Author: Michael

Bellevue Tip: Parking at The Bravern

Have you self-parked at The Bravern? If you have then you’ve likely spent some time driving around several levels until you find parking. There are 3 (self-park) garage entrances at The Bravern, one on 110th Ave NE, one on NE 8th St, and one on 112th Ave NE (see map). All entrances are not […]

Updates at Boom Noodle Bellevue

Boom noodle opened at Bellevue Square in March of this year, and they are already taking strides to improve their dining. First off, Boom has added booths in the main dining room. Previously, most of the seating was communal-style long tables and chairs. The menu has also been updated with […]

Purple Cafe & Wine Bar Now Open in Downtown Bellevue

The highly anticipated Purple Cafe & Wine Bar has now opened its 4th location, in Downtown Bellevue. It is located at the base of Bellevue Towers, around the corner from its sister restaurant – Barrio. Purple Cafe, also in Woodinville, Kirkland, and Seattle, is known for their vast selection of […]

‘Dinner On Us’ Says Grand Cru!

Beginning Wednesday, October 8th, dinner is free for a 2-course, pre-selected menu for 3 Wednesdays in October at Grand Cru Wine Bar. Other dates include October 14th and 21st. I can’t quite decide if this promotion is desperate or genius, but either way, as a customer you win!  Also, make sure […]

Sony PS3 Game Launch Party at Lincoln Square Cinemas

Uncharted 2, an unreleased PlayStation 3, game will have a pre-release ‘sneak peek’ at Lincoln Square Cinemas on Tuesday, October 6th. Tickets will be available for $15 and can be purchased online. According to Lincoln Square Cinemas, attendees will have the chance to play Uncharted 2 on the high-definition big […]

Nordstrom Fall 2009 Runway Show, A Bellevue Tradition

Last night I had the delight of attending the Fall 2009 Runway Show, presented by Nordstrom to benefit the Detlef Schrempf Foundation. In its 4th year, the show was sold out to approximately 500 guests whose tickets sales generated over $35,000. All proceeds went directly to benefit the Foundation, which […]

R.J. Cutler Comes to Bellevue for “The September Issue” Premier

Bellevue’s fashion fans turned out for the NW premier of R.J. Cutler’s The September Issue in full force on Tuesday night for the launch of The Bellevue Collection Fashion Week. Anna Wintour herself would have been proud of the effort put forth by these women (and very few men). Moviegoers […]

Bellevue Square Replaces Seattle’s Best With New Starbucks

Go to Bellevue Square on the 2nd floor, and walk by the elevators – it’s hard to miss the enormous mermaid, also known as the Starbucks logo, plastered on the temporary wall that covers the previously occupied Seattle’s Best Coffee location. Starbucks, who owns Seattle’s Best, will put their 11th Downtown Bellevue […]

Fashion Week Kicks Off In Bellevue

This week initiates the 4th annual Bellevue Fashion week. As you’ve heard, the most noteworthy news this year is Vogue’s participation in the event. The week reaches its high point on Saturday evening during Front Row Fashion, which is presented by Vogue. The event has been so popular that it […]