Bellevue News

Is an Arena Solution Still Alive in Bellevue?

On Tuesday, February 28th the Bellevue Downtown Association will host one of their regularly scheduled breakfast meetings. The topic will be regarding building a new arena in the greater Seattle area, with the hopes of attracting an NBA and/or NHL team. Brian Robinson of ArenaSolution.org, an organization focused on bringing […]

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 […]

Adventure Kids Playcare Coming Soon to Downtown Bellevue

Adventure Kids Playcare plans to open a drop-in childcare and entertainment center in downtown Bellevue in May. The business will occupy a location at the previously occupied Storables space on Bellevue Way. the 6,100-square-foot space will include an infant and toddler classroom and a pre-school and elementary school age area. […]

Molly Mesnick Emcees Girl Power Hour Fashion Event at Neiman Marcus

Celebrity host Molly Mesnick from ABC’s The Bachelor will emcee the upcoming Girl Power Hour’s stylish networking event at Neiman Marcus in downtown Bellevue. Girl Power Hour’s annual makeover and fashion event kicks off at 6:30pm on Thursday, Feb. 16, at Neiman Marcus, located at The Shops at The Bravern. […]

LunchBox Laboratory Now Open in Bellevue

Crowds were pouring out of the door when the newest location of LunchBox Laboratory opened in downtown Bellevue. The people were eager, not just for a typical hamburger, but ones with titles like “Burger of the Gods,” with a huge beef patty topped with bleu cheese and a gorgonzola spread […]

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 – […]

Bellevue Annual Contemporary Dance Festival: Feb. 11th & 12th

Chop Shop: Bodies of Work is the only contemporary dance festival held specifically for audiences of the Eastside. In it’s 5th year, it will take place in the Theatre at Meydenbauer Center in Downtown Bellevue this weekend. The festival will feature master classes in contemporary/modern dance, lectures, and 2 performances. Experience Dance Project, […]

2011 Place Makers Awarded by Bellevue Downtown Association

The Bellevue Downtown Association has announced the winners of the 2011 Place Making Awards at its 38th annual celebration. “We salute the legacy of hard work and shared vision fueling our city and its urban center,” said Leslie Lloyd, BDA president. “We’ve seen rapid growth over the past 10 years, […]

Blue Martini Bellevue Hosts Grand Opening Feb 10

A chic martini lounge will celebrate its grand opening in downtown Bellevue next week. Blue Martini will host its grand opening at 4pm on Friday, Feb. 10, at The Shops at The Bravern. The event includes live music by Remix and Ashley Red. The lounge features more than 40 specialty […]