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LIFESTYLE LETTER
DECEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER
Caitlin Agnew | caitlin.agnew@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR
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Best of Bellevue 2020
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WE’RE PROUD TO PRESENT THE “BEST OF BELLEVUE 2020” EDITION.
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After a year like 2020, the community’s support to local businesses means more than ever. Voting was open to the public, and the thousands of votes that came in are 100% from our readers and community. Thank you to everyone who shared their votes and showed their support.
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I’m sure we all can agree this is a year for the books. This December, the last month of 2020, we hope you enjoy your time with family and friends, give back to those in need, reflect on past memories and keep the new ones you create in the present for as long as you can. Thank you for sharing another year with the Bellevue Lifestyle team. Happy holidays and hoping for a very happy and healthy new year.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2020
FEATURES 22 Giving Joy Locals Share Memorable Gifts From the Heart
32 Best of Bellevue 2020 Congratulations to This Years Winners!
44 Holiday Gift Guide From Homebody, To See And Be Seen, We’ve Got You Covered
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66 Cocktail Club Toast to the Holidays and Bellevue’s Newest Hotspot, B-Bar
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AROUND TOWN
Support Local. PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET PRESENTS GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER® Enjoy the Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition from the comfort of home this year: Pacific Northwest Ballet will
Let’s Take Care of Each Other. Our small businesses need us more than ever.
stream an archival performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, with its unique-to-PNB scenery and costumes by Ian Falconer, and featuring the world famous PNB Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s quintessential Christmas score. Digital streaming ($39) runs December 18th thru 26th. Digital Performance Plus ($55) includes an extra week (starting December 11) and bonus content including interviews with PNB Company dancers in iconic roles (Sugar Plum Fairy, Mouse King, and more!). Visit PNB.org/Nutcracker for more information.
THE BELLEVUE COLLECTION CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH A REIMAGINED EXPERIENCE For your safety, the Snowflake Lane parade won’t proceed this 14
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year, but The Bellevue Collection still has holiday spirit to share! From 5 – 9 p.m. Nov. 27th- Dec. 24th, guests can enjoy a memorable walk- or drive-through experience of classic Snowflake Lane dÊcor, twinkling lights, holiday music and intermittent snowfall along Bellevue Way between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square. Additionally, it will offer curbside pickup from participating retailers, extended hours, Santa
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BELLEVUE LIFESPRING NEEDS HELP TO FIGHT STUDENT HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS As
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School
District
announced the change of plans to not have students return to the classroom and extend in-person learning until January 2021, our community desperately needs our help. As the pandemic continues thousands of students in our community are left in difficult and vulnerable situations. Bellevue Lifespring needs your help to ensure no child is left hungry or homeless. We have set a goal to raise $1.4 million by December 31st to help provide food vouchers and emergency rent assistance to families in need. To donate visit http://bellevuelifespring.org/donate CONTINUED >
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KIDSQUEST PRESENTS A GINGERBREAD CANDY SHOPPE Gather loved ones for an in-person candy journey through our old-fashioned Gingerbread Candy Shoppe! Choose your favorite sweets then end your candy quest with a gingerbread house, plus all the fixings you’ll need to head home and get decorating! Safety is top of mind. We vow to each of you that we’ve gone above and beyond to make sure we have the tools and practices to ensure a safe and comfortable environment. A time to connect, feel the festive sights, smells, and joy that only a KidsQuest’s event can provide.
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IT’S A CURIOUS THING TO REFLECT ON THE
and tribulation are unfairly tipped towards some
YEAR 2020 WHEN IT IS IN FACT, FAR FROM
over others. 2020 delivered new ways to suffer, and
OVER. By the time you read this the world could be
we found new ways to grieve. As usual, we gathered
different. 72 days is more than enough time to turn life
in outrage at pivotal moments and paused in help-
inside, outside and upside down...again. It would be
less awe as we witnessed nature’s power. Personal
easy to think of 2020 as a terrible, horrible, no good,
battles and mighty wars played out on stages big
very bad year, but to label it as such, would be to
and small. And for far too many, every day revealed
ignore what is shiny and bright and perfectly normal.
another struggle to hold on to basic needs, a job,
You’ve probably heard the words “new normal”
a loved one, a marriage, healthcare and more. Bad
tossed around a lot lately. But what’s new about nor-
people were rewarded for terrible decisions, while
mal? How can we classify one day, or one experience,
good people suffered in silence. Disparity isn’t new,
as more normal, or more newly normal than any other,
but a good thing about 2020 is that talking about it
when our human experience centers on the new?
became more usual...more normal.
