FERNDALE, Wash. — Four longstanding Ferndale businesses have closed or announced pending closures over recent months.
Dimitri’s Restaurant opened for business in 1984 (40 years ago) at 2113 Main Street (now a vacant building located between city hall and the public library). The business moved to 2020 Main Street in 2008 and remained there until closing in May 2025. No reason was available as to why the business closed.
Barb’s Pies and Pastries opened for business in 1999 (25 years ago) from the owner’s home kitchen, later moving to a suite in the Carnation Oxford Building at 1920 Main Street. In 2014, the business expanded with the addition of The Checkered Apron at 5679 3rd Avenue. The Checkered Apron closed and the bakery moved into the location in 2017. The bakery later moved around the corner to 2054 Main Street in 2022. Owner Barb O’Brine told Whatcom News she is retiring and is offering the business for sale.
Outlaws Saloon opened for business in 2011 (14 years ago) at 2023 Main Street. A pending sale was announced earlier this year that reportedly did not materialize. Owner Jamie Ford is also listed as a principal with at least 2 other Ferndale businesses; Outlaws BBQ (a food truck) and Sugar Shack Ice Cream Truck, LLC.
Cozy Corner Books & Coffee opened in 2011 (14 years) at 5772 2nd Avenue. Business principal Chris Callow told Whatcom News the time is right for him to move on to other endeavors and do some traveling after an option to renew the building lease was not received.
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