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 […]
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 (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 […]
Su Development has submitted a revised proposal for the site previously occupied by Sushi Maru in downtown Bellevue. The updated plan, named 205 Tower, outlines the construction of a high-rise residential building at the northwest corner of NE 2nd Street and 105th Avenue NE. The proposed development consists of a […]
Doce Donuts, a family-owned craft donut shop, is opening a new location in Downtown Bellevue at 1015 108th Avenue Northeast, according to permits submitted to the city. This will be the company’s first Eastside location, following its existing shops in Fremont and South Lake Union. Doce Donuts specializes in 24-hour […]
Chinese restaurant Jiang Nan is now open at The Shops at The Bravern as of Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Michelin-recognized restaurant, which originated in Flushing, NY, offers a fusion dining experience featuring flavors from various regions of China. The restaurant’s menu includes signature dishes such as Peking Duck, Xiao […]
Construction has officially begun on one of Bellevue’s largest affordable housing projects, a development led by BRIDGE Housing that will provide 234 apartments in the city’s Spring District. The community will include two mid-rise buildings, with forty units specifically designated for residents with developmental disabilities. A groundbreaking ceremony marked the […]
Bellevue is getting a sweet new addition. Läderach, the well-known Swiss chocolatier, is opening its first store in Washington state at Bellevue Square. The family-owned company, famous for its handcrafted chocolates, has locations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with headquarters in Switzerland. The new Bellevue Square store, located on […]
Amazon is deepening its investment in Bellevue’s affordable housing efforts with a new $100 million commitment aimed at expediting development for low-to-moderate income families. The funding, announced during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Spring District BRIDGE Housing Community, will help reduce construction timelines by up to two years, allowing families […]
Pinstripes, the Italian-American bistro that was set to open at 555 Tower in Bellevue, will no longer be moving forward with its planned location. Signs at the space now indicate that it is available for lease. Initially announced in 2023, Pinstripes was expected to bring a combination of dining, bowling, […]
