Revealed Top Chefs` - Bellevue Downtown Association

FALL 2014
Top Chefs’
Recipes
Revealed
Haute Picks Winners
+ Fashion Week
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Dear Bellevue Downtown Reader,
We love our restaurants! Summer 2014 was
especially fine for dining at our downtown
favorites and celebrating new openings.
You may still long for Mediterranean meze,
ceviche and smoothies, and simple tacos with
a squeeze of lime. But as cool breezes return
so do appetites for richer fare with lots of
fresh local produce and bold wines. So what
about taking a little culinary inspiration home
with you? We spoke with three Downtown
Bellevue chefs who have plenty in store for
fall dining. They also graciously shared one of
their best recipes with us.
Once you’ve cooked something up or enjoyed
a great meal out, your adventure downtown
has only begun. For example head over to
Fashion Week (Sept. 24-28) at The Bellevue
Collection for the Pacific Northwest’s biggest
fall fashion event. There’s something for
every fashion-forward shopper with elaborate
shows and events designed to turn heads.
View the full fall events calendar on page 8.
This issue also celebrates the 2014 “Haute
Picks” winners. You voted for your favorite
Downtown Bellevue restaurants, retailers and
services and the results are in. Check out who
you picked as the best of Downtown Bellevue
on page 5 and join us in recognizing this
year’s winners.
Patrick Bannon
Bellevue Downtown Association President
View the recipes from this issue, Downtown
Bellevue Restaurant and Happy Hour Guides at
BellevueDowntown.com
IN THIS ISSUE
FALL 2014
Spotlights
Chef Bradley Dickinson.................4
Chef Brian Durbin...........................6
Chef Jobbie Dobenden................ 10
Haute Picks Winners..................... 5
Wine at its Best..............................9
Fashion Week.................................12
Urbanite.......................................... 14
Fall Events.......................................8
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FALL 2014
Top Chefs’
Recipes
Revealed
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FLANK STEAK by Palomino Rustico.
Recipe on page 10.
Photo courtesy of Palomino Rustico.
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CHEF SPOTLIGHT
Bradley
Dickinson
PEARL BAR
& DINING
BY RACHEL SHIMP
Photo © Rina Jordan
The amiable co-owner and executive chef of Bradley &
Mikel’s PEARL Bar & Dining has been contributing to
turning Downtown Bellevue into a dining destination since
2008. Times change but the friendly vibe of Dickinson’s
eatery is a sure thing, from season to season. “People like
to come in and see us and they know we’ll be here. I like to
get out [on the floor] and say hello,” Dickinson says.
What have you got in store for fall at PEARL?
Fall is a lot of fun food-wise here. We’ve still got great salmon, and oyster
season starts back up. Fresh shellfish starts to look great. Local farms
are good through the fall. There’s little fresh summer produce, but wild
mushrooms start coming up nicely. They start to change to more savory
tones.
In the fall, people change their habits as well. They drink more red wine.
They start having heartier things, like short ribs braised in merlot.
Tell us some of your MVP ingredients for the season.
Some of the wild mushrooms, like chanterelles, are beautiful this time of
year. Black trumpet has a really rich and earthy flavor, and it might end up
in a risotto with a little truffle oil and parmesan. Who knows? It could end
up over steak or a piece of beautiful fish.
And a personal favorite from your fall menu?
Our sablefish is done in a honey miso marinade, and a namya broth
with curry and coconut. Its depth of flavors is amazing. On the side are
our Dungeness crab dumplings, made in-house, that people love. I’m
personally excited about the transition itself. It’s nice that as we move to
different seasons in the Northwest, we can reflect that change of pace on
the menu. It’s a real opportunity to mix things up.
Savory Chicken
with Wild Mushrooms
8 oz. boneless, skinless
chicken breast or thighs
1 teaspoon porcini powder
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup seasonal mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ cup cooked white beans
Pinch fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon Marsala
¼ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon truffle butter
Truffle
Butter
Season chicken with porcini, salt
and pepper.
Warm oil in sauté pan; add
chicken; sear on all sides.
Add mushrooms, garlic, beans
and rosemary;
Sauté lightly until chicken is
cooked thoroughly.
Deglaze with Marsala and
stock. Allow to reduce by 1/2.
Whisk in truffle butter to
thicken sauce.
