Patio dining marks the arrival of summer

June 30, 2010

In Downtown Bellevue there are a myriad of dining options that allow you to take full advantage of the sunny weather—once it arrives. Whether it’s fine dining and peaceful scenery, happy hour specials with a cold beer and live music, or just a quick bite at lunchtime, you can find several opportunities to dine outside right here in the heart of downtown.

Keep a lookout for the table umbrellas and you’ll know that summer has finally arrived. Visit one of these restaurants where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of outdoor dining. The window of opportunity to dine under the sun doesn’t last long, so grab that patio table while you can.

520 Bar & Grill
Old Bellevue
10146 Main Street
(425) 450-0520
520barandgrill.com

Bis on Main
Old Bellevue
10213 Main Street
(425) 455-2033
bisonmain.com   

Café Pogacha
10885 NE 4th Street
(425) 450-0333
pogacha.com/cafe   

Cypress Lounge & Wine Bar
600 Bellevue Way NE
(425) 638-1000 
westin.com/bellevuewa

Daniel’s Broiler
Bellevue Place
10500 N.E. 8th
(425) 462-4662
schwartzbros.com

El Gaucho 
450 108th Avenue NE
(425) 455-2715
elgaucho.com  

Grand Cru Wine Bar & Shop
1020 108th Avenue NE
Wine Bar: (425) 455-4278
Wine Shop: (425) 455-4363
grandcru-winebar.com  

Mezza Café
10900 NE 4th Street
(425) 688-8544
mezzacafe.com  

Paddy Coyne’s
Lincoln Square
700 Bellevue Way
(425) 453-8080
paddycoynes.net  

Palomino
Lincoln Square
610 Bellevue Way NE
(425) 455-7600
palomino.com  

The Parlor Collection
Lincoln Square
700 Bellevue Way NE
(425) 289-7000
parlorcollection.com  

Pogacha Restaurant
119 106th Avenue NE
(425) 455-5670
pogacha.com  

Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery
Bellevue Galleria
550 106th Avenue NE
(425) 462-9300
rockbottom.com  

The Spot Off Main
Old Bellevue
20 103rd Avenue NE
(425) 646-6434
thespotoffmain.com  

Tap House Grill
Bellevue Galleria
550 106th Avenue NE
(425) 467-1730
taphousegrill.com  

Top Pot Doughnuts
10600 NE 9th Place
(425) 457-7440
toppotdoughnuts.com

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Jazz set to take over the heart of Bellevue

May 27, 2010

The jazzy sounds of horns, pianos, guitars, percussion, and vocals are in the air! Downtown Bellevue is center stage for the Bellevue Jazz Festival, Thursday, June 3 – Sunday, June 6. This entertaining 4-day event offers a collection of live concerts featuring a premier bill of jazz icons, regional artists and top student musicians. Festival-goers can see headliner shows at the 410-seat Theatre at Meydenbauer Center and experience an elite array of regional jazz talent at more than 30 free concerts in downtown restaurants, hotels and cultural spaces. Venues such as Grand Cru Wine Bar & Shop, El Gaucho, Wild Ginger, 520 Bar & Grill, Cypress Lounge and Wine Bar, Rock Bottom, Ruth’s Chris, and Z’Tejas will host these free jazz performances throughout the weekend. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience some great music along with excellent food and cocktails at these Downtown Bellevue hot spots! Here is a look at the full event schedule:

Thursday, June 03

Friday, June 04

Saturday, June 05

Sunday, June 06

To purchase tickets or for additional information at the Bellevue Jazz Festival, visit bellevuejazz.com.

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March Madness: Watch “The Dance” in Downtown Bellevue

March 18, 2010

Want to root on the home team? Or just a fan of the game? There are plenty of spots to catch all the action in Downtown Bellevue! The Washington Huskies continue their tournament jouney in their Sweet Sixteen game on Thursday, March 25 when they take on the West Virginia Mountaineers. Game time is 4:27 p.m., so come out, watch, and enjoy some Happy Hour specials. Here’s a look at various Downtown Bellevue locations with events and promotions going on all tournament long. Have fun, and Go Dawgs! 

