Jiang Nan, a high-end Chinese restaurant at The Shops at The Bravern, has permanently closed. The restaurant was located at 11111 Northeast Eighth Street in Bellevue. Jiang Nan opened in March 2025, taking over a space previously occupied by Sugar Factory and, before that, Artisanal Brasserie & Wine Bar. Sugar […]
Commercial Real Estate
Filings Show Amazon Moving to Resume Artise Tower Build-Out
City of Bellevue records show that Amazon is resuming interior build-out work on The Artise, a 25-story office tower in Downtown Bellevue that had been paused for more than a year. Permit applications for renovations at the 611,000-square-foot tower at 788 106th Avenue NE were submitted beginning in September, signaling […]
Meta Ends Expansion Plans in Bellevue’s Spring District
Meta Platforms Inc. has given up its rights to five development sites in Bellevue’s Spring District, according to documents filed with King County in late October. The decision ends any plans the company may have had to grow its presence in the 36-acre mixed-use neighborhood. The parcels, Blocks 2, 3, […]
London-Based Fashion Brand COS Opens First WA State Store
London-based fashion brand COS has opened its first store in Washington State at Bellevue Square. The store covers approximately 2,454 square feet and was designed entirely in-house. COS launched the Bellevue location with its Autumn Winter 2025 womenswear and menswear collections, which feature classic silhouettes, fine fabrics, and detailed tailoring. […]
Waterproof Footwear Brand Vessi to Open First Eastside Store at Bellevue Square
Vessi, a Canadian footwear company known for its waterproof knit shoes, is set to open a new retail location at Bellevue Square this winter. The upcoming store will be located on the second level, between Na Hoku and Abercrombie & Fitch, according to signage. The Bellevue Square store will be […]
Real Estate Firm The Agency Opens New Office in Old Bellevue
The luxury real estate brokerage The Agency has announced plans to open a new office in downtown Bellevue, marking its latest expansion into the Eastside market. The Bellevue location, situated on Main Street in Old Bellevue, will be The Agency’s second office on the Eastside, following its Kirkland opening in […]
From Sevid Beauty to Medspa of Seattle, One88 Tower Location Closes
Medspa of Seattle, formerly known as Sevid Beauty, has closed its location inside the One88 luxury condominium tower in Downtown Bellevue. The business originally opened as Sevid Beauty in February 2022, founded by owner Mikaela Kovacevich. Initially operating as an organic beauty spa, the business rebranded in July 2024 to […]
LinkedIn to Remain in Downtown Bellevue with Microsoft Lease Renewal
Microsoft has renewed its downtown Bellevue office lease for LinkedIn, according to a new report from global real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield. The lease covers about 44,700 square feet at Lincoln Square North, Cushman & Wakefield said in its October report. LinkedIn, which Microsoft acquired in 2016, is now […]
Paris Baguette Bakery Opening at Downtown Bellevue’s Salesforce Tower
Paris Baguette, the bakery-café chain known for its freshly baked breads, pastries, and cakes, is opening a new location in Downtown Bellevue. The café will be located at 929 108th Avenue Northeast, on the retail level of the Salesforce Tower. The space was previously home to Sam’s Tavern, which first […]
Voodoo Doughnut to Open Bellevue Location on October 19
Voodoo Doughnut is set to open its first Bellevue location at 10713 Main Street on Sunday, October 19, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 8 a.m. The new shop marks the company’s 25th location nationwide. The Bellevue storefront previously housed Rudy’s Barbershop, which closed in September 2024 after receiving an […]