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup whole butter
1 tablespoon truffle oil
1 tablespoon truffle peelings
Salt and pepper to taste
mix well
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HAUTE PICKS
Congratulations to the
BELLEVUE’S BEST PLACE TO BE ENTERTAINED
2014 Haute
Picks Winners!
The Best of Downtown
Bellevue announced
T H E B E ST OF
DOWNTOWN
BELLEVUE
Thank you for voting in the 2014 Haute
Picks awards! Your Haute Picks winners
have demonstrated exceptional service and
made significant contributions to making
Downtown Bellevue a great place. This
year’s competition was stiff but your votes
have been tallied and the results are in.
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CHEF SPOTLIGHT
Brian
Durbin
BLACK BOTTLE
POSTERN
BY RACHEL SHIMP
Photo © Denise Sakaki
Brian has been the executive chef of Black Bottle since its downtown
Seattle inception in 2007, and this year marks the fourth of the
company’s Bellevue location, Black Bottle Postern. The gastropub offers
customer favorites like the delectably charred “broccoli blasted” and
pork belly kimchi to go along with its unique libations list, while switching
things up per location. “We’ll offer oxtail in Belltown and maybe beef
short ribs in Bellevue—something to make each place unique.”
How do you keep the
Black Bottle vision consistent
in each restaurant?
What’s in the works for your
fall menu?
I’m around all locations every day,
sometimes six days a week. Each unit has its
own executive sous chef. We meet regularly
and do menu development and discuss new
items and what’s going on in each kitchen. I
eat there a lot because I’m in each observing
a lot, at different times of the day.
We’ll be bringing back the wild boar,
whatever’s local and available. We
do a really nice squash cheesecake. A
cassoulet, with duck and white beans.
Probably some roasted fall vegetables.
What’s the best thing about the
Bellevue location?
Pork Belly
and Kimchi Skewers
Braised and Pressed Pork Belly
3 pounds pork belly (skin on)
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
1 cup carrots (coarse chopped)
1 cup yellow onions (coarse chopped)
1 cup celery (coarse chopped)
3 cups chicken stock
3 cups water
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
3 whole dried bay leaves
3 tablespoons gin
Sweet Garlic Chili Sauce
6 red Fresno peppers (red jalapenos)
12 whole garlic cloves
¼ cup ginger (peeled and chopped)
1 cup rice wine vinegar
½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 cups sugar
½ cup water
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons potato starch
¼ cup water
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It’s really modern and really works
with our concept of being an urban
tavern. We brought the old and the
new together. It’s a convivial place to
go eat with great, fresh ingredients.
We want people to think about the
company they’re with and to have a
good time.
Pan sear both sides of the pork belly and set aside. In
a large Dutch oven heat oil. Add carrots, celery and
onions and cook for 2 minutes. Add all remaining
ingredients, bring to a boil, remove from heat then
gently place pork belly into the liquid. Put a lid or foil
cover on the Dutch oven and place in 250°F oven
for 6 hours. Cool in pot un-covered overnight. Once
pork is fully cooled, gently remove the skin and place
on a dish towel lined sheet pan. Place an additional
tea towel on top along with an additional sheet pan
on top of that and something heavy on top of that.
Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
In a food processor, combine Fresno peppers, garlic
and ginger. Chop into small pieces being careful not
to over process. In a medium sized non-aluminum
pot, combine the vinegars, sugar, salt, 1/2 cup
water and processed ingredients. Bring to a slow
boil/strong simmer and cook until total volume is
reduced by 1/3. Combine potato starch and 1/4 cup
water and mix well, add this mixture to the main
pot, bring back to a boil, remove from heat and cool.
Time to Skewer
Bamboo skewers
Your favorite Kimchi (we use whole Napa cabbage
leaves rolled in to cigar shapes cut in to 1 inch
cylinders no msg)
Green onions (thin bias sliced soaked in cold water)
Once all ingredients are cool and pressed you
are ready to build your skewers. Cut pressed
pork belly into 2 inch by 1 inch rectangular cubes
and slide them carefully on to skewers one at
a time alternating between pork and kimchi.
Preheat oven to 400°F and place skewers on a
parchment lined sheet pan. Top skewers with a
healthy drizzle of your homemade sweet garlic
chili sauce, and bake until hot and crispy on the
edges (about 10 to 12 minutes). Top with fresh
cut green onions and serve!
