Author: Michael

Avalon Meydenbauer – Retail Details

Safeway will be the main anchor of the retail space at Avalon Meydenbauer with 55,000 sq. ft. and will be accompanied by many other complimenting retail stores. Tenants already expected to occupy the north end of the building include: Subway, Cefiore Frozen Yogurt, Happy Nails & Spa, and The Vitamin […]

Luxury Renting

Not ready to commit to buying a place in Downtown Bellevue, but still want luxury living? You will find no place nicer to rent in Bellevue, and most likely all of the Eastside, than at 4004 One Lincoln Tower. This fully furnished 3,000 sq. ft. penthouse condo is 40 floors […]

Bellevue’s Staying Up Late says PI

In a Seattle PI article on Saturday, the focus was on Downtown Bellevue and it’s quickly growing nightlife scene! This is nothing new for residents who live in the area, but the word is just starting to spread to those who live outside of Bellevue. Recently new venues such as […]

Retail Roundup

First Sign up for Avalon Meydenbauer RetailIf you’ve been looking around this week when your on Bellevue Way, you would’ve noticed the first permanent sign is up at Avalon Meydenbauer for Desert Sun Tanning Salons. They will open up at the location in two weeks. So, for those looking for […]

Bravern Announces Restaurant: John Howie Steak

The Bravern announced today that the owner and head chef of Seastar Restaurant, John Howie, will open a new concept steakhouse at The Bravern. The restaurant will span 9,000 square feet and will be located on the ground level facing 112th NE. This will be the first Puget Sound Chef-owned […]

Police Officer Struck by Car Friday Night

A Bellevue police officer, while directing traffic Friday night at the scene of a car fire, was hit and thrown over the hood of a 2008 Audi. The 75 year old driver is cooperating with police, and the accident did not seem to be alcohol or drug related. NE 4th […]

Ask Lea: Valentine’s Day Dinner

Dear Lea, Do you recommend any restaurants in Downtown Bellevue to have dinner at on Valentine’s Day? -Hopeless and Hungry Dear Hopeless and Hungry, Here are some fun suggestions to enjoy on Thursday night on that special day: Andiamo: $48 Pre-set Valentine’s Special Menu 0/8 Seafood Grill and Twisted Cork […]

Bellevue Square Store Closures

The long time tenant of Bellevue Square, Timberland, is closing it’s doors February 25th for good. Signs are up, and they are having a clearance special of 40% off. Another victim of high rent or the poor economy? Williams-Sonoma and The Pottery Barn will temporary close their doors for a […]

Ask Lea: What to buy for Valentine’s Day

I’ve received a few questions from you about what to get your sweetie for Valentine’s Day. It’s not good enough to buy the musical bear from the drug store or $4.99 box of chocolates, especially if you live, work, or shop in the Downtown Bellevue area! I’ve compiled a list […]

Downtown to Expand

It was reported on Wednesday in the The Seattle Times that Auto Row on 116th was given approval by The Bellevue City Council on Monday to increase the height limits up to 75 feet in some cases. Due to the heavy growth in the Downtown Bellevue core, it is inevitable […]