All posts in: Bellevue

07 Nov 2015

Welcome to Seattle, Uniqlo!

Uniqlo finally opened their first location in Seattle yesterday (well specifically Bellevue!) Of course, everything exciting happens when I leave for California. They had our girl Hollis Wong-Wear in their campaigns and isn’t she the most darling thing ever?! I hope all of my friends back home are enjoying the opening of the store. We love this brand so much, but it’s no secret that I’ve been spoiling myself with them for the last two years since I’ve been in California and there are no shortage of their shops. 🙂

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15 Jul 2015

The Best Time to Visit Seattle

It’s actually been a few weeks since I returned from my trip back home! It almost feels a bit outdated to write this post now, but then I remembered that I couldn’t not share all of the photos of everything that I ate while I was in Seattle. It just seemed like the wrong thing to do. Even though I’m calling the Bay Area home now, Seattle is never that far away and I don’t take advantage of the short flight as much as I should. It can be challenging because I have times at work where I should be in the office and not on vacation, but luckily for me the summertime is not that time. And that time also happens to me when Seattle is the hottest and the brightest! I decided to go back for Father’s Day and a few days extra which ended up being the right amount.

Before I even landed in Seattle, I had one request and that was for Kevin to pick me up at the airport (okay a 2nd request) and take me straight to Wasabi Bistro. I didn’t get to go here when I was in town during the holidays and it was the only thing that I wanted because no offense – California can’t even match up to Seattle when it comes to sushi and seafood. We were all thinking it. Also, I had sushi three times when I was home, so there.

Design

15 Apr 2014

Ziplining Comes to Bellevue

photo cred | Seattle Times

Most people like to believe that ziplining is something that you can only do in Costa Rica or some other exotic location. Bellevue, WA is squashing that rumor and even moreso because Bellevue in itself is not an exotic location at all. As of last weekend, Bellevue Zip Tours is now open to the public in Eastgate Park.

The area in which this course is located is actually quite beautiful. I’m pretty sure that I’ve done several ropes courses in this area throughout my college years so it wasn’t that much of a surprise to me that they set up the tours here. In fact, I think it’s a great idea and an activity that will see a lot of action especially during the summer. In June, Bellevue Zip Tours will only be available on weekends, but starting July – they will be open every day for business.

Tours are approximately 2.5 hours (depending on how big of a group you go with), and $69 per adult, $44 for kids. While the riding age minimum is 9, riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

To learn more, click here.

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10 Sep 2013

Let’s Lunch!

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I know I always talk about my favorite places to eat at in Capitol Hill, but there’s another area that deserves some recognition as well. For my last lunch today, Toby and I went to Gilberts on Main in Bellevue – a place that I have never tried before, but am now in love with. Apparently, we both have bad timing because I’m leaving and I never even got a chance to try their breakfast omelettes! I ordered the “Tuna w/ Chipotle Cream Cheese” under the Light-Bite Bagel Sandwiches (pictured above.) Yum! If you ever get a chance to visit the Eastside, Gilbert’s is a must-stop. You won’t be disappointed.

Design

27 Jul 2013

Drive Thru Boba

When I was living in Capitol Hill, there was no shortage of getting bubble tea. In the International District, you could find it everywhere whether it was in a specialty store or a restaurant. Here in Bellevue, the same cannot be said, which is why I am so excited to announce that Drive Thru Boba of Factoria is opening up a new location right in downtown. Kevin let slip on the news this morning and we already can’t wait. This is such a huge move for the place and I hope if you’re on the Eastside that you’ll give it a try.

For more information on Drive Thru Boba, check out their Facebook page here.

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10 Jul 2013

Blog Roundup

We’ve typically done Blog Roundup posts in the evening, but I thought it would be nice if you all had something to wake up to this morning!

