BEST OF ANACORTES 2024
Sugar Mama Café, winner of best outdoor dining. See page 6-7
WINNERS AND FINALISTS IN OVER 70 CATAGORIES
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Food, Drink, Fun
Asian Food
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen - Winner
De Asian Restaurant - Finalist
Tin House “Thai Street Food” - Finalist
Baked Goods
Store Grocery - Winner
Sugar Mama Cafe - Finalist
Calico Cupboard Old Town Cafe - Finalist
Breakfast
Dad’s Diner - Winner
Tasha Lee’s Table - Finalist
Calico Cupboard Old Town Cafe - Finalist
Café
GERE-a-DELI - Winner
Sugar Mama Cafe - Finalist
Cosmic Veggies (Drink Your Veggies) - Finalist
Catering
GERE-a-DELI - Winner
Dad’s Diner - Finalist
Nonna Luisa Ristorante - Finalist
Clam Chowder
A’Town Bistro - Winner
Bob’s Chowder Bar - Finalist
Brown Lantern - Finalist
Coffee
Strawberry Bay Coffee & Roasting - Winner
Sugar Mama Cafe - Finalist
Moka Joe Coffeehouse - Finalist
Fish & Chips
Tasha Lee’s Table - Winner
Brown Lantern - Finalist
Rockfish Grill & Anacortes Brewery - Finalist
Hamburger
Brown Lantern - Winner
Tasha Lee’s Table - Finalist
Dad’s Diner - Finalist
Ice Cream
Lopez Island Creamery - Winner
Mad Hatter’s Ice Cream - Finalist
Fidalgo Fudge Co. - Finalist
Lunch
GERE-a-DELI - Winner
Tasha Lee’s Table - Finalist
Cosmic Veggies (Drink Your Veggies) - Finalist
Mexican
Agave Taqueria - Winner
El Jinete Mexican Restaurant - Finalist
Frida’s Gourmet Mexican Cuisine - Finalist
Outdoor Dining
Sugar Mama Cafe - Winner
The Cabana Anacortes - Winner
Cosmic Veggies (Drink Your Veggies) - Finalist
Pizza
Village Pizza - Winner
Cosmic Veggies (Drink Your Veggies) - Finalist
Aribba Pizza Mobile Woodfired Pizza - Finalist
Sandwich
GERE-a-DELI - Winner
Cosmic Veggies (Drink Your Veggies) - Finalist
Sugar Mama Cafe - Finalist
Seafood
Anthony’s At Cap Sante Marina - Winner
Adrift Restaurant - Finalist
13moons Restaurant - Finalist
Specialty Foods
Cosmic Veggies (Drink Your Veggies) - Winner
Nonna Luisa Ristorante - Finalist
Fidalgo Fudge Co. - Finalist
Tavern / Lounge
Brown Lantern - Winner
Union Tavern - Local 902 - Finalist
Blackbird Wine Bar and Charcuterie - Finalist
Vegetarian
Cosmic Veggies (Drink Your Veggies) - Winner
Sugar Mama Cafe - Finalist
Adrift Restaurant - Finalist
Thai Restaurant Prides Itself on Delivering Quality, Flavorful, and Healthy Cuisine to the Community
Congratulations to Naung Mai Thai Kitchen on being nominated for Best Asian Food and Catering!
Owned by Issaree Clevenger and Michael Clevenger, Naung Mai Thai Kitchen specializes in authentic Thai cuisine, featuring popular dishes such as Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and fresh summer rolls.
The business traces its origins back to Issaree’s tenure in the U.S. Navy when she received the order to station at NAS Whidbey
Island. Driven by her passion to care for her parents, she envisioned starting a Thai restaurant to support her parents’ relocation to the United States. Building on the success of Ma and Pa’s successful 20-year stint in the restaurant industry in Thailand, the trio established a thriving small-business in Anacortes in June, 1999, driven by their collective expertise and appreciation for their Thai heritage.
To ensure an authentic taste, Ma and Pa travel to Thailand twice a year
to import high-quality curry pastes directly from the source. “We strongly emphasize using the finest and healthiest ingredients in crafting our dishes. Our goal is to treat every customer as
if they were part of our own kitchen, so our nickname is “Thai Kitchen.” Our commitment to excellent customer service, top-notch ingredients, and innovative employee technology
reflects our dedication to providing an exceptional experience for both our patrons and our team,” shared Issaree. “Additionally, we are actively working toward becoming more sustainable, emphasizing our commitment to environmental responsibility.”
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen is open every day, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Naung Mai Thai Kitchen 2216 Commercial Ave., Anacortes 360-588-1183
www.nmthaikitchen.com
De Asian Brings Passion for Asian Cuisine to Anacortes
Congratulations to De Asian Restaurant on being nominated for Best Asian Food and Best New Business!
De Asian Restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine, offering a wide variety of dishes, including sushi (nigiri, sashimi, and sushi rolls), Japanese cuisine (ramen, Japanese curry, Yakisoba, and Teriyaki), and Thai food (Pad Thai, Thai curries). Additionally, they serve fusion Asian options like Wonton soup and Tom Yum Ramen.
Sittichok Taweeplengsangsuk and Jantarat Aranyabhumi
opened De Asian in January, 2023, with their shared love for Japanese cuisine and first-hand knowledge of the restaurant business to guide them. Their numerous travels to Japan have deepened their appreciation for Japanese food and culture, leaving them with a persistent sense of nostalgia after each visit. This nostalgia and passion for Japanese cuisine inspired them to establish De Asian.
De Asian boasts the culinary expertise of Chef Art, who brings over 20 years of experience in Japanese cuisine to the table. The team’s creative approach to the menu aims to provide the Anacortes community with a fun and unique dining experience, blending the best of Japanese and Asian flavors
under one roof. “It is the perfect spot for date nights, birthday celebrations, and family dinners,” said Jantarat.
