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With such a varied, international population, Bellevue is a hub for cultural cuisine. Taste signature dishes from around the globe, without ever leaving downtown Bellevue. No matter your cravings, you’re sure to find something to satisfy them right in the heart of Bellevue. Baron’s Sino Kitchen…

Transplanted to Seattle from Chicago in the 1960s, award-winning chef John Howie spent a decade at Palisade restaurant in the 1990s before launching Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar in Bellevue in 2002. He is also at the helm of John Howie Steak found at The Shops at The Bravern, an upscale shopping…

When it comes to killer flavor combinations and fanciful presentations with flair, Bellevue knows how to do its cocktails right. There’s something for everyone — ranging from refreshing mocktails to innovative creations that light up the night with sparkling, flaming, and smoking theatrics. Ascend…

Bellevue offers many exciting upcoming activities and events. Here are five not to be missed. BELLWETHER 2021 September 9–19, 2021 Join us for Bellevue’s annual arts festival throughout September. https://bellwetherart.org/ BELLEVUE FASHION WEEK LIVE AT THE BELLEVUE COLLECTION October 8–9, 2021…

No matter when you visit, rest assured our culinary seasons here in Bellevue and the Pacific Northwest are unmatched. Springtime means fresh greens, Rainier cherries, and just-picked veggies; summer is best for fresh salmon and for picking berries; fall is all about crisp apples and tasty mushrooms;…

If you love dining outside be sure to Visit Bellevue and our numerous patios and outdoor dining options now through October. The days are longer, the warm breezes have arrived, and Bellevue is once again open and offering the simple pleasure of Al Fresco dining! Bellevue abounds with eateries, pubs…

Bellevue takes great pride in being a celebrated inclusive, well-cultured, and fun destination. Today, Bellevue is developing into one of North America’s fast-growing culinary standouts. Already known for incredible regional offerings like X’ian-style noodles to Shanghainese soup dumplings –…

On your visit to the Pacific Northwest, take some time to experience something special and journey to a city on the edge for an elevated wine-tasting encounter. Bellevue’s curated collection of culinary destinations and inviting wine bars gives visitors and locals the perfect opportunity to have a…

My girlfriend, Natalie, was finishing graduate studies at a university in the desert southwest while I remained in Seattle, anchored at work. We were reuniting for a weekend, pining for nature and outdoor activities. Our selected destination was an almost unbelievably short jaunt for me: Bellevue, a…

With its tall, lush evergreen forests, deep blue lakes, and towering, majestic mountains, I’ve always been eager to explore the Pacific Northwest’s beauty. But it’s not just the picturesque landscapes that have intrigued me about this part of the world. The region’s tech-centric, ethnically diverse…