Author: Kara

Soma Towers in Bellevue to Add Chinese Street Food, Xiao Chi Jie

Another addition is coming to Soma Towers, Xiao Chi Jie (Chinese Street Food). The restaurant is slated to open soon. Xiao Chi Jie features authentic Chinese street food in a clean and fresh way. Their recipes originate from Shanghai and Beijing. Their menu includes items like Sheng Jian Bao; pan-fried, […]

One88 Luxury Condos Now 87% Pre-Sold

Bosa Development recently announced that they have now sold 125 of of the 147 residences at One88, that will be located on Bellevue Way Northeast. More than 70 percent of buyers are from the Puget Sound area, and about 35 percent have owned at another Bosa Development. One88 is Bellevue’s […]

Bambu Bellevue

Bambu Desserts and Drinks to Open at Belle Arts Condo Building

Bambu Desserts and Drinks is opening soon on 108th Avenue Northeast. With multiple franchises throughout the United States, and Washington specifically, this will be the first to open on the Eastside. This Asian-influenced drink shop offers juices, real fruit smoothies, Vietnamese coffees, Che, tea and milk tea. Features on their […]

Chipotle in Downtown Bellevue Closed for Remodeling

Chipotle Mexican Grill is temporarily closed for remodeling. The store is expected to reopen on May 20th, according to Yelp. Chipotle offers burritos, bowls and tacos. They have a downloadable app which allows customers to order online and pick up in-store. Their stock has been on the decline since 2015, […]

Blowout Salon, Drybar to Open on Bellevue Way

Drybar is coming soon to downtown Bellevue, located on 800 Bellevue Way Northeast at Bellevue Place The salon will feature only blowouts. This includes blow drying hair, washing and styling. They will have products and tools available for purchase as their product line is expanding and created for the perfect […]

French Bakery and Wine Tasting Room to Open at Soma Towers

La Parisienne French Bakery and Cepae, a wine tasting room, are set to open at Soma Towers in June. Located on the corner of 106th Avenue Northeast and 2nd Street Northeast, the bakery and tasting room will offer different wines by the glass, paired with pastries, desserts, and more. La […]

Woods Coffee to Open New Drive-Thru Location on 116th

A new drive-thru coffee shop, Woods Coffee, is opening on 116th Avenue Northeast. This will be the only drive-thru for coffee near the downtown Bellevue area. The coffee served at Woods is locally roasted in Bellingham, Washington. All food served in their bakery is made fresh daily at their headquarters […]