A new restaurant, DWN UNDR Neighborhood Kitchen + Bar, is now open at Hotel 116, next to Woods Coffee. The address is 624 116th Avenue Northeast. They are currently serving dinner, and will be adding lunch into their daily schedule soon. The restaurant features appetizers and small plates like beer […]
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Vietnamese-Style Cafe, Bambu Bellevue, to Close Permanently Sept. 26
Vietnamese-style cafe, Bambu Bellevue, is permanently closing at the end of this month. It is located at Belle Arts Condominiums on 108th Avenue Northeast. They opened their shop in May 2019. They recently reported this news on their Instagram and Facebook pages. Their message read, “the journey has come to […]
City of Bellevue Asks for Feedback as On-Street Dining on Main Street Comes to Close
The on-street dining areas on Main Street are coming to a close as the cooler temperatures and rainy weather are approaching. The expanded outdoor dining areas will close after dinner service on Sunday, September 19. The patios that are located on sidewalks will mainly stay open, weather permitting. The City […]
Bellevue LifeSpring to Hold Virtual Furniture Benefit Auction
Bellevue LifeSpring is holding a Virtual Furniture Benefit Auction to support Bellevue Children. Online bidding will open at 5pm on Thursday, September 16. A generous Bellevue neighbor donated a nearly new luxury furniture collection purchased from Seldens Designer Home Furnishings to Bellevue LifeSpring. All pieces are in pristine condition and […]
Macaron Shop, Lady Yum, to Open Permanent Location at Bellevue Square
The well-known macaron shop, Lady Yum, is moving into a permanent location at Bellevue Square. They will be situated between Great State Burger and Sunglass Hut on the second level. Lady Yum features various flavors of macarons like salted caramel, vanilla bean, honey lavender, and s’more, as well as champagnes, wines, […]
City of Bellevue Looks for Feedback on Greenway to Create Safer Corridor for Walkers, Bikers
The City of Bellevue is looking for feedback from the community after the first neighborhood greenway has opened. It is located on 165th and 166th avenues in East Bellevue. The City wants to know thoughts on the project, aiming to create a safer, more comfortable corridor for people to walk […]
Bellevue Celebrates its Diverse Community with Sixth Annual ‘Welcoming Week’
Beginning September 10-19, Bellevue will be celebrating the sixth annual Welcoming Week with many different events. The week is dedicated to welcoming new immigrants and celebrating diverse communities. Residents are invited to engage in cultural traditions, art, and dance. Events taking place in Bellevue are as follows: PopUp StoryWalk, “Drawn […]
Bellevue Rent Increases by 4.7% in August
According to the online rental platform, Zumper, in August 2021, rent in Bellevue increased by 4.7%. The report analyzed active listings across 12 metro cities, showing which cities had the most and least expensive rent, and which had the fastest growing. The median rent for a one bedroom in Washington […]
Amazon Searching for Local Artists to join 2022 Program, New Art Studio to Open in Bellevue
According to a blog post by Amazon, they are looking for local artists to join their 2022 Artist in Residence program. The program offers $15,000 grants and 10 weeks of free studio space at the Bellevue location or Seattle. Seven artists from the Pacific Northwest will be chosen for the […]
Bellevue’s Annual Arts Festival to Feature Live Music, Art Exhibits, Workshops
Bellevue’s annual arts festival, Bellwether 2021, is taking place September 9-19. The biennial sculpture exhibit, which began in 1992, now features diverse art forms and supports local artists. This year, Bellwether will include art exhibits, live music, pop-up art shows, artist-led panel discussions, and workshops. There will be two free […]