Whatcom Roundup: Bellingham store closure; new shop opens; restaurant under new ownership
Here’s your weekly roundup of the latest retail, business and restaurant activity in and around Whatcom County:
Bellingham store closing
Fitness Gear and Training, a sports and exercise equipment store, will close permanently Tuesday, Dec. 31, according to the store’s website. The store is having a closing sale with discounts from 30 to 50% off. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 1605 N State St.
New mercantile opens in Sunnyland
Martini Mercantile, a “unique brick-and-mortar store that provides a one-of-a-kind shopping experience,” opened last month.
“My mission is to offer beautiful, practical goods traditionally crafted while supporting artisans and businesses from near and far. Some of these items, including jewelry, are made by me,” according to an Instagram post written by owner Marijo Martini.
The shop held its grand opening Nov. 15 and is regularly open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2100 Iron St. in Bellingham.
Bellingham restaurant under new ownership
D’Anna’s Cafe Italiano announced that Nov. 30 marked a year with the restaurant being under new ownership, according to a Facebook post.
“Exactly one year ago we (Katina and Jeff) closed a deal to take over ownership of D’anna’s Cafe after Micheal D’Anna’s retirement. We didn’t make a grand announcement and kept the transition relatively low key,” the Facebook post states.
The new owners, Katina Honda and Jeff Kastelic, have more than 30 years of combined experience working at D’Anna’s Cafe Italiano. They took over the restaurant after owner Micheal D’Anna retired last year.
D’Anna’s Cafe Italiano is open from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Monday at 1319 N. State St. in Bellingham.
Holiday events across Whatcom County
Looking for festive tree lightings, parades, vendor markets, ice skating and New Years parties nearby? We’ve put together a guide of Whatcom County’s holiday events you won’t want to miss.
Bellingham events, trivia nights and live music
Bellingham is full of local events, markets, festivals and other events during the month of December. Here’s your guide to this month’s events, trivia, live music and more. For an extensive list of local events, visit our new Events page at www.bellinghamherald.com/events/#.
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This story was originally published December 14, 2024 at 5:00 AM.