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What are your personal favorite
culinary flavors?
I lived in the Caribbean with my family for
a year running an eco-lodge, and I like a lot
of those flavors. I took a cooking class in
Tokyo and I like those flavors. Different street
foods from around the world, that give you
an idea of the region. If you’re traveling here
[to the Pacific Northwest], you’re going to
get salmon and berries and oysters. That’s
what you’re going to get. I like flavors of the
Southwest United States, Mexico, Central
America.
Do you bring these influences into
the restaurants?
Our menu is international and a little bit
eclectic. As chef it’s awesome. Our poke is
inspired by my last trip to Kauai. I had the
best poke of my life. The pork belly kimchi
is inspired by an izakaya in Tokyo. I wish I
could travel every month. I’ve recently been
to Nicaragua and just got back from a threeweek trip to Italy.
That’s what I try to do with the menus in
both Black Bottles: let people travel through
my travels.
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FALL EVENTS
Bellevue Farmers
Market
(425) 454-8474
bellevuefarmersmarket.org
Thursdays through
October 16
3 - 7 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
1717 Bellevue Way NE
Saturdays through
November 22
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Bellevue Galleria
NE 6th Street and 106th
Avenue NE
Live at Lunch Concert Series
Produced by the Bellevue Downtown Association.
Take a break and enjoy many of the Northwest’s
hottest bands from rock to jazz to funk.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
(425) 453-1223
bellevuedowntown.com/events/live-at-lunch
September 2
Eduardo Mendonca
The Bravern
September 9
Pearl Django
KeyCenter
September 3
KUDJO
Skyline Tower
September 10
Kate Lynne Logan
City Center Plaza
September 4
Creme Tangerine
The Bellevue Galleria
September 11
The Swearengens
The Bellevue Galleria
Bellevue Arts
Museum
510 Bellevue Way NE
(425) 519-0770
bellevuearts.org
Current Exhibitions:
Folding Paper: The Infinite
Possibilities of Origami
The Art of Gaman: Arts &
Crafts from the Japanese
American Internment
Camps, 1942-1946
Under Pressure:
Contemporary Prints from
the Collections of Jordan
D. Schnitzer and his Family
Foundation
Fashion Week at
The Bellevue
Collection
September 24-28
(see page 12 and 13 for information)
Great Northwest
Glass Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 4
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Northwest Arts Center
Grounds
9825 NE 24th Street
(425) 452-4106
bellevuewa.gov/
northwest_arts.htm
Wander through a
pumpkin patch of 2,000
dazzling hand-blown, one
of a kind pumpkins, crafted
by local glass artisans.
Pumpkin prices range from
$35 to $1,000. A portion
of every sale will benefit
three children’s charities.
Free admission.
Parlor Live Bellevue
700 Bellevue Way NE
3rd Floor of Lincoln Square
parlorlive.com
(425) 289-7000
Every Thursday, Friday &
Saturday at 7:30 & 10 p.m.
Upcoming Shows:
August 28-30 – Brandon T.
Jackson: “Californication”,
“Big Momma’s House”
September 25 & 26 – Louie
Anderson: “Ferris Bueller’s
Day Off”, “Family Feud”
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street • Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 452-6826 • www.bellevuebotanical.org
Natural Yard Care Classes
Ferns for All Seasons
September 17 – October 8 September 25, 10 a.m. – Noon
Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm. Lecture: Collecting Seeds
For Best Results, Plan
and Plants in the Mountains
Your Spring Vegetable
of Northern Vietnam
Garden Now!
October 22, 7 p.m.
September 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
How to Create a SelfMaintained Garden Based
on Natural Ecosystems
October 25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kelsey Creek
Farm Fair
Saturday, October 12
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(425) 452-7254
Children’s crafts, inflatables,
pony rides, entertainment,
tractor rides, vintage tractor
displays and more. Small
fee for most activities. Cash
only. No ATM on site.
