Eastside Rail Now whose goal is to maintain the railroad presence and use the railroad for regional commuter transportation, proposed to the Bellevue City Council in May The Grand Esplanade. The Grand Esplanade as describe is a: “Elegant, tree-lined walkway (which) would extend from downtown Bellevue’s existing pedestrian corridor eastward, […]
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Starbucks to Strip "Hear Music"
In an effort to concentrate on coffee, the Hear Music Starbucks store in The Lodge at Bellevue Square has transitioned to a regular Starbucks store. The music stations, along with the CD’s that lined the store, have all been taken out. The store was 1 of the 4 stores across […]
Pearl Will Replace Trader Vic’s
Yesterday we reported that Trader Vic’s has closed its doors for good. It has since come to our attention that Pearl will be the restaurant to take its place! What is Pearl you ask? The over 200-person dinning room will be transformed into an urban theme with a contemporary American […]
Trader Vic’s Closes For Good
Trader Vic’s in Lincoln Square has become victim to their hidden location, and the slumping economy, and has now closed their doors for good. As previously rumored, Trader Vic’s never really caught traction in Bellevue and has been attempting different forms of marketing (new and improved happy hours, free valet […]
Downtown Bellevue Network Event – Sign Up For Your Invitation!
We are having our 2nd Downtown Bellevue Network event, and we’ve locked down an unbeatable and unique location! We will be sending out an invitation to those who are signed up on our email mailing list, to have the first chance to RSVP for our limited-capacity event. Sign up for […]
Top Pot Doughnuts Now Open!
Today marks Top Pot Doughnuts‘ grand opening in Downtown Bellevue. This will be Top Pot’s 5th location in total and first in Bellevue. Top Pot, known for its delicious doughnuts, will be located at the base of the condominium development Washington Square. It will be the first retail store opening […]
Gucci Will Open Store In Seattle
Gucci has chosen Seattle over Bellevue in their latest store opening announcement. This is one of the few luxury store announcements that has landed in Seattle over Bellevue in recent months. Brands such as Neiman Marcus, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, and more have decided to call Downtown Bellevue home, over other […]
Wilburton Tunnel Removal Finished One Week Early!
If you live in or around Bellevue, you’ve likely been affected by the Wilburton Tunnel removal, which for the last 2 weekends has closed southbound I-405 between SE 8th Street and the I-405/I-90 interchange. The project, which has scheduled I-405 to be closed 8/22 – 8/25, was able to demolish […]
Ask Lea: Pamper Me
Dear Lea,I know there are a lot of fun places for couples or groups to go out in Downtown Bellevue, but do you have any ideas on how to indulge on your own? I work in Downtown Bellevue and know there are a lot of spas, but I need some […]
Downtown Bellevue Network Gets Social. Now on Facebook!
The Downtown Bellevue Network has joined the social arena with a Facebook page! If you are on Facebook, be a “fan” of our Downtown Bellevue Network page! Not yet on Facebook? Why not? Find out what all the fun is about and sign up!
