Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi in Downtown Bellevue is welcoming the summer season with the return of Summer Social series. Now expanded into an eight-part patio party lineup, the series begins Saturday, June 14, and runs every other Saturday through September 20, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine. […]
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Bellevue Ranks #9 in the U.S. for Quality of Life
Bellevue has been ranked ninth in the nation for overall quality of life, according to the newly released U.S. Social Progress Map, created by the Social Progress Imperative. The ranking places Bellevue among the top 10 cities in the country based on a data-driven analysis of well-being across several key […]
Sano Café, a Wellness-Focused Eatery, to Open in Bellevue on June 14
Sano Café, a health-focused eatery originally founded on Mercer Island, will officially open its second location on Saturday, June 14 in downtown Bellevue. The new café is located in the Centre425 building on 106th Avenue Northeast, directly across from Bellevue Towers. The café, whose name means “healthy mind and body” […]
Takai by Kashiba Launches Premium Bento Box Lunch Takeaway in Bellevue
As of Wednesday, June 4, acclaimed sushi restaurant Takai by Kashiba has launched a new Executive Bento Box lunch takeaway service in downtown Bellevue. The restaurant is located at the base of the One88 luxury condominium tower at 180 Bellevue Way Northeast and will now offer a limited number of […]
Bellevue Moves Ahead with Plans for Meydenbauer Bay Park Phase 2
The Bellevue City Council voted unanimously on June 4 to move forward with the next phase of the Meydenbauer Bay Park Expansion. The project will now enter the architectural and engineering design stage, an important step toward future construction. The decision builds on a study session held on May 13, […]
Vulcan Lists Mixed-Use Development Site for Sale in Downtown Bellevue
Vulcan Real Estate has listed its planned mixed-use residential development site in downtown Bellevue for sale. The property, located at 10588 Northeast 2nd Street, went on the market on Tuesday, June 3, and is being marketed by CBRE under the project name Filament. The site was originally intended to be […]
Bruce Nordstrom’s Legacy Celebrated with Seattle Walk of Fame Induction
On Friday, June 6 at 9:30 a.m., Nordstrom will honor the life and legacy of Bruce Nordstrom with a special posthumous induction into the Seattle Walk of Fame. His bronze footprints will be added to the art installation surrounding the Nordstrom Downtown Seattle flagship store — a symbolic tribute to […]
InterContinental Bellevue Partners with Saks to Launch Fifth Avenue Club
InterContinental Bellevue has announced an exclusive partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue to introduce the retailer’s Fifth Avenue Club to the luxury hotel, adding a new high-end, personalized shopping experience to its lineup of guest amenities. According to a recent announcement on InterContinental Bellevue’s Instagram account, the Fifth Avenue Club will […]
Contemporary Fashion Retailer COS Coming to Bellevue Square
COS, a British fashion brand known for its clean, modern style and high-quality wardrobe pieces, is planning to open a new store at Bellevue Square, according to a permit filed with the City of Bellevue. The permit, which is for electrical work, lists the address as 575 Bellevue Square, suggesting […]
OpenAI Leases Former Microsoft Office Space in Downtown Bellevue
OpenAI is expanding its footprint in Downtown Bellevue, leasing three floors at City Center Plaza, as first reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The artificial intelligence company will occupy 69,000 square feet at 555 110th Avenue Northeast, a space that was formerly leased by Microsoft. Microsoft vacated the building […]