Show support for your favorite downtown businesses by casting your online ballot during the 2012 Haute Picks contest, now through 5pm on Friday, April 6. Hosted by the Bellevue Downtown Association, the “best of downtown Bellevue” contest includes 20 categories across dining, retail, services, and experiences. Participants are only eligible […]
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Report: Buyer Lined up for The Bravern Retail Complex
According to a report by the Puget Sound Business Journal, Schnitzer West LLC, the owner of The Bravern, has a buyer lined up to purchase the retail portion of the complex. Schnitzer West put the property for sale in November of last year. The buyer has not been revealed, but […]
Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Bellevue Launches Happy Hour
Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Bellevue will now offer a happy hour Monday though Saturday 3 PM – 6PM. Mariposa is located on the second floor of Neiman Marcus at The Bravern. The newest Downtown Bellevue happy hour will be made up of tasty bites and discounted drinks. Below are Mariposa’s […]
Kate Spade is Coming to Bellevue Square, Plus Other New Store Openings
Kate Spade Kate Spade, the women’s designer brand that creates handbags, clothing, jewelry, shoes, and more, will open a store in Bellevue Square. The storefront, which is across the way from the Microsoft Store on the 1st level, is covered in their well-known black and white flowered pattern. The store […]
Bill the Butcher Closes in Bellevue
About 16 months after Bill the Butcher opened its doors in Downtown Bellevue, it is now closing. In a memo taped on the doors of the shop, the company claims, “We did not have an occupancy permit, and never had enough electricity to be operational (which is why you never […]
4 Reasons That Amazon Retail Should Come to Downtown Bellevue
Unless you were ignoring the news media on Monday, you should know that Amazon is planning to test retail stores in the Seattle area. What better place than Downtown Bellevue to put their 1st test store. Here are the reasons that we think Amazon should choose Downtown Bellevue: Familiarity – […]
Road Apparel & Harry & David Close at Bellevue Square
On a trip to the mall over the weekend it was apparent that both Road Apparel & Harry & David have closed at Bellevue Square. Both stores were tenants at Bellevue Square for several years. According to Road Apparel their lease at Bellevue Square has expired. They do however have […]
The Bravern Celebrates Chinese New Year
The Year of the Dragon is off to an exciting start in downtown Bellevue. The public is invited to celebrate Chinese New Year at The Shops at The Bravern this weekend. Wild Ginger and The Bravern will host a traditional lion dance at 1pm on Saturday, Jan. 21. The festivities […]
Walmart’s March Through Bellevue…Next Stop Downtown Bellevue?
Within a period of a few days, Walmart has announced two new stores for the Bellevue area. Walmart will be the grocery tenant that will take over the vacated Kmart site, along with L.A. Fitness at Kelsey Creek. The company also announced Wednesday it will take over the space formerly […]
It’s Friday Fest at your Local Market
Your Local Market, a local organic and natural products store, presents Friday Fest on Friday, January 13th from 5pm – 7:30pm. 10% of sales for the day will go to Bellevue LifeSpring, formerly the Overlake Service League. Customers will have the opportunity to taste the best food from every department. […]
