Bellevue News

Seattle Restaurants Crossing the Bridge to Bellevue

This year we’ve already seen a flurry of new restaurants that have roots in Seattle migrate over to Downtown Bellevue.  This shift adds to the urban lifestyle which is becoming more evident.  So far we’ve seen Seattle-based restaurants, including Blue C Sushi, Boom Noodle, El Gaucho, and Monsoon East, arrive into […]

Bellevue Farmers Market Starts Without a Hitch

Thursday was the kick-off of the Bellevue Farmers Market.  This was the start of what will go on through October 15th, every Thursday from 4-7pm.  Although it was rainy in the morning, the weather calmed down and made for a beautiful afternoon.  With the new location of the market, which is now in the […]

‘Leave Your Car at Home’ Day 1

‘Leave Your Car at Home’ Dispatch #1 From the time I turned 16, I’ve always had my own car.  It’s represented freedom to me.  I decided to challenge myself to go without my car for one month.  Why you ask?  To go green? To save money? Well, yes, all of […]

Austrian Luxury Brand Wolford to Open at The Bravern

Wolford, the Austrian luxury clothing brand, plans to open alongside the other Shops at The Bravern in September during the grand opening. Wolford specializes in womens products, such as legwear, lingerie, ready-to-wear, accessories, and a stylish seasonal swimwear collection. Wolford has other locations in fashion meccas across the country, such […]

Blue C Sushi & Boom Noodle Hold Contest to Name Bar

Blue C Sushi & Boom Noodle has a connecting bar, which has quickly proved to be popular success. The only problem is that they don’t have a representative name for the unique lounge/bar area that’s shared by both.  It’s not a simple concept to communicate, and it’s clunky to always explain it […]

Bill Bellamy to Headline Parlor Live

Bill Bellamy is scheduled to headline at Parlor Live for 3 nights, June 18th – 20th.  Bellamy, most recently the host of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, has had highly visible rolls on MTV in previous years. Tickets start at $20 and go up to $40, depending on seating.  This show […]

Ask Lea: Downtown Bellevue Study Spots

Dear Lea, I’m currently studying for the GMAT  and my girlfriend often works remotely. Do you have any suggestions for good study spots around Downtown Bellevue, that are quiet enough for me and have Wi-Fi for her? – Study Buddy Dear Study Buddy, This is a good question! I personally […]

Some of Old Bellevue’s Hidden Gems

I love shopping at the Bellevue Collection and eating at the local chains in Bellevue, but sometimes I want something more quaint and more boutique-y. Some of Bellevue’s best secret shops and eateries are right within walking distance of each other in Old Bellevue. If you are looking for a […]

Public Service Annoucement From King County – Swine Flu

King County has asked that we make this public service annoucment regaurding H1N1 flu, or what many are referring to as ‘Swine Flu’ to help inform members of the community to help prevent the spread of this flu: Public Health Seattle and King County is asking parents to be on the […]