De Asian Restaurant is open every day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Stay tuned for their upcoming move to 1506 Commercial Ave, where they will be able to offer an enhanced dining experience and a delightful array of fun drinks.
De Asian Restaurant
710 Commercial Ave, Anacortes 360-293-4004
www.deasianrestaurant.com
Sugar Mama Cafe: Speak friend and enter
Three years ago this summer, Natalie and Wendy Clark decided it was time to leave Texas, where Natalie had operated a tech company for nearly 20 years. They eventually decided to settle in Anacortes along with their son. They weren’t sure about what they wanted to do as a next act (except that it wouldn’t involve a keyboard), but Natalie had once dreamed of opening a coffee shop back when grunge and the coffee culture of the PNW found its way to Dallas.
“My wife and I are lifelong cooks who travel on our stomachs,” says Natalie, “so we figured we would go with what we know.” Their goal for a culinary venue in a town with no lack of great culinary venues was as straightforward as their love of food. “I love making party food, so we came at it thinking, ‘If we were throwing a party, what would we want to eat?’”
Natalie and Wendy set out to create a space that was welcoming, casual, and included the opportunity for outdoor dining during the fantastic summer months in Anacortes. “When this building went up for sale with its huge yard in the downtown corridor, we knew this was the place,” says Natalie. “We bought the building in late 2022 and fully renovated the dining space.” They also created a killer
patio — and the nucleus of a true neighborhood hang out. “We built a place that we wanted to come to,” Natalie says proudly.
Sugar Mama Cafe’s website describes its bill of fare as “elevated home cooking.” Both Natalie and Wendy cook and bake, and each has her own culinary flair. Natalie’s background tends toward the “heartier, starchier dishes,” and Wendy (who Natalie describes as “the better cook”) smokes her own meats. Both have delved deeply into the TexMex traditions of their home state.
Sugar Mama Cafe hung its rainbow welcome banner in June 2023, offering sandwich options and sharable plates of scratch made cooking, along with dessert and PNW wine pairings. The menu has since expanded into brunch and lunch entrees that include the scrambled egg grilled cheese sandwich with hot tomato jam (“A great acid and sweet combo with the blended cheeses,” says Natalie) and the puff pastry mini quiche, which comes topped with a savory fresh tomato whipped cream.
They key ingredient that
permeates the Sugar Mama Cafe menu and premises isn’t hard to discern. “Food is my love language,” says Natalie, “so we want to spread love with food that we find delicious and that enhances the time spent with loved ones. What makes my day, no matter how long I’ve been in front of the grill, is when I hear people laughing and enjoying themselves. That’s what we’re doing this for.”
To view Sugar Mama Cafe’s menu, go to www. sugarmamacafe.com. You can listen to an interview with Natalie Clark on the “Tales
of the Magic Skagit” podcast channel, available through Spotify, Apple, Google, and other podcast channels.
Sugar Mama Cafe is open Wednesday & Thursday, 11am-8pm; Friday 11am9pm; Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 10am-6pm. The cafe is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Sugar Mama Cafe 907 7th St., Anacortes 360-218-4530
www.sugarmamacafe.com
Be healthy: be sure to eat and drink your Cosmic Veggies
In 2015, Elizabeth Weaver began serving nutritional juices and smoothies to Anacortes Farmers Market customers under the name “Drink Your Veggies.” Such was its popularity that a storefront location on Commercial Ave. followed just four years later.
Today, operating as Cosmic Veggies, Weaver’s business has expanded its nutritional offerings to include primarily organic, vegan and gluten-free breakfasts, lunches and dinners with a raw juice bar, a huge selection of whole-food smoothies, cleanse packages, cooking classes, nutritional
consultation, and a cooler with dozens of grab-and-go salads, beverages, desserts and meals.
“We want to connect our guests to the resources they need to live their best life,” says Weaver. “Sometimes that means providing a quick, healthy meal to fuel their day.
Other times it’s working with them over several months or years to heal major health issues. We love inspiring others to change their lives with small, consistent changes.”
Cosmic Veggies’ staff include an in-house nutritionist with 25 years of experience in menu
development and custom meal plans. It’s best-selling item is its 5-Day Detox Meal package, and almost all of its products are locally sourced. Along with healthy and delicious food, Cosmic
Veggies plans to offer more nutrition classes this spring that will include resources for people who want to add more plants into their diet. In addition to its Anacortes location, the company
recently franchised a Cosmic Veggies location in Oak Harbor.
Cosmic Veggies is open Monday-Friday, 9-5pm and Sunday, 10-3pm. Sign up to receive exclusive discounts, promotions, coupons, recipes and event info at cosmicveggies.com.