520 Bar & Grill
March Madness is at 520! All the games will be on all day long. Is your team in the dance? Bring 520 your school flag and they will keep it up ‘til they stop dancing. Drink specials include $4 Stellas. Happy Hour is 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, so come by for some food, fun and cocktails! 520barandgrill.com 

Barrio
Stop by the party room at Barrio for tournament games every day! Guests can eat communal table style, with food from either Barrio or Purple. Don’t forget Happy Hour at Barrio from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. daily. barriorestaurant.com 

Bellevue Grille @ The Sheraton
The Bellevue Grille will be following March Madness and offering food and drink specials during game times. Happy Hour is 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. daily. Cheers!  bellevuegrille.biz 

Bis on Main
Bis on Main will be showing all Husky games! Stay for Happy Hour starting at 9:00 p.m. daily. bisonmain.com

Boom Noodle and Blue C Sushi
The Huskies will be on every screen in the building. That means 6 TVs up in the Nomu Lounge and 1 in the Boom bar! While watching the games take advantage of Boom Noodle’s (3:00 – 6:00 p.m.) and Blue C Sushi’s (4:00 – 7:00 p.m.) Happy Hour menus featuring $3.50 well drinks, $1 off beer, wine and bottled sake, and a variety of food specials. boomnoodle.com, bluecsushi.com

The Parlor Collection
Watch the game in style on the The Parlor’s drop down 9-foot big screen in the Ultralounge!  Parlor will also be offering their regular Happy Hour from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. parlorcollection.com 

Pearl Bar & Dining
Happy Hour and March Madness, what more do you need? The Husky games will be on and fun will be had. Happy Hour specials from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. pearlbellevue.com 

Purple Café and Wine Bar
Games will be on in the party room each day, with communal table style eating from either Barrio or Purple. Join the Happy Hour crowd from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., or stop by the tasting bar for specials beginning at 4:00 p.m. thepurplecafe.com 

Rock Bottom Brewery
Showing the Husky Game with Happy Hour from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Rock Bottom is also equipped with Direct TV’s Mega March Madness package, so whether your favorite team is Washington or Wisconsin, they’ll have the game you want to watch! Also featured during the Tourney: Daily breakfast starting at 9:00 a.m. rockbottom.com  

Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar
Seastar will have the Husky Game on in the bar! Happy Hour from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. seastarrestaurant.com 

The Spot Off Main
To celebrate the Dawg game, The Spot will be offering $2.50 Bud Lights, $1.00 hot dogs and $5.00 Purple Pride Shots. thespotoffmain.com 

Tap House Grill
Equipped with six HD TV’s, Tap House Grill will be showing all Husky games, along with Happy Hour specials from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. taphousegrill.com  

Top Pot Doughnuts
Hello Dawg fans! Stop by Top Pot before or after the game for some special purple and gold sprinkled doughnuts. toppotdoughnuts.com 

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St Patrick’s Day in Downtown Bellevue

March 10, 2010

Although March 17 falls on Wednesday this year, there is still plenty of fun to be had on St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Bellevue. Celebrate with live music, dancing, fantastic Irish fare, and drink specials at many of our downtown restaurants and bars. You won’t want to miss out on the happenings here in Downtown Bellevue this St. Paddy’s Day and throughout the month of March!

St. Patrick’s Day Feature: Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub
For the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day experience, look no further than Paddy Coyne’s. With authentic food, beer, and hospitality, this traditional Irish pub makes for the perfect inviting atmosphere on St. Paddy’s Day and the whole year through. Here is a look at what they have to offer: 

St. Patrick’s Day at Paddy Coyne’s: Doors open at 9:00 a.m. on March 17, so come early and stay late! Paddy Coyne’s will host live music all day long featuring musical guests Grian, Oliver Mulholland, The Whiskey Gaels and more. Learn how to Irish Step dance with the Comeford School of Irish Dance, and enjoy Irish fare food specials served all day and night. Need an idea for a St. Patrick’s Day gift? Buy $100 in Paddy Coyne’s Gift Cards and receive a $20 Gift Card free!

Weekly Specials & Events at Paddy Coyne’s: Enjoy Paddy Coyne’s specials the whole year through! Featuring Happy Hour twice daily from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. – midnight. Steak Night is every Monday with $4.99 Steak and Chips from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Trivia Night is every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ($4 buy-in). And don’t forget to stop in for Paddy’s Coyne’s Traditional Irish Breakfast, served every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. paddycoynes.net

More St. Patrick’s Day Specials in Downtown Bellevue:

520 Bar & Grill
Did you know 520 Bar & Grill was conceived in the Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland? Come join in celebrating 520′s Irish roots with food, fun, and cocktails! 520 will feature $4.50 Irish beer and $6.00 Irish liquor all day on March 17. Extend the celebration at 520 with specials on all Irish whiskeys and beers the entire month of March! 520barandgrill.com 

Cypress Lounge & Wine Bar
Have you ever tried a Baby Guinness? Stop by the Cypress Lounge and Wine Bar at the Westin for an inspiring drink straight from Temple Bar in Dublin. Offered all evening on St. Patrick’s Day! westin.com

El Gaucho
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a sophisticated atmosphere at El Gaucho Bellevue. Enjoy bar specials on Guinness and drinks mixed with Bushmills and Jameson Irish whiskeys. Be sure to order a serving of their Luck ‘O the Irish Flatbread, available during lunch (11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) and Happy Hour (1:00 – 6:00 p.m.). elgaucho.com

