Local Brews - https://goo.gl/maps/WX2EnCdp2qXFNybS8
* Schweinhaus Biergarten https://g.page/schweinhaus?share


*AJ’s Secret Weapon for liquid refreshment

* Cafe Velo https://goo.gl/maps/cAnoSG6Fs8xRJkzy8

*Chris’ Secret Weapon...when he needs a drank

* The Blue Abode in Barkley Village - https://goo.gl/maps/oEoNmZR3HfJ5hekN9

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Ep 192 - Welcome (Back) to Bellingham Part 2 - Get a bite to eat

For the week of June 13, 2021

Scenario: You’re in town on business, attending a conference, or are visiting family/friends. You have heard lots of good things about the city by the Salish Sea...and you’re hungry. *Now what?*

Grub’n activities

*Breakfast*

* Magdalena’s Bistro and Creperie - https://goo.gl/maps/mibWkKDvmGL4hGQA8
* HomeSkillet - https://goo.gl/maps/WcsVXjKCZcpLFr7t6

*Lunch*

* The Wild Oat Bakery and Cafe (Vegan) - https://goo.gl/maps/EtDgxLxmh3cB62MH9
* Just Poke - https://goo.gl/maps/XRTKbF8MBxgaXQ848

*Dinner*

* Black Sheep - https://goo.gl/maps/qWFvYRnLEqhAjTfo7
* Milano’s Italian Restaurant - https://goo.gl/maps/qzL7XwfHMiXuCacF8

*To Go*

* Hana Teriyaki - https://goo.gl/maps/k9oFhCCmbwjrhAST8
* The Filling Station, Sunnyland - https://goo.gl/maps/e7Vx9UNKNy5bU8LAA

*Fine Dining*

* Keenan’s at the Pier - https://goo.gl/maps/rxvvG8j3VVSnup939
* Storia Cucina - https://goo.gl/maps/DyhbEruFmKveN4YM8

*Pizza*

* Ovn Wood Fired Pizza - https://goo.gl/maps/7CH2ngJ1f564iwzD9
* La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza - https://goo.gl/maps/MrNFAsJx8jk8UnUW6

*Drinkery*

* Aslan Depot: Barrels and Blending - https://goo.gl/maps/HtUR3Ysa4AE1QUEb7
* Twin Sisters Brewing Company - https://goo.gl/maps/8zuHEewjFnGEi96g9

*Junk Food*

* Pure Bliss Desserts - https://goo.gl/maps/gXHvXtxg9TQLbzaEA
* LaFeens Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream - https://goo.gl/maps/gXHvXtxg9TQLbzaEA
* Westcoast Pops - https://www.westcoastpops.com/ (https://goo.gl/maps/5vy1Dy3HsMVuL2so8)


*AJ’s Secret Weapon for Bellingham Food*

* Secret Sauce: EL FUEGO https://elfuegosauce.com/ ...break a sweat but thank me later.

*Chris’ Secret Weapon for Bellingham Food’*

* Call 360-647-2666 (tel:3606472666) (647-BOOM) 20 minutes before you arrive at Boomers Drive-In: https://goo.gl/maps/n7tz9pSTUAvNuQax5. Order a Big Boom with Waffle Fries and a soda/drink/milkshake of your choice. Thank me later.



Quality Assurance

*AJ: Milano’s to take over the ol Fish and Chips bus:* *https://www.facebook.com/milanosfairhaven/posts/4098676573488415* (https://www.facebook.com/milanosfairhaven/posts/4098676573488415) **

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