Three downtown Bellevue businesses will celebrate their grand openings at The Bravern this week.
Chocolopolis
On Friday, Nov. 12, Chocolopolis, a seasonal store in The Bravern, will host mini chocolate tastings every 30 minutes from 1-3pm; children’s book readings at 10am; and featured chocolate maker Marie-Françoise Barnhart from 5-8pm. The store’s grand opening party will be held Saturday, Nov. 13. The party includes a tour and chocolate tasting every half hour from 1-3pm, and a celebration with cheese, crackers and chocolate at 5-9pm.
Parkside Paper & Gift
Parkside Paper & Gift will celebrate its opening at The Bravern from 10am-8pm Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13. The event features Trophy Cupcakes, and sweet and hard ciders by Rockridge Orchards. Designer Shannon Martin will be on hand from noon-3pm Friday, Nov. 12. An artist reception for Kate Endle will take place at 4-6pm Saturday, Nov. 13.
Café Coton
Café Coton, an upscale European brand specializing in men’s clothing, will also celebrate its grand opening this week. All merchandise will be 20 percent off Nov. 12-13. Refreshments and drawings for prizes will be offered during the event.
All merchants at The Bravern offer 6 hours of free validated parking.
