The longtime CEO of Kemper Development Company, Kemper Freeman, was recently interviewed by Puget Sound Business Journal to discuss reopening plans post COVID-19 for his Bellevue Collection properties. This include Bellevue Square, Bellevue Place, Lincoln Square North and Lincoln Square South. In the article, Freeman predicts that The Bellevue Collection […]
Commercial Real Estate
Amazon Reportedly Leases Space at WeWork in Bellevue
Amazon currently has over 3.0 million square feet of leased space in Downtown Bellevue. According to Puget Sound Business Journal, Amazon has also leased space at Bellevue WeWork in the Summit II building on Northeast 4th Street. Newmark Knight Frank, a real estate services company, reported that Amazon occupies floors […]
Indian Restaurant to Open in Bellevue at Old California Pizza Kitchen Location
An Indian restaurant, Kushi, is planning to open at 595 106th Avenue Northeast. California Pizza Kitchen previously occupied this space.There will be new kitchen equipment, serving area, seating, bar and restrooms, according to the City of Bellevue permit. According to owner, Oliver Bangera, who owns the restaurant with wife Gita, […]
Paggliaci Pizza Moves on Main Street in Bellevue
Pagliacci Pizza recently moved to a new location in Downtown Bellevue. It is now situated at 10600 Main Street, next to Rite Aid, blocks east from where it was before. We reported in April 2019 that according to a City of Bellevue Application for Design Review, a new condominium project […]
Drive Thru Boba Shop to Close in Downtown Bellevue
“Drive Thru Boba & Ice Cream”, located on Northeast 4th Street, is closing its doors permanently on March 14th. The boba shop opened eight years ago, offering fresh-brewed teas, coffees, hand-crafted ice creams and snacks. According to a Facebook post, the owners, a husband and wife, are closing their store […]
New Cocktail Lounge Opening on Main Street in Bellevue
A new cocktail lounge is opening in downtown Bellevue on Main Street, Rouge Cocktail Lounge. Slated to open this April, the speakeasy-style bar is located at 10204 Main Street. Rouge Cocktail Lounge is pulling inspiration from a classic French bistro design with vintage charm. The space will incorporate unique details […]
Chipotle Opening at New Development on 116th Ave
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open at “Bellevue South”, the new development on 116th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Fourth Street. The building is across the street from Trader Joe’s and REI, and next to Home Depot. The fast casual restaurant serves Mexican-inspired foods like tacos and burritos, using high-quality […]
Thai Restaurant to Occupy Old Jack In The Box Location on Bellevue Way
According to a City of Bellevue permit, a Thai restaurant will be going into the old Jack in the Box location on Bellevue Way. The name of the eatery is “Racha Go”. The restaurant will have new commercial equipment, interior finishes, painting and new furniture, according to the permit. The […]
Mixed-Use Development Proposed at Site of 7-Eleven Strip Mall
An application has been filed with the City of Bellevue, requesting to change its split zoning at 100 Bellevue Way Southeast, to one mixed-use development.The plan amendment proposes to merge the split designations on the property. The northern property is currently zoned to be mixed-use space, while the southern portion […]
Compass Real Estate Celebrates Grand Opening at The Bravern
Compass Real Estate hosted the grand opening of their new Bellevue office at The Shops at The Bravern on Thursday, February 20. Located in the heart of the luxury shopping destination, the Bravern office totals 18,000 square feet, with 180 employees. According to Cris Nelson, Managing Director at Compass, “Our […]