From the very moment we enter this world as a
Gallows humor can be blunt, but this year it became
new baby, we are wired for the unexpected. We
vitally important as we sifted through the rubble of
expect to be surprised in delightful and awful ways.
uncertainty and strife to find a belly laugh, and some
We learn that each day may present a challenge or a
comfort, in and amongst familiar, normal, everyday
lesson that we will either face head on or kick down
treasures; newborn babies, nice neighbors, opportu-
the road only to dance with a different moment of
nities realized, problems solved, hearts opened, hori-
growth or loss when we least want to or expect it.
zons expanded, talent discovered, peace and recov-
This past year has the same structure as any other;
ery found. We made brave decisions, stayed home
365 days, a cast of humanity, and 525,600 minutes to
while journeying to faraway places, like the moon
get it right, fall apart, clean up, deconstruct or rebuild
and wherever the heck Tiger King happened. New
ourselves as individuals, families, Nations and so on.
lifestyles were launched while long careers landed or
The biggest surprise of 2020 is that 2020 has
retired. Fashion stepped back while interior design
managed to surprise us, in spite of our bottomless
stepped forward. And we danced.
capacity to adapt and flex to pretty much anything,
The kids stayed home. To fight. To attend
even the self driving cars that seemed impossible
school...or not. To stay up all night. To cry out in
when only George Jetson had the key.
frustration. To serve as tech support for the adults.
So while 2020 made us feel like we were drinking
The kids are alright.
from a firehouse of uncomfortable “new” experiences,
As the calendar sets on this year, we can look
we also had many times more “normal” newness to cel-
back and recognize our innate instinct to try and surf
ebrate, or lament. In case you missed it, a lot of OTHER
the waves of turmoil isn’t new. We have changed
things happened this year and it’s worth pausing to
the way we live, work and play. We look different
remember just what normal and new really mean.
(no more lipstick), we act different (admit it). We are
Of course, not everything new is happy or good. It’s
rubbing elbows more than ever, still connecting, but
normal, but painful to experience setbacks and loss,
on a friendlier level. No one wants to repeat this past
and even worse to recognize the scales of tragedy
year. And that’s normal.
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Now more than ever, your home matters. The meaning of home has deepened in ways we could not imagine until recently. We hope this finds you healthy and happy within that special place known by one simple word: home.
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SEVERAL YEARS AGO, A FEW WEEKS BEFORE THANKSGIVING, MY HUSBAND DIED SUDDENLY. Let’s just say, I was certain our holiday for that year was doomed from the get-go. I had two little girls at the time and I really wanted this special time of year to continue to feel joyful to them; I was hoping their dad’s death was not going to cast a dark haze over holiday seasons for years to come. Of course, it did leave an indelible mark, but I was still hoping for moments of magic & sparkle. An
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some magic & sparkle at that dark time. They had no preconceived ideas about what they should do, they just asked me what I would like. I told them I simply would love whatever they could do to keep magic in the holidays for my girls. They were set loose to come up with a plan, and then they got to work. It was an incredible day; fifteen people in my house, doing for me, for no other reason other than to make my girls smile. They scurried about like Santa’s Elves, adding decorative touches all over our home, bringing more and more holiday spirit through the front door. One woman, who was part of the group, pulled me aside and confided she had also endured a huge loss— her daughter’s dad had died just a few years earlier. I shared a very big secret with her that day; I was expecting a baby, our third child. I hadn’t told the girls yet, but soon another baby girl, who we named Hope, would join our family. The house was abuzz with activity. At the end of the day, they said they had something to show me. I walked outside where I was surprised by magic & sparkle, they had quietly installed a galaxy of Christmas lights. Later that night, it was awesome to hear shrieks of laughter as the girls spied the flickering lights. The incredible gifts from those wonderful people can never be quantified. It lasted all season, and lasts to this day, each year when I reach for that much needed magic & treasured sparkle.
