The well-known Vietnamese restaurant “Monsoon” in Capital Hill will open its second location in the coming months on Main Street in Old Bellevue, taking over Porcella Urban Market’s previous location. The Capital Hill restaurant, which opened in 1999, is known not only for its traditional Vietnamese cuisine, but also for […]
Bellevue News
"Bellevue is growing up — and up" Says PI
An article in the Seattle PI today focused on Downtown Bellevue and its recent growth, future growth, and relationship with Downtown Seattle. As reported, a couple that moved into a Downtown Bellevue high-rise in 1996 were the only residents on their floor for four years. Living the urban life in […]
Slight Slump in Downtown Bellevue Economy
It seems as thought, the bearish national economy has finally caught up to Downtown Bellevue. In an address by Bob Derrick to the City Council, Derrick sited slumping housing prices, slowed retail sales, and fewer development projects taking off as the symptoms to the claim. Women’s San Francisco 49ers PINK […]
Ask Lea: Get Me In Shape For Summer
Dear Lea,To say the least, I need to get in shape. What gyms in Bellevue offer fitness programs that can help me get bikini-ready? I’d use a personal trainer, but they are just so darn expensive! – Muffin Top Dear Muffin Top, The great thing about Downtown Bellevue is that […]
The Bellevue Collection Launches New Website
Recently, the Bellevue Collection has re-launched its Website, and it is now one condensed site for Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square, and Bellevue Place. The site has a clean feel and reflects the current brand, as well as the remodels that are taking place at the Bellevue Collection. The “Collection Map” […]
Sex And The City Premiere Raises $25,840 for Hopelink!
Over 240 people (mostly women) poured into Lincoln Square for the 9:30am showing of the movie premiere of “Sex and the City,” this last Friday morning. It was a huge success raising $25,840 benefiting Hopelink, a social services agency helping low-income families and children in need.
Grand Openings Galore at Bellevue Square
This week the Lacoste store unveiled it’s exterior, implying that it is getting ever so close to opening, which was originally promised for May. Next door, to the left of the Lacoste store where Gap Kids previously was located, is now showing signs that Burberry will occupy the space. The […]
Palomino Opens in Downtown Bellevue!
Palomino celebrates it’s grand opening in Downtown Bellevue today! The restaurant, which opened its first location in Seattle in 1989, now spans over 9 locations, with the latest hitting Downtown Bellevue. Restaurants Unlimited Inc. acquired Manzana, and within the last couple of weeks transitioned the Lincoln Square space into a […]
The New York Times Recognizes Bellevue As A Strong Real Estate Market
A New York Times article, titled “Housing Prices Fall 14.1% in Sign of Continuing Slump,” had a small blurb recognizing Bellevue as an area with “robust” sales. Here is the excerpt: As in other regions, the slowdown is hitting outlying areas first and hardest. Sales and prices are still robust […]
Bellevue High Schools Ranked Highly by Newsweek, Again
Any well-respected community has great public schools. In the past years, the Bellevue School District has ranked very highly on the national stage of Newsweek’s ranking for high schools. This year’s report is out, and the results are good. Of the top 1,300 (or 5%) high schools, this is how […]
