L’Experience Paris, a French café with multiple Eastside locations, has announced that Chef Johannes Bonin is joining the team as Executive Chef. His appointment marks a notable change for the business, which includes a café and pâtisserie in Downtown Bellevue’s Soma Towers, located at 258 106th Avenue NE. Bonin brings […]
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Bellevue Approves Middle Housing, Opening Single-Family Zones to Duplexes and More
The Bellevue City Council has approved updates to its housing rules to comply with new state laws that require cities to allow more types of housing. The changes are intended to increase housing options in Bellevue and follow the passage of House Bills 1110 and 1337 by the Washington State […]
Alvin Goldfarb Jewelry to Close in September after 45 Years in Business
After 45 years in business, Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler will permanently close its Bellevue location this September. The closure follows the retirement announcement of Steven Goldfarb, the store’s longtime president and a fifth-generation jeweler. The decision marks the end of an era for one of the region’s best-known family-owned jewelry stores. […]
Summer Gifts, Fitness and Beauty Events at The Bellevue Collection’s Cabana Club
The Bellevue Collection is hosting a full lineup of complimentary events and seasonal perks this summer as part of its Cabana Club series. From fitness classes and skincare pop-ups to live music and giveaways, the schedule offers a mix of wellness and style experiences throughout July and August. At the […]
Bellevue to Launch Office of Grand Connection to Advance Key Pedestrian Corridor
The City of Bellevue is establishing a new Office of the Grand Connection, set to launch on July 16, to manage and oversee one of the city’s most significant urban planning efforts. The centralized office will focus on completing the design and implementation of the Grand Connection Crossing, a proposed […]
65 TikTok Shop Employees to Be Laid Off, Including Roles in Bellevue
TikTok has been growing its presence in Downtown Bellevue in recent years, becoming one of the city’s biggest employers and opening a new office to encourage more employees to work in person. At the same time, the company is also cutting jobs in its e-commerce division, TikTok Shop. According to […]
Coffeeholic House to Close Bellevue Location July 6
Coffeeholic House will officially close its Bellevue location on Saturday, July 6, according to a company representative. The café, which first opened in April 2023 in Old Bellevue, was the brand’s only location on the Eastside. The closure was first announced in a statement shared by the company on Tuesday, […]
Japanese Eatery Itadaki Yakiniku Shifts to À La Carte Dining, Adds Lunch Menu
Since opening in September 2024, Itadaki Yakiniku at Bellevue Connection (550 106th Avenue NE) has made several changes to create a more flexible and approachable dining experience. Originally launched as an eight-course set menu restaurant, Itadaki has now switched to a full à la carte menu, giving guests the freedom […]
Bellevue Named Most Improved Driving City in U.S.
Bellevue has been recognized as the most improved driving city in the nation, according to the 2025 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report. The city jumped 133 spots since 2015, now ranking #41 out of 200 of the country’s most populous cities analyzed. According to Allstate, Bellevue drivers now average 10.58 […]
Bellevue Reviews Vision for Ashwood Park Feat. Plaza, Dog Area, & Play Space
The City of Bellevue has issued a Notice of Application for a proposed update to the Ashwood Park Master Plan and is currently conducting an environmental review under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Located at 10875 NE 12th Street near the Bellevue Library, Ashwood Park sits in the city’s […]