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The Easy-Bake Oven was one of the most coveted toys of my childhood. However, when I was the target age of Kenner’s revolutionary “bake with a lightbulb” appliance, my mother was a single parent on a limited income. Despite always being on my wish list, I never got to open one. Fast forward to the year 2000. I was living in an apartment with my boyfriend, Mac. We had started searching for a home to buy together and we were getting grief from my mother about doing this without being engaged. I told her to back off, that I know what I was doing. What I didn’t know, is that Mac was telling her to back off, because he was planning to propose. Mac and I usually commuted together to work. On a particular day, we didn’t, so I got home after him. I walked in and immediately he was asking “Are you hungry?” At the same time I noticed there was a picnic set up and lit candles everywhere. “Not really,” I said, “but I will eat since you made the effort.” We finished dinner and Mac exclaimed, “I have a gift for you!” I had no idea why he was giving me a gift; it wasn’t a special occasion. I unwrapped it, and it was an Easy-Bake Oven! Clueless that this was anything more than
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just an awesome gift, I said “I’m not hungry!” when he asked if I wanted to try a cake. He was getting a bit agitated at that point, so I acquiesced and agreed to bake one to eat later. As I opened the box, he was in my face, like a little kid
watching his friend open a birthday gift: “Do you want help pulling it out of the box?” Even as I wondered what was wrong with him, I let him help. As he pulled out the oven, I noticed a ring box. Yes you guessed it, my engagement ring was hidden in the Easy-Bake Oven box. Best. Gifts. Ever. I kept that oven for years, until I became friends with a grandfather who was helping his single son raise his granddaughter on a limited income... 24
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it’s ok to laugh BY ALEXANDRA JEFFERSON
The best gift I’ve ever received is a cookbook my mom made for me shortly after I graduated from high school. She took a 5x7 photo album and added a favorite recipe she’d handwritten on one side of each page and a photo of my awkward years in all their glory on the other. I remember being slightly offended when I first opened the gift thinking, are these really the best photos she could find? But even then, I appreciated having my favorite recipes penned in her distinctive script. For years, I’d pull the book off my shelf, hidden where visitors to my college dorm and post-college apartments couldn’t accidentally stumble upon it, and cook. Dutch babies, cantaloupe soup, PopPop’s thanksgiving filling, mom’s bloody mary gazpacho, pumpkin cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. The tastes of my childhood, accompanied by pictures of me with the relatives they came from, and enough awkwardness to ensure I stay humble forever. The recipes always taste best when my mom makes them, but that doesn’t stop me from using my cookbook all the time. These days, I’m less likely to hide the book, which has turned into two books since she gifts me a new page or two every Christmas. In fact, if you’re ever in my house, you’ll probably see one or both of the books lying open on my kitchen counter… and don’t worry, it’s ok to laugh.
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GIVING BACK
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TEACHER APPRECIATION LOOKS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR AS EDUCATORS NAVIGATE NEW ROLES, NEW ENVIRONMENTS, AND NEW RULES OF ENGAGEMENT. It’s hard...for everyone.
ARTICLE HEIJA NUNN
Teacher lives have been upended just as all of ours have been, their jobs are reinvented daily and they struggle to manage the tech elements that invaded education like a lightening bolt, while their customers and public opinion continue to expect prompt responses, perfect poise, individualized, compassionate service AND educational rigor and excellence. Teachers are under fire and expected to be heroes and humans at the same time, it’s entirely unreasonable and completely predictable because despite the illogically low salaries assigned to their profession, anyone who has ever entered a classroom eventually learns to value the heroic humans who work to expand our minds while absorbing our emotions. Anytime is a perfect time to share the gift of gratitude, and most teachers agree the most valuable mementos come in the form of sincere words of appreciation. Bellevue Lifestyle asked a retired elementary school librarian, who chooses to remain anonymous, to complete a little homework assignment: TELL US YOUR MOST MEMORABLE TEACHER GIFTS: During my 33 years as an elementary school librarian, many generous gifts and thoughts were shared and always appreciated. Every student who walked into my library was a gift, and sometimes a welcomed challenge. I was very blessed with each of my work situations and learned so much. Two particular memories from years ago remain especially meaningful. I call them: “Perfume and Chocolate.” I once received a half-used bottle of inexpensive perfume from a little boy. He had obviously gift wrapped it himself. It had belonged to his mom who was no longer with the family. I dabbed some on. The boy smiled and said it made him happy that I smelled like his mom. These words have touched my heart for years. Another memory is about a non-English speaking kindergarten student. The father stopped by to introduce himself and ask that I help his son whenever possible. I told the man about how my father also started school as a non-English speaking student. My grandparents immigrated to the Black Diamond area in the early 1900’s, and while Grandpa worked in the coal mines, my Grandmother worked hard with four children. They functioned in Italian, speaking to other Italian neighbors. When the time came for my Dad to begin school, he never forgot his first day in class. He came home and announced to his mom with surprise, “Ma – they don’t speak our language!” That single day influenced my successful father for his entire life. When I became a teacher, Dad asked me to always be especially helpful to students who were learning English. I shared this story with that parent and promised that YES, I would always help his son. Months later, during the holidays, the father came to my Library with a large box of Godiva Chocolates. Very fancy indeed. I immediately told him he should not have done this. The gift was too generous. He replied: “No, these are not for you, but for your father.” My father’s reaction when I gave him those chocolates was incredibly touching for both of us. Sometimes, the best gifts of all are carried in our hearts. CityLifestyle.com/BellevueWA
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B Best of Bellevue 2020 THOUSANDS IN OUR COMMUNITY VOTED AND SHOWED SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAVORITE BUSINESSES. CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEARS WINNERS!
