Local Lift: Top Nails, Nuang Mai Thai Kitchen, Midway Barber Shop, & Captured by Krys GIVEAWAY

In this week’s local lift, we’re featuring some must-try Whidbey Island businesses whether you’re in search of a mani/pedi, a sharp-looking haircut, delicious Thai cuisine, or a photo session with a talented Whidbey Island photographer!

COVID-19 has brought so many unexpected challenges to all of us, and our local Whidbey Island businesses are no exception. Each week I’ve been doing a “small business boost” by purchasing gift cards to local businesses and giving them away to Whidbey Island locals.

This week’s giveaway includes:

  • Two $65 certificates to Top Nails 

  • Two $65 gift certificates to Nuang Mai Thai Kitchen

  • Two $25 gift certificates to Midway Barber Shop

  • Two separate mini photo sessions with Captured by Krys ($100 value)

Winners will be drawn at random. To enter, head on over to this Facebook post and follow the instructions. (All you have to do is leave a comment to enter!) Deadline for giveaway entries is Thursday, August 27 at 5pm PST.


Top Nails

Tucked away in the heart of Oak Harbor (350 SE Pioneer Way #102, Oak Harbor, WA 98277), Top Nails is a highly rated nail salon where you can get manicures, pedicures, and waxing. People rave about this local spot on Yelp, and you can get gel, acrylics, incredible detailed designs, and more. If you need a nail refresh, this Whidbey Island salon in Oak Harbor is a must-visit spot.

Click here to read Top Nails’ Yelp reviews (and see photos of their many beautiful manicures here) and follow them on Facebook!


Nuang Mai Thai Kitchen

Boasting a 4.5-star overall Yelp review, this Naung Mai Thai Kitchen has 2 locations—one in Oak Harbor, and one in Anacortes. You can easily order food online (for either pick-up or delivery), and their extensive menu features soups, salads, noodles, fried rice, curry, and several special entrees, appetizers, and desserts. Yelp reviewers love the quality of the food, and standout dishes include the Pad Thai, Panang Curry, Spicy Seafood Special, the Crab Fried Rice, and the Pad See Ew.


Midway Barber Shop

This Oak Harbor barber shop at 41 NE Midway Blvd # 104, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 is a Whidbey Island staple. A few years ago, Midway Barber Shop was featured in the Whidbey News-Times, and with good reason—this local Whidbey Island barber shop has been around for over 30 years, cutting hair and serving the community! They only accept cash or check, and people on Google reviews consistently give this shop 5 stars, commending them for quick, no fuss haircuts, great conversation, and “down to earth” service. The next time you need a fresh look, consider stopping by this classic spot.


Captured by Krys

If you need family photos, a couples session, or even an “adventure” photo session, Krystal Mary of Captured by Krys is ready to help capture and preserve both the special and “just because” moments in life. Krystal is not only a skilled photographer, but she in the U.S. Navy, is a wife, and a mother of two children.

Now is a great time to book photo sessions for holiday cards, and a photo session with Krystal would make the perfect gift, too! Click here to view examples of her beautiful photography, and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.


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COVID-19Annie Cash