Bellevue is celebrating the summer season with its inaugural Berry Week, taking place July 16–23. The week-long event highlights local berries through special dishes, desserts, and drinks offered by participating restaurants, cafés, and bars across the city. Throughout the week, chefs, bakers, and bartenders are showcasing Pacific Northwest berries in […]
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Seattle Restaurant Week Returns Oct 27 – Nov 9
Seattle Restaurant Week is an opportunity for diners to experience a range of culinary offerings from local restaurants at special prices. During this event, Bellevue hosts several participating restaurants, each offering unique menus and price points. Seattle Restaurant Week is returning from October 27th through November 9th, 2024. Bellden Cafe […]
Forbes Highlights Bellevue’s Thriving Culinary Scene
Bellevue is making headlines with its emerging culinary scene. Recently featured in Forbes, Bellevue is garnering attention for its diverse food offerings. Known for its tech industry giants like Microsoft and Amazon, the city is now turning heads with its wide variety of restaurants, from fine dining to trendy cafes […]
Eat Good, Win Big at Whiskey by John Howie
Whiskey by John Howie just crafted a culinary icon and they want you to experience it for yourself. Their all new Short Rib French Dip is piled high with the juiciest braised beef short rib and shaved New York steak topped with rich French onion jam plus melty gruyere, parmesan […]
Top Spots for Super Bowl Viewing in Bellevue
Exactly 10 years ago, the Seahawks won their first Super Bowl title against the Denver Broncos. Although it’s not our beloved Seahawks that are playing, it is Taylor Swift’s boyfriend’s team and that means something to a lot of us. We have curated a list of places to watch the […]
Seattle Restaurant Week Returns to Bellevue Oct. 22
Seattle Restaurant Week is coming back for two weeks October 22nd through November 4th. Diners are invited to explore diverse and innovative local food scenes offering a prix fixe menu. Curated menus will be available at $20, $35, $50, and $65 at restaurants, bars, cafes, food trucks, and pop-ups across […]
Bellevue’s Whiskey by John Howie Named One of America’s Top Whiskey Bars
America’s leading spirits publication, Whisky Advocate, recently published a list of their favorite whiskey bars in the United States. Choosing just over 100 bars, taverns and restaurants, the list features all places that were deemed delightful for any whisky drinker. The bars, restaurants, and taverns were chosen based off of […]
Seattle Restaurant Week to Begin October 23rd through November 5th
Seattle Restaurant Week will be taking place from October 23rd through November 5th. Restaurants will be featuring curated menus for $20, $35, $50, and $65. The bi-annual prix fixe dining promotion gives diners a chance to support the culinary community and try different restaurants in the area. For restaurants that […]
John Howie’s ‘Never Say No’ Policy Helps to Support Local Non-Profit Causes
Last March, Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades as the Pacific Northwest’s premier destination for seafood and the fine dining anchor of downtown Bellevue. Seastar’s anniversary also commemorated another milestone for Chef John Howie: 20 years of generously supporting hundreds of local philanthropic organizations. […]
Whiskey by John Howie is Bellevue’s Destination for Must-Sip Events
Since opening in Bellevue a little more than a year ago, Whiskey by John Howie has quickly developed a reputation as the destination for whiskey and craft cocktails on the Eastside. Now, thanks to the addition of two new programs developed by Whiskey’s in-house-curator, it is also the headquarters for […]