Rock Bottom Brewery
Rock Bottom Brewery will be serving up traditional Irish stew made with their famous Black Diamond Stout, and of course green beer for those really in the festive mood! Also join Rock Bottom for St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. – close. rockbottom.com

Tap House Grill
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Tap House Grill! All day on March 17 Tap House will feature traditional Irish fare and will be pouring plenty of Irish beer! taphousegrill.com

Z’Tejas
You’re in luck if you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Z’Tejas! Come in for Happy Hour from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and enjoy half-off appetizers, $1 off well drinks and margaritas, $2 off all house wines, $3 Bud Lights and $4 Stella Draft.

Bellevue Local Table St. Patrick’s Day Photo Contest:
Show us how you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Bellevue! Email your best St. Patrick’s Day photo to inbox@bellevuedowntown.org by March 31 and you could win a $50 gift certificate to Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub!

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No Apple Cup Tickets? Make Downtown Bellevue Your Game Day Destination

November 20, 2009

Apple Cup is just around the corner and if you don’t have tickets but still want that game day experience, now is the time to start planning your destination.

A cold draft beer (or two), HDTV, comfortable seating and a screen larger than the one at home are essential ingredients to watching any football game with friends. Fortunately, Downtown Bellevue restaurants are suiting up to make your Apple Cup gathering a touchdown.

BLT explored the best Downtown Bellevue hot spots in search of the optimal game day experience. Let’s face it, this year our teams aren’t winning any championships or bowl bids.  For both Husky and Cougar fans all we have on the line is pride. But most would agree that a day of football (win or lose) is still a good day if spent with great friends consuming pub food while drinking quality beer.

As an adept Husky tailgater and beer connoisseur, my experiences have led me to believe that beer is an essential component of any game day meal. Those from the Palouse would argue that Busch is the five-star of the beer world, but here in Downtown Bellevue, local restaurants have taken the term “brew” to a whole new level.

My search for the perfect Apple Cup viewing experience led me to recommend the following winning options. Try one destination or take the Downtown Bellevue gridiron tour and make a pit stop at each point.

Bow down!
- Phil LaFranchi (BLT Intern and former “Harry the Husky” mascot)

Tap House Grill
160 beers on tap.  Need I say more?  Tap House can make your Apple Cup experience a memorable one, that’s if you don’t taste your way through all 160 beers before halftime. Enjoy watching the game on six large HD TV screens in this warm and welcoming environment. Tap House is also serving brunch until 2 p.m. for those who want to start early. taphousegrill.com

Rock Bottom Brewery
Next door at Rock Bottom you will find a wide range of football fans, from the group of guys just enjoying the game, to the one who has his mortgage riding on the final score. At this stop, you will find a wide range of food options varying from seafood, ribs to delicious burgers. And, don’t forget the beer! As the only brewery in town, Rock Bottom serves up beer made from hand-selected Northwest hops and malted barley. rockbottom.com

The Parlor Collection
Need a distraction from the game?  This may be the season to “opt out.”  During these years of turmoil for both disgruntled Husky and Coug fans, make your way to The Parlor for delicious food, flavorful drinks, and enthralling entertainment. They have 17 pool tables to help distract you from the game. parlorcollection.com

Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub
Wander two floors down to Paddy Coyne’s, where I discovered a sweet deal sure to satisfy the taste buds of any Apple Cup fan.  While viewing the game on Paddy Coyne’s big screens you can enjoy $5 Washington Appletini’s! As for food, I recommend the Irish Stew. It’s the perfect comfort food for any losing fan. paddycoynes.net

STIR Martini+Raw Bar
A hail-mary across NE 8^th Street will land you at STIR.  The game will be on five HDTV’s. Also enjoy STIR’S Macintosh Apple Martini for a special price of $5. solsticerestaurants.com

The Spot Off Main
For a casual, neighborhood bar head to Old Bellevue and The Spot Off Main.  You’ll find four HDTVs and 84” & 106″ projector screens.  During half-time you can opt for a game of pool or darts. As an extra bonus, The Spot’s happy hour runs 4-8 p.m. and offers $1.50 beers and well drinks and half-priced appetizers. thespotoffmain.com

520 Bar and Grill
A block down on Main Street is 520 Bar and Grill.  Owners Randi and Joseph Brazen are huge Husky fans so Cougars beware! The game will be on four big screens and happy hour starts at 2 p.m. and runs until 5:20 p.m.  520 Bar and Grill is a 3-year award winner of the Bellevue Downtown Association’s Haute Pick for the Best Casual Meeting Spot in Downtown Bellevue. 520barandgrill.com

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