Bellevue News

More Rumblings of Moving Sidewalks in Downtown Bellevue

Eastside Rail Now whose goal is to maintain the railroad presence and use the railroad for regional commuter transportation, proposed to the Bellevue City Council in May The Grand Esplanade. The Grand Esplanade as describe is a: “Elegant, tree-lined walkway (which) would extend from downtown Bellevue’s existing pedestrian corridor eastward, […]

Starbucks to Strip "Hear Music"

In an effort to concentrate on coffee, the Hear Music Starbucks store in The Lodge at Bellevue Square has transitioned to a regular Starbucks store. The music stations, along with the CD’s that lined the store, have all been taken out. The store was 1 of the 4 stores across […]

Pearl Will Replace Trader Vic’s

Yesterday we reported that Trader Vic’s has closed its doors for good. It has since come to our attention that Pearl will be the restaurant to take its place! What is Pearl you ask? The over 200-person dinning room will be transformed into an urban theme with a contemporary American […]

Trader Vic’s Closes For Good

Trader Vic’s in Lincoln Square has become victim to their hidden location, and the slumping economy, and has now closed their doors for good. As previously rumored, Trader Vic’s never really caught traction in Bellevue and has been attempting different forms of marketing (new and improved happy hours, free valet […]

Two New Stores Add Style at Bellevue Square

Bellevue Square will soon be boasting 2 new high fashion specialty stores. 7 For All Mankind will be opening by Nordstrom and will be one of their few retail stores in the US. Another stylish store is opening down by JC Penney called Free People. They describe their clothing as […]

Top Pot Doughnuts Now Open!

Today marks Top Pot Doughnuts‘ grand opening in Downtown Bellevue. This will be Top Pot’s 5th location in total and first in Bellevue. Top Pot, known for its delicious doughnuts, will be located at the base of the condominium development Washington Square. It will be the first retail store opening […]

Gucci Will Open Store In Seattle

Gucci has chosen Seattle over Bellevue in their latest store opening announcement. This is one of the few luxury store announcements that has landed in Seattle over Bellevue in recent months. Brands such as Neiman Marcus, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, and more have decided to call Downtown Bellevue home, over other […]

Wilburton Tunnel Removal Finished One Week Early!

If you live in or around Bellevue, you’ve likely been affected by the Wilburton Tunnel removal, which for the last 2 weekends has closed southbound I-405 between SE 8th Street and the I-405/I-90 interchange. The project, which has scheduled I-405 to be closed 8/22 – 8/25, was able to demolish […]

Ask Lea: Pamper Me

Dear Lea,I know there are a lot of fun places for couples or groups to go out in Downtown Bellevue, but do you have any ideas on how to indulge on your own? I work in Downtown Bellevue and know there are a lot of spas, but I need some […]