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Pearl’s ‘sister restaurant’ Koral to open in 2012

November 28, 2011

If you’re an Eastside resident chances are you’ve heard the buzz about Pearl Bar and Dining. Although Pearl opened its doors in the midst of a major economic downturn, its distinctive Northwest-inspired cuisine and sleek, modern ambience won over even the most discerning foodies, allowing the restaurant to flourish here in downtown Bellevue. Coming off three years of great success with Pearl, founders Bradley Dickinson and Mikel Rogers (pictured above) recently announced their newest culinary addition to the Eastside, Koral.

The concept behind Koral is a contemporary take on the all American tavern. Unlike Pearl’s sophisticated, elegant feel, Koral will be a warm, inviting, down-to-earth haunt where you can unwind after a tough day at the office, long workout or hectic day of running errands. Koral’s menu will reflect its homey feel with reasonably priced dishes featuring recognizable ingredients like oyster shooters and roasted pork shank. Adventurous eaters need not be disappointed though as Koral will also feature a handful of more unusual items such as Gnocchi with braised oxtail.

Koral is set to be located in Bellevue’s Hyatt Regency Hotel in the space formerly occupied by Twisted Cork. Construction on Koral is scheduled to begin at the end of this month and Bellevuites can expect to be enjoying downtown’s first new American tavern by mid-late February. If history is any indication, Koral will surely follow in Pearl’s footsteps as one of Bellevue’s restaurant staples.

Your Local Market: 80% natural, 100% convenient

November 10, 2011


We all want to buy natural healthy foods, but as any shopper will tell you, most organic grocery stores don’t carry many of the mainstream staples customers are looking for. Who has the time to drive across town to pick up the few products unavailable at the local natural market? If you know the hassle of frequenting multiple grocery stores then you’re in luck! Tomorrow downtown Bellevue will welcome Your Local Market—the area’s first crossover natural market.

Your Local Market aims to solve the pervasive dilemma that all natural food shoppers face—the inability to find common brand name products alongside natural, organic and local food. Your Local Market sells 80% local, natural and certified organic goods while 20% of the store is devoted to household staples like Clorox, Pepsi and Tylenol.

Although Your Local Market is defined by its pairing of conventional and natural products, it remains true to its focus on natural goods. Like fellow natural food stores, Your Local Market includes a full service deli, bakery, natural meat section, organic wines, artisan cheeses and fresh baked bread. In addition, it has its own café for a quick breakfast on the go.

Your Local Market is Bellevue’s first official crossover market, but it is one of many natural, local and organic food options on the Eastside. With stores like Whole Foods and Bellevue’s weekly farmer’s market, the Eastside is unique in its accessibility to natural foods. Even Safeway and QFC boast larger natural and organic sections than their suburban counterparts, making downtown Bellevue an excellent area for all grocery shoppers.

Your Local Market opens tomorrow, Friday, November 11th, on the corner of NE 4th and Bellevue Way NE in the building formerly occupied by Safeway. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. and the store will officially open to the public at 11:11 a.m. with grand opening events and promotions throughout the day.

Shoppers can also order groceries online at yourlocalmarket.com and arrange for delivery within three miles of the store or choose curbside pickup. So be sure to come by this groundbreaking new market this winter for true one-stop shopping!

Your Local Market opens this November

August 18, 2011

Each year when the Bellevue Farmers Market closes down for winter, Bellevue families are left with few places to buy locally grown organic food. But this year, residents will have a new place to purchase their groceries. Your Local Market, an organic and natural food store, opens on November 1st in downtown Bellevue.

Your Local Market’s mission is to be the “one stop shop” for all your grocery needs. The company is devoted to bringing the best and freshest food products from around the Pacific Northwest. Also in the works is an online ordering system, so customers may shop from home and have their groceries delivered or picked up curbside. To top it off Your Local Market plans to offer catering just in time for the holiday season.

So what differentiates Your Local Market from other natural grocers in the area? Not only will Your Local Market offer organic products, but they will also offer mainstream products that you cannot normally find at a natural grocery (i.e. Diet Coke, Kleenex). Your Local Market is a “crossover market”, so you get the best of both worlds.

“Our mission is to build our business living by the Golden Rule and creating rich relationships. Not rocket science, just good business and the kind of company where we are proud to work every day,” said CEO and Founder Jason Brown.

“We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our environment and in the community,” Brown added.

The market will be located at the old Safeway site at 410 Bellevue Way NE. Your Local Market is also hiring! Visit yourlocalmarket.com for more information. To keep up to date with happenings and opening events at Your Local Market, visit their Facebook page.

Oma Bap adds new Korean food option to downtown Bellevue

June 20, 2011

Oma Bap, a fast and casual Korean restaurant, is the first of its kind in downtown Bellevue. Although the restaurant is already up and running, the official grand opening weekend is Thursday, June 23 through Saturday, June 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Grand opening festivities include guest appearances from Korean-American model Arden Cho and author of Escaping North Korea, Mike Kim. There will also be raffles and giveaways all weekend long!

It was recently predicted that “Korean is America’s next big cuisine” by editor-in-chief of Epicurious.com, Tanya Steel.  Korean food offers plenty of flavorful vegetables and lean meats with healthy side options such as brown or multigrain rice.

There are many selections like this at Oma Bap including variations of rice dishes, rice rolls noodle dishes and even salads. Furthermore, Oma Bap is both vegetarian and vegan-friendly. Diners can choose what kind of protein they want to go in their dish. Options include chicken, short ribs, beef, tofu and pork.

Bring the whole family down to Oma Bap to experience what could be your new favorite cuisine! Visit www.omabap.com for more information.

Grand Cru Mixologie Lounge debuts “the best lunch deal in Bellevue”

March 18, 2011

Photos by Yakup Trana

Grand Cru Mixologie Lounge at the base of TEN20 Tower is known for it’s fantastic wine selection, signature cocktails and a menu that harks to a wide range of culinary themes. With the spring season approaching, Grand Cru has added new lunch hours and a menu offering what they claim is “the best lunch deal in Bellevue”, where guests can select a sandwich, side and beverage for just $10.

The $10 Euro Lunch Special comes with selection of one of 14 delicious classic, signature or panini sandwiches (choose from Mama’s “Home-Made” Sandwich, French Dip, New Yorker, or the Grand Autostrada to name a few), a small salad or soup du jour, and beverage of choice including soda, select beer or a 3 oz. glass of Cabernet or Chardonnay. Come enjoy Grad Cru’s wonderful ambience and make it your next lunchtime destination!

See Grand Cru’s new lunch menu here. For more information, visit grandcrulounge.com.

 
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