Best of Bellingham - Fairhaven Businesses
Best of Bellingham- from the Cascadia Weekly Congratulations to the winners!
Best Neighborhood: Fairhaven
In the decade we’ve been surveying people’s preferences, we’ve noticed a steady drain away from Fairhaven toward Downtown. And, at the same time, the Southside’s transformation from a bombed-out ruin to a regional destination. Coincidence? Oh, Fairhaven’s still a favorite-a shopable, walkable district peppered with great little bars and warm, fragrant nooks to read and chat. But Downtown is coming on fast in popularity, particularly among hipsters who favor a grittier urban scene.
Best Asian: On Rice Thai Cuisine
On Rice serves delicious food with subtle and complex flavors. Sweet dishes do not overwhelm and hot dishes sear with more than just red pepper flakes or garlic chili sauce. We could ask for a little more rice to accompany our dishes, but the vegetables are fresh, the meats are savory and the tofu is holy.
Where: 209 N Samish Way, 1224 Harris Ave, 2200 Rimland Dr # 100.
Info: 676-9995, 714-9995 or 738-9995
Fairhaven businesses made this year's Best of Bellingham List
Best Bookstore: Village Books
Bellingham offers at least two things in abundance-rain and people who love books. Village Books is a perennial favorite for people to avoid the one while indulging in the other. The very soul of Fairhaven, Village Books embodies a deep sense of community and affection for all things bookish.
Where: 1200 11th St.
Info: http://www.villagebooks.com
Best Jewelry Store: Jewelry Affair
Finding a jeweler you trust can be a bit like finding a good car mechanic.
But many of you say that when it comes time to augment your collection of bling, Fairhaven’s Jewelry Affair is the store that services your need for sparkle. Their three decades worth of experience means they are uniquely equipped to find you that perfect diamond to be your new best friend.
Where: 1006 Harris St.