BOUNDARY BAY BREWERY AND BISTRO

(this was a rushed review photographically speaking so the photos are particularly horrible)

This brewery is nestled in the heart of downtown Bellingham. Along with great beer they also offer great food ranging from burgers and sandwiches to variations on traditional mexican dishes.

The building is amazing to start with. The bar area has lots of seating and includes a garage door which they open, giving you a pleasant street view while you eat and enjoy the outside air.

There is a huge dining hall and two levels of outdoor seating.

On the lower level of the outdoor dining area there is a stage set up and they almost always have live music going on during the weekend.

I ordered Yam Alechiladas which is "A mixture of American yams, cheddar & jack cheese, carmelized onions & roasted garlic, wrapped in corn tortillas & topped with molé poblano sauce. Served with beans & rice"

The enchiladas were great. The yam filling was creamy with a light sweetness and no starchiness. The tortillas had a distinct and flavorful corn taste (makes sense I guess since they were corn tortillas) and added a nice chewy texture. The enchiladas were served atop a bed of seasoned spanish rice and black beans which were seasoned with cumin and celery seed. This was all topped with salsa, which had a strong cilantro flavor and sour cream with chopped green onion.

The dish had a well rounded range of flavors which worked well together and played off of one another nicely.

The only negative thing I will say about my experience was the service. My server just needed to pay a little more attention instead of walking away right as my order was coming out of my mouth. Also had to wait for my check for way too long. They were a bit busy but that's still no excuse.

I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to eat and grab a great micro brew. Good food, great atmosphere, live music, outdoor seating, this place works.