It has only been a few weeks since the Greek restaurant Orexi has gone out of business (https://downtownbellevue.com/2012/04/11/orexi-greek-restaurant-bellevue-way-out-of-business/) and the landlord has wasted no time replacing the tenant. Taking its place is Araya’s Place, a Thai Vegan restaurant. It is their second location in the area; their original location is […]
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Bellevue Square Top Pot Doughnuts Café is Now Open
The wait is over. The Bellevue Square Top Pot Café opened on Friday of last week. The first thing you’ll notice is the space is a bit smaller than the location at Washington Square. Also the interior of the space is unique and integrates elements of an Airstream travel trailer […]
KidsQuest to Move into Former Bellevue Doll Museum in 2015
KidsQuest Children’s Museum plans to move from the Factoria Mall to the former doll museum building in downtown Bellevue in 2015. KidsQuest has agreed to purchase the former Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, located at 1116 108th Ave. NE, according their recent press release. The building is more than […]
Your Local Market Introduces Founding Membership Program
Downtown Bellevue’s Your Local Market is offering rewards to loyal customers for a limited time through its Founding Membership program. The three levels of Founding Membership include four years of: rebates on all future purchases; free home delivery within the market’s delivery zones; priority booking and free admission to 2 […]
2012 Bellevue Farmers Market Begins May 10th
Get ready, it’s Farmers Market season again. The Bellevue Farmers Market starts up on Thursday, May 10th. It’s the same days of the week and at the same locations as last year. You can view a list of this year’s vendors on the Bellevue Farmers Market website (http://bellevuefarmersmarket.org/vendors.htm). Locations Thursdays […]
Amazon Grill Closes in Less Than a Year
In just under a year Amazon Grill in Downtown Bellevue at 530 112th Ave NE has closed for business. A piece of paper on the restaurant door states “Restaurant closed until further notice.” The restaurant outside signage currently has a large “For Lease” banner covering up Amazon Grill sign. Amazon […]
Top 10 Stores Missed at Bellevue Square
I came across a post online that listed somebody’s wish list of the stores they wish were still around at Bellevue Square. This prompted me to create my own. In no particular order here is my list of the 10 stores that I wish would come back at Bellevue Square: […]
Goodwill Now Accepting Donations Saturday’s & Sunday’s in Downtown Bellevue
Goodwill is accepting donations in a temporary location in Downtown Bellevue at the old Cadillac dealership location at NE 10th St & 106th Ave NE. The Goodwill truck will be collecting on Saturday’s & Sunday’s 9AM – 5PM. Previously there was a pickup location at the South Bellevue Park & […]
Bellevue Downtown Association Announces 2012 Haute Picks
The Bellevue Downtown Association has announced the winners of the 10th annual Haute Picks awards. The public submitted online votes for 20 categories in this “best of downtown Bellevue” contest from February through April 2012. The awards honor local businesses for helping make the community a great place to live, […]
Cypress Lounge & Wine Bar Jazzes Up Downtown Bellevue with Live Music
If you’ve never enjoyed the live music scene at Cypress Lounge & Wine Bar, you’re missing out on one of the best kept secrets in downtown Bellevue. Cypress Lounge showcases local winemakers and features Seattle-area indie and jazz musicians on Friday and Saturday nights. The events typically start at 8pm […]
