On Saturday, Bellevue successfully kicked off the first Taste of Main, a charity event to benefit Children’s Response Center at Harborview. Over 500 “Passports” to the event were sold, and vendors and attendees alike enjoyed the food, activities, music, and sunshine! Participating restaurants included Monsoon East, who served Papaya Salad, […]
Main Street
Main Street’s Inaugural “Taste of Main” Debuts Saturday August 22nd!
While Downtown Bellevue is upscale and hip, Old Main Street is classic and charming. And while most people think of Bellevue Way’s “restaurant mile” when dining in downtown Bellevue, Old Main Street contains some absolute dining and shopping gems. Saturday August 22nd, 10am-6pm will be Bellevue’s first Taste of Main […]
‘Salute’ on Old Main Street Goes Out of Business
For those of you planning to visit Salute of Bellevue on Old Main Street, I have some bad news…After being a fixture on Old Main for many years, Salute suddenly went out of business last week. The Website is still functional, but the giant “For Lease” sign hanging from the […]
Bring Trader Joe’s to Downtown Bellevue!
Boaters World, as many may know, has gone out of business in Downtown Bellevue. It leaves vacant an appealing retail location at the corner of 108th Ave. & Main St. PetSmart has recently taken over what was previously Comp USA’s old location. before the company went out of business last […]
Some of Old Bellevue’s Hidden Gems
I love shopping at the Bellevue Collection and eating at the local chains in Bellevue, but sometimes I want something more quaint and more boutique-y. Some of Bellevue’s best secret shops and eateries are right within walking distance of each other in Old Bellevue. If you are looking for a […]
Red Ribbon, Gourmet Take-Home Opens in Bellevue
Red Ribbon Gourmet, a local gourmet take-home dinner producer, recently opened in Downtown Bellevue. Tucked behind Old Main Street on 102nd, owners Kristin and Sherrie will be selling their locally made food and private-label sauces and dips from the tiny street-front previously occupied by Kaede Kissa Japanese. Red Ribbon’s entrees […]
Denise’s Favorite Restaurants
Today we are announcing a new cast member to the Downtown Bellevue Network team – Denise! Although she has not actually done any writing for the site up until this point, she has made sure that we have been up to date on the most current happenings in the area, by […]
Essex On The Park Out, Bellevue Park Hotel In
Essex on the Park is out, and a new boutique hotel is in. Likely due to the stiff competition in the luxury condominium space, Essex On The Park will no longer pursue the planned complex. Abu Dhabi-based Hydra Developments has decided to build a 75,000 sq.-ft. boutique hotel with
Flint, Men’s Grooming Now Open!
Flint, a men’s grooming salon, hosted their grand opening celebration when they opened their doors to customers this weekend. Flint offers both grooming and massage services, which cater to men who want to look and feel their best. Flint offers haircuts, trims, shaves, hand details, foot details, facials, waxing, and […]
Monsoon East Opens on Main Street!
Monsoon East is Main Street’s new Vietnamese restaurant, which is now open to the public. Monsoon East may be new to Bellevue, but it’s not their first location in the area. The original location on Seattle’s Capital Hill, which opened in 1999, has been a great success. Monsoon East on Main […]
