Skylark's closes to remodel kitchen

Bellingham Business Journal, March, 2008

Skylark's Cafe and Wine Bar closed February 18 to remodel their kitchen and plans to re-open March 3.

The business has outgrown the current kitchen space, especially after the addition of the wine bar in 2005 and outdoor tables in the summertime, owner Don White said in a press release.

"People had to wait a little longer than I wanted this summer," White said. "Our food isn't fast to begin with and a lack of space just slowed us down. I truly underestimated Skylark's potential as a dinner house when I remodeled last time. I don't want guests to have to wait for their food just because we have a small kitchen."

With twice the cooking equipment and all new refrigeration, the main kitchen will be expanding from 225 square feet to about 500 square feet, converting half the lower part of the restaurant to kitchen space by removing 3 small booths.

A grand reopening party is scheduled for St. Patrick's Day, March 18, which is traditionally one of the business's busiest days of the year. Skylark's is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cafe is located at 1308 11th St. For more information, call 715-3642.