Great Northwest
Glass Pumpkin Patch
KidsQuest Children’s Museum’s
Family Gingerbread
House Workshops
Friday, November 28:
12-2pm or 5-7pm
Saturday, November 29:
10am-12pm or 2-4pm
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Productions at the
Theatre at Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th Street • (425) 450-3810
meydenbauer.com
20th Anniversary
Celebration
August 30
AAT-TV
Bone Poets Orchestra in
Concert
October 18
Bone Poets Orchestra
Huayin Performing Arts
September 17 - 18
Nithyananda
Dhyanapeetam of Seattle
October 19
Heart to Heart
September 20
CRY
Redmond Children Ballet
Theatre
September 21
Seattle Ensemble of Song
& Dances
October 4
Firebird
October 10 – 12
Ballet Bellevue
Join KidsQuest at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue for the perfect
kick-off to the holiday season! Work together with family or
friends to decorate a unique gingerbread house to enjoy
throughout the season! All ages welcome.
www.kidsquestmuseum.org/gingerbreadlane • 425.637.8100
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The Wild Wild West
October 17
Sammamish Symphony
Orchestra
Dracula
October 31 – November 2
International Ballet Theatre
Arts For Life
November 8
No Turning Back
November 15
Warren Miller
Entertainment
Expressionz
November 16
Care & Share
Hercules
November 21-22
Variety Plus
Schedule is subject to change. A complete calendar of
events and performances is available at Meydenbauer.
com or (425) 450-3810.
Tickets: if not otherwise noted, tickets for performances
are available through Brown Paper Tickets: 800-838-3006
or brownpapertickets.com
FALL EVENTS
left to right: Bidding is lively in the
live auction event. Photos © Red
Fish Photography. A silent auction
bidder is tempted. Photos © Red
Fish Photography. VIP Winemaker
Greg Lill of DeLille Cellars. Photo ©
Christopher Nelson Photography.
Literary Events at
University Book Store
Bellevue
990 102nd Avenue NE • (425) 462-4500
ubookstore.com/Bellevue
STORY TIME (Ages 3 to 7)
Thursdays at 11 a.m.
A lively hour of stories and art.
BOOK CLUBS
Book Bites
First Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
Fiction and Non-Fiction
Tails! Book Club
Second Thursdays at
4:30 p.m.
Animal Books
Bellevue Books
Reading Group
Second Tuesdays at
5:30 p.m.
Fiction and Non-Fiction
An Evening’s Alibi
Second Wednesdays at
5:30 p.m.
Mystery
Starships & Sorcery
Third Thursdays at
5:30 p.m.
Science Fiction and
Fantasy
EVENTS
(held in store unless otherwise noted)
Lois Brandt
September 4 at 6 p.m.
Maddi’s Fridge (Flashlight
Press)
Claire Gebben
September 6 at 1 p.m.
The Last Of The
Blacksmiths (Coffeetown
Press)
King County Library,
Bellevue Branch, 1111 110th
Elizabeth Guss, Mary
Richardson, and Janice C.
O’Mahony
September 16 at 6 p.m.
Whidbey Island:
Reflections on People &
the Land (History Press)
Emma Campion
(Candace Robb)
September 17 at 6 p.m.
A Triple Knot (Random
House)
Alan Day
October 2 at 6 p.m.
The Horse Lover: A
Cowboy’s Quest to Save
the Wild Mustangs (U Of
Nebraska)
Judy Bordeaux
October 9 at 6 p.m.
The House on Sylvia
Street: 20 Years, 200
Medically Fragile Foster
Children, and a Whole
Lot of Sock Monkeys
(Self)
Bill Roorbach
November 11 at 6 p.m.
The Remedy for Love
(Algonquin)
Peg Conley
November 18 at 6 p.m.
Imagine the Life you’d
Love to Live, Then Live
It: 52 Inspirational Habits
and Playful Prompts (Viva
Editions)
Have a community event in Downtown Bellevue
to add to our calendar listing?
Email the information to [email protected].
Unique Wine Event to
Support Bellevue’s Children
An evening of exceptional wine, fine cuisine and exciting
live and silent auction items to benefit a great cause –
feeding hungry kids.
This fundraising event takes a unique
approach in its design that combines great
wine, great food and great company, all for a
great cause. Guests are encouraged to move
around tasting highly rated, hard-to-find
wines. Seating is club-style with couches
and bar tables – no standard tables of 10
on this festive night. The live and silent
auctions present a wide array of items,
including rare wine lots, winemaker dinners
and exotic trips.
The featured winemaker this year is Greg
Lill of DeLille Cellars. Lill was impressed
with Bellevue LifeSpring’s response to the
need in Bellevue. He commented, “It’s
amazing to think this organization is serving
over 80,000 meals to children [each year].
