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bellingham: Best Hike in Bellingham - 11/30/09 09:32 PM
I’m a big fan of hiking. I don’t do it nearly as often as I would like to, but such is life. My personal favorite hiking area is Blanchard Hill. It’s got it all: Views, lakes, forested sections and open areas. More variety than any other hike I’ve found. Located on Chuckanut Mountain, (south of Bellingham between I-5 and Chuckanut Drive) Blanchard Hill is one of the area’s most beautiful natural landscapes and offers some of the best hikes and views around. With several trails, Blanchard Hill offers hikes ranging from relaxing and quiet to slightly grueling. (Click here for full … (2 comments)
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bellingham: Best of Bellingham, part 5: Live Bars - 11/30/09 09:29 PM
Bellingham has a long, rich history of producing and showcasing live music. More than a few regional bands have cut their teeth in Bellingham’s bars before going on to varying levels of fame and fortune. Though the scene has changed over the years, and venues have come and gone, a vibrant live music scene still remains among a handful of Bellingham bars and pubs. While there are a few all-ages halls with occasional shows, like Western’s Viking Union, I am not including them. That’s because I avoid all-ages shows whenever possible. All kids and no beer makes Rob a dull boy. … (0 comments)
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bellingham: Best of Bellingham, part 4: Dive Bars - 11/30/09 09:24 PM
Now that I’ve offered up my picks for the best Bellingham restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, I think it’s time to move on to the nightlife. We all need a place to go after work to blow off some steam, regroup with friends, and suck down a few glasses of “medicine,” whether that comes in the form of a well-crafted micro-brew, a $10 martini, or a fine, overpriced Cabernet. As a connoisseur of Bellingham’s rich and varied nightlife, I have arranged my favorites into four categories: Dive Bars, Live Bars, Pubs and Breweries, and Classy Joints. (Click here for full … (0 comments)
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bellingham: Best of Bellingham, part 3: Dinner - 11/30/09 09:18 PM
For part 3 of my “Guide to Bellingham” I will direct the reader to my favorite places to eat dinner. Keep in mind, some of these are also open for lunch…it is just a matter of personal preference that I usually choose them for dinner. These restaurants lean heavily toward Italian, “American” and pub fare… Though food quality is the main criteria, each of these restaurants has a unique character and style that add to the overall experience. As with entries in my other guides, you won’t find any corporate cookie-cutter fat farms in here. These are all locally owned businesses … (2 comments)
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bellingham: Best of Bellingham, part 2: Lunch - 11/30/09 09:15 PM
For Part 2 of “Rob LeRoy’s Guide to Bellingham” I’ll be discussing my favorite lunch spots. Keep in mind that most of these restaurants are open for dinner, breakfast, etc. I’ve included them in the lunch list because they offer quick, and/or inexpensive options that seem to lend themselves nicely to my lunch schedule. These are, after all, based entirely on my personal preference, be cause I know what is good. (Click here for full version with pictures)
Part 2: Bellingham’s Best Restaurants for Lunch
Diego’s: Yes, 40% of the restaurants on this list specialize in burritos. Yes, I’m OK with … (2 comments)
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bellingham: Best of Bellingham, part 1: Breakfast - 11/30/09 09:11 PM
For part 1 of my series "Rob LeRoy's Guide to Bellingham", it seems fitting to start with breakfast. After, all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, at least according to elder members of my family and certain medical professionals. Whether you're a current Bellingham resident or a visitor hoping to become a Bellingham resident, this guide will help you make educated, well-informed choices about where, when and what to eat in this great city. Like any city, there are hundreds of dining options, and there are some that are better than others, of course. With no emphasis on … (2 comments)
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bellingham: Bellingham's Newest Waterfront Condos Impress - 11/30/09 09:04 PM
A couple of days ago I had a chance to stop by the Edgewater Place Condominium project, currently under construction near Fairhaven. Wow. These places are NICE!!! I’ve spent quite a bit of time touring condo projects, old and new, throughout the Northwest, from Portland to Seattle to Vancouver, BC, and I am not kidding when I say these compete with the best of them. That’s no accident. From what I’ve heard, the developers deliberately set out to emulate the best features of the most popular condo projects in each of those areas. Edgewater Place is a near-perfect hybrid of the … (0 comments)
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Rob LeRoy
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Rob LeRoy, aka The Real Estate Novelist, is a Seattle based real estate agent, social media marketing coach, and recruiter for eXp Realty. He writes about life and real estate in the Seattle area, and offers writing and marketing coaching to real estate agents across the country.
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