If you happen to be visiting on a weekday and you have older kids with sophisticated palates, don’t miss this little gem for lunch. It’s a cute, casual place (order at the counter) with family-style seating, a changing menu and a chef who takes local to another level with seasonal ingredients from nearby farms and unique twists on whatever he’s cooking up, whether squash soup, bacon burgers or spring slaw. This is one of Bellingham’s best-kept secrets. Open Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.