Cosmic Veggies (formerly known as Drink Your Veggies)
615 Commercial Ave., Anacortes 360-941-2355 www.cosmicveggies.com
Best Goods
Antique Store
Alley Cat Antiques - Winner
Soroptimist Thrift Shop - Finalist
MoonWater Arts & Joanie Schwartz GlassFinalist
Art Gallery
Scott Milo Gallery - Winner
MoonWater Arts & Joanie Schwartz GlassFinalist
Depot Arts Center - Finalist
Bookstore
Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse - Winner
Watermark Book Co - Finalist
Clothing
Island Styles - Winner
Tides of Anacortes - Finalist
Fidalgo Artisan Yarn & Clothing - Finalist
Flower Shop
Fidalgo Flower & Co. - Winner
Buer’s Floral - Finalist
Sheely’s Floral & Gifts - Finalist
Gardening Supplies
Ace Hardware of Anacortes - Winner
The Wishing Rock - Finalist
Sebo’s Henery Hardware & Rental - Finalist
Gift Shop
The Wishing Rock - Winner
Anacortes Oil & Vinegar Bar - Finalist
Fidalgo Fudge Co. - Finalist
Grocery Store
The Market at Anacortes - Winner
Safeway - Finalist
The Store - Finalist
Hardware Store
Ace Hardware of Anacortes - Winner
Sebo’s Henery Hardware & Rental - Finalist
Jewelry Store
Burton Jewelers - Winner
MoonWater Arts & Joanie Schwartz GlassFinalist
Elisabeth’s Cottage By the Sea - Finalist
Marine Chandlery
West Marine - Winner
Marine Supply & Hardware - Finalist
Nutrition
Cosmic Veggies (Drink Your Veggies) - Winner
Anacortes Health & Nutrition - Finalist
Pharmacy
Walgreens - Winner
Safeway Pharmacy - Finalist
Skidmore Pharmacy - Finalist
Recreational Cannabis
Western Bud - Winner
High Society - Finalist
Anacortes Cannabis - Finalist
Thrift Store
Soroptimist Thrift Shop - Winner
The Predecessors - Finalist
Kiwanis Thrift Shop - Finalist
Toys
Boxes and Bears - Winner
The Red Snapper - Finalist
Wine Seller
Compass Wines - Winner
Salt & Vine - Cheese & Wine Bar - Finalist
The Store - Finalist
The Wishing Rock is where the magic happens
In 2014, Lori Maul opened her first shop in Anacortes, Classic Style and Company. Her shop evolved into what is now Fidalgo Artisan Yarn & Clothing. Her latest endeavor, The Wishing Rock, was born of a love of outdoor, patio, and garden spaces. In June last year, she opened her new business just across Commercial Avenue from her first shop. She also had the good fortune of finding and hiring Jan and Riley, and talking husband Dan into becoming one of The Wishing Rock’s staff.
True to its inspiration, The Wishing Rock specializes in gifts and items for the home and garden. “It’s a store for garden lovers, plant lovers and much more,” Lori says. “Our top priorities are bringing another beautiful shop to downtown Anacortes and filling the need for quality gifts, plants and decor. And then there is the magic and fun of it all!”
Lori confesses that she, her husband, and their staff are probably having as much fun as their customers. Along with building terrariums and running errands, Dan regularly dispenses his shop’s namesakes. “Wishing rocks are the rocks we find with an unbroken circle around them,” Lori explains. “These
are special rocks, shrouded in legend and folklore, and bring good fortune and wishes to those who find them.”
With its first anniversary
coming up in June, Lori and Dan are especially grateful to customers and friends, and to the community that has embraced them. “We look forward to the shop maturing
and the future opportunities as we build on our first year.”
The Wishing Rock is open Sunday-Monday, 11-3pm; Tuesday-Saturday 10-4:30pm. Experience the magic online at www.wishing-rock.com
The Wishing Rock
716 Commercial Ave. Anacortes
360-293-7625
Jeweler continues three generations of tradition in Anacortes
Burton Jewelers has had a wonderful tradition of fine jewelry and gifts in Anacortes for over 94 years.
They specialize in custom jewelry design, drawing from their extensive collection of diamonds and colored gems. They feature expert jewelry repair and restoration with their goldsmith in-house or through a vast network of high-quality workshops. In addition, the store offers inhouse jewelry appraisals for insurance purposes, estate, and fair market value. The store features fine diamonds, white and fancy natural colors, and an extensive
selection of fascinating colored gemstones. They have an immense selection of engagement rings, birthstone jewelry, earrings, and pendants. Additionally, they have a vast selection of fine tableware, barware, and art glass. Inside the store is the Burton fine art gallery, with rotating shows of local artists.
The store was founded on March 1, 1930, by Phil D. Burton and carried forward by his son Doug Burton and daughter-in-law Laura (Salmon) Burton. Today
the legacy continues even stronger with 3rd generation Philip G. Burton and his wife, Holly (Roskelley) Burton. Philip Burton took gemological training in
the late 80s, gem cutting in Germany in 1991, and achieved his title of Registered Jeweler of the American Gem Society in 2003. Only 5% of finer independent jewelers are members of the AGS, and Philip takes continuing education and testing annually to retain the title. In addition, AGS members sign a code of ethics pledge yearly to uphold honesty and transparency in the industry for consumer protection.
Burton Jewelers 620 Commercial Ave., Anacortes 888-293-6469
burtonjewelers.com
Thank You Anacor tes for Choosing BURTON JEWELERS as BEST JEWELER
and Finalist f Best Ar t Galler
We are honored and thank you for voting us the best jewelers in Anacortes. We strive to provide you the best service, quality and selection right here in your home town for 90 years! Come in and let us help you with your special jewelry and gift needs.
We are honored and thank you for voting us the Best Jewelers and a finalist for Best Ar t Galler y in Anacor tes.We strive to provide you the best ser vice, quality and selection right here in Anacor tes for 91 years! Come in and let us help you with your special fine jewelr y and giftware needs.
We are honored. Thank you for voting us Best Jewelr y Store in Anacor tes. We strive to provide you the best ser vice, quality and selection right here in Anacor tes for 94 years! Come in and let us help you with your special f ine jewelr y and gif tw are needs.
