Comments on: Artisanal Brasserie and The Artisanal Table Close at The Bravern

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:03:09 +0000

During the Bellevue Magic season, the Bank of America at the Bravern was the only branch with free ice arena tickets still available. These are basically the directions that were given to me by an employee: Park in the emerald lot, go up the elevator, walk across the courtyard to the escalator, go down the escalator, walk around the corner and down the stairs, pay the troll and walk around another corner and you’re here. I couldn’t believe that a bank doesn’t have easy access parking! It’s a shame because the staff there was friendly. They have a huge obstacle to overcome in building their client base.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:00:57 +0000

The Bravern is a hoax! I need an in-hand Bravern GPS to figure out where I am! Sorry…looking forward to when it’s in Phase 2. and I too miss Dairy Queen!

By: Edward

Edward — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:33:08 +0000

Sadly, I’m not surprised. The overall theme of the Bravern is overpriced on every level – from Condos to retail. An outdoor theme is a bad idea for PNW. The good news is eventually, though, this complex in time will find the right balance, but unfortunately will be at the expense of the initial investors. Some will probably survive (eg, Wild Ginger).

We can thank our elected officials for the wreck in the economy that has now trickled down to Bellevue. Remember this when you vote in November!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:44:29 +0000

Who’s the next bet in the Bravern dead pool?

By: Rachel M.

Rachel M. — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:04:36 +0000

I like the Braven and enjoy shopping at Neiman’s. The only complaint is the mall is open air which would be fine in LA, but here in Seattle it’s just not practical. You loose the mom and stroller crowd that Bellevue Square counts on. Didn’t we learn our lesson from the Redmond Towne Center?
I worked at Bellevue Sq. Nordstrom for 7 years and when it’s hot outside customers come in to get cool, eat and shop. In the winter people like it warm and dry. Kemper is on the right track with covered sky bridges, easy access free parking, and lots of places to eat and shop. The Braven didn’t follow his lead. The condo’s will rent fast in this market so I’m hoping that will help.

By: GayleE

GayleE — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:58:02 +0000

Kemper Freeman had it right. What Bellevue needed was a ‘Magnificent Mile’ like Chicago. Perhaps a moving covered sideway would attract customers to visit both the Bravern and Bellevue Square. All the Bravern needs is a way to connect their shoppers with Nordstrom.It seems like Kemper Freeman is the logical person to answer the million dollar question. OK,I will ask him,”Mr.Freeman what is the solution to this riddle.”

By: Karissa

Karissa — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:07:21 +0000

Actually I take that back,

The only way the bravern will attract people is if they put an outdoor seating area in at one of the restaurants… People make effort on sunny days

By: Karissa

Karissa — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:02:54 +0000

Sometimes when nordstrom doesn’t carry something I just order it from them rather then checking out neiman marcus… By the time I figure out how to park in that terrible parking structure my item will arrive from nordstrom…

I always wanted to check out artisinal but seemed like way too much effort to get in and out so we always just ended up in DT bellevue near the mall, plus there’s more options in that area…

The bravern is not ever going to do well, its way too far from the rest of bellevue, parking is terrible, and its located right in the middle of traffic…. Pass

By: drumallday

drumallday — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:05:11 +0000

I enjoyed the food and the wine, but the prices and service is what hurt them.

By: Chester

Chester — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:05:00 +0000

But … But … now where will I buy cheese & have cheese conversations w/ that Artisanal Cheese Lady?