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and pub fare, try the very atmospheric and traditional Archer Ale House, 1212
Tenth St. ( & 360/647-7002 ), in a basement in Fairhaven; or, for locally brewed
beers, try Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro, 1107 Railroad Ave. ( &
360/
647-5593 ), in downtown Bellingham.
Anthony's SEAFOOD Just about every waterfront city from Belling-
ham to Olympia now boasts an outpost of Seattle's popular Anthony's seafood
restaurant chain, and for good reason. These places just seem to do things right.
This impressive lodgelike waterfront building has big walls of glass overlooking
a marina, an open kitchen with an eating bar, a lounge, and a bi-level dining
room that assures everyone a water view. Whether you're in the mood for fish
and chips or swordfish with orange-tequila glaze, there is always plenty of vari-
ety on the menu. However, you can be sure there will be plenty of salmon (the
alder-planked preparation is a Northwest classic). Monday through Friday, four-
course sunset dinners ($15) are served from 4:30 to 6pm.
25 Bellwether Way. & 360/647-5588. www.anthonys.com. Reservations recommended. Main courses
$8-$13 lunch, $14-$30 dinner. AE, DISC, MC, V. Sun-Thurs 11:30am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm.
Colophon Café & Deli SOUPS/SANDWICHES Northwesterners spend a
lot of time in bookstores hiding from the rain, so, of necessity, bookstores often
provide sustenance. Here at the Colophon, you can chill out with some ice cream
in summer, warm up with an espresso in winter, or make a filling meal of the star
attractions here—homemade soups. You'll always find African peanut soup on the
menu, as well as big sandwiches, quiches, and salads. However, for a generation of
Bellingham readers, the Colophon's desserts, and in particular its chocolate-chunk
cake, have been the quintessential accompaniment to a good book.
In Village Books, 1208 11th St. & 360/647-0092. www.colophoncafe.com. Main courses $5.50-$11. MC,
V. Mon-Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 10am-8pm (summer, Sun 10am-10pm).
D'Anna's Café Italiano ITALIAN This casual little hole-in-the-wall in
downtown Bellingham specializes in fresh house-made ravioli and has become
so famous in the region that it is now turning out the tasty little pasta pillows
for restaurants in Seattle. The standard ravioli fillings include cheese, spinach, or
chard and meat. There are also seasonal fillings such as butternut squash or
roasted red pepper. Your meal comes with a salad and a couple of slices of Sicil-
ian bread, which is basically a thick-crust pizza. You can even accompany your
meal with a glass of wine from nearby Mount Baker Vineyards. The menu is
about the same at lunch and dinner, although portions and prices are a little
higher in the evening. By the way, all the other pastas are also made in house.
1319 N. State St. & 360/714-0188. Main courses $6-$11 lunch, $9-$18 dinner. AE, DISC, MC, V. Mon-Thurs
11:30am-2:30pm and 4:30-9pm; Fri 11:30am-2:30pm and 4:30-10pm; Sat 4:30-10pm; Sun 4:30-9pm.
Pacific Café NORTHWEST Located in the Mount Baker Theater
building, this romantic little cafe is, of course, the perfect spot for dinner before
the show, but it's also a good choice for a flavorful lunch or dinner even if you
aren't on your way to a performance. The menu is always eclectic and usually
reflects current trends in flavor combinations, but you can be sure you'll find
plenty of Asian and Mediterranean influences. The Thai chicken Panang
coconut curry is a good bet if you like Thai food, as are the garlic-Parmesan
prawns. Also keep an eye out for the passion fruit sorbet. Lunches are among the
most creative in the city, and many of the same dishes served at dinner are also
served at lunch. There's also an excellent wine list.
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