Bellevue Business Leader Series interviews a wide range of business leaders in Bellevue. These in-depth interviews will focus on how the leader got started in business and how they continue to lead today. I recently interviewed Elaina Herber, President of Ascend Hospitality Group, at her office, located on Main Street […]
Restaurants
Tom Douglas’ Restaurant Concept Department Bento at Nordstrom Bellevue, Now Closed
Department Bento, located on the second floor of Nordstrom Bellevue Square, is now closed. This was the first partnership for Tom Douglas outside of the city of Seattle. The restaurant, which opened in 2018, took the place of Nordstrom Grill, which closed in March of 2018. Douglas’ eatery allowed customers […]
Molly Moon’s Ice Cream is Now Open in Bellevue
Molly Moon’s Ice Cream is now open in Bellevue, just off Main Street. As previously announced, the 200 square foot walk-up shop is situated directly across from the South side of the Bellevue Downtown Park at the bottom of a condominium building in retail space that was previously Fumie’s Gold. […]
Emerald City Smoothie to Open on Bellevue Way
Emerald City Smoothie is opening soon on Bellevue Way Northeast at the strip mall that also includes Noir Lash Lounge and Yogurtland. The shop offers smoothies that are made from fresh ingredients. Their most popular menu item is “The Emerald”, which includes fresh berries and greens. Aside from the many […]
Palomino in Bellevue Now Closed
According to signage posted on the door of Palomino Restaurant and Bar in Bellevue, the restaurant is permanently closed. The sign went on to say, “we are thankful to have hosted so many of your celebrations and to have been a part of this wonderful community.” Palomino was an Italian restaurant that […]
Dumpling and Noodle Now Open on NE 10th Street
A new dumpling restaurant, Dumpling and Noodle, opened in early June at the apartment building on Northeast 10th Street, Avalon Bellevue. The menu features dumplings, baozi, rice bowls, noodles, and more. There are items like spicy-braised chicken, steamed pork bao, lamb and scallion dumplings, chicken noodle soup, Asian curry and […]
Ascend to Host Fourth of July Event with Cirque Inspired Performance and Fireworks Viewing
Celebrate the patriotic holiday, Fourth of July, at Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi, with their Fourth of July and Birthday Bash. They will simultaneously be celebrating their one year anniversary. In partnership with Nicolas Feuillatte, official Champagne sponsor of Cirque du Soleil, the event will include five Cirque-inspired performances, Nicolas Feuillatte […]
Got Kids? We’ve Got You Covered This Summer at The Collection
With summer right around the corner, many parents are wondering how they are going to keep their kids busy for the next two months. Summer at The Collection has you covered for those times that you just need to get out of the house, from fast-casual and sit-down dining, to entertainment […]
Hong Kong Style Desserts, Mango Mango Dessert, to Open on Bellevue Way NE
Mango Mango Dessert is coming soon on Bellevue Way Northeast, in the location that Hairmasters previously occupied. Mango, the focused on ingredient, is of the highest quality, transported here from Brazil for a guaranteed sweet flavor. This dessert and ice cream shop chain takes popular Hong Kong desserts and adds […]
Jack in the Box Closes on Bellevue Way
Jack in the Box, previously located on Bellevue Way Northeast, recently closed and removed all of the building’s signage. According to the realtor for the property, Jack in the Box was the owner of the building that they were occupying and sold the building. After the sale, they decided to […]