Editor’s note: I’ve got the fever
April 26, 2013 – 11:22 am | No Comment

Dear reader,
It’s here! It’s here! Spring in the Northwest.
If you didn’t catch it in my last column, I’ll reiterate: Spring is my favorite time in Washington. Blue skies? Sunshine? A slight breeze? Yes, please! It’s …

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Easter brunch with a Northwest twist
April 20, 2011 – 12:08 pm | Comments Off
Easter brunch with a Northwest twist

Known for classic breakfast dishes with a Pacific Northwest twist, Twisted Cork will be serving up one of Bellevue’s most sought-after spreads between 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Enjoy delectable dishes a la carte like …

Where are the best burgers in Bellevue?
April 7, 2011 – 10:57 am | 8 Comments
Where are the best burgers in Bellevue?

Is it a bison burger and shoestring fries at a gastropub downtown or the fare at a greasy but well-loved fast-food joint near Crossroads?

We’re on a quest for the all-Americana meal worth savoring, but we …

‘Jersey Shore’ star celebrates birthday in Bellevue
April 1, 2011 – 3:46 pm | Comments Off
‘Jersey Shore’ star celebrates birthday in Bellevue

Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola from MTV’s “Jersey Shore” celebrated her 24th birthday at Munchbar Bellevue (505 bellevue square) along with guest DJ and former pro-bowl running back, Larry Johnson. Sammi’s birthday bash attracted fans of the …

Munchbar: Localizing Las Vegas swagger
March 18, 2011 – 12:15 pm | Comments Off
Munchbar: Localizing Las Vegas swagger

By Nat Levy | Photos Courtesy of Team Photogenic
Bellevue is a long way from Las Vegas. Strip clubs and casinos don’t line Northeast Eighth or Bellevue Way. But one Las Vegas transplant is enjoying great …

Live entertainment at Twisted Cork
February 3, 2011 – 3:01 pm | Comments Off
Live entertainment at Twisted Cork

Tonight’s the night. Due to popular demand, Twisted Cork is adding live entertainment on Thursday nights starting at 9 p.m. to join the Friday and Saturday line up.  With an extensive menu of delicious small …

Din Tai Fung: Worth the hype? | Local food critics weigh in on the famous dumpling house
January 1, 2011 – 1:50 pm | Comments Off
Din Tai Fung:  Worth the hype? | Local food critics weigh in on the famous dumpling house

Story and photos by Gabrielle Nomura | Top dumpling image courtesy of Denise Sakaki, Wasabi Prime
Three hours may be a long time to wait for delicious soup dumplings, but it sure beats a plane ride …

New Brazilian steakhouse opens in Factoria
October 7, 2010 – 3:48 pm | 3 Comments
New Brazilian steakhouse opens in Factoria

Novilho’s Brazilian Steakhouse opened today in Factoria, adding a little spice and flare to the Eastside’s restaurant scene.
Located at 12405 SE 38th Street, the new 7,000-square-foot restaurant features more than 15 kinds of skewered meats …

Cupcake Royal grand opening this Sunday
October 6, 2010 – 5:11 pm | Comments Off
Cupcake Royal grand opening this Sunday

Seven years after opening the first Cupcake Royale in Seattle, the homegrown company is at it again with its newest cupcake café and bakery set to open in Bellevue this weekend. A grand opening celebration …

Dine for cheap in Bellevue
October 4, 2010 – 2:44 pm | Comments Off
Dine for cheap in Bellevue

Seattle is not the only city to have a little dine-out fun this month. 

The 10-day celebration known as Seattle Restaurant Week has crossed the bridge to the Eastside, incorporating five Bellevue restaurants. From October 17 …

Cupcake Royale to open in Bellevue
September 22, 2010 – 12:55 pm | Comments Off
Cupcake Royale to open in Bellevue

Seattle-based Cupcake Royale is making its way across the bridge to Bellevue, opening shop in the former IHOP building, at 21 Bellevue Way NE.
The shop uses mostly local, organic and sustainable ingredients to produce …