Restaurants

In The Kitchen With Cinemark Reserve at Lincoln Square South

Cinemark Reserve opened in August 2017. Located on the 3rd floor of Lincoln Square South, this 21-and-over movie theatre includes 6 auditoriums that feature lounger seats, seat-side delivery, an on-site bar and lounge, and a full menu. The Cinemark Reserve Kitchen and Bar offers a variety of food items like […]

Woods Coffee Opens Third Coffee Shop in Downtown Bellevue

Woods Coffee, the new drive-thru coffee shop on 116th Avenue Northeast next to Hotel 116, is now open. The coffee shop is a first time partnership with the hotel. “We are very excited about the possibilities that this partnership brings,” said Wes Herman, owner of Woods Coffee. “We work hard […]

In The Kitchen With VIVO 53

VIVO 53, which opened in November 2015, is a modern Italian restaurant located at Bellevue Square. Known for its artisanal pizza, the centerpiece of their dining room is the 17-foot tall wood-burning oven. Along with hand-crafted pizzas, the menu also offers antipasti, salads, paninis, pastas, extravagant sundaes and more. The […]

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi Bellevue

Boys and Girls Club Hosts “BE a Smart Girl” Luncheon at Ascend

The Boys and Girls Club is hosting their annual BE a Smart Girl Luncheon on September 21st. Be a Smart Girl is a comprehensive programming strategy for female Boys and Girls Club members that addresses three program areas: academic success, good character, and leadership and healthy lifestyles. Programs include; STEAM […]

Sushi Maru Closes in Downtown Bellevue

Sushi Maru, located on 105th Avenue Northeast, is permanently closed as of today. According to a sign on their door, the sushi restaurant is being replaced with a new residential building and will begin construction soon. Sushi Maru opened 9 years ago in July of 2009. They offered conveyor belt […]

La Parisienne French Bakery and Cepae Now Open in Soma Towers

La Parisienne French Bakery and Cepae are now open in Soma Towers. Bread, artisanal pastries and wines are offered. La Parisienne French Bakery offers lunch and coffee. Food can be eaten at the bakery or taken to go. Customers can enjoy sandwiches, breads, quiches, croissants, palmiers and more. Special orders […]

In The Kitchen With Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi

Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi, known for its panoramic views of Bellevue, Seattle, Lake Washington, and the Cascade Range, is located on the 31st floor of Lincoln Square South. The highly anticipated restaurant opened in mid-June of this year. Ascend Prime occupies 22,073 square feet and has a broad list […]

Poke Craze Continues in Downtown Bellevue as “Poke Lover” Opens

Downtown Bellevue’s newest poke restaurant, “Poke Lover” recently opened at 10660 NE 8th St. According to their website, Poke Lover prides themselves on, “Serving high quality, marinated poke with flavors that accentuate the food. We meticulously craft our flavors to ensure to keep your mouth happy, while showcasing our love […]