Registration is now open for Bellevue LifeSpring’s Annual “Step Up to the Plate” benefit luncheon at Meydenbauer Center in downtown Bellevue. The luncheon, which takes place on Thursday, March 22, will feature Dr. Ivan Duran as the guest speaker, who joined the Bellevue School District as superintendent in July 2017. […]
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Basketball Great, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Keynote Literary Lions Gala in Bellevue
The King County Library System Foundation will be holding their premier fundraising event, the Literary Lions Gala, on March 10 at the Hyatt Regency. The event raises money to support literacy and learning programs at the library system’s 49 libraries. The gala will feature 17 authors, food, wine, and opportunities […]
Meydenbauer Bay Park Construction Makes Big Strides
Meydenbauer Bay Park Construction Project has been underway, with the expectation that it will take 1.5 years to complete phase 1. According to Glenn Kost, planning manager of Bellevue Parks and Community Services, phase 1 of the project includes the waterfront park that will connect the park to the marina […]
BelMar Marijuana Store to Reopen in New Larger Location
BelMar, a recreational marijuana store, is reopening at its new location in February. With the growing need for more space, this location will be the largest cannabis retail store on the Eastside. As this industry is constantly growing, implementing technology such as seed to sale software could make the process […]
Local Burger to Close on Main Street
Local Burger, located on Main Street, is set to close this Saturday. The premium burger joint opened in July 2014 by the same ownership group as Local 360, located in Belltown. The menu included organic burgers, appetizers, salads, desserts and cocktails. According to a representative at Local Burger, it was […]
Tom Douglas to Open Restaurant in Bellevue Square Nordstrom
Tom Douglas and Nordstrom are partnering to open Douglas’s first Eastside restaurant. Department Bento will be replacing the Nordstrom Grill, located on the second floor of the Bellevue Square location. According to Puget Sound Business Journal, Japanese bento-box inspired Department Bento, will have customizable bento boxes including protein, rice and […]
Life Time Athletic to Open at The Bravern in April
Life Time Athletic, the nation’s only Healthy Way of Life brand, is slated to open at The Shops at the Bravern this April. The region’s first Life Time Athletic destination offers more than 40,000 square feet of space, which accommodates a 10,000 square foot fitness and training floor, 5 specialized […]
520 Bridge Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Now Open
The 520 bicycle and pedestrian trail, which connects Seattle to the Eastside on the 520 Bridge, is now open. the 2.7 mile trail is designed for users of all abilities, from the casual or serious rider, to pedal-powered commuters and walkers. There are 11 viewpoints to enjoy the scenery of […]
West Elm Bellevue Offers Design Consultants In-Store and In-Home
West Elm opened on Main Street in October of 2016. They are known for their combination of modern furniture and home decor, affordability and community. With over 90% of their products designed in-house, there has been a steady increase in their selection of organic, sustainably sourced and Fair Trade Certified […]
Dote Coffee Bar Rocks Holiday Mingling and Gift Giving
Dote Coffee Bar, located on the second floor of Lincoln Square Expansion in Bellevue’s Lincoln Food Hall South, is a great place to go while out shopping this holiday season. Co-owners Sarah Doud and Chef Ewald Notter have come together to offer a collection of small batch, locally roasted coffee, […]