Whatcom food truck finds a new home, mobile service adding retail space, two closures
Here’s a roundup of business activity around Bellingham:
▪ The Little Oasis Kabob House near Whatcom Community College announced in a Facebook post on Aug. 31 that it would be permanently closing that same day. A reason for the closure was not provided in the announcement.
▪ Pumped Bellingham announced its opening of a micro-retail space to come Oct. 7 within The Ohio Street Workstudios with its “Small Footprint, Big Impact” event.
The event will act as a grand opening for the business’s brick-and-mortar shop after operating as a mobile business. Pumped Bellingham offers household and self-care products in a low-waste and refillable format.
The event will be catered by Clara’s Canning and will also feature other vendors offering textile mending and dyeing, home goods and jewelry. It will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Originally, owner Leah Foster operated the refillery out of a truck called Little Nero where patrons could fill their own containers or use one on deposit. Other products include soaps, cleaning supplies and candles.
▪ Ferndale Asian Grocer will open in coming weeks and offer supplies for Asian dishes, according to a Whatcom News report.
The building at 2044 Main St. was once International Athletic. A sign posted on the front of the building said the shop will offer “Everything you need for your Asian cuisine recipes.”
▪ The Bellingham Baby Company announced on social media the closing of its Lynden store and a move to online-only shopping.
The store will remain open through the end of September with hours from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Online-only shopping will begin Oct. 1 and will offer free local delivery in Lynden, according to the post.
▪ The Mobile Mouth Hole, a food truck offering smoked meats and sandwiches, has secured a regular location in Ferndale according to a Facebook post.
The truck will be at the corner of First and Main streets in Ferndale where it can be found from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
▪ Bellingham SeaFeast opens at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 to celebrate the maritime heritage and the commercial fishing industry in Bellingham. The event runs until 4:30 p.m. and offers food and vendors for visitors.
The event, hosted annually since 2016, offers patrons the ability to taste seafood, experience maritime events and view featured art. SeaFeast is free to attend, however, some activities require the purchase of tickets.
The Lummi Nation will host a traditional barbecued grilled salmon event as well as the Blackhawk singers and dancers. Other food vendors include Alaska Weathervane Scallops, Captain’s Cod Company, Pure Kettle Corn and others.
Along with the Bellingham Seafeast, the Bellingham Dockside Market will be available to offer fresh and frozen seafood from local fishermen. The market is offered on the first and third Saturday of every month.