Current hours Tues-Sat 10:30-5. Hours may var y. Appointments strongly encouraged. Walk-ins accommodated as time & space allows. www.Bur tonJewelers.com
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• In-house custom jewelry design and expert repairs
♦ In-house custom jewelr y design and exper t repairs
• Fine Canadian & Natural Colored Diamonds
Fine Canadian Origin White Diamonds & Natur al Colored Diamonds
• Unique Colored Gemstones and Birthstone Jewelry
• Fine watches and watch repair
Unique Colored Gemstones and Bir thstone Jewelr y
• Appraisals for Insurance and Estate Value
Fine watches and watch repair
Appr aisals for Insur ance and Est ate Value
• Fine tableware, barware, giftware and artglass
Fine t ableware, bar ware, giftware and ar tglass
Anna-Maria Finn-Hurley (Candidate for Graduate of Gemology), Douglas Burton, Holly Burton, Aero, Philip Burton (Registered Jeweler), Pam Almgren (Certified Sales Associate), Bob Anderson (Master Goldsmith).
Local business maintains guest-first mindset, continued commitment to its customers
Western Bud was founded in 2017 and has proudly served the cannabis community since then. The business is a licensed cannabis retail chain of stores.
Western Bud’s flagship store is in Bellingham, and the retail chain has three additional locations in the northwest corner of Washington, including Anacortes, Burlington and Seattle.
The four stores offer products including
recreational cannabis, CBDs, edibles and more.
Western Bud serves the local community with a highend and modern dispensary experience while preserving the feel of the old-school days. They take great pride in supporting small, local cannabis farms and work hard to bring their guests a wide selection of highquality products at extremely affordable prices.
The business maintains a guest-first mindset, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and a continued
commitment to offering only the best possible deals. In fact, Western Bud is determined to be their customers’ go-to choice where they are welcome and
always feel at home.
Western Bud has won the Best of Anacortes contest for multiple years in a row.
“We are a premium dispensary experience with a welcoming staff and affordable selection of products.”
Western Bud is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Western Bud
6186 State Route 20, Anacortes 360-293-4200 WesternBud.com
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Best Services
Assisted Living
Chandler’s Square Retirement CommunityWinner
Lighthouse Memory Care - Finalist
Cap Sante Court - Finalist
Auto Body Work
Dunton’s Body Shop - Winner
Seaside Auto Body & Accessories Inc - Finalist
Auto Parts Store
O’Reilly Auto Parts - Winner
Piston Service-Auto Plus - Finalist
NAPA Auto Parts - Fidalgo Auto Parts - Finalist
Auto Repair
Zap Automotive & Pro Lube - Winner
Anacortes Automotive - Finalist
Import Autosport, Inc. - Finalist
Bank
Peoples Bank - Winner
Bank of the Pacific - Finalist
Heritage Bank - Finalist
Car Wash
Bubba Sudz Car Wash - Winner
Blue Cow Carwash - Finalist
Chiropractor
Anacortes Chiropractic Center: Dr Derek Klier - Winner
Sound Health Chiropractic - Finalist
Natural Way Chiropractic - Finalist
Computer Repair
CompuMatter, LLC - Winner
Convenience Store
The Store - Winner
Rosario Market - Finalist
Harold’s Market - Finalist
Cosmetic Skin Care
6th Street Hair Co. - Winner
KJB Esthetics - Finalist
The Apothecary Spa - Finalist
Dentist
Sound Dentistry - Winner
Dr. Philip W. Madden, DDS - Finalist
Mountain View Dental Center, Drs Charlie and Ute Collins - Finalist
Dry Cleaner / Laundry
Thrifty Cleaners of Anacortes - Winner
Econo-Wash Laundry & Dry Cleaners - Finalist
Furniture, Accessories, and Window Coverings
Tracys Furniture - Winner
Kiwanis Thrift Shop - Finalist
Haircut
6th Street Hair Co - Winner
Jilian G. Salon - Finalist
The Temple of Groom Barbershop - Finalist
Health Club
Barre by the Sea Fitness - Winner
Thrive Community Fitness - Finalist
Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center - Finalist
Home Builder
Salish General Contracting - Winner
Keystone Building Services LLC - Finalist
Quantum Construction Inc - Finalist
Hotel / Motel
Majestic Inn & Spa - Winner
Nantucket Inn Anacortes - Finalist
Guemes Island Resort - Finalist
Best Services
House Painting
North West Colors Painting - Winner
A Good Painter, LLC - Finalist
Details LLC - Finalist
Insurance Agency
North Cascade Insurance - Winner
Farmers Insurance - Curtis Payne - Finalist
Heather Ladd - State Farm Insurance AgentFinalist
Investment Advisor
Haven Financial Partners - Winner
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Gary L
Thramer, AAMS™ - Finalist
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Steven W
Rutz, AAMS™|CRPC™ - Finalist
Landscaping
ProScapes - Winner
Simply Yards - Finalist
Jose Uribe - Finalist
Massage Therapist
The Apothecary Spa - Winner
Tara Nurturing Massage Therapy - Finalist
Balanced Life Spa - Finalist
Moorage Facility
Cap Sante Marina - Winner
Port of Anacortes - Finalist
Anacortes Marina Enterprises - Finalist
Nail Salon
Washington Nails - Winner
Nail Therapy - Finalist
American Nail & Spa - Finalist
Pet Grooming
Clean and Clip Grooming - Winner
Foxx and Hounds LLC - Finalist
Pet Place Market - Finalist
Smarter than your Dog STYD - Finalist
Plumbing Company
The Plumbing Guys, Inc. - Winner
Anacortes Plumbing - Finalist
Property Management
Windermere Property Management - Winner
RE/MAX - Finalist
Anacortes Property Management - Finalist
Real Estate
Team Kelli Lang RE/MAX Gateway - Winner
Kristine Stultz, Real Estate Agent - Anacortes
| Mt Vernon | Whidbey Island | Camano Island
- Finalist
Windermere Real Estate / Anacortes - Finalist
Rental Service
Sebo’s Henery Hardware & Rental - Winner
Birch Equipment Rental & Sales - Finalist
Tax Preparation Firm
Furin & Co - Winner
Lynne M Lang Accounting - Finalist
Anacortes Tax Services - Finalist
Tours
Island Adventures - Winner
Deception Pass Tours - Finalist
Veterinary Services
Whistle Veterinary Clinic - Winner
Fidalgo Animal Medical Center - Finalist
Anacortes Animal Hospital - Finalist
Vision Center
Island Optometry - Winner
Island Eye Physicians-Surgeons - Finalist
Natural Way Chiropractic
Since opening its first clinic in Bellingham, WA in 1995, Natural Way Chiropractic has introduced its “Natural Way Healing System” across eight clinic locations in Western Washington, and each month thousands of patients rely on its services to get back to and maintain an active lifestyle. In 2014 Natural Way Chiropractic opened Its Anacortes office which since 2022 has been under the direction of Dr. Lynn Sellyei. “Your brain controls absolutely everything that happens within your body, and that communication takes place through the spinal cord
and the nerves that come out of it,” says Dr. Sellyei. “If there is any pressure or interference with that communication, your body can’t function. Chiropractic care just releases any interference within that system so the body and brain can function at 100 percent potential.”
