When longtime patrons of the 520 Bar and Grill enter its newly-renovated space, it’s an immediate look of pleasant surprise that then turns into an awed facial expression of, “Wait…what just happened? The place has been redone, but I can’t tell where the old ends and the new begins.” Maybe […]
Bellevue News
Washington Square Superblock Development Plan Shifts
Plans for downtown Bellevue’s Washington Square superblock shifted this week following an announcement by commercial real estate developer Touchstone Corporation. The company reported that it was “out of contract” on the southern part of the block, according to an article in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. Touchstone Corporation had […]
520 Tolling Starts December 29
Drivers in Bellevue brace for a new hurdle: SR 520 bridge tolling. You’ve probably been hoping that tolling might somehow go away. But alas, on December 29th, Eastside drivers will find themselves making a mandatory contribution towards the new SR 520 bridge. The Washington State Department of Transportation has some […]
Downtown Bellevue Delivers
Its days like these that are cold and wet where all you want to do is stay home. Fortunately for those that live in Downtown Bellevue there are several companies that offer delivery services that make can make this a reality. The newest delivery service on the block is ‘Your […]
City of Bellevue Expands Electric Car Charging Stations
In a recent announcement this month the City of Bellevue released that they have added several electric car-charging stations throughout Bellevue. 2 of those locations are in Downtown Bellevue. City Hall 4 total charging stations have been added to Bellevue City Hall, 2 in the visitor and 2 in the […]
Joey Bellevue Restaurant Gets a New Look
Joey Bellevue recently renovated the interior of its restaurant and lounge with all sustainable materials, including already-fallen wood, to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The décor combines modern elements with vintage accents. Changes include the tile entry and wood flooring, free-standing columns wrapped in fir planking, and a communal table […]
Parlor Live December Comedy Schedule
The holidays do not stop a star studded comedy line-up from coming to Parlor Live in December. Kivi Rogers will be headlining December 22 – 24 and has turned into a regular at The Parlor, but rightfully so. He is hilarious, and if you haven’t gotten a chance to see […]
Two Bellevue Post Offices to Consolidate
Both the Bellevue Way and Midlake post office branches will close and retail operations will move to a new facility in downtown Bellevue by mid-2013, according to an article in The Bellevue Reporter. The U.S. Postal Service announced the changes this week as part of a national consolidation campaign to […]
Modern Design Sofas – Now Designing Customized Couches in Bellevue
Furniture shopping can be daunting – it’s a personal process, matching lifestyle with comfort, and a financial commitment, as large pieces are investments that will be a part of one’s home for years. There’s a greater sense of awareness over where one’s dollar could go, considering new details like where […]
2011 Holiday Shopping Hours at The Bravern & Bellevue Square
As the shopping season heats up and the holidays quickly approach, the hours of The Bravern & Bellevue Square become increasingly important to take note of. Below are their updated hours for the holiday season. The Bravern The Bravern will have their normal hours through December 17, then will extend […]