According to city permits a new “Karaoke studio and Sushi bar/café” is coming to 1020 Bellevue Way NE. The project “Stone Karaoke” applied for a permit for demolition inside of the space in May. Aqua Quip previously occupied the 4,571 square foot stand-alone building. There is no projected opening date […]
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Koral Restaurant Closes, 13 Coins to Open at Bellevue Hyatt Regency
Chef Bradley Dickinson and Mikel Rogers have closed Koral Bar and Grill just over two years after its opening. This will make way for an 8,000 square foot 13 Coins Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency, according to a The Seattle Times report. The newest 13 Coins plans to be “Hip.” Although […]
Asian Supermarket, Hmart to Open on Main Street in Bellevue
The New Jersey based Asian supermarket, Hmart plans to open open at 100 108th Ave NE in downtown Bellevue. The 73,383 square foot location was previously occupied by Boaters World several years ago. Signs within the windows have indicated that construction for Hmart will beginning soon. It had previously been […]
Local Burger on Main Street in Bellevue Now Open
The long awaited restaurant, “Local Burger” on Main Street (next to 520 Bar & Grill) in Bellevue is now open. The restaurant had a soft opening for lunch starting last week and will now be open to 11PM nightly according to a worker. The restaurant menu features premium (and organic) […]
Downtown Bellevue Church to Become Two 43-Story Residential Towers
Two 43-story residential towers are being proposed at the corner of NE 8th St and 108th Ave NE in downtown Bellevue where First Congregational Church currently occupies. According to multiple reports the early stages of the project include the exploration of incorporating a hotel, luxury apartments and “sky-high” condominiums. The […]
Pot Shops to Open Soon in Downtown Bellevue
Retail marijuana sales within the state of Washington are expected to begin on Tuesday, July 8th. There are two marijuana shops in downtown Bellevue that are jockeying to open soon. The addresses of the locations are 10697 and 10600, both on Main Street. A City of Bellevue ordinance states that […]
Gucci Now Open at The Bravern in Bellevue
Over the weekend the luxury fashion retailer Gucci (as previously mentioned) opened at The Shops at The Bravern in downtown Bellevue. Gucci takes over just under 8,000 square feet, which previously was occupied by Brooks Brothers, DNA 2050, and Plazza Sempione. Gucci’s Italian luxury goods include men and women’s appeal, […]
Get Ready for Friday’s “Golden Corks Scavenger Hunt”
The Downtown Bellevue Network and Purple Café have teamed up to bring you the “Golden Corks Scavenger Hunt”. Tomorrow, Friday June 27th there will be 5 Golden Corks placed at different businesses throughout downtown Bellevue. Starting at 11AM there will be hourly clues leading readers to different locations throughout the […]
Summer Movie Nights in Downtown Bellevue Return in 2014
Summer Outdoor Movies in downtown Bellevue Park are returning in 2014. Beginning July 1st through August 19th the Bellevue Parks & Community Services and Inome will sponsor the 8 movie nights. Date Movie Benefiting Charity July 1st Despicable Me 2 (98 mins) Kindering July 8th Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (105 […]
Downtown Bellevue Bank of America Branch on 106th to Temporarily Relocate
Schnitzer West has begun construction on a temporary Bank of America branch while the current location at the corner of 106th Ave NE and NE 4th St will soon be demolished. The temporary branch will be constructed at10833 N.E. 2nd St and is planned to open December 8th, which is […]