Natural Way Chiropractic offers a variety of chiropractic methods tailored to the specific needs of its patients, but all approaches are based on rigorous science. “We start on day one of a patient’s visit with neural scans, x-rays, orthopedic and neurologic testing for a proper diagnosis on which to base our
treatment, “ Dr. Sellyei notes.
“We back everything we say with science.”
Over the years that she has practiced chiropractic medicine, Dr. Sellyei has observed a shift in how her profession has been perceived.
“Although there are some
people who persist in thinking of chiropractic as being only about pain management, it’s really about helping the body function the way it’s supposed to. We want all of our patients to feel amazing and perform the best they can in everything that they do.”
Natural Way Chiropractic is proud to be an employee owned business, and one that takes an active part in the life of its community — a point that Dr. Sellyei makes in citing the reasons for her clinic’s success. “I love living and volunteering in this community.”
Natural Way Chiropractic of Anacortes is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8-12pm and 2-6pm; Tuesday 2-6pm; Thursday 8-12pm.
Natural Way Chiropractic
1015 14th St. Suite A, Anacortes (360) 424-9600
www.naturalwaychiro.org
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KJB Esthetics wants you to love the skin you’re in
Kenzie Blouin’s professional journey as an esthetician began in 2022 at Evergreen Beauty College in Mount Vernon — but her personal journey with skin health began many years before with her struggle to heal her own skin.
“At a young age I started going to my own esthetician,” Kenzie recalls. “The impact she had on my life was immense. She helped me to feel beautiful and confident in my own skin. It was at this moment that I knew I wanted to be able to do the same for others — to help people love the skin they’re in.”
After graduating from Evergreen in 2023 (at the age of 19, no less) she opened her own salon, appropriately named KJB Esthetics. The salon offers a wide variety of skin care services, including individually tailored facials, chemical peels, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, nanofusion (an alternative to microneedling), eyelash extensions (classic, hybrid and volume), lash lift and tint, eyebrow lamination, brow tinting, and body waxing.
“I send each client home with post service instructions and post-procedure kits for
peels,” says Kenzie. “I also offer to send each client home with skincare samples to get them started on the right regimen.”
As a licensed esthetician, Kenzie offers free consultations to help clients
identify their skincare needs. The salon also offers loyalty cards, a referral program and gift certificates, with a clientele that extends throughout Skagit and Island counties.
“It’s a lot of hard work to
be a new business owner,” says Kenzie, “but at the end of the day the smile I bring to my clients’ faces is all worth it. I love what I do!” KJB Esthetics is open Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday 8:00am4:30pm; Saturday - Sunday 8:00am - 11:00am — Custom scheduling is available by contacting Kenzie Blouin (360) 941-0932
KJB Esthetics
1017 7th Street 360-941-0932
https://kjbesthetics.glossgenius. com, Instagram and Facebook @ kjbesthetics
Community Pool and Fitness Center Promotes Health, Wellness, Connection, and Competition
Congratulations to Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center on being nominated for Most Community Minded!
Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center is a community pool and fitness center providing programming for people of all ages, including lap swimming, American Red Cross swim lessons, CPR/first aid and babysitting classes, swim teams, and both aquatic and land fitness classes. The facility sees over 7,000 visits per month.
Fidalgo Pool opened in
1975 with a focus on water safety and fitness for the youth of Fidalgo Island. The first Pool Manager, Dan Meyer, began offering swim lessons, lap swims, and open swims right away. Adult aquatic fitness and exercise programs as well as the USA Swimming youth swim team, Thunderbird Aquatic Club, were soon added. In 1986 an upstairs utility room was refurbished as a fitness center for fitness classes. The current fitness center was built in 2014 on the lower level. These programs have grown and continue today, serving hundreds of community members every year.
“We provide a safe and welcoming location for the entire community with programming promoting health, wellness, connection, and competition. Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center
isn’t just a facility, it is a community where patrons and staff build relationships, support each other in our fitness journeys, and develop habits of lifelong health,” said Operations Director, Carla Bigelow.
The Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center facility is open seven days a week. Please see pool, fitness, and gym schedules online.
Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center 1603 22nd St, Anacortes 360-293-0673 www.fidalgopool.com
Dental Office Known for Its Gentle and Compassionate Care
Congratulations to Sound Dentistry on being nominated for Best Dentist!
Known for gentle and compassionate care, Sound Dentistry offers general dentistry for the whole family. The clinic provides comprehensive basic dental services along with implants, orthodontics, and airway dentistry. They even offer their own dental savings plan as an alternative to private dental insurance.
