Three and a half years after opening in February 2012, Blue Martini has closed at The Bravern in Bellevue, according to an employee. The upscale lounge specialized in Martinis, and was also well known for their live music and DJs. Several stores have closed at The Bravern since its opening in […]
Restaurants
520 Bar & Grill Owners to Open New Restaurant Concept at Lincoln Square Expansion
The Bellevue Collection management announced today that the iconic Bellevue 520 Bar & Grill will debut a second new restaurant, as part of the Lincoln Square Expansion, that begins unfolding in 2016. Plans confirm the owners will open a new concept bar and restaurant that will leverage the success of […]
Jcoco Pop-up Shop Opens in Bellevue Square
A new chocolate store has “popped up” at Bellevue Square through December. “Our jcoco pop-up shop is so much more than just another chocolate shop. We created a shop that offers a hands-on, treasure hunt-like experience for retail lovers and chocolate enthusiasts”, explains Seattle Chocolate Company owner and CEO Jean […]
Celebrate Chocolate at “Main Street Choc Walk” May 30th
The Old Bellevue Merchants Association are putting on the Main Street Choc Walk, Saturday, May 30th from 2PM – 6PM. The event will feature bites of local chocolates from Northwest’s chocolate makers at 19-stores and restaurants on Main Street in downtown Bellevue. Wine and other spirits will be featured from […]
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka Celebrates One Year With Discount & New Items
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, a Japanese Noodle Restaurant, is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Bellevue. To reward its faithful customers,the world renowned restaurant will offer a 10 percent discount during the month of June. CEO Jun Yoneda says the company gained new customer insights from diner feedback during that time. “What […]
2015 Farmers Market Begins Thursday, May 14th
A new season of the Bellevue Farmer’s Market is coming soon. The Market offers a friendly, neighborhood vibe, great for kids. The relaxed setting is an entertaining alternative to the supermarket for locally grown and farm fresh fruits and vegetables. Shoppers will also find honey, fish, grass fed meats, eggs […]
Bellevue’s Bamboo Garden Reopens as La Bu La in Soma Towers
Bamboo Garden reopened as La Bu La in late April in the new Soma Towers development, at 288 106th Avenue NE, Suite 200, in downtown Bellevue. Floor-to-ceiling windows brighten up the new contemporary restaurant while stone soldiers stand guard over the bar. La Bu La translates to “spicy not spicy,” […]
City of Bellevue Announces New Measures for Chick-fil-A Traffic
Traffic around the new Chick-fil-A Restaurant has been so heavy that Bellevue announced new traffic controls for the Chick-fil-A restaurant on 116th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Eighth Street to assure safety for motorists and pedestrians. Chick-fil-A opened its doors on April 9, 2015, and since then backups have occurred […]
Panda Express to Open at Bellevue Square
According to city records and Bellevue Collection representatives Panda Express will be opening in Bellevue Square at the recently closed Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen location on the 2nd floor near Macy’s. Panda Express previously occupied space at the Bellevue Square several years ago, but has since closed. Panda Express also […]
13 Coins Opens New Bellevue 24 Hour Restaurant
A Seattle tradition for decades, 13 Coins comes to downtown Bellevue at The Bellevue Collection. Now at Bellevue Place next to the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 13 Coins will serve diners 24/7, 365 days a year in their new 6,500 square foot space. For years regulars at the restaurant have lobbied […]