Today we are announcing a new cast member to the Downtown Bellevue Network team – Denise! Although she has not actually done any writing for the site up until this point, she has made sure that we have been up to date on the most current happenings in the area, by […]
Restaurants
Grand Cru Wine Shop & Bar Opens at Ten20 Tower
Grand Cru Wine Bar and Wine Shopwill open in a new retail space at Ten20 Tower in Downtown Bellevue. The wine bar will have a dining room with the capacity for 46 seats, a private wine tasting room, and an outdoor patio with 20 seats. The wine shop will open […]
Boom Noodle Opens in Downtown Bellevue
Friday evening, Boom Noodle opened their doors for their grand opening in Downtown Bellevue at The Lodge at Bellevue Square. Boom, which sits next to Blue C Sushi on Bellevue Way, serves fresh Japanese cuisine and specializes in noodle dishes, hot and cold. Boom brings a contemporary spin on not only the […]
Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub Opens In Time for St. Patrick’s Day
Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub opened Friday at Lincoln Square, appropriately days before St. Patrick’s Day. This will be the third Paddy Coyne’s adding to their Seattle and Tacoma locations. The intimate restaurant squeezes in a bar, two plasma screens, several booths, and tables where Koot’s Green Tea previously occupied on […]
Ask Lea: Downtown Bellevue Breakfast
Dear Lea, I used to go to Manzana all the time for breakfast, but since it closed I just haven’t gone anywhere else. There are so many new restaurants now. Where would you recommend going for breakfast on a Saturday or Sunday? – Egg Eater Dear “Egg Eater,” Breakfast is […]
Blue C Sushi Opens in Downtown Bellevue
Over the weekend, the highly anticipated opening of Blue C Sushi happened, bringing their 5th and largest sushi restaurant to the Eastside. The Downtown Bellevue location is on Bellevue Way at The Lodgeat Bellevue Square. Blue C Sushi offers an affordable, chic, conveyor belt sushi experience. The new location is […]
Chantanee Thai Restaurant Re-Opens With Dressed Up Look
Chantanee, the favorite Thai restaurant of many Bellevue residents, took a hiatus for several months while recently moving into their new location at Key Center. The new location, that took a few more months than expected to finish, features a much more hip and modern atmosphere, while still serving the […]
Now Open: Tangerine Thai Cusine at Tower 333
Formally Chaiyo Thai Cuisine at the Bellevue Galleria, now re-named Tangerine Thai, has opened at Tower 333 – or as many people know it as the “Expedia Tower” on 4th and 108th Ave. Tangerine Thai specializes in traditional Thai dishes. The interior design features authentic Thai decor. The restaurant is […]
Ask Lea: Be My Valentine
Dear Lea,Where should I take my lady out for Valentine’s Day? – Lost in Love Dear Lost In Love, This Valentine’s Day, there are plenty of places in Downtown Bellevue to take your special someone. However, the secret’s out – so you better call for reservations quick! No more notorious […]
Ruth’s Chris Late Night Happy Hour Returns to Bellevue
Over a year ago, Ruth’s Chris eliminated their late night happy hour – a decision made by the new owners that took over the Downtown Bellevue location. In mid-December, they brought it back by popular demand! Their late night happy hour is 9-11pm daily (9-10pm on Sundays). Drinks included on […]