Privately owned and opened since February, 2013, co-owners Drs. Kari and Nick Wilson, work alongside Dr. Isabelle Nguyen and Dr. Josh Gaskill. “Our primary goal is to provide you with remarkable dental care,” said Kari. “Clients have come to rely on Sound Dentistry for being a comfortable inviting dental office, providing gentle treatment, and complete continuing care.”
The dentists at Sound Dentistry are dedicated to life-long learning. Each year they attend hundreds of hours of continuing education to ensure that they are up-to-date on new dental information. In 2023 alone, the team completed 225 hours of continuing education.
MEET THE TEAM!
Dr. Nguyen
Dr. Nguyen’s treatment philosophy is a patient centered approach with a
goal of treating each patient’s smile as individually as they are. Her love of dentistry began when she discovered its unique blend of science and art. She received her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Pomona College in California followed by a Doctorate Degree of Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Nguyen spends many hours each year learning more about the dental procedures she enjoys most, such as implants and endodontics.
Dr. Kari Wilson
Dr. Kari, a graduate of Loma Linda University in 2010, loves working with her patients and dental family.
She feels so lucky to be able to have so much fun at work. In particular she has a passion for airway focused dentistry. She has focused her continuing education in the areas of functional orthodontics/pediatric orofacial development, orthodontics, and sleep disordered breathing. She enjoys working with patients to treat their dental needs in order to improve their overall systemic health. After spending all her childhood summers here, she feels so blessed to be able to call Anacortes home.
Dr. Josh Gaskill
Dr. Gaskill is passionate about his patients and how he can change their lives
through oral health. He has a special passion for surgical procedures and implant placement. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry from Northwest Dental Residency in Yakima, WA. He has also completed the track 1 course with The Kois Center in Seattle, WA.
Dr. Nick Wilson
Dr. Nick enjoys projects and you will often find him at the office on his free days working on his latest idea. Whether it’s adding treatment rooms or updating the office’s technology, Dr. Nick is always working to make sure the clinic’s patients
are well taken care of. Dr. Nick completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees through Walla Walla University and graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2010. He met Kari when they were both doing their master’s program and they feel fortunate to call Anacortes home.
Sound Dentistry is open to serve patients Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and for emergency appointments, as needed.
Sound Dentistry
901 8th St, Anacortes 360-293-8421
www.AnacortesDentist.com
Salish General Contracting is out of the gate and on the move
Salish General Contracting LLC took on its first project in April 2023; by the end of that year the residential and commercial construction contractor had completed 16 projects in total, ranging from bathroom and kitchen remodels to commercial space renovations. The company has since added new home construction to its list of upcoming projects.
Jared Douglas, the founder and owner of Salish General Contracting, is a man in a hurry…but he isn’t one to cut corners. He graduated from Anacortes High School before going to Oregon State
to get a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After working for large general contractor in Seattle and Denver here turned home to found
Salish General Contracting, teaming up with Scott Irving, who previously owned Irving Construction Corp., a well established company that served Anacortes for more than three decades.
Salish General Contracting places a premium on client involvement and elective communication throughout the construction process from planning to turning over the keys. “Transparency is also something we
pride ourselves on,”says Douglas.“We aren’t afraid to have difficult conversations when they are needed. Our clients deserve to know the specifics of their project and it is our job to keep them apprised.”
Douglas is rightfully
proud of his company’s success in the year since its founding, but he is also proud of its being a Native American owned business.
“Being a member of the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, I am part of the original Coast Salish People,”
Douglas says. “Which is why I thought it would be fitting to incorporate that identity into the name of my company. We are just getting started but we’ve been fortunate to work with some amazing people in our community, including the Swinomish Tribe, and we look forward to many more years of serving Anacortes and the surrounding area.”
Salish General Contracting LLC’s hour of operation are Monday through Friday from 8-5pm.
Salish General Contracting LLC 360-770-3374
www.salishgeneralcontracting.com
Comprehensive construction services
Experts in residential remodels & new home construction
Detailed, thorough & precise
Client satisfaction is our success metric
Competitive pricing & transparent quotes
Our team is reliable & dependable
Committed to timely completion
A Historic and Luxurious Boutique Hotel Located in the Heart of Anacortes
Congratulations to the Majestic’s Bar & Bistro on being nominated for Best Breakfast, to the Apothecary Spa on being nominated for Most Community Minded and Best Customer Service, and to Barre by The Sea Fitness on being nominated for Best New Business!
The Majestic Inn & Spa is a luxurious, boutique hotel, located in the heart of downtown Anacortes.
Built in 1890, the historic building has undergone several transformations over the years, transforming into a hotel in 1990. The contemporary building of
the Majestic Inn & Spa was completed in 2013, marrying the richness of local island history with a modern aesthetic. The Inn features 64 guest rooms and a fully furnished guest house located just half a block from the hotel.
In addition to beautiful rooms, guests enjoy access to several other services:
The Majestic’s Bistro & Bar features delicious farmto-table cuisine prepared by master chefs. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, northwest wines and local microbrews, as well as a full bar and a great happy hour. The Rooftop
Lounge is open seasonally and weather permitting. There is also a private deck for guests who would like to rent a more intimate space with spectacular views of the San Juan Islands.
The Apothecary Spa is
Barre by the Sea Fitness offers safe and effective barre classes, empowering people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels in a boutique fitness environment.
an award-winning quiet sanctuary on the second floor of the Majestic Inn, featuring a Eucalyptus steam room and nurturing environment. Services include massage, facials, waxing, and body treatments.
The Majestic is also a special event venue. Whether you need a small conference room to impress a corporate client or a grand ballroom for your wedding reception, the Majestic Inn and Spa features six indoor and outdoor event spaces designed to accommodate any occasion.
