Jo Vandertoorn and her daughter Julia are just a few weeks into their new career as owners of J&J Espresso and Smoothies, a tasty little business situated in the lobby of The Cannery building adjacent to Cap Sante Boat Haven. Jo is familiar to many as former owner of the Star Bar restaurant. Winter season […]
The temperature’s dramatically warmer, so business is brisk at The Store Grocery, my favorite “mom and pop” in Anacortes. Heather MacNaughton (foreground) whips up a double mocha as customers peruse a pastry case filled with fresh cookies and muffins. In a couple of hours, the dining room will be filled with folks enjoying lunch in […]