Author Archive for Denise
I grew up in Bellevue and now live (and eat) in Downtown Bellevue. I’m the kind of girl who loves everything about food…I love eating it, talking about it, having parties with it, reading about it, and of course, writing about it. It’s a passion and my business - I own Starry Nights Catering & Events (StarryNightsCatering.com) in Kirkland, a local caterer that makes delish food and to-die-for cakes.
Sushispotting: ‘Rolls & Rolls + Sushi’ and ‘Sushi Maru’
Sushispotting is a multipart series to review all 15 sushi restaurants in Downtown Bellevue.
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#1 Sushispotting: Rolls & Rolls + Sushi
My first venture on my Sushispotting quest took me to Rolls & Rolls + Sushi, a neighborhood gem across the street from the Bellevue Downtown Library.
Now, I have been a fan of this teeny sushi joint [...]
Sushispotting in Downtown Bellevue
My office recently relocated from Pioneer Square to Downtown Bellevue- so now not only do I live here, I work here too. Besides the awesome commute (a 20-minute walk or a fun bike ride), I also get to explore new places for lunch. As always, my silver lining comes food-flavored.
While scoping out my new [...]
Free Trophy Cupcakes Tuesday!
What do we love more than food? Answer: FREE food. Trophy Cupcakes is celebrating being named “Best Cupcake Shop” in Seattle Magazine’s Best Restaurants 2010 issue by throwing a party on Tuesday, May 25th, with free mini cupcakes, punch and balloons. From 11am to 6pm, stop in to enjoy free cupcakes and one of [...]
Downtown Bellevue Gets a 2nd Pho Shop
A new pho shop and Vietnamese cafe is opening in Downtown Bellevue, doubling the count of pho shops to 2 (What the Pho? being the other one).
Pho All Day will be taking over the old space vacated by Chantanee Thai, in the strip mall on 105th which had recently evicted Chantanee Thai, Gregg’s Bellevue Cycle, [...]
Artisanal at The Bravern Hosts Free Event: Spring Fling
If you have wanted to sample Artisanal’s French cuisine, but are waiting for a freebie, now’s your chance! On April 10th and 11th, Artisanal is presenting their “Spring Fling,” which will include a free wine and cheese tasting; free valet parking when dining; live jazz music; the official opening of their outdoor café; kid’s events; [...]
Dine Around Seattle Hits Bellevue This Month!
Dine Around Seattle, the twice-yearly eat-a-thon in the Seattle area, is upon us again!!
From Monday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 31 (excluding Fridays and Saturdays), participating Bellevue restaurants are offering $30, 3-course dinners and $15, 3-course lunches (excluding tax, tip, and drinks).
This year’s Downtown Bellevue restaurants are Twisted Cork, Artisanal Brasserie, and Monsoon East (offering [...]
Cantinetta Rumored to be Taking Over Salute’s Old Main St. Space
The Italian pasta-focused Cantinetta in Wallingford is rumored to be opening a 2nd location in downtown Bellevue. And given that the lease on a currently-vacant restaurant on Main Street has just been signed, we are guessing Cantinetta will be taking over Salute’s old Italianate space.
A change is occurring on Main Street- if you haven’t noticed, 2 [...]
Grand Cru Continues Free Meal Promotion
Grand Cru was offering 2-course meals on select Wednesdays in October for FREE. True, I swear – I went; enjoyed my soup and pasta (while both courses were already pretty good, they were made even better by being free). But with 2 glasses of wine and desserts, the bill was still about $40. When was the [...]
If You Like To Eat Out, November Is Your Month
If you enjoyed the special $30 menus from October’s Urban Eats promotion, strap on your feedbag for November! We have not one, but 2 dining promos to choose from.
November is the month for the old delicious standby, “Dining Around Seattle,” also known as “30 for $30.” 30 restaurants are offering 3-course meals for just $30 (Sunday - Thursday; [...]
Urban Eats Promotion Returns to Downtown Bellevue in October!
Summer is over and with it goes all the extra dining dollars we spent enjoying patios during the warm months. But October is here, and that means restaurants are luring us back with the twice-yearly Urban Eats promotion!
Sundays through Thursdays, from October 1st-29th, over 30 restaurants in Seattle and on the Eastside will be offering 3-course meals [...]
