Emerald City Smoothie closed in the fall of 2013 at Bellevue Way and NE 1st St. The space has stayed vacant ever since. Outside of the boarded up windows are signs advertising a new ramen restaurant, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka. Hokkaido is a chain restaurant that has locations in many Asian […]
Bellevue News
Watch the 2014 Super Bowl in Downtown Bellevue
On Sunday, February 2nd the City of Seattle (and Bellevue) will become unglued to cheer on the Seahawks during the Super Bowl. A handful of restaurants and bars will host Super Bowl parties in downtown Bellevue and provide special offerings . Check them out: Blue Martini Happy Hour from 2 […]
Old Safeway Building Demolished, Making Way For Bellevue Collection Expansion
The Old Safeway Building at Bellevue Way and NE 4th St has been demolished. Seeing the building in scraps, although anticipated is still a strange sight. This is on-schedule according to our report in December. The Bellevue Collection is making way for its expanded mix-use development with entertainment, office space, […]
The Bellevue Collection Celebrates Lunar New Year
The Bellevue Collection will present a weekend of art, music, and dance in celebration of the 2014 Lunar New Year in downtown Bellevue next month. Eastside residents can view traditional and contemporary cultural demonstrations during the Lunar New Year Celebration at Bellevue Square’s Center Court from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, […]
Low Income Housing Institute Breaks Ground on Downtown Bellevue Project
The Low Income Housing Institute plans to break ground on the Bellevue Apartments this week. The site is located at 204 111th Ave NE, near NE 2nd St, in downtown Bellevue. The $16.6 million project will offer 57 residential units, ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. Rent is expected to […]
Mr J Culinary Essentials Loses Their Lease after 36 Years in Downtown Bellevue
At the end of the December “Mr J Culinary Essentials” lost their lease according to a notification sent to customers. The store, which was filled with kitchenware had been a staple in downtown Bellevue. It was connected to the Village Bellevue QFC complex on NE 8th St. Mr J Culinary […]
Bellevue Way Lane Closure Planned for Saturday
A stretch of Bellevue Way near Main Street in downtown Bellevue will be closed to southbound traffic on Saturday, Jan. 25. Two lanes for northbound traffic will remain open, but the City of Bellevue is advising drivers to be prepared for delays and to take alternate routes if possible. Police […]
Tickets on Sale for Bar Crawl to Raise Funds for Cancer Research
Tickets are now on sale for the third annual “Totally Teal Toast,” a downtown Bellevue bar crawl raising funds for The Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research. The bar crawl, organized by three local women, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Lot No. 3, Earls, The Parlor, […]
Downtown Bellevue Church Property Sells for $30 Million
First Congregational Church’s property in downtown Bellevue was acquired by Plus Investment USA on Monday for $30 million. The 1.6-acre property is located at 752 108th Ave NE. The property is zoned for a high-rise development, and according to the previous property owner the land could fit a 500,000 square […]
Seahawks Pro Shop Opens at Bellevue Square in Time For Playoffs
The Seahawks Pro Shop opened a store at Bellevue Square just in time as the Seahawks post season heats up. The store includes anticipated Seahawks apparel, but also includes unique and specialty Seahawks gear. The store is on the first floor at Bellevue Square next to McDonalds. Make sure your […]
