The hotel market is heating up in downtown Bellevue. Four hotels have been in various stages of development in downtown Bellevue and now details for a fifth have been unveiled. West 77 Partners, the project developer, will construct a Hilton Garden Inn, forecast for occupancy in mid 2016. The hotel […]
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Startup Weekend is Coming to Downtown Bellevue – October 24th
The worldwide phenomenon known as Startup Weekend is coming to Bellevue, October 24th for a 3-day event. Founded in Seattle, Startup Weekend is a worldwide, grassroots movement to empower entrepreneurs to learn the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. This year’s theme includes includes exposure to cloud technology, […]
Lunchbox Laboratory Bellevue Adds Banquet Space
The Lunchbox Laboratory is known in Bellevue, Lake Union and Gig Harbor as a place to have delicious lunches, dinners and cocktails. For the uninitiated, the “Laboratory” offers comfort food with an off-the-wall twist. Now, the Bellevue location is expanding to an adjacent space to include a banquet room with […]
Dine to Win Returns to Downtown Bellevue Restaurants in July
Summertime is your opportunity to enjoy the finest restaurants on the eastside. Now Dine to Win is back! You can have a great meal and you might win one of many great prizes! During July, spend at least $10 (before tax and gratuity) at any participating Dine to Win restaurant […]
City of Bellevue is Searching for Your Best Ideas
Do you want to make a difference in Bellevue? The City is searching for your “Best Ideas” via an online contest now through July 4th. Visitors to the website can submit ideas and vote on favorites. This is your opportunity to help improve transportation, parks, shopping centers, neighborhoods, and other […]
Downtown Bellevue Las Margaritas Site Sells
The site in downtown Bellevue where Las Margaritas Mexican restaurant is located has been sold. Located just west of the Bellevue Transit Center at 437-527 108th Ave. N.E., the 1-1/3 acre property sold for a record price of $31 million. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, real estate broker […]
Bellevue Courtyard Marriott Completes Renovation
Courtyard Marriott Downtown Bellevue Hotel has just completed a renovation. Upgrades include everything from the guest rooms and lobby area to the meeting rooms and dining facilities. Visitors will be greeted from an updated front desk with a dramatic accent wall, as well as an enormous touch-screen television offering guests […]
Meydenbauer Bay Park and Marina Projects Update
We have previously reported on projects related to Meydenbauer Bay Park and Marina. New construction will provide fourteen visitor moorage slips at the marina and public access to two additional waterfront properties at Meydenbauer Beach Park. City staff worked with the Meydenbauer neighborhood and KPFF Consulting Engineering, Seattle, to identify […]
Cast Iron Studios Hosts Napa Valley Cookbook Author Event + Win 2 Tickets
The purpose of matching wine to food is simply to enhance the taste of a meal. When food and wine pairings are done correctly a heavenly connection between the food and wine makes for a more satisfying taste. Ou readers are invited to connect with Napa Valley media personality and […]
Bellevue Collection Chefs Compete to End Summer Hunger in Chef Battle
The Bellevue Collection’s top chefs are going to be competing to raise funds at the Chef Battle: Knock Out Summer Hunger with Hopelink on Thursday, June 20th at 5 p.m. in Eques Restaurant at The Hyatt Regency Bellevue. Chefs will compete using only ingredients from a local food bank and […]