Longtime Bellingham barbecue restaurant moves online; cafe, gym make COVID-19 changes
Here’s a roundup of recent retail activity in Whatcom County:
▪ Jeckyl & Hyde BBQ and Ale House announced that it is closing its brick-and-mortar location at 709 W. Orchard St., with the last day Friday, Aug. 28. It will continue to offer its barbecue meats online through its website jhdeli.com. Online items will include pork, brisket ribs and chicken.
Owner Rich van Dommelen said the closure of the physical restaurant space after 11 years isn’t because of the COVID-19 pandemic; instead he’s planning to pursue another opportunity that he said is good for him and his family.
He said they are keeping their food event trailer and the smoker and will continue catering weddings and events once the pandemic is under control.
“So we are not going away, just readjusting while we can,” van Dommelen said.
According to van Dommelen, a new company will be moving into the Orchard Drive space, with details coming soon.
▪ The Daisy Cafe at 114 W. Magnolia St. has reopened for dine-in seating, which includes an outdoor area. Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, open an hour later on Friday through Sunday according to its Facebook page.
▪ Three family members launched Bellingham Bottled Water in July, aiming to provide delivery of purified drinking water in Whatcom and Skagit counties.
CEO Matt Castle joined forces with his uncle, Guy Caldwell, and cousin, Brad Caldwell, giving the management team more than 40 years of experience in the bottled water industry according to a company news release. Bellingham Bottled Water offers 5- and 3-gallon bottles of purified drinking water delivered to homes and offices and also rents water dispensers.
Bellingham Bottled Water’s seven-stage purification process includes carbon filtration, UV light filtration, and sub-micron filtration. The purification process removes chlorine, sediment and contaminants while killing bacteria. Plant operator Brad Caldwell is certified by the International Bottled Water Association.
“With many businesses being closed due to COVID-19, more people are working from home or spending more time at home so residential demand for purified drinking water is increasing,” Guy Caldwell said.
Bellingham Bottled Water is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 360-306-1100 or visit bellinghambottledwater.com.
▪ Real Property Management Teyata recently opened in Bellingham.
Eric Peoples and Lawton Coursey launched the franchise, which specializes in managing residential and multi-family properties.
Peoples also owns Real Property Management franchises in Bothell and Bellevue after working in management positions for Amazon, Anheuser Busch and 3M for more than 20 years. He began investing in rental properties in 2008. Coursey, a Washington State University graduate, has been working in real estate for five years, most recently for a property management firm in Edmonds.
For more information, call Real Property Management Teyata at 360-856-1010 or visit rpmteyata.com.
▪ The Summit Adventure Park in Bellingham reopened on Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Several new rules are in place for the facility in order to meet Washington’s mandates to slow the spread of COVID-19. That includes wearing a mask (except when eating or jumping on the trampolines), limited capacity and temperature checks for employees.
The facility is at 4329 Meridian St., near the HomeGoods store. Details about the safety protocols and the facility can be found on its website.
