Bellevue News

Hermès Will Open at The Bravern

The Bravern announced today that the French luxury house of Hermès will open at The Shops at The Bravern in Downtown Bellevue. Hermès will make The Bravern its first Pacific Northwest location. Hermès specializes in leather and ready-to-wear lifestyle accessories. The brand is internationally recognized and has a rich history […]

The Bellevue Collection Fashion Week 2008 – Begins Friday

The Bellevue Collection Fashion Week kicks off Friday night for what promises to be the most eventful Fashion Week in Bellevue yet. Fashion Week spans 9 days, playing host to many fashion events, featuring the Nordstrom Fall Runway Fashion Show on Friday! There will be many in-store events, but the […]

Bis On Main – New Late Happy Hour!

It was recently pointed out by one of our readers that Bis on Main now has a late night happy hour! It is available 9pm – close, Monday through Saturday. The food on their bar menu during this time is specially priced. In addition, all wines by the glass and […]

Burberry Opens at Bellevue Square

This last weekend, the over 4,000 sq-ft retail Burberry store, opened inside of Bellevue Square on the first floor next to Apple, taking over Gap Kids old location. The store from the outside looks small and intimate, but once inside, the size of the store and clothing selection is impressive! […]

Subway & CeFiore Open at Avalon Meydenbauer

In an attempt at creating more affordable dining in Downtown Bellevue, Subway has recently opened a new location on NE 4th St within the Avalon Meydenbauer complex. Subway adds to the many established stores at Avalon Meydenbauer, which is anchored by Safeway. Next door to Subway is CeFiore, a new […]

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 […]