Microsoft Corporation, well known for its charitable giving, upped the ante today. In a move to stake claim in its high-tech home town, Microsoft has given $1.5MM to the City of Bellevue in exchange for the naming rights of street that has currently been known as ‘Bellevue Way.’ On April […]
Bellevue News
Bellevue Restaurants Participate in Seattle Restaurant Week
Eight downtown Bellevue restaurants will participate in the area’s third Seattle Restaurant Week in April. 150 King County restaurants will each offer a 3-course dinner menu for $28, and many will also serve 3-course lunches for $15, from April 10-21, excluding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday brunch. The price is per […]
Downtown Bellevue Run to Raise Funds for Local Organizations
The 5th annual 10K/5K Run/Walk will raise funds for local organizations benefitting children on the morning of Sunday, April 17, at Bellevue Downtown Park. This family-friendly event will offer a new 10K (6.2 miles) running route, a 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk route, and a non-competitive half-mile Kids’ Dash for children […]
Lucky Strike Bowls for Japan Earthquake Relief Efforts
Downtown Bellevue’s Lucky Strike Lanes, along with 4 other Lucky Strike venues along the west coast, will raise funds for the Japan America Society with a night of bowling on Thursday, March 31. The fundraiser runs from 8pm to 2am and includes free admission, raffle prizes, drink specials, and a […]
Mobile Pizza Trailer Occupies Old KFC Lot
‘Tuscan Stone Wood Fired Pizza’ has located its mobile pizza trailer in the old KFC lot that is located at Bellevue Way NE & Main Street. The trailer serves fresh handmade pizzas right on the spot from the wood-fired oven. The owners made the trailer and oven from scratch, and […]
New Bellevue Uwajimaya Location Opens Friday
The grand opening of the new Bellevue Uwajimaya will take place on Friday, March 25th at 11:00 AM. The announcement of the new Bellevue Uwajimaya came in November of 2010. The new location is 35,000 square feet and was previously occupied by Larry’s Market and more recently, GI Joe’s. Store […]
Bellevue Arts Museum to Offer New Hours, $25 Family Ticket
The Bellevue Arts Museum will offer new hours, along with a reduced ticket price for families, beginning on Friday, April 1. The museum plans to expand its weekend hours, and will continue to offer free admission to all visitors on the first Friday of each month. The new hours are: […]
Munchbar Adds Happy Hour
The newly opened Munchbar in Bellevue will offer happy hour Monday through Friday, 4 PM – 7 PM and Monday – Wednesday, 9 PM – close. During happy hour customers can enjoy $4 draft beers and well drinks, as well as ½ off several appetizers, including Popcorn Chicken, Crispy Mac n Cheese […]
Purple Café Bellevue Hosts Art Class
Purple Café and Wine Bar will offer an afternoon art class, along with wine and snacks, on Sunday, April 3, in downtown Bellevue that will be put on by Wine & Art Night. The class includes painting supplies, a 16-inch by 20-inch canvas, an apron, and a glass of sparking, […]
Black Bottle Postern Now Open in Downtown Bellevue
In January we announced that Belltown’s Black Bottle would open a Bellevue location at Avalon Towers Bellevue on Bellevue Way. The Bellevue restaurant was named ‘Black Bottle Postern,’ which opened quietly last week with little fanfare. The modern and intimate atmosphere features high ceilings with ceiling fans, natural wood flooring, […]