My office recently relocated from Pioneer Square to Downtown Bellevue– so now not only do I live here, I work here too. Besides the awesome commute (a 20-minute walk or a fun bike ride), I also get to explore new places for lunch. As always, my silver lining comes food-flavored. […]
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Cool Jazz and Summer Tastes Served at The Bravern’s Wild Summer Nights
So, the summer is being a bit of a diva this year, choosing its sunny days accordingly, but summer’s slow arrival isn’t preventing The Bravern from making the most of the season, celebrating with summer concerts, Wild Summer Nights. The concert series began on Thursday, June 24th. Concerts will continue […]
El Gaucho Bellevue’s Summer Patio Now Open!
The El Gaucho in Bellevue at City Center Plaza is now open for summer. Water fountains, grassy landscape, and trees surround the patio; it will be open for lunch, dinner, and happy hour as the weather allows. The City Center Plaza building is 100% occupied by Microsoft and is well […]
Daniel’s Broiler Bellevue Adds Outdoor Patio
Views at Daniel’s Broiler in Bellevue just got better! As you may know Daniel’s Broiler has one of the best views in all of Downtown Bellevue, at 21 stories high at the top of the Bellevue Place building. In the middle of July Daniel’s Broiler will open an outdoor patio, […]
The Parlor Gets Outside in Time for Summer
The Parlor Collection at Lincoln Square has opened their new outdoor patio area, Sky Deck. The patio will be open for the summer to the public. Sky Deck is open from 11am – 9pm daily depending on weather, and reservations are not required. However, you may reserve the Sky Deck […]
New Restaurant Opening at Lincoln Square This Fall: Din Tai Fung
There has been a flurry of talk amongst the foodie rumor mill since spring, but as more details are being released, the day is getting closer before Bellevue can say they are one of the fortunate cities to have a Din Tai Fung – the award-winning family of dumpling-style restaurants in […]
Bellevue’s Most Wanted List
Downtown Bellevue has had some phenomenal growth within the last 3 years, but there are still stores and restaurants that we would be happy to see land in our backyard. We’ve put together our wish list of what we think would be a great fit for the area. Agree, disagree; sound […]
Exploring the World of Wine at Pete’s Wine Shop in Bellevue
The long rows of gleaming bottles that stretch out towards the back of Pete’s Wine Shop is impressive, with shelves decorated with bright tags listing wallet-friendly prices on quality wines. First-time visitors to the store are often taken aback by the wide selection of wine and beer in the unassuming […]
Top Pot Marketing Cleverly Responds to Tate’s Trespassing
In response to Seahawks Rookie Golden Tate caught trespassing at 3am on a Saturday morning in Top Pot Doughnuts, Top Pot has put a new marketing poster up in their window at their Bellevue shop. The poster on the window states “Irresistible…BUT PLEASE WAIT UNTIL WE ARE OPEN.” It’s great to […]
Enjoy Live Jazz during ‘Wild Summer Nights’ at Wild Ginger
From June 24th – September 16th The Bravern will host weekly “Wild Summer Nights.” During these events you will be able to enjoy beverages, signature appetizers from Wild Ginger, and live jazz at the outdoor fireplace. All Wild Summer Nights will charge a $5 cover and take place from 5:30pm […]