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Starbucks to Strip "Hear Music"
In an effort to concentrate on coffee, the Hear Music Starbucks store in The Lodge at Bellevue Square has transitioned to a regular Starbucks store. The music stations, along with the CD's that lined the store, have all been taken out. The store was 1 of the 4 stores across the country that had the Hear Music title.
This is one of the many things Starbucks has done to get back to their roots, and focus on coffee and the customer service experience!
Posted by Michael - Categories: Bellevue Collection
Pearl Will Replace Trader Vic's
Yesterday we reported that Trader Vic's has closed its doors for good.
It has since come to our attention that Pearl will be the restaurant to take its place! What is Pearl you ask? The over 200-person dinning room will be transformed into an urban theme with a contemporary American menu.
The former chef and executive for Schwartz Brothers, Bradley Dickinson, along with the regional manager for Schwartz Brothers, Mikel Rogers, have worked on this concept for over a year. Recently they have been able to engage in locking down the Lincoln Square location which they are planning to open in mid-November.
Posted by Michael - Categories: Bellevue Collection
Trader Vic's Closes For Good
Trader Vic’s in Lincoln Square has become victim to their hidden location, and the slumping economy, and has now closed their doors for good. As previously rumored, Trader Vic’s never really caught traction in Bellevue and has been attempting different forms of marketing (new and improved happy hours, free valet parking, coupons in the mail, etc.) to drive customers to the restaurant.
No word yet what will be replacing Trader Vic’s. What would you like to see replace it?

Posted by Michael - Categories: Bellevue Collection
Downtown Bellevue Network Event - Sign Up For Your Invitation!
We are having our 2nd Downtown Bellevue Network event, and we've locked down an unbeatable and unique location!
We will be sending out an invitation to those who are signed up on our email mailing list, to have the first chance to RSVP for our limited-capacity event.
Sign up for our email notifications in the top left corner where it states: Join our mailing list, by 12pm on Monday, as we will be sending out the invitation Monday afternoon.
Our readership, along with email subscribers, have grown increasingly since our last event so don't wait. Capacity for the event will most likely fill up quickly.
Posted by Michael - Categories: Bellevue Event
Two New Stores Add Style at Bellevue Square
Bellevue Square will soon be boasting 2 new high fashion specialty stores. 7 For All Mankind will be opening by Nordstrom and will be one of their few retail stores in the US.
Another stylish store is opening down by JC Penney called Free People. They describe their clothing as "smart, creative, confident and comfortable in all aspects of her being, free and adventurous, sweet to tough to tomboy to romantic." The brand is an offspring from Urban Outfitters.
These new stores should be opening near the end of the summer.
-Trisha
Posted by Michael - Categories: Fashion
Top Pot Doughnuts Now Open!
Today marks Top Pot Doughnuts' grand opening in Downtown Bellevue. This will be Top Pot's 5th location in total and first in Bellevue.
Top Pot, known for its delicious doughnuts, will be located at the base of the condominium development Washington Square. It will be the first retail store opening at the complex.
Top Pot is open 6am - 7pm Mon - Fri, and 7am - 7pm Sat & Sun. Hopefully they will open a bit later as the residential community expands.




Posted by Michael - Categories: Washington Square
Gucci Will Open Store In Seattle
Gucci has chosen Seattle over Bellevue in their latest store opening announcement. This is one of the few luxury store announcements that has landed in Seattle over Bellevue in recent months.
Brands such as Neiman Marcus, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, and more have decided to call Downtown Bellevue home, over other large Pacific Northwest destinations such as Seattle and Portland.
One of the factors in this decision by Gucci was likely due to the recent addition in Nordstrom at Bellevue Square, where a “Gucci Shop” was added last spring.
Posted by Michael - Categories: Fashion
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