I can’t imagine what that task must be to
undertake and to be able to provide that
on an annual basis is just phenomenal. It’s
remarkable that this need is happening right
here in Bellevue.”
Benefiting Breaktime-Mealtime™
Wine at its Best raises funds for the
Breaktime-Mealtime program which
provides boxes of food during school breaks
WINE AT ITS BEST
WINE TASTING AND AUCTION
October 11
The Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Produced by Bellevue LifeSpring
to kids in Bellevue who are enrolled in
the federal free and reduced-price lunch
program. The boxes ensure kids continue to
receive adequate nutrition and can return to
school ready to learn. This year, the program
provided over 80,000 meals and 60,000
snacks to kids living in Bellevue.
Join other caring members of Bellevue’s
community in popping corks for a cause!
Find more information and purchase tickets
at BellevueLifeSpring.org/wine.
Bellevue LifeSpring has been serving
children in Bellevue for over 100 years.
One in five children in Bellevue is at
risk of hunger. This year, more than 150
students in the Bellevue School District
are homeless.
Welcome to the neighborhood!
Summer
Restaurant
Openings
Local Burger
10134 Main St.
LocalBurger.org
99 Park
99 102nd Ave NE
99ParkRestaurant.com
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CHEF SPOTLIGHT
Jobbie
Domenden
PALOMINO RUSTICO BY RACHEL SHIMP
Native Hawaiian Jobbie Domenden started working for Palomino Rustico’s
parent company 14 years ago, moving to Seattle eight years ago where he
continued to helm the kitchen to much acclaim. He’s been at the Bellevue
location for a year and a half, turning out masterful cooking that woos fans and
commands the respect of his team.
What are your favorite ingredients
for fall?
What’s a most-requested dish at Palomino?
When it gets cooler, I like doing risottos. They’re nice,
hearty and really warm. Good for the rainier season.
We sometimes do a butternut squash risotto. I like
working with all stone fruit. I love making desserts, I’ll
do a cobbler with peaches or apples.
Utilizing all the stuff here during each season is
really exciting. In Hawaii we don’t get that, we must
import or grow a lot of things like apples, or vineripened tomatoes in the summer. The seasonality of
everything [here] is pretty exciting.
What wines do you pair with the fall menu
items?
Most of our wines are from the local area, wineries like
Chateau Ste. Michelle. Their red wines go well with
our flank steak. For white, we like full-bodied, Sonoma
Catrere. The butter texture goes really well with
salmon and other fish on the menu.
What’s your favorite thing to make?
I love making desserts. All kinds: cobblers, mousses, also
for the fall, bread pudding. I love it because you can get
really, really creative. You can go outside of the box.
What do you do for fun when you’re
not at work?
When am I not at work? When I’m at home, I cook
for my wife. I get creative at home, spend time with
family and friends. I do a lot more cooking. If I’m not
cooking, I’m not having fun.
Grilled Fennel Crusted Flank Steak
with Warm Potato Salad
Potato Salad
Lemon Pepper and Fennel Rub
2 pounds red baby potatoes, cooked until
tender, cool & reserve
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper
2 tablespoons picked red onions, chopped ¼”
4 eggs, chopped ¼”
½ cup dry Spanish chorizo, diced ¼”
2 tablespoons Pecorino cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons dill, minced
8 tablespoons whole grain mustard
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 cups Best Foods Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 tablespoons lemon pepper
8 tablespoons fennel toasted
8 tablespoons black pepper
Cook the potatoes until fork tender.
Cool in refrigerator for an hour. Mix
all ingredients except for the potatoes.
When ready to prepare, cut potatoes
in half, sear in frying pan until slightly
brown. Add remaining ingredients.
Toss gently. Serve warm.
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Our rigatoni bolognese. We use Italian sausage,
San Marzano tomatoes from Italy. It’s always been
one of our signature dishes. Everybody comes by and
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Marinating Flank Steak
1 whole flank steak, approx. 2 pounds
1 cup Chimichurri
1 tablespoon salt and pepper
4 tablespoons lemon pepper rub
Chimichurri
3/4 cup Italian parsley
1/4 cup oregano
1/4 cup basil
1/2 cup green onions
3-4 cloves roasted garlic
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup aged sherry vinegar
1/2 tablespoon red chili flakes
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Mix all ingredients in a blender and
set aside to marinate the steak.
