Heart of Bellevue

Nix the guesswork from your Mother's Day agenda and focus on the matter at heart – celebrating mom with a memorable journey through these recommended #HeartofBellevue destinations.

Equipped with a waterproof, vaulted tent and ample al fresco seating options on a sprawling patio, Bake’s Place Bar & Bistro is poised to weather restrictions and reach customers hungry for a taste of normalcy.

Known as “Mr. 425” around the Eastside and greater Puget Sound, Scott Paine, associate publisher of 425 Magazine, has forged a name for himself through grit, gumption and an eye for stories that bridge the humanity that connects us.

Traditional office environments are in the midst of a major overhaul. Kelly Thompson, Portfolio Community Manager for Bellevue's WeWork offices, shares how WeWork reinvented its spaces and amenities to fit a current and post-pandemic world.

Renowned nonprofit Bellevue LifeSpring rallies the community behind a locally rooted campaign, Give Where You Live, further championing its mission to foster stability and self-sufficiency among disadvantaged youth and families through efforts to feed, clothe and educate. 

We talked with John Schoettler, Amazon’s Vice President of Global Real Estate and Facilities, for his take on what the company’s growth means for the Bellevue community.

Tiffany Lewis didn’t set out to start a cookie company. But sheer passion and a few twists led to her doing just that. Get to know Cookies with Tiffany...

Among the movers and shakers around the Eastside community, Executive Director of Bellevue LifeSpring, Jennifer Fischer has been actively culling localized insights and launching projects around the Puget Sound for several decades.

No one should feel unsafe or unwelcome in Bellevue, plain and simple. That’s why the City of Bellevue is rallying the community around a clear, powerful message: hate has no home here.

Although most of us are just emerging from hibernation, others like Titans FC - a local youth soccer club with premier programs suited for players of all backgrounds and skill levels - have braced the elements to build strength and stamina through dedicated practice on the field.

Bellefleur opened a new Bellevue pop-up location just off Main Street – opening doors to a fervor of appreciative shoppers ready for a thoughtful, signature experience.

Introducing our newest (and biggest) concert series yet… Bellevue Beats!

As a state industry association, the Washington State Food Truck Association represents the interests of mobile restaurants across county and demographic lines. It’s delicious work.

As we head into the final stretch of National Women's History Month, we‘ve been reflecting on the many amazing women we’ve met through our Heart of Bellevue campaign.

Across nine clubhouses and six school sites, BGCB serves 800 – 1,000 youth per day, providing hot meals, homework help and a safe place to find support. Even as COVID-19 surged, the organization never closed its doors. In fact, it's been quite the opposite.

Outfitted with a bold philosophy and creative instincts, Amandine Leforestier has grown her artistic roots using her bold philosophy as a successful illustrator and independent fashion designer.

Decompressing at a luxury spa is a perfect way to blow off steam, but many of us struggle to carve out time for a bit of self care. That's what Yuan Spa is here for.

Chance Merchant's candid portraits and brilliant landscape photos have earned him a sizable following on social media. We caught up with Chance to hear more about his journey with the camera here in Bellevue.

The City of Bellevue’s Parks & Community Services department is underway on an expansion project aimed to revitalize the park’s entrance and welcome folks on busy Bellevue Way to the lush Downtown Park scenery.

Sierra Sharp made a self-described “modest attempt” to introduce a taste of normalcy back into daily life when she struck an alliance between the Issaquah, Newcastle and Bellevue salons in her district.

One local pastry chef has taken an innovative approach to keep his small business afloat and his team employed.

In a world rife with virtual connections and remote collaborations, you might think cosmetic services have become a moot point - but seasoned beautician Joyce Poon disagrees.

Arts Program staff with the City of Bellevue have been mulling over an idea to spruce up average city sidewalks and strengthen a sense of place through the imaginative lenses of local artisans and creatives.

Keeping things running at one of the industry’s best-known video game studios takes creativity and skill. Fortunately for Bungie COO Patrick O’Kelley, his background in literature and time spent at Amazon and Microsoft gave him both.

Tom Thanu found few Indian eateries in the area that offered an authentic, familiar taste harkening back to home. So he opened one of his own.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began its rapid onslaught last March, local chef and restauranteur John Howie has chartered and delivered over 10,500 meals to healthcare workers, first responders and nonprofit welfare organizations like the Salvation Army and the Boys & Girls Club Bellevue chapter.

If you’re looking to dial up the romance to ensure Valentine’s Day has a bit more fanfare this year, these local artisans and merchants serving the Heart of Bellevue community are as savvy as Cupid’s arrow and can swiftly guide you in the right direction.

As an independently-owned and operated businesses in the Bellevue Collection, Urbanity deals in street cred and swagger rather than national marketing tactics. Here's their Heart of Bellevue story.

We rounded up a collection of (dare we say) seductive offerings from some of Bellevue’s best restaurants – check them out and get your orders in for an easy and fabulous Valentine’s Day celebration.

For any gent with a love of style, slipping into that perfect-fitting t-shirt can be just as rewarding as placing the final knot on a suit and tie. That’s very much the ethos of J.Hilburn. If that sounds like you (or a guy you know), then add the company’s Heart of Bellevue studio to your shopping list.

For civic-minded teens in the Puget Sound area, Bank of America’s prestigious Student Leaders program – which provides paid summer internships in partnership with local nonprofits – is a win-win. 

As the Downtown neighborhood grows every day, we reached out to Edita Lee at Brio to learn what makes the Heart of Bellevue a great place to call home and how they’re continuing to welcome new residents during this time.

The Heart of Bellevue has the gear and apparel you need to suit up or unwind at home. From performance apparel to the comfiest yoga pants around, here are a few Downtown spots worth checking out.

After 11 years working as a civil engineer, Quyen Dang decided to pioneer her own business in a completely different industry: hospitality. We reached out to Quyen to learn more about her perspective as a local business owner, the hurdles her team cleared and what she appreciates most about connecting with the Heart of Bellevue community.

Need something sweet? Ease back into your work routine after a holiday hiatus with a few of these sweet tooth suggestions found in the #HeartofBellevue community...