Shopify has signed a deal for office space in downtown Bellevue, becoming the latest technology company to establish a presence in the city. The Canadian e-commerce company is subleasing approximately 31,000 square feet from Google at the 112 @ 12th building in downtown Bellevue. The company plans to open the […]
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Mediterranean Restaurant Sabine Café Coming to Bellevue Early 2026
Sabine Café, an all-day Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, is set to open a new location in early 2026 at The Eight, a 25-story office tower in Downtown Bellevue. This marks Sabine Café’s second location and its first expansion to the Eastside, according to Yes Parade Restaurant Group, the Seattle-based hospitality group behind […]
OpenAI to Launch First-Ever Retail Store in Bellevue: Robots, AI Art, and a New “Friend” in Town
This article was originally published on April 1, 2025…on April Fools’ Day! Although not real, this is a concept that might be interesting in the future. In a move that has both tech enthusiasts and curious shoppers buzzing, OpenAI has announced it will open its first-ever physical retail location—right here […]
Vietnamese Eatery Opens at Amazon Office Towers
Sizzle & Crunch Vietnamese Grill has opened a new location at Amazon’s 1001 Office Towers in Bellevue. The restaurant is located at 10438 Northeast 10th Street, next to The Redd Dog. The fast-casual eatery serves Vietnamese street food using house-made ingredients and a counter-service format. Food is grilled in small […]
Rouge Cocktail Lounge in Old Bellevue Announces Closure
Rouge Cocktail Lounge, an entertainment establishment in Old Bellevue, has announced it will permanently close. The final day of operations will be Thursday, March 27. The decision was shared through a statement posted on their Instagram account, where the owners reflected on their journey and expressed gratitude toward their customers. […]
Peloton Closes at Bellevue Square, Bluemercury Beauty Store Opening Soon
Peloton, known for its interactive exercise bikes and fitness classes, has closed its store at Bellevue Square. The showroom, located on the second level between Market Optical and Psycho Bunny, first opened in 2019 and featured Peloton’s stationary bike, treadmill, and apparel. This closure is part of Peloton’s broader effort […]
Bellevue Chamber to Host 5th Annual Eastside Real Estate Symposium
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce will host the 5th Annual Eastside Real Estate Symposium on Thursday, April 3, from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. This event will bring together key developers, industry experts, economists, policy leaders, and real estate brokers to discuss the ongoing growth […]
Bellevue Council Approves Budget and Design Plan for Grand Connection Crossing
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Bellevue City Council unanimously approved a new budget and plan for the Grand Connection Crossing over Interstate 405. This pedestrian and bike bridge, set to open by 2030, will be a key part of the Grand Connection, a car-free pathway running from Meydenbauer Bay […]
Dessert Shop Milk Bar Closes at Nordstrom Bellevue
Milk Bar, the dessert bakery known for its innovative sweets, officially closed its location at Bellevue Square’s Nordstrom on March 8, 2025. The shop had been in operation since March 2023, marking just under two years at the shopping mall. It was situated on the second level of Nordstrom, adjacent […]
Warner Bros. Discovery Relocating to Bellevue Amid Revenue Decline
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is relocating part of its operations to Bellevue, leasing 48,000 square feet of office space in Civica Office Commons at 225 108th Ave. NE. The space will house the company’s direct-to-consumer division, which oversees streaming brands like Max and Discovery Plus. This move follows the impending […]