New pita restaurant opens on Cordata
AHeavy Metal Works: Design and fabrication studio on South Whidbey
Tim Leonard “took the leap” last spring to open his own shop specializing in custom metal design and fabrication for commercial, residential and public art applications. His desire to have his own business came from a long-held dream to focus on each client’s need for a unique product.
“I have to work very closely with my clients because they do not necessarily know the details of what they want. I have to go from concept, design and budget to construction,” notes Leonard. Heavy Metal Works was designed to satisfy his need for a more intimate, hands-on, client-oriented approach in conceptualizing and fabricating each project.
Heavy Metal Works has recently completed work for the South Whidbey School District/LMS PTA, Useless Bay Coffee Company, Combustion Systems Sales and Service Inc., the Bayview Cash Store, the residences of Marty and Peggy Fernandez, and designer Lynn Mizono.

Coffee shop offers wireless Internet access
A new coffee shop in Bellingham is offering wireless Internet in addition to grilled paninis, pastries and fine chocolates.
Dianna and Luke Del Giorgio opened Cafe Adagio on Railroad Avenue in September when they wanted to spend more time with their 2-year-old son.
The couple moved from Seattle earlier this year. Dianna was a student at the University of Washington studying geology and Luke was a high school chemistry teacher in Arizona, Kent and Mukilteo.
The cafe specializes in specialty drinks such as their real pumpkin lattes (made with pumpkin puree and spices), grilled panini sandwiches, locally made chocolate and Numi flowering teas that “bloom” in hot water.

Biscotti baking launch Rainy Days Kitchen
After years of making her gourmet biscotti for family, friends and catering weddings, Kyoung Croft decided to start her own biscotti business. She has a small commercial kitchen in Bellingham, and calls her company Rainy Days Kitchen. It opened for business in 2006.
Rainy Days Kitchen Gourmet Biscotti is not your usual hard product that most associate with the traditional Italian cookie. These biscotti are chewy, crunchy, and loaded with spices and flavor. With more than 20 different flavors like Anise Almond, Dream’n Chocolate, and Love of Chai, there is a biscotti flavor for every taste.
Rainy Days Kitchen Gourmet Biscotti are available at the following local businesses: America’s Cup Coffee, Bellingham Food Co-op, Café Adiago, Coffee Junction, Espresso Romo, Fairhaven Candy Shoppe, Fantasia Espresso & Tea, Halibut Henry’s NW Gifts and Café, Hoaglands Pharmacy, Katz! Coffee, Latte Books, Stewarts at the Market, Terra-Vida Coffee, Toad Mountain Coffee and Woods Coffee.

Sensual workouts for women
Kristi Moseley, a certified professional trainer, has opened Sensual Soul Pole Dancing & Striptease Studio for women who want to try something new and experience a fun and exhilarating workout. Sensual Soul offers five levels of classes that allow women to gain confidence empower themselves.

White Jade Acupuncture under new ownership
When Janna Rome decided to move to California and leave her well-established acupuncture business in Freeland, she searched very carefully for someone who would continue the excellent reputation she had created for White Jade Acupuncture. Rome selected Ryan Vos, whom she had worked with at Bastyr University.
Vos took over the practice in late summer, but settled in for a few months before replacing the White Jade Acupuncture sign with a new one with his name.
Vos has extensive training in Acupuncture and Chinese energy and herbal healing. His resume includes a master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University, a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan, certification from the National Acupuncture Detox Association, and a post-graduate internship at Shu Guang Hospital in Shanghai.
In addition to performing acupuncture, Vos does Chinese bodywork and energy medicine, and keeps a large supply of Chinese Herbal medicines.