Cut the flank steak into four pieces (optional) or
leave whole. Place in to a ziploc bag and add 1 cup
chimichurri. Marinate for at least 12 hours. (Save the
rest for after grilling). Remove from bag and season
with salt
and pepper. Crust the steak with the lemon pepper
fennel rub. Place on grill and char each side minimum
of 5 minutes or until desired temperature.
Always cut flank against the grain for tenderness.
Medium rare to medium is recommended. (120°-130°F).
Palomino.com
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grand prize winners!
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summer fun and eating in the sun! When visitors ate
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at any of the participating restaurants
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three grand prizes or a weekly $50 gift
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FASHION WEEK
Fashion Week at
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In its ninth year, The Bellevue Collection is set to
once again produce fall’s best runway shows during
the Northwest’s largest fashion event, Fashion
Week at The Bellevue Collection. The week-long
experience goes day to night with runway shows,
chic parties, special appearances, stylish in-store
events, happy hours and irresistible shopping.
With the Northwest’s leading runway show venue,
Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection delivers
an extraordinary experience to fashion forward,
contemporary and luxury shoppers.
“Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection is
an inspiring, don’t miss event and should be on
every fashion lover’s calendar for September,” says
Jennifer Leavitt, vice president of marketing for The
Bellevue Collection. “With runway shows, parties,
beauty lounges and happy hours, ticketed and
complimentary events, we have created a fashion
forward experience you won’t find anywhere else.”
• Wednesday, September 24th: The Bellevue Collection
will support 10 local, independent fashion designers’
careers at the third annual Independent Designer Runway
Show by providing the fashion week venue, production
team and mentorship resources at no cost to the designers.
One designer will be awarded a $5,000 cash prize from the
Kemper Freeman family and The Bellevue Collection.
• Friday, September 26th: 100 percent of ticket proceeds from
Posh Party Trend Show will be donated to Bellevue LifeSpring
(see page 9 for more about Bellevue LifeSpring). The Posh Party
Trend Show is a stylish evening of fall’s must-have trends.
• Saturday, September 27th: 100 percent of ticket proceeds
from Front Row Fashion presented by Vogue will be donated
to The Moyer Foundation (moyerfoundation.org). At the event,
Vogue will present the fall trends straight from the pages of the
magazine to the runway, offering insight on these trends and
how to wear fashions available at The Bellevue Collection.
bellevuecollection.com/fashionweek
All proceeds benefit local charities and groups.
We Cater!
Together, we will create the perfect event for you and your special day!
Birthdays • Anniversaries • Showers • Rehearsal Dinners
Memorial Luncheons • Corporate Meetings • Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
We can accommodate up to 500 people at the Bellevue Square Mall or at
any location. We offer a variety of fresh cuisines and will customize your event
based on your special needs. Beer and wine available. Made fresh daily.
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Karen Moyer speaks during the 2013 Front Row Fashion Show
presented by VOGUE. Photo © The Bellevue Collection.
SEPTEMBER
24 –28
9/24
INDEPENDENT DESIGNER
RUNWAY S HOW
9/26
B EAUTY AT
THE COLLECTION BY
NORDSTROM & MACY’S
9/26
POSH PARTY
TREND S HOW
9/27
FASHION F ORECAST
WITH L AWRENCE
Z ARIAN
9/27
NORDSTROM PERSONAL
A PPEARANCE BY
I SABELLA ROSE TAYLOR
9/27
FRONT ROW FASHION
PRESENTED BY VOGUE
9/28
ILLUMINESSENCE BY
SEVEN THE SALON
AT
T H E
B E L L E V U E
For event details and tickets, visit
bellevuecollection.com/fashionweek
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Jennifer J.
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Twelve Central Square resident Jennifer Jedda
moved to Downtown Bellevue after living in
Paris for nearly two years. Upon her return to
the Pacific Northwest she explored different
cities in the area, but settled in Bellevue. “I
connected with Bellevue the most and now I
find that it suits me perfectly,” she says. “After
living in Paris and falling in love with the city, I
didn’t think I would feel as happy back home,
but I was wrong.”
Jennifer not only loves the cafés, wine bars,
bakeries, culture and shopping that remind her
of Paris, she also considers Bellevue an ideal
location for her small