The Majestic Inn & Spa
419 Commercial Ave, Anacortes (360) 299-1400 www.majesticinnandspa.com
Full-service painting company offers superb customer service
It’s all about the details. There’s a reason Details LLC continues to be nominated for Best House Painting in the Best of Anacortes Contest.
The Details LLC is owned by Derrick Geffe. He and his crew have 20 years of combined experience in painting and construction. They are professionals who complete jobs with perfection. They are prompt, efficient, reliable and responsive. They offer top-notch communication with their customers, whether they’re residential or commercial clients.
Details LLC is a full-
service painting company that thrives on producing the best performance on jobs possible by utilizing superb quality, solutions and equipment to provide exceptional and competitively priced paint jobs.
Whether the job requires interior or exterior painting services for a residential or commercial property, Details LLC focuses their attention on even the most minor details to ensure the overall quality is superior.
Geffe opened his business in 2019. He personally manages all job sites and offers free color consulting. From interior or exterior
painting services to replacing trim and siding to quality caulking, the Details LLC crew does it all. They use ecofriendly cleaning products to prep surfaces, and they pride themselves in leaving the job site cleaner than when they first arrived.
Details LLC provides excellent customer service, and they have a five-star online rating to prove it.
“Our company specializes in exterior and interior residential painting,” he says. “We are dedicated to providing quality
workmanship, employees of moral character, quality paint products, exceptional warranties, and the satisfaction our customers deserve.”
Details LLC won the Best of Anacortes Contest’s Best House Painting award in 2022.
Call 256-499-6705 to request a free estimate.
Details LLC’s hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Details LLC
256-499-6705
Details.geffe.llc@gmail.com
Detailsllcpainting.com
Thank You Anacortes for Your Vote for Best House Painting!
• We only use the best paints (Only the Best) in a two-coat process where required.
• We use high quality caulking with lifetime warranty and or 45-55 year warranty.
• On exteriors we prime raw wood areas with resin bonding primers then back roll. with paint prior to spraying.
• On exteriors, we caulk all soffits, batting, trim seams, soffit vents, and entr yways.
• We do not get over spray in areas where it does not belong.
• On exteriors, we back roll paint before or after application (where necessar y).
• We re-nail all loose siding, where appropriate, at no charge.
• We can replace damaged trim or siding.
• We leave your jobsite cleaner than when we arrived.
• DETAILS LLC offers a 5-year conditional labor warranty
• We are All happy to help.
• We are a Tobacco and drug free workplace.
• WE CARE!!
Customers Rely on Local Insurance Agency for Accurate Coverage at Affordable Prices
Congratulations to North Cascade Insurance on being nominated for Best Insurance Agency!
Since 1951, North Cascade Insurance has been dedicated to serving the insurance needs of Anacortes and surrounding areas. Founded by Scott “O” Richards, the business transitioned smoothly under Mike Keller in the early 1980s, who continued Richards’ legacy until 2012. Scot Buchanan and Shellie Eubanks-Highet, both Skagit Valley natives, acquired the agency in 2012, fostering its growth and relocating to 12th
street. In 2023, Scot, Shellie, and co-owner Michelle Axelson merged their Mount Vernon agency (Smiley Insurance) with the original Scott Richards operation in Anacortes, forming North Cascade Insurance. This strategic move included a partnership with the Leavitt Group, enhancing their reach in insurance markets to better serve clients’ ongoing needs.
North Cascade insurance helps its clients purchase property and casualty insurance, including home, auto, boat, recreational vehicle, and business and
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life insurance. With 14 staff members working between their Mount Vernon and Anacortes locations, North Cascade Insurance is wellprepared to meet the personal, business, and marine
insurance needs of their clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.
“We make it a priority to deliver peace of mind by providing accurate coverage at affordable prices to meet
the evolving needs of our customers. Part of the way that we accomplish this is through our access to an extensive selection of coverage options for individuals, families, and businesses”, Scot explained.
The North Cascade Insurance team is available to serve customers Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
North Cascade Insurance
1616 N 18th St #160, Mount Vernon 1116 12th St, Anacortes 360-293-5158
www.NorthCascadeIns.com
Team Kelli Lang RE/Max Gateway Puts the Service Back in Selling
Congratulations to Team Kelli Lang on being nominated for Best Real Estate!
Kelli Lang and her team at Re/MAX Gateway offer real estate services to the people of Skagit County and North Whidbey Island. Kelli and her real estate agents help people buy and sell property that fits their desired style of living, be it a home, vacation home, or a great place to retire, always remembering their mission statement to “support the spirit of home ownership by putting our clients’ interests above our own. SERVE first, SELL second.”
“We focus on serving our clients first and foremost, and we do it with perseverance, a desire to educate our clients and the community to earn trust and to make sure we’re having fun along the way”, said Kelli.
The business was started in January, 2015 with just Kelli and one assistant. Over the years, the team has grown to include 13 total agents and six admin/support staff. Team Kelli Lang has been the #1 medium-sized team in WA
state for RE/MAX four-years in a row, and has ranked #12 nationally.
Office hours are Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. but agents are available to meet with clients on evenings and weekends by appointment.
Team Kelli Lang RE/MAX
Special Categories
Best Customer Service
6th Street Hair CO - Winner
Jilian G. Salon - Finalist
Western Bud - Finalist
Best Event
Anacortes Cancer Walk - Winner
Anacortes Arts Festival - Finalist
Anacortes Farmer’s Market - Finalist
Best New Business
Salish General Contracting - Winner
Tasha Lee’s Table - Finalist
KJB Esthetics - Finalist
Best Non-Profit Organization
Anacortes Family Center - Winner
Your Story Foundation - Winner
Soroptimist of Anacortes - Finalist
Most Community Minded
Your Story Foundation - Winner
Soroptimist of Anacortes - Finalist
The Apothecary Spa - Finalist
Western Bud - Finalist
S.I. of Anacor tes is a global, volunteer organization of women dedicated to helping women, children and families locally and globally since 1948.
