The Tesla Motors’ store at Bellevue Square set a sales record of $5,500 per square foot in January 2014, according to an article published this week in the PSBJ. Kemper Development Company said that amount was 10 times higher than retailers at other U.S. malls with luxury tenants. The Tesla […]
Bellevue News
Plans for a Bellevue Sports Arena Are Still Alive
Plans to build a sports arena in Bellevue on I-405 remain alive. Owners of the Bellevue land agreed more than two years ago to sell it to a developer that still hopes to lure investors to build a pro sports facility there for an NHL franchise. Mason Cave, of IntraVest […]
Hmart Asian Grocer Opens in Downtown Bellevue
Hmart, one of the nation’s largest Asian grocery stores, opened a new location in downtown Bellevue this week. The store, which offers a variety of Asian food products, is located at the corner of Main Street and 108th Avenue Northeast. Hmart boasts six stores in Washington and Oregon and dozens […]
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Opening Soon on NE 4th St in Downtown Bellevue
Signs outside of an empty retail location on NE 4th St in downtown Bellevue state that Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening soon. The website promises fresh, natural, and quality ingredients. Think healthy fast food. The menu includes smoothies, salads, sandwiches, breakfast items and more. The location is at the base […]
Bamboo Garden Restaurant Changing Name and Moving to Soma Towers
At Bamboo Garden in Bellevue, Schezuan taste finds its way into an eclectic mix of flavors and dishes. That great taste is moving to a new location to make way for a new Marriott Hotel. Owner Stacey Zhongshan won’t miss a beat, citing a new location, a new name and […]
Downtown Bellevue Residents Invited to Tateuchi Center Presentation
Local residents are invited to learn about the Tateuchi Center, a new performing arts center located in downtown Bellevue, during a 6:30 p.m. presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Bellevue Regional Library, room 1. Presenters include Mary Pat Byrne, arts specialist for the City of Bellevue, and John Haynes, […]
Downtown Bellevue Welcomes a New Dog Walking Service
Dogs in Bellevue have yet another reason to smile. Downtown Bellevue welcomes a new dog walking service: BCC Dog Walkers. Their licensed and bonded service assures you that your pup will be in good hands, during times when you are not available. The owners live in downtown Bellevue and would like to […]
Leica Camera Opens at Bellevue Square
Leica Camera recently opened a new store within Bellevue Square on the second floor close to the Apple store. The German company was founded in 1849 and has an extremely celebrated brand within the photography industry. In addition to cameras the store sells branded merchandise such as bags, shirts, and […]
Moving on up: Steve Ballmer to Lease Lincoln Square Expansion Office on Top Floor
According to the PSBJ, former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, has leased the the entire 30th floor of the 400 Lincoln Square project, now under construction by Kemper Development, in downtown Bellevue. Ballmer’s new 23,500 square foot office is 450 feet above ground, offering spectacular views of Seattle and Mt. Rainier. […]
Downtown Construction Requires Weekend Bellevue Way Closures
Here is news that can assist you in navigating successfully around upcoming weekend construction in Bellevue. Ongoing construction at Lincoln Square will be necessitating lane closures on Bellevue Way during January. Over the next two weekends, northbound lanes will close between Northeast Fourth and Sixth streets. In addition, drivers will […]
