Restaurants

Las Vegas Concept ‘Munchbar’ Coming to Bellevue?

In March of this year we reported that the entity Brewhaha Bellevue LLC had applied for a restaurant/lounge in the location above Boom Noodle and Blue C Sushi at 505 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA, 98004. For several months there has been an application on the 2 entrances of the space suggesting […]

Top 3 Desserts in Downtown Bellevue

You know you can’t fight it. It’s impossible. You’ve just had an amazing meal, you couldn’t think of eating another bite, yet the server glides by, tempting you with a look at the dessert menu. You don’t want to give an outright “no,” as that would be rude, so you […]

Burger Battle: Contest to Name John Howie Steak’s Epic Burger

There’s a legal drama at work in the heart of Downtown Bellevue, but the accused isn’t wearing an orange jumpsuit, but something more like fried onion rings wrapped between 2 grilled cheese sandwiches. The “Triple By-Pass Burger,” an eye-poppingly indulgent sandwich newly offered at John Howie Steak, is being threatened by […]

Cupcakes + Party = mmmmmm

I love the new Cupcake Royale on Bellevue Way, stuffed into the old IHOP. I was a customer to their “cupcake cart” prior to their opening, and now they’ve officially opened the whole shop.  This Sunday, October 10th, they’re throwing their grand opening party! There will be live music from […]

Celebrate Restaurant Week in Bellevue

Over 100 of some of the best local restaurants are offering 3-course dinners for only $25 during Seattle Restaurant Week, October 17th – 28th. Don’t want to wait for dinner? Several of these restaurants will also offer 3-course lunch menus for $15. Of those participating, 5 restaurants are in Downtown […]

Masquerade Ball at El Gaucho Oct 30

Tickets are now available for a masquerade ball supporting the Eastside’s International Ballet Theatre. The fundraising event will include tap dancing witches, acrobats on trapezes, and Dracula as the emcee. The masquerade ball, which is just in time for Halloween will take place at 6pm-midnight on Oct. 30 at El […]

Pagliacci Pizza to Open on Main Street

Pagliacci Pizza will open its 2nd location in Downtown Bellevue on Main Street. The location was previously occupied by Brant Photographers, and Pagliacci is planned to open at the beginning of October.  The new pizzeria will offer delivery, which will be convenient for surrounding Bellevue residents. Looking for a job? They are […]

Sushispotting: I Love Sushi, Sushi Yama,

Sushispotting is a multipart series to review all 15 sushi restaurants in Downtown Bellevue. See the whole Sushispotting series here. #11 Sushispotting: I Love Sushi Growing up in Bellevue, I think I Love Sushi was the first sushi restaurant in the downtown area when it opened in 1986. I can’t […]

Bill The Butcher Opens on Main Street in Bellevue

Bill The Butcher opened its 6th shop this week, this time in Downtown Bellevue. The Bellevue location occupies the former Bellevue Paint location on Main Street 106th Ave. The mission of Bill the Butcher is to support the return of the sustainable way of raising animals on grass. The meat […]

Chocolopolis to Open Seasonal Store in The Bravern

Chocolopolis plans to open a seasonal store at The Bravern in downtown Bellevue, according to a job posting for an assistant store manager. Chocolopolis offers one of the largest selections of artisan chocolate in the country, with chocolate bars arranged by the geographic origin of the cacao. The store hosts […]