Sales from our non-profit Thr ift Shop, located at 1107-3rd Street, have enabled our club to provide scholarships, awards, grants and many char itable donations locally and inter nationally.
Our Home Health Equipment Loan Program provides medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers to local residents in need free of charge. Please visit our website: soroptimistanacor tes.org or our Facebook Page for current days and hours of operation. Members of Soroptimist Inter national of Anacor tes.
Anacortes Arts Festival: celebrating a town through art
In 1962, a small group of Anacortes business owners and local artists decided to honor their hometown by hosting an art show. What started as displays of art in the back of trucks and hanging from clothesline along a few blocks of Commercial Avenue has since grown into a ten-block festival filled with arts, crafts, and activities for admiring throngs enjoying a summer day in beautiful Anacortes.
The Anacortes Arts Festival (AAF) is a non-profit organization that supports artists, art education and creative programs on Fidalgo Island, and has the distinction
of producing the largest threeday arts festival in the Pacific Northwest. This year’s Annual Anacortes Arts Festival (its 63rd) takes place August 2 – 4 and features more than 230 artist booths, a fine art show, food, beer and wine gardens, entertainment, youth activities, and much more.
AAF is a year-round organization, which is no surprise considering that it takes months to plan and produce the summer festival.
“We also have a number of other programs that many people don’t know about,” says AAF executive director Meredith Mcllmoyle.
“We typically plan several
springtime events to coincide with the Skagit Tulip Festival. This year, we will host the second annual Nautical Treasure Hunt and a Wine Tasting event in April.”
In collaboration with a number of arts partners, AAF opened the Art Center at Buxton’s in 2023. The historic
building at 1904 Commercial Avenue has become a hub of creative activity with concerts, art shows, music lessons, theatre rehearsals, fundraising events, art lessons and much more. Late last year the Anacortes Arts Festival also led the way in having Anacortes designated as a Creative
District by the Washington State Arts Commission.
“Through these efforts, our community will be able to grow our events and creative businesses for both residents and tourists alike,” Mcllmoyle says. “Watch for new murals downtown and several creative collaborations later this year.”
For more information about the Anacortes Arts Festival, including details of this year’s event on the first weekend in August, visit www. anacortesartsfestival.com.
Anacortes Arts Festival
505 ‘O’ Avenue, Anacortes (360) 293-6211 anacortesartsfestival.com
Anacortes Market Celebrates 35-Year Anniversary
Congratulations to Anacortes Farmers Market on being nominated for Best Event!
The Anacortes Farmers Market was founded in 1989 and is currently celebrating its 35th anniversary! The Market has been located in the Depot Plaza since its inception, launching with just four vendors. Today, the Market has grown to over 100 rotating vendors, and currently attracts up to 4,000 visitors per Market from all over the world!
Vendors must make or grow what they sell and use local materials whenever
possible, so the quality of goods is very high. Shoppers come for local produce, dairy, meat, seafood, artisan breads, pastries, soaps, jewelry, art, crafts, and hot foods – all in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. “We strive to support a variety of small, local businesses, farmers, and artisans, creating a memorable, vibrant atmosphere for our community. We also feature weekly local musicians and kid’s activity programs,” said Market Manager, Piper McCullough.
The Anacortes Market is a nonprofit organization, run by a board of directors, and gives back through its involvement in multiple food security programs, which help those in need to get fresh produce year-round. “Thank you for 35
awesome years, Anacortes!”
The Market is open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May through October, and the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
January through April.
Anacortes Farmers Market 611 R Ave, Anacortes 360-982-8092
www.anacortesfarmersmarket.org
Anacortes Cannabis carries on the legacy of its veteran founder
James Stevens and Eugene Leonard first opened Anacortes Cannabis as a medical dispensary in November 2013. With the legalization of recreational marijuana three years later, their store consolidated its status as Anacortes’s best and largest medicinal and recreational source for THC, CBD, and newly popular CBG, CBN and CBC cannabinoid products. Starting with just four employees at its founding, Anacortes Cannabis now has a staff of ten and a sister store in Freeland on Whidbey Island.
“We pride ourselves in
always providing the best customer service to our customers,” says Leonard. “Our staff is always going above and beyond to help ensure customers are happy with the products they receive and help educate when needed.”
Anacortes Cannabis’ customer service philosophy is an outgrowth of its commitment to cannabis and its benefits, going back to James Stevens promotion of its legalization with lawmakers in Olympia. A US Navy veteran, James also founded a company that helped people obtain their medical marijuana cards in
Washington State prior to the legalization of cannabis for recreational use. Stevens passed away in 2019, but his legacy lives on with his partner and staff.
“We are a medically endorsed dispensary with
several team members that are certified and ready to help our customers with their cannabis needs,” says Leonard. “Staying up to date is an ever present challenge in our industry, and we pride ourselves on keeping up with
continued change.”
Anacortes Cannabis offers a wide variety of daily promotions through its Facebook and Instagram accounts, including an on going discount for veterans with proof of service. The latest specials as well as a menu of products can viewed on the store’s website: www. anacortescannabis.com
Anacortes Cannabis is open Monday - Saturday, 8-10pm; Sunday, 9- 9pm
Anacortes Cannabis 7656 SR-20, Unit A, Anacortes 360-588-6222 www.anacortescannabis.com
Mon-Sat 8am-10am & 8pm-10pm, Sundays 9am-11am & 7pm-9pm
Congratulations
TO ALL FINALISTS AND WINNERS IN THE 2024