Are you using hashtags wrong? Make sure you’re not one of these seven abusers. [Source]
Don’t worry 20-somethings! A winding career path is just A-okay! [Source]
A very quirky read on the worst online dates that will never happen to you. They just happened to someone else. [Source]
How to build up your social media existence professionally [Source]
Because we tend to focus a lot on Seattle, here are 5 spots to dine out at on the Eastside this summer. [Source]
BuzzFeed’s 16 different cocktails to make that only involve two ingredients. Simple enough! [Source]
Lauren Conrad’s team from The Beauty Department show us how to perfect the ombre eyeliner [Source]
Modern Manners – Are you following the rules correctly? [Source]

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19 May 2013

The Weekend: 5 Things

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The weekend isn’t over yet, but Sundays are usually saved for rest and relaxation anyways. I’m okay with that because this weekend was packed with catch-ups and good food – lots of it. Now it’s time to prepare myself for Memorial Day Weekend and even though I think I have an idea of what I want to do… it might be a little last minute! Don’t those make the best adventures though?

1. This past weekend, I returned back to Seattle University for the annual Quadstock music festival. It was the same festival that I had planned the year before so it is still very near and dear to my heart, but I knew that it would probably be my last. Similar to how I said goodbye to the Search retreat last weekend, I knew I would be saying goodbye to Quadstock as well. The chairs did such a wonderful job and I’m glad I was able to see the final result of it.

2. Bake’s Place in Bellevue for brunch

Yesterday morning, a former office mate and I caught up over brunch at Bake’s Place in Bellevue. I wish I would’ve taken a picture of what I ordered – the crab and avocado omelette – because it was incredible. Also it doesn’t hurt that the whole time you’re eating there, you are being serenaded by extremely soothing jazz music.

3. Fruit Punch Gatorade

Yep.

4. Another trip to Lost Lake Cafe

Yes, I did have brunch food twice in one weekend.

5. Cocktails at Manhattan

Culture

05 May 2013

In Quick Seattle News…

photo cred | Seattle Met

– Din Tai Fung will be opening a Seattle location at University Village this coming fall. The restaurant’s Bellevue location is already a huge hit, but will probably spread their customers out a little bit more with a Seattle spot as well. The new space which is currently being constructed near Blue C Sushi will be larger than the Bellevue Square location but will house a very similar menu. [Source]

– The original Red Robin space on Eastlake will soon be occupied by a Pecos Pit! The chain specializes in barbecue brisket and pulled pork. Construction on the new location will begin this fall. [Source]

– Boom Noodle has eliminated the “Noodle” from its name and now would like to just be called “Boom.” In addition to the name change, they’ve also added a late night dining special from Thurs-Sat 10PM-midnight. The menu will include tapas with prices ranging from $7-$14 and well drinks starting at $3.50 with $1 off draft beer, wine, and sakes. I love it when restaurants transition themselves to become a bar spot too. [Source]

– In just two weeks, Capitol Cider will open its doors to the public and no one is more excited than me. Hi, ciders are basically my drink of choice and now there is an entire bar dedicated to it. The menu will also include local brews, but let’s be real. I’m there for the cider and nothing else except maybe the brunch that will soon come and for the environment that will resemble an English-style pub. For more details, click here.

Culture

07 Apr 2013

Seattle Restaurant Week 2013

I’ve always loved participating in this every year! Seattle food and Seattle restaurants never cease to amaze me. Start making dinner plans and making dinner dates now! For the full list, click here.

Life

26 Dec 2012

Restaurant Review: Kukai Ramen

The first time Kevin and I learned that there would be a new ramen joint opening up near us, we were ecstatic. Aside from the fact that we love ramen, the last time we had it was at our favorite place in Vancouver B.C., and uh…yeah we can’t just grab that every time we want it. There are even times when we have got the ramen kit back home and made it ourselves to satiate our cravings.

Kukai Ramen has been receiving quite a bit of buzz lately because of its national chain status. When we arrived, the place was packed, but we were able to be seated immediately since there were just the two of us. We ordered the Chicken Karaaje and Potstickers for appetizers and two Shoyu Ramens.