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John Stackman is a native Bellevue resident with 35 years of experience and expertise in all aspects of home construction. John takes pride in high standards and attention to detail and involves homeowners in every stage of the process. Every expectation of the buyer is paid close attention to, ultimately achieving a home of timeless beauty. stackmancustomhomes.com
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Pro Service Landscape has been providing complete residential & commercial
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landscaping for over 27 years. Servicing Bellevue, as well as all over Western and Eastern Washington, Pro Service Landscaping will make your dream yard a real-
designed exceptional spaces for businesses, families and the public around the Pacific Northwest and Pacific states. In every project, Baylis finds the opportunities to build strong relationships with its clients, investor and tenants. The company is strongly committed to creating architecture that fits local landscapes—natural, cultural and aesthetic—and its clients’ expectations. BaylisArchitects.com
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K. PETERSON DESIGN K. Peterson Design is a Bellevue Interior Design Studio “creating comfortable, functional and beautiful spaces that you will be proud to call your own.” Krissy strives to make her projects feel not only beautiful but functional, and ultimately create spaces that clients feel proud to call their own.
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BRITT WIBMER
offers unique accessories, custom builds and
Britt’s engaging, dynamic, and driven personality paired with her eye for style
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Their highly skilled interior design team marries
on her experience, her Rolodex and her strong negotiation skills to help clients
their clients’ lives and vision with timeless style
achieve their real estate objectives. Britt possesses exceptional marketing, com-
and functional sophistication.
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LEXUS OF BELLEVUE
Lexus of Bellevue is proud to be an automotive leader in our area. Since opening our doors,
Best Luxury Automotive: Lexus of Bellevue
Lexus of Bellevue has kept a firm commitment to their customers. They offer a wide selection of vehicles and hope to make the car-buying process as quick and hassle-free as possible.
Best Med Spa: Larson Medical Aesthetics
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REALOGICS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY In celebration of 10 years serving communities throughout the Puget Sound, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) proudly introduced its sixth regional branch office in downtown Bellevue in December of 2019. Much more than a traditional office, the Bellevue branch is a new concept in real estate—an office that acts in concert with a premier retail and restaurant venue on Old Main Street. rsir.com/offices/bellevue-branch/
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DOUG PERRY GROUP, WALLICK & VOLK Wallick & Volk is family-owned and operated. The company’s business model has been solid since 1932 and is built upon the team’s knowledge of the mortgage industry and unwavering commitment to its clients. The team manages its business portfolios with candor and integrity to ensure that the client’s specific needs are understood and addressed with a comprehensive and personal home-buying solution. DougPerryGroup.WVMB.com
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LARSON MEDICAL AESTHETICS Larson Medical Aesthetics is led by Margaret L. Larson, ARNP, MSN, FNP-C, and led by the guiding mission: “Restore your look – Restore your confidence.” Margaret is a master’s prepared nurse practitioner and is industry-certified in a wide range of cosmeceutical procedures. It has three offices in the area, in Bellevue, Burien and University Place. LarsonMedicalAesthetics.com
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B EST W E ALT H MANAG EMEN T:
JEFF CROSBY
Jeff Crosby has 26 years of experience as a financial advisor, and is proud to be associated with a firm known for its service and how it relates to clients. He offers comprehensive financial advice and a broad range of solutions to help his clients live brilliantly, now and in the future. ameripriseadvisors.com/jeffrey.m.crosby/ CONTINUED >
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Best Hair Salon: Joe Bae Salon
Step into an oasis of pampering and pure luxury at the Spa at the Pro Club. From plush waiting rooms, to peaceful Spa treatment rooms, to the delicate details at each Salon hair station. Enjoy a five-star experience, whether you’re indulging in a day of pampering at their Spa or are simply stopping in for your favorite premium hair and skincare products. proclub.com/club
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BEST FITNESS CENTER:
PRO CLUB
With a wide array of fitness classes and state-of-the-art fitness equipment, PRO Club is much more than a gym. It is a resort-style destination dedicated to your whole health. The facilities of the club span nearly a square mile and include a regulation indoor soccer arena, professional basketball coaches, more than 170 weekly group fitness classes including CrossFit, as well as university-educated and certified personal trainers. PROClub.com
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PATTY BROWN, BARRE 3 Patty Brown considers being a studio owner a dream job by being able to work and collaborate with so many dynamic people. Whether it’s teaching barre3 classes, managing the studio, or raising her two kids, she does it all with inspiration, passion, and enthusiasm. barre3.com
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B E S T H A I R S A LO N:
JOE BAE SALON Located in charming Old Bellevue, Joe Bae Salon offers a high-quality, warm and friendly boutique salon for ladies and gents. The salon aims to bring a salon experience while making its clients feel at home. Joe Bae Salon offers men’s, women’s and kid’s cuts, color blowouts and many more hair styling options.
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BEST JEWELER:
ALVIN GOLDFARB Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler was founded in 1980 by Alvin Goldfarb. It has continued on for five generations, with Steven Goldfarb at the helm of the family business. The essential elements of warmth, trust, individual attention and personal relationships is the foundation of the business and philosophy. AGJeweler.com
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EASTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Inspired by the Waldorf Education method, Eastside
Best Private School: Eastside Community School
Community School is rooted in nurturing the natural joy children take in learning with lessons, not simply based on repetition and memorization, but experienced through
Best Coffee Shop: Bellden
immersive, hands-on participation. The school offers Parent & Child classes for children 12 to 36 months old, a preschool program and schooling from grade school all the way through middle school. EastsideCommunitySchool.org
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B EST R E T IR EMEN T C O MM U NI T Y:
THE BELLETINI, MBK SENIOR LIVING
The Belletini is a senior living community located in downtown Bellevue near the Bellevue Arts Museum, Overlake Medical Center and The Shops at Bravern. Twenty-five unique floor plans are available with clean interiors with high ceilings and are pet-friendly. Resort-style amenities are available including an on-site restaurant, 24-hour fitness center, concierge service, private town car transpor-
B EST C O FFEE S H O P:
BELLDEN CAFÉ
Bellden Café is a community-focused café specializing in specialty coffee, healthy food and sincere hospitality. Bellden is also unique because it regu-
tation and housekeeping services.
larly partners with and supports local charities. The staff volunteers at a given
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featured charity, donating the proceeds of those items.
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MAIN STREET FLATS Brand new, luxury apartment community in Downtown Bellevue. Main Street Flats provides relaxed and sophis-
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GILBERT’S ON MAIN
ticated living. From the rooftop terraces with incredible
For 25 years Gilbert’s On Main has been Bellevue’s only authentic deli
views of the Seattle skyline and Cascade Mountains, to
sandwich experience, and has also grown into one of Bellevue’s favorite
the social lounge with its own coffee bar and VIP room, life
brunch spots. Come hungry, leave full. Even better, now they are deliv-
at Main Street Flats offers the opportunity to socialize or
ering their famous sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, and breakfasts
simply enjoy a quiet sunset.
directly to your home.
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Best Juice Bar: JujuBeet
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B EST J U I CE BAR :
JUJUBEET CAFÉ Food that makes you feel good—that is the focus of Jujubeet Café. Jujubeet’s belief that the foundation of a healthy diet is a whole, unprocessed foods
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JUST POKE
Just Poké is a healthy local poké chain in the Pacific Northwest, with restaurants located throughout Western Washington. For the owners, Washington isn’t just a state to do business in, it’s a home to take care of, and they take pride in putting people first, working with local suppliers, using biodegradable and recycled materials. justpoke.com
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ASCEND PRIME STEAK & SUSHI One of the most beautiful places to have a drink in Bellevue. Boasting 360 degree views of the Seattle Skyline, Cascade Range, Mount Rainier, and Lake Washington, Ascend occu-
has led it to taking those building blocks and putting them in a cup. The café offers a variety of proven superfoods. Jujubeet.com
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ASCEND PRIME STEAK & SUSHI Dining at Ascend Prime is a unique experience given its size, scale, and attention to detail. For foodies, this restaurant is a must. The menu offers six choices of hand-selected premium beef highlight domestic prime and imported Wagyu, as well as lamb, venison, and grilled fish dishes. In addition, they also specialize in Sushi with contemporary rolls with bold flavors. https://ascendprime.com/
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520 BAR & GRILL
pies 22,073 square feet of space on the top level of the build-
One of Bellevue’s favorite local spots to go for food, fun and cocktails. The
ing. Contemporary architecture gives the space a classic
520 Bar and Grill is at once a relaxed, comfortable pub, where weary shop-
yet chic feel with a lot of wood displayed throughout the
pers can sidle up to the bar and enjoy their favorite beverage, and at the
design of the restaurant.
same time a meeting and gathering place for community groups and events.
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B EST H OT EL :
THE W HOTEL BELLEVUE W Hotel Bellevue is where green meets global glamour. Home to The Lakehouse and Civility & Unrest, the hotel is inspired by yesterday’s weekender lakehouse. Located in downtown Bellevue, W Bellevue is a modern and chic hotel that redefines rugged and relaxed. The hotel offers 220 rooms, 25 suites, a business center and fitness center. WBellevue.com
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B EST C O S ME T I C S U R G E O N:
FREDERICK STERN
Dr. Fredric A. Stern has been a Northwest leader in state of the art cosmetic and laser treatments for over 20 years. In 1997, Dr. Stern founded The Stern Center for Aesthetic Surgery, PC, in Bellevue, and has been recognized with many accolades over the years. https://sternctr.com/
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DEETTA GRAY, PINNACLE DERMATOLOGY Dr. DeEtta Gray established her dermatology career in Bellevue in 1997. She has acquired clinical experience through various locations on the Eastside, including the Laser Enhancement Center and Virginia Mason. In 2009 she created Pinnacle Dermatology and Skin Rejuvenation
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Best Boutique: Shop Smith & Main
B EST B O U T I Q U E:
SMITH AND MAINE Smith & Main is a women’s contemporary clothing boutique carrying a curated mix of established well-known designers, distinctive up-and-coming new lines, and one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories from around the world. Smith & Main aims to provide each client with the best possible shopping experience and a wardrobe that enhances their lifestyle. shopsmithandmain.com
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B EST D EN T IST:
DAVINCI DENTAL
Center, PLLC. Her practice encompasses gen-
Bellevue’s #1 practice for new patients, Dr. Beau Keller and Dr. Andrew Keller both
eral dermatology, skin and laser surgery and
bring years of training, education, and experience to their practice. Through their
cosmetic dermatology.
work, they have literally changed people’s lives by rejuvenating healthy smiles.
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B EST CHIR O PR ACTO R :
ANITA LEBLANC, VIDA INTEGRATED HEALTH With a deep knowledge of human biomechanics and armed with the top chiropractic and sports medicine training, Dr. Anita LeBlanc goal is to help her patients reach their full athletic potential and improve their quality of life. Whether injured or simply looking to thrive, she is focused on her patients getting better, staying better and performing better. thinkvida.com
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KATHERINE KIM, SAGE MED
SageMED is founded on the premise of open and constructive communication between practitioners regarding all aspects of patient care. Whether you’re visiting SageMED clinic for knee pain, allergies,
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DR. GREGORY VAUGHN, LEONE & VAUGHN ORTHODONTICS
or other health concerns, you can be assured that
Dr. Gregory Vaughn is a board-certified orthodontic specialist and distin-
their tailored treatment plans have a well-rounded
guished leader in the orthodontic profession. In addition to teaching locally at
approach to your health and wellness, combined with
the University of Washington, he has lectured nationally and internationally on
cutting edge therapies that can give you success
treatment for children, adolescents and adults. He provides a variety of treat-
where others have failed.
ments including traditional, accelerated and surgical treatments.
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LOCAL’S CHOICE
holiday
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g i f t g u i d e : S TAY AT H O M E C H I C
01 WONDERLAND HOLIDAY WHITE PLAID MATCHING FAMILY PAJAMAS, $10-$25, Target | 02 CLOUD PAPER, BAMBOO TOILET PAPER, 24 rolls for $28, cloudpaper.co | 03 TINY TENTS, TINY TENT (cats love it!), $20, REI | 04 MASTERCLASS ALL ACCESS PASS, $180, masterclass.com | 05 FULL PLATE, AYESHA CURRY, $30, Barnes and Noble | 06 APPLE AIRPODS PRO, $249, Apple | 07 HAPPY LIGHT LUXE, $69.99, verilux.com | 08 JENNI KAYNE, SMALL LEATHER CASE | 09 STEPHEN’S GOURMET MILK CHOCOLATE HOT COCOA, $4.99, Bartell Drugs CONTINUED >
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g i f t g u i d e : O N E S T O P, O L D M A I N S T R E E T
01 MARQUISE STONE DROP EARRINGS, $3400., Gin & The Banker | 02 PINT CLUB, $99.50, Molly Moon’s | 03 ANKARSRUM MIXER, $699.00, Whisk | 04 COLLEGIATE EMBROIDERED PILLOW, $192, Hedge and Vine | 05 LUXE CHENILLE THROWS, $90-$179, West Elm | 06 PEPPERMINT IMPERIALES, $25, Fran’s Chocolates | 07 DOG PAJAMA CASE, $94.95, Wee Tots | 08 GLASS CANDLE HOLDER, $53, glassybaby | 09 KAANAS POINTY MULE, $139, Smith & Main
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gift guide: OVER THE TOP
01 MCLAREN SENNA PURE ELECTRIC ‘RIDE ON’ (FOR KIDS), $750.00, openroadnorthwest.com | 02 ALLWOOD SOLVALLA STUDIO CABIN KIT, $7,290, Amazon.com | 03 OH LA LA CHERI, NAOMI PLUNGE NECK LACE BODYSUIT, $48, Nordstrom | 04 EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN, $7,995, Design Within Reach | 05 GUCCI ‘FAKE/NOT’ PRINT BASEBALL HAT, $390, Gucci | 06 LEGO CLASSIC CREATIVE FUN 11005, $39.99, Target | 07 ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL, 41MM, $5900, Ben Bridge | 08 PELOTON, TREAD + BASICS, $4,295, Peloton | 09 DOM PERIGNON, VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE, $199.99, Medina Market CityLifestyle.com/BellevueWA
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THERE’S CLEAN. THEN THERE’S PRO CLUB CLEAN. When you’re ready to come back to the gym, PRO Club is ready for you—with more space than any other health club in the nation—and more than 1 million dollars invested in state-of-the-art cleaning technology.
ROBOTIC SANITATION TECHNOLOGY
METICULOUS ATTENTION
PRO Club sets the standard of cleanliness with technology like the industry-leading UV disinfection robot (aka “The Germinator”), which we use to sanitize most every area of the club.
A team of 90 professionals works to monitor the club’s cleanliness 24/7. Plus, each piece of equipment is pristine white and has its own clean towel and spray disinfectant bottle.
UV-PURIFIED POOLS VIRTUALLY GERM-FREE SURFACES
SO MUCH SPACE PRO Club is BIG—as big as four city blocks—so it’s easy to find the space you need to exercise comfortably and safely.
Throughout PRO Club, our patented airPHX® air purification system is constantly eliminating airborne bacteria, viruses and other contaminants, ensuring equipment and surfaces are virtually germ-free.
Extensive filtration keeps our four pools incomparably clean, clear and healthy. Water is constantly passed through a sand filtration system, followed by cloth filters and finally a UV light system, eliminating virtually all bacteria and viruses.
GET TO KNOW PRO WITH A PERSONAL TRAINING 6-PACK. Purchase 6 Personal Training Sessions ($450) and pay no club dues.* (425) 885-5566
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*Offer expires 6 weeks from purchase date. Limited to one package only. Club access is limited to personal training sessions only. Complete club access requires monthly dues. Tennis is an additional fee.
DIY
bullet journaling 101
Let’s face it—in today’s so-much-to-do-
and-so-little-time cultural mindset, it can be hard to keep track of everything we need to do. Wake up—did you get enough sleep? Brush your teeth. Feed the kids. Feed the dog. Get ready for work. Make your lunch. Those are just six things to think about in the span of 15 minutes after your alarm goes off. With all of these things to keep track of and
our lives moving a mile a minute, anything we
THE BASICS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START ORGANIZING YOUR LIFE + ACCOMPLISHING YOUR GOALS
can find to streamline our obligations (and our thoughts) can be a lifesaver! Enter: bullet journaling. It’s equal parts calendar, meal tracker, diary, self care and, well, really anything else that you want to keep tabs on! The “mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system,” coined by creator Ryder Carroll, can help you master the art of intentional living—any way you want to.
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how-to how - to
page styles t ypes of pages in a bullet jour nal + Mood tracker
+ Spending log
+ Activity tracker
+ Bucket list
+ Exercise tracker
+ Reading list
+ Ideas list
+ Yearly goals
+ Chore list
+ Happiness log
+ Budget tracker
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what you need There’s so much you can do here with just a notebook (you’ll probably want one with a dotted grid) and a pen! If you want to add some creative flair, consider incorporating markers, stickers and washi tape.
start simple When you start searching for bullet journaling on Pinterest, it can get really overwhelming really fast. Decide what is most important for you to keep track of and start with that! If you try to do too much at once, you’ll be less likely to stick with it.
make it your own The most important thing to remember is that it is for you and not anyone else. Use your favorite colors, doodle things that help
symbols s ymbol char t
A bullet journal really becomes what you make it. Use symbols that speak to you! Here are some basics to start with:
Task
Event Note
Complete
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you out and make it work for you!
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FOOD & WINE
what’s brewing? DISCOVERING THE ART OF TEA
Steeping times and water temperatures from ArtOfTea.com
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black tea
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Made from fully fermented Camellia sinensis leaves
Made from unfermented Camellia sinensis leaves
Retains its flavor for several years.
Different varieties of green tea are produced depend-
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Black tea is processed using either the orthodox
conditions, horticultural methods and time of harvest.
method or CTC (crush, tear, curl). The CTC method
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involves the mincing of weathered tea leaves.
Processing starts by soaking green tea leaves in an
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alcohol solution.
Black tea is often blended with other plants to create
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different varieties. Earl Grey tea is black tea blended
Higher-quality green teas are steeped at cooler
with bergamot oil.
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lower-quality green teas.
Suggested health benefits of black tea include reduc-
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ing atherosclerosis (clogged arteries), lowering the
Traditional Chinese and Indian medicines use green
risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease and
tea extracts for a variety of health benefits: as a
may also aid in lowering the risk for diabetes, high
stimulant, a diuretic, an astringent and to improve
cholesterol and kidney stones.
heart health.
SUGGESTED STEEPING TIME
SUGGESTED STEEPING TIME
3-5 minutes at 206 F
3 minutes at 180-185 F
white tea
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Made from partially fermented leaves, buds and stems
tea is, but it is essentially young or unprocessed tea.
of the Camellia sinensis plant
Produces very pale green or yellow-colored liquor.
Different styles vary widely in flavor—flavors range
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from sweet and fruity to woody to green and fresh.
No processing occurs—white tea is generally just
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The process involves withering the plant under the sun
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There are different classifications of white tea includ-
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ing Bai Hao Yi Zhen (Silver Needle), Bai Mudan (White
Leaves are formed into two distinct styles: rolled into long
Peony), Gong Mei (Tribute Eyebrow) and Shoumei
curly leaves or wrap-curled into small beads with tails.
(Noble, Long Life Eyebrow).
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A study suggests white tea acts as an antioxidant agent
boosting metabolism, lowering cholesterol, increasing
and may reduce the risk of premature aging.
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SUGGESTED STEEPING TIME 3-5 minutes at 185-206 F
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CULINARY CREATIONS
Casey Easton, Food Lab
MY THIS DISH MAKES ME HAPPY BECAUSE...
BRUSSEL SLAW + 1 lb brussel sprouts, trimmed and sliced thin + 1 cup peppadews, sliced thin + 5 pieces of thick cut bacon, cooked
HAPPY PHOTOGRAPHY JONATHAN PHILLIPS
and coarsely chopped + ½ cup blue cheese crumbles + ½ cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
Dressing
+ ½ cup olive oil + ¼ cup champagne vinegar + Sea Salt + Black Pepper
Directions
01 | Pour oil and vinegar with salt and pepper into a large bowl. 02 | Add rest of ingredients, preserving some basil and bacon to top with. Mix well, refrigerate until ready to eat.
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DISH
“THIS SLAW IS A GREAT WAY TO USE RAW BRUSSEL SPROUTS. IT IS WONDERFUL AS A SIDE SALAD AND HOLDS WELL FOR POTLUCKS. YOU CAN ALSO SERVE MEAT ON TOP FOR A FILLING DISH,” CASEY EASTON, FOOD LAB.
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ALEX KNUCKEY
Men’s Hair Specialist
Alex has always loved working with his hands. When he’s not behind the chair you can find him in his garage meticulously working on his car, fixing up his home, or helping friends and family with projects. He brings his attention to detail to every cut taking your natural features, lifestyle, and
136 102nd Ave SE, Bellevue 425.519.9951
hair goals into account. Staying up to date on current hair trends and cutting techniques helps him keep you looking great year round.
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BOOK YOUR NEXT STYLE WITH ALEX! CALL OR BOOK ONLINE.
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PARTING THOUGHTS
T he Coc kta il C lu b TOAST TO THE HOLIDAYS AT ONE OF BELLEVUE’S NEWEST HOT SPOTS, B-BAR, WITH THIS DRINK BY BELOVED LOCAL, JOE VILARDI.
FOUNTAINHEAD INGREDIENTS + Knob Creek Rye + Strawberry shrub + Lemon + Mint
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