Last summer, Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar and John Howie Steak introduced new prix-fixe dinner menus that became instantly popular with guests. This week, both restaurants refreshed and expanded these three-course offerings, which include a starter, entrée and dessert, to include signature classics and seasonal favorites. The Welcome Back menus, […]
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Bellevue Rent Increases by 4.7% in August
According to the online rental platform, Zumper, in August 2021, rent in Bellevue increased by 4.7%. The report analyzed active listings across 12 metro cities, showing which cities had the most and least expensive rent, and which had the fastest growing. The median rent for a one bedroom in Washington […]
Amazon Searching for Local Artists to join 2022 Program, New Art Studio to Open in Bellevue
According to a blog post by Amazon, they are looking for local artists to join their 2022 Artist in Residence program. The program offers $15,000 grants and 10 weeks of free studio space at the Bellevue location or Seattle. Seven artists from the Pacific Northwest will be chosen for the […]
Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection Offers In-Person Shows and Virtual Options
Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection is returning with shows October 8-9. Guests can attend the premier events, Posh Party Trend Show and The Collective Runway Show in-person or virtually via livestream. Seven decades of fashion will be showcased to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Bellevue Square. Plus, complementary Style […]
Bellevue’s Annual Arts Festival to Feature Live Music, Art Exhibits, Workshops
Bellevue’s annual arts festival, Bellwether 2021, is taking place September 9-19. The biennial sculpture exhibit, which began in 1992, now features diverse art forms and supports local artists. This year, Bellwether will include art exhibits, live music, pop-up art shows, artist-led panel discussions, and workshops. There will be two free […]
Four Reasons to Visit the All-New Dave & Buster’s in Bellevue
Dave & Buster’s the ultimate restaurant and entertainment destination has officially opened the doors to its newest location at the Wilburton Center in Downtown Bellevue! With delicious chef-crafted food and innovative cocktails, hundreds of the latest and greatest arcade games, and the best sports viewing in town – you definitely […]
Goldman Sachs Signs Lease for Site of Proposed 1.2M Sq Ft Project in Bellevue
Goldman Sachs recently signed a lease for the site of Bellevue Straits, at 520 112th Avenue Northeast. Two high-rise office towers are being planned for this location, totaling over 1.2 million square feet of office, retail, and restaurant space. Executive Managing Director, Joe Lynch, and Senior Managing Director, Dan Harden, […]
Look Back at the History of Bellevue Square as it Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
Bellevue Square is celebrating its 75th Anniversary since first opening in 1946. To commemorate this special milestone, we are looking back at the history of Bellevue Square and the Freeman family’s development and community involvement. Kemper Freeman Sr. originally developed Bellevue Shopping Square (as it was first known) in 1945. […]
2021 Bellevue Jazz and Blues Festival to Return in Person
The 14th annual Bellevue Jazz and Blues Festival will be held in person this year, from October 6-10. Put together by the Bellevue Downtown Association, regional talent will come together to feature over 20 live shoes across Downtown Bellevue. Featured artists include Ray Vega, Thomas Marriot, Roy McCurdy, and Lady […]
Proposed 16-Story Office Tower Receives Design Review Approval
In September 2020, we reported that a new office tower was set to begin construction in October 2022, located alongside Interstate 405 on 112th Avenue Northeast. The building is owned by Seattle-based Investment management firm, Columbia Pacific Advisors. The project was under design review at the time. According to the […]