Zumper, a marketplace for renters, landlords, and multifamily properties, recently published their Seattle Metro Report. This covers the most and least expensive rents and fastest growing rents in the Seattle metro area for February 2023. The median rent for a Washington one-bedroom apartment was $1,535 last month. Bellevue ranked as […]
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Two Bellevue Elementary Schools Plan to Consolidate, Ardmore Removed for Consideration
The Bellevue School District recently updated their proposed consolidation plan, which had previously included seven schools and was narrowed down to Ardmore, Eastgate and Wilburton Elementary. These are the schools that had been recommended to be consolidated with other Bellevue schools. After the District met once again, they decided to […]
Self-Serve Pub, The Redd Dog, to Open in Bellevue
A new pub is planned to open in Downtown Bellevue, according to City of Bellevue records. Located at Amazon’s Binary Towers, which is now referred to as the 1001 Office Towers, The Redd Dog is is know for its self-serve drinks. The address is 1001 106th Avenue Northeast. According to […]
New Lagree Fitness Studio to Open in Downtown Bellevue
A new fitness studio, The Pursuit, will be opening in Downtown Bellevue at Amazon’s Binary Towers. The address is 10550 Northeast 10th Street. The workout facility uses the Lagree Fitness Method, which combines efficient calorie-burning intensity and muscle-toning moves with the core strengthening, low impact principles of traditional Pilates. Burning […]
SRM Development Purchases Bellevue Site for $14M, Plans for 8-Story Apt Building
Alco Investment Company of Federal Way recently sold their property at 1051 108th Avenue Northeast. The buyer was SRM Development, according to public records. The development company paid over $14 million for the site. The location, which is known for its skinny shape, is 0.92 acres. It currently has multiple […]
Amazon Plans to Move into Two Bellevue Office Towers in 2023
Amazon will be moving into two more towers in Downtown Bellevue at the end of 2023, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. The buildings are 555 Tower and one of the towers at the West Main development. 555 Tower is a mixed-use office space that is made up of […]
Indian Restaurant, Farzi Cafe, to Open in Bellevue March 29th
The award-winning modern Indian bistro, Farzi Cafe, is opening its doors March 29th. This is the first location in the United States for Farzi. The cafe concept launched in 2014 thanks to Zorawar Kalra, often referred to as “The Prince of Indian Cuisine”. Kalra is a global food celebrity and […]
Taiwanese Restaurant, Din Tai Fung, to Move to Old Maggiano’s Location at Lincoln Square
Chinese restaurant, Din Tai Fung, will be moving to a bigger location within Lincoln Square, according to documents filed with the City of Bellevue. Currently located on the second level, it will be taking over Maggiano’s restaurant space on the first level at 700 Bellevue Way Northeast. Originating in Taiwan, […]
BelRed Area Strives to Establish Itself as Arts District on the Eastside
The BelRed Arts District Association, a nonprofit partner, is leading the effort to establish the BelRed area as an arts district, according to the City Council. The organization wants the city to make the area east of downtown “the epicenter of arts, culture, creativity, and innovation on the Eastside.” The […]
Famous Chef to Open Peruvian Restaurant in Vulcan’s Office Tower on 106th Ave NE
Vulcan Real Estate recently announced that La Mar, a Peruvian restaurant, has leased space at Vulcan Real Estate’s West Main property in Downtown Bellevue. The eatery will be situated on the ground floor at 117 106th Avenue Northeast. La Mar is known for its acclaimed cuisine of celebrity chef Gastón […]