It has only been a few weeks since the Greek restaurant Orexi has gone out of business (https://downtownbellevue.com/2012/04/11/orexi-greek-restaurant-bellevue-way-out-of-business/) and the landlord has wasted no time replacing the tenant. Taking its place is Araya’s Place, a Thai Vegan restaurant. It is their second location in the area; their original location is […]
Restaurants
Bellevue Square Top Pot Doughnuts Café is Now Open
The wait is over. The Bellevue Square Top Pot Café opened on Friday of last week. The first thing you’ll notice is the space is a bit smaller than the location at Washington Square. Also the interior of the space is unique and integrates elements of an Airstream travel trailer […]
Your Local Market Introduces Founding Membership Program
Downtown Bellevue’s Your Local Market is offering rewards to loyal customers for a limited time through its Founding Membership program. The three levels of Founding Membership include four years of: rebates on all future purchases; free home delivery within the market’s delivery zones; priority booking and free admission to 2 […]
2012 Bellevue Farmers Market Begins May 10th
Get ready, it’s Farmers Market season again. The Bellevue Farmers Market starts up on Thursday, May 10th. It’s the same days of the week and at the same locations as last year. You can view a list of this year’s vendors on the Bellevue Farmers Market website (http://bellevuefarmersmarket.org/vendors.htm). Locations Thursdays […]
Amazon Grill Closes in Less Than a Year
In just under a year Amazon Grill in Downtown Bellevue at 530 112th Ave NE has closed for business. A piece of paper on the restaurant door states “Restaurant closed until further notice.” The restaurant outside signage currently has a large “For Lease” banner covering up Amazon Grill sign. Amazon […]
Top 10 Stores Missed at Bellevue Square
I came across a post online that listed somebody’s wish list of the stores they wish were still around at Bellevue Square. This prompted me to create my own. In no particular order here is my list of the 10 stores that I wish would come back at Bellevue Square: […]
Cypress Lounge & Wine Bar Jazzes Up Downtown Bellevue with Live Music
If you’ve never enjoyed the live music scene at Cypress Lounge & Wine Bar, you’re missing out on one of the best kept secrets in downtown Bellevue. Cypress Lounge showcases local winemakers and features Seattle-area indie and jazz musicians on Friday and Saturday nights. The events typically start at 8pm […]
New Mirror Nightclub at Munchbar – Grand Opening Weekend to Feature Carmen Electra, Mya & More UPDATE
Munchbar and Piano Bash will transform into Mirror nightclub after XXPM every night. This will allow The transformation will be complete on May 17th and will be celebrated by having Carmen Electra & Mya at Mirror over the grand opening weekend. Below are the events that will be taking place […]
Orexi Greek Restaurant on Bellevue Way Goes Out of Business
Greek restaurant Orexi ,at 31 Bellevue Way NE, is now out of business. The restaurant has had a “For Lease” sign on the outside of it for weeks. A call into the leasing company communicated that the building has been leased to a new restaurant. At this time there are […]
Bake’s Place Announces Grand Opening Performances
Bake’s Place will celebrate its grand opening on May 11-13 in downtown Bellevue. This new jazz supper club will feature vocalist Dee Daniels at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12, and at 7pm Sunday, May 13. Daniels infuses her jazz style with blues and gospel. Other upcoming performances […]