Located in the heart of Bellevue, Avenue Bellevue, the two-tower mixed-use development, features a blend of residences, retail spaces, and a luxury hotel. In July 2024, Avenue Bellevue welcomed the opening of the InterContinental Bellevue at The Avenue, a luxury hotel offering 208 rooms. The two-tower project also includes a […]
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Indoor Playground & Coffee Shop to Open in Bellevue
Fox & Kit, a coffee shop and indoor playground concept, is planning to open its doors at Bellevue Connection. Located at 550 106th Ave NE, next to Itadaki Yakiniku Japanese steakhouse, the cafe aims to cater equally to parents and children, providing a space that combines high-quality coffee with a […]
2025 BAM Arts Fair Set for July 25 – 27 Despite Museum’s Closure
The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) is getting ready for its 2025 Arts Fair, set to take place July 25-27 at Bellevue Square and BAM. This annual event, recognized as the largest arts and crafts festival in the Northwest, is an opportunity for artists and craftspeople to showcase their work to […]
Proposed Mixed-Use Project to Feature Affordable Housing and Museum
An updated proposal for a mixed-use development at 995 118th Avenue SE in Bellevue has been submitted to the City of Bellevue, changing the original plan outlined in November 2022. The new plan seeks to rezone the 4.55-acre site from its initial designation as Office/Limited Business 2 (OLB2) to Neighborhood […]
Upgrade Labs Brings Biohacking to Bellevue
Upgrade Labs, founded by Dave Asprey, the “Father of Biohacking,” opened in Bellevue in December 2024. Located at 909 112th Ave NE in the Elements Apartments, the facility offers advanced technology to improve health, performance, and recovery. Asprey, also known for creating Bulletproof Coffee, designed Upgrade Labs to make high-tech […]
Himalayan Coffee to Open at One Bellevue Center
Himalayan Coffee, a family-owned business based in Seattle, is set to expand to Bellevue with a new location at One Bellevue Center. Scheduled to open in March 2025, the coffee shop will be located at 411 108th Avenue NE, marking its first location outside Seattle. Known for its commitment to […]
Barnes & Noble Now Open at Bellevue Square
Barnes & Noble has officially opened its doors at Bellevue Square. The new store, located at 1140 Bellevue Square on the first floor, occupies the former Z Gallerie space, next to Gap and Foot Locker and directly below Zara. The opening marks the return of Barnes & Noble to Bellevue […]
First Bassett Furniture Showroom Opens in Bellevue
Seldens, a family-owned business with a history in home furnishings, has opened its First Bassett showroom in Bellevue. This expansion brings the family’s presence in the region to two showrooms, with the other located in Tacoma, plus two Summer House outdoor furniture showrooms, and three Seldens showrooms. The new Bellevue […]
Salt & Straw Ice Cream Shop Cancels Plans for Avenue Bellevue Location
Salt & Straw, the popular ice cream shop with a large following, has pulled out of Avenue Bellevue, the two-tower luxury development located at Northeast 8th Street. According to a report from Puget Sound Business Journal, although they will no longer be leasing space at Avenue, they continue to search […]
Bellevue Police Urge Awareness After Downtown Robbery
The Bellevue Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant following a robbery in downtown Bellevue that left a 72-year-old woman injured. Bellevue Police responded to a robbery around 3:50 p.m. on January 10 near the 100 block of 108th Avenue NE. According to officers, the victim, a 72-year-old woman, […]