The next phase of light rail testing has begun with operators. As of Wednesday, November 1, Sound Transit is preparing its Eastside “Starter Line” for service. There are no passengers riding the light rail at this time. According to the City of Bellevue, trains are running more often between the […]
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Dote Coffee Bar Opens in Bellevue’s Spring District
Dote Coffee Bar is now open in the Spring District. It is the latest addition to the transit-oriented development and neighborhood. The address is 12125 Northeast Spring Boulevard. The shop carries small-batch coffees from around the world, as well as locally roasted. Complementing the coffee are handcrafted desserts like chocolates, […]
Coconut Dessert Shop Now Open in Bellevue
A new dessert destination has opened in Bellevue. Dedicated to all things coconut, Yezi features only unique coconut jelly treats. It is located at the Bellevue Pacific Center building, in the space that was previously Trio Cafe. It is next to HaiDiLao Hotpot and the parking garage. The menu includes […]
City of Bellevue Looking for Artist to Design Art for LGBTQ+ Pride Intersection
The City of Bellevue is asking for artists across King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties to participate in a unique creative project. The mission is to design an inspiring pavement treatment that celebrates LGBTQ+ pride at a prominent downtown intersection. The call for entries is now open, and the application […]
Bellevue Ranks Second for Highest Rental Costs in Recent Report
While Bellevue has consistently ranked in first place for Zumper’s rental reports for the Greater Seattle Metro area, it recently fell to second place. The real estate platform analyzed active listings in the month of September across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities, and cities with […]
Meydenbauer Bay Park to Begin Second Phase of Expansion
The second phase of Meydenbauer Bay Park is set to begin with the purpose of expanding the park’s connection to downtown. Phase one was completed in 2019 and has since become one of Bellevue’s most popular destinations. Expansion of the park’s connection to downtown, which is one of the objectives […]
$18,000/Month Luxury Bravern Penthouse for Lease
For lease by The Bravern, luxury penthouse, South 3102, is now available. It is 3 bedrooms plus a den, with 3.5 baths. The total living area is 3,666 square feet of space, with 425 square feet dedicated to outdoor balcony space. The Bravern Residences have 9 signature penthouses. Each penthouse […]
Bellevue Chick-fil-A Now Open after Remodel
Chick-fil-A, located at 785 116th Avenue Northeast, is now open after undergoing a remodel. The location is strictly drive-though. The restaurant’s Facebook page reads “The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. We’re open and excited to welcome you back to our newly remodeled restaurant.” The 116th Avenue […]
Ice Cream Shop, Salt & Straw, to Open in Bellevue
Popular ice cream shop, Salt & Straw is opening in Bellevue, according to a press release. The new location will be situated within Avenue Bellevue, the luxury mixed-use development, soon to open in the downtown area. The shop will be about 1,300 square feet. They are hiring approximately 20-25 people from […]
Popular Japanese Cheesecake Shop to Open at The Bravern
The popular Japanese cheesecake shop, LeTAO, is coming to Bellevue. It will be opening at The Shops at The Bravern on the first level, where Cafe Trophy was previously located. LeTAO is planned to open in spring 2024. The dessert shop originated in Hokkaido, Japan in 1998. This particular city […]