Sabine Café, an all-day Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, is set to open a new location in early 2026 at The Eight, a 25-story office tower in Downtown Bellevue. This marks Sabine Café’s second location and its first expansion to the Eastside, according to Yes Parade Restaurant Group, the Seattle-based hospitality group behind […]
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OpenAI to Launch First-Ever Retail Store at Bellevue Square: Robots, AI Art, and a New “Friend” in Town
In a move that has both tech enthusiasts and curious shoppers buzzing, OpenAI has announced it will open its first-ever physical retail location—right here in Bellevue Square. Unlike your typical store, this futuristic space will be run entirely by robots. Not a single human employee will be on site. The […]
Bellevue Backs RapidRide K Line for Faster Kirkland Transit by 2030
The Bellevue City Council has unanimously backed King County Metro’s plan for the RapidRide K Line, set to launch in 2030. The new transit route aims to improve connectivity between Bellevue and Kirkland, offering faster and more reliable service for commuters. The council’s support will be formalized in a letter […]
Bellevue Farmers Market Announces 2025 Opening Day
The Bellevue Farmers Market (BFM) will open for its 22nd season on Thursday, May 22, operating from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The market, located at 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, will feature a wide range of fresh produce, sustainably raised meats, and artisan products sourced from Washington’s […]
Bellevue Council Opposes State Tax Increases
At its latest meeting, the Bellevue City Council strongly opposed proposed tax increases under consideration by state lawmakers in Olympia, according to a Bellevue Chamber press release. Councilmembers unanimously approved a letter to state legislators, objecting to raising the Business & Occupation (B&O) tax and implementing a statewide payroll excise […]
Bellevue School District Announces Final Revisions to Spending Reduction Plan
Earlier this month, the Bellevue School District Superintendent announced the final revisions to the Spending Reduction Plan Proposal. The district aims to cut $20 million from the budget for the 2025-2026 school year due to rising costs, increased student needs, and insufficient state funding. The objective is to prevent stricter […]
Vietnamese Eatery Opens at Amazon Office Towers
Sizzle & Crunch Vietnamese Grill has opened a new location at Amazon’s 1001 Office Towers in Bellevue. The restaurant is located at 10438 Northeast 10th Street, next to The Redd Dog. The fast-casual eatery serves Vietnamese street food using house-made ingredients and a counter-service format. Food is grilled in small […]
Rouge Cocktail Lounge in Old Bellevue Announces Closure
Rouge Cocktail Lounge, an entertainment establishment in Old Bellevue, has announced it will permanently close. The final day of operations will be Thursday, March 27. The decision was shared through a statement posted on their Instagram account, where the owners reflected on their journey and expressed gratitude toward their customers. […]
Peloton Closes at Bellevue Square, Bluemercury Beauty Store Opening Soon
Peloton, known for its interactive exercise bikes and fitness classes, has closed its store at Bellevue Square. The showroom, located on the second level between Market Optical and Psycho Bunny, first opened in 2019 and featured Peloton’s stationary bike, treadmill, and apparel. This closure is part of Peloton’s broader effort […]
Bellevue Chamber to Host 5th Annual Eastside Real Estate Symposium
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce will host the 5th Annual Eastside Real Estate Symposium on Thursday, April 3, from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. This event will bring together key developers, industry experts, economists, policy leaders, and real estate brokers to discuss the ongoing growth […]