Bellevue News

Renowned Pastry Chef Joins L’Experience Paris in Downtown Bellevue

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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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. […]

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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 […]