A chic martini lounge will celebrate its grand opening in downtown Bellevue next week. Blue Martini will host its grand opening at 4pm on Friday, Feb. 10, at The Shops at The Bravern. The event includes live music by Remix and Ashley Red. The lounge features more than 40 specialty […]
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Condominium Sales Looking Up in Downtown Bellevue
We think downtown Bellevue is a great place to live, and we’re glad to see that condominium sales are up in our area this year. One Main Street Condominiums sold 2 more of its 57 homes last week. The remaining 10 homes, a variety of 1-bedroom condos, range from 662 […]
John Howie Steak Offers Weekly Drawings for Prizes
Local chef John Howie is featuring a promotion through April 17 that provides diners with weekly opportunities to win prizes. Guests who dine at John Howie Steak in downtown Bellevue will have a chance to win gift cards worth the value of their meals, as well as one of two […]
The Bravern Celebrates Chinese New Year
The Year of the Dragon is off to an exciting start in downtown Bellevue. The public is invited to celebrate Chinese New Year at The Shops at The Bravern this weekend. Wild Ginger and The Bravern will host a traditional lion dance at 1pm on Saturday, Jan. 21. The festivities […]
Girl Power Hour Hosts Event at Barrier Mercedes Bellevue
Girl Power Hour, a local networking group for women, will host a social event next week in the remodeled showroom at Barrier Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue. The event is open to women ages 21 and up and runs from 7pm to 10pm Thursday, Jan. 19. Tickets cost $15 for members and […]
Developer Pays $7 Million for Downtown Bellevue Property
A developer recently purchased the downtown Bellevue site where Taco Time is located for more than $7 million. The 25,025-square-foot property, located at 201 106th Ave. NE, houses Taco Time and a dry cleaner, although the site is zoned for a 20-story mixed-use project. The developer is with an investment […]
Bellevue Arts Museum Party Features ‘Mad Men’ and Martinis
Downtown residents can listen to lounge music, sip martinis, and enjoy candy cigarettes during BAMignite’s “Mad Men & Martini Party” this month at the Bellevue Arts Museum. The 1960s-themed party will feature DJ Greg Vandy, live music by Seattle’s the Nightcaps, and improv theatre by Plaid Men, as well as […]
Bake’s Place to Open in March
Last autumn Bake’s Place announced its plan to move from Issaquah to downtown Bellevue. Now the jazz supper club is preparing to open in March, at the corner of 108th Avenue NE and NE 2nd Street. The downtown venue will include a main stage, plenty of floor and mezzanine seating, […]
Bellevue’s Magic Season Ice Arena Features Christmas Day Skating
Make memories with family and friends this holiday season at the festive outdoor ice skating rink in Bellevue Downtown Park. Bellevue’s Magic Season Ice Arena is open from 11am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 24 and 25. The arena will be open 11am to 11pm daily from Dec. 26 […]
New Pilates Plus Studio Offers Fitness Sessions in Downtown Bellevue
If you’re looking to get in shape for the New Year, check out the new Pilates Plus studio in downtown Bellevue. Pilates Plus offers the SPX Fitness regimen, combining Pilates, body building, and physiotherapy to strengthen and tone the body. A 40-minute session, which includes creative movements on resistance equipment […]