Dining Guide
DINE
SKAGIT A’TOWN BISTRO Regional NW
CULINARY EVENTS
418 Commercial Ave., Anacortes 360.899.4001, atownbistro.com A’Town Bistro’s careful sourcing of ingredients, creative approach to food and drinks, and comfortable atmosphere is why it’s about to become your new go-to restaurant. Pair your meal with something off the ever-changing cocktail menu. Bitters, shrubs, and syrup are made in-house and the creative cocktails are composed by staff or sourced from a collection of vintage bartending books. –
BOB’S CHOWDER BAR & BBQ SALMON Seafood, American
3320 Commercial Ave., Anacortes 360.299.8000, bobschowderbarandbbqsalmon.com Treasured for its fresh and local seafood, Bob’s Chowder Bar & BBQ Salmon has long been a favorite dining destination in Anacortes. The restaurant specializes in all-things seafood, from fried calamari to oyster burgers and grilled wild prawns. Pair your meal with a huckleberry or sarsaparilla soda, wine by the glass, hard cider, bottled beer, or a featured beer on tap. COA MEXICAN EATERY Mexican 102 S. 10th St., Mount Vernon, 360.840.1938 214 Maple Ave., La Conner, 360.466.0267 coaeatery.com One bite of a taco or one sip of a margarita and you’re hooked. This eatery offers frequent customer appreciation days, offering 50 percent off food if you pay in cash. Deals and good food — what more could you want? Even on a different night, with the choice of fajitas, burritos, chimichangas, or flan, you won’t be disappointed.
Farm-Infused Beer Tasting September 8, 5 P.M. As part of Whatcom Farm Tour Weekend, drop by Aslan Depot to try a flight of farm-inspired beers. Each brew is infused with seasonal produce locally sourced from farms in Whatcom County. These beers are limited, so try them before they disappear. A food truck will also be on site. Aslan Depot 1322 N. State St., Bellingham aslandepot.com
Natural Wine Tasting & Bites September 8, 5 P.M. Keep Farm Tour Weekend rolling with a trip to Camber for their wine tasting fete. If you’ve ever wanted to try a wine that’s sustainably and organically farmed, this is your chance. A ticket gets you a tasting of natural, local wines as well as hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Camber 221 W. Holly St., Bellingham cambercoffee.com
Mark Ryan Winery Winemaker Dinner September 20, 5:30 P.M.
ENCORE* Epicurean Dining 5984 North Darrk Ln., Bow 360.724.0124, theskagit.com/encore Located within The Skagit Casino Resort, the newly remodeled and re-energized Encore restaurant strives itself in creating everything in house from scratch by utilizing fresh and natural ingredients from locally sourced products. Inside the room, featured photographs of personalities from the music industry, recognizing The Skagit Casino Resort’s long history with entertainment; a platform that differentiates them from local competition. Take an epicurean dining adventure and discover one of the best restaurants in the region. SALT & VINE French 913 6th St., Anacortes 360.293.2222 An international cheese, wine, and charcuterie shop, Salt & Vine offers the best of both worlds. It’s a boutique artisan grocery where you can sit down and enjoy the offerings, and then, if something tickles your fancy, you can take it home to enjoy later. While some choose to grab-n-go, others decide to stay a while. The cozy, intimate environment works great for a date night or happy hour with friends.
This five-course dinner event kicks off with a glass of wine or bubbly and appetizers. Each course then comes with a carefully selected wine — if you fall in love, bottles are available for purchase at a steep discount. Winemakers will be in attendance to answer questions and provide information. Semiahmoo Resort 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy., Blaine semiahmoo.com
Truffle Making Class September 27, 6 P.M. Master chocolatier Karen Neugebauer and her team of chocolate artisans teach a variety of chocolate classes, including this one on making truffles. Learn how to create traditional, rolled, and molded/dipped truffles. The best part? Everyone takes home a box of truffle goodies. Forté Chocolates 1400 Riverside Dr., Suite D, Mount Vernon fortechocolates.com September 2019 73