© Zoe Deal
© Lindsey Major
FOOD + DRINK
BEST HAPPY HOUR
BEST WINE SHOP
BEST GROCERY STORE
Latitude Kitchen & Bar
Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants
Haggen
1065 E. Sunset Dr., Bellingham 360.707.7400, theloftbellingham.com
19 Prospect St., Bellingham 360.393.3271, sjwinemerchants.com
Latitude on Sunset recently revamped their already pleasing happy hour menu. Now, choose from food options such as arancini balls, a burger, or tacos for under 10 bucks. There are also beer and wine specials for less than five dollars.
This year marks the fourth year in a row Seifert & Jones has taken home the gold. Outside of their retail selection, they also provide an array of services, such as handselecting bottles for events. If you’re in downtown Bellingham, take a stroll through the shop on Prospect Street.
2900 Woburn St., Bellingham, various locations 360.733.8720, haggen.com
SILVER The Temple Bar Bellingham, 360.676.8660 BRONZE Bellingham Bar and Grill Bellingham, 360.733.2579
SILVER The Vault Wine Bar Blaine, 360.392.0955 BRONZE Compass Wines Anacortes, 360.293.6500
Haggen’s business dates back to the Great Depression — the original Economy Food Store opened on Bay Street right here in Bellingham in 1933. Since then, Haggen Food and Pharmacy has grown to 15 locations across the state of Washington. Fun fact: It was the first grocery store to have a Starbucks inside. SILVER Community Food Co-Op Bellingham, 360.734.8158 BRONZE The Markets LLC Anacortes & Birch Bay, 360.714.7700
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