The Bellevue City Council voted unanimously on June 4 to move forward with the next phase of the Meydenbauer Bay Park Expansion. The project will now enter the architectural and engineering design stage, an important step toward future construction. The decision builds on a study session held on May 13, […]
Real Estate
Vulcan Lists Mixed-Use Development Site for Sale in Downtown Bellevue
Vulcan Real Estate has listed its planned mixed-use residential development site in downtown Bellevue for sale. The property, located at 10588 Northeast 2nd Street, went on the market on Tuesday, June 3, and is being marketed by CBRE under the project name Filament. The site was originally intended to be […]
InterContinental Bellevue Partners with Saks to Launch Fifth Avenue Club
InterContinental Bellevue has announced an exclusive partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue to introduce the retailer’s Fifth Avenue Club to the luxury hotel, adding a new high-end, personalized shopping experience to its lineup of guest amenities. According to a recent announcement on InterContinental Bellevue’s Instagram account, the Fifth Avenue Club will […]
OpenAI Leases Former Microsoft Office Space in Downtown Bellevue
OpenAI is expanding its footprint in Downtown Bellevue, leasing three floors at City Center Plaza, as first reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The artificial intelligence company will occupy 69,000 square feet at 555 110th Avenue Northeast, a space that was formerly leased by Microsoft. Microsoft vacated the building […]
Bellevue’s New Thai Chicken and Rice Spot from SuperKim Officially Opens
SuperKim Khao Man Gai has officially opened at the base of Bellevue Towers, located at 460 106th Avenue Northeast in downtown Bellevue. The restaurant specializes in Thai chicken and rice dishes, offering a menu inspired by traditional Bangkok street food. Signature offerings include Khao Man Gai (poached chicken over fragrant […]
Valentinas Wine Bar Opens on Main Street in Old Bellevue
A new wine bar has opened in Old Bellevue. Valentinas Wine Bar is now operating at 10204 Main Street, in the space formerly occupied by Rouge Cocktail Lounge. The drink menu at Valentinas includes a range of offerings such as daily and custom wine flights, beer, non-alcoholic beer, champagne, rosé, […]
Eastside Home Prices Increase Nearly 10% in 2024, Leading King County
Homeowners in Bellevue and across the Eastside are seeing significant increases in property values this year, according to early data from the King County Assessor’s Office. While most of King County experienced modest gains, the Eastside — including Bellevue — led the way with an average increase of 9.81%. The […]
Goban Korean BBQ Opening in Downtown Bellevue
Goban Korean BBQ is set to open its first Washington location in Downtown Bellevue. The restaurant will be located at MARI Bellevue, a luxury residential building at 10232 Northeast 10th Street. The location is adjacent to Omo Thai Tea, which recently opened in the same building. The new restaurant has […]
City Council Reviews Next Phase of Meydenbauer Bay Park Expansion
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, the Bellevue City Council was presented with an update on the next phase of the Meydenbauer Bay Park expansion. City staff shared new details on the Meydenbauer Gateway and Promenade expansion, a project designed to strengthen pedestrian connections between downtown Bellevue and […]
Developer Seeks Zoning Exceptions for Bellevue Six-Tower Project
The City of Bellevue has received a notice of application for two separate requests to adjust certain zoning rules for the proposed Pinnacle North Development, located at 10112 Northeast 10th Street. The applicant is asking to waive the rule that requires the upper floors of buildings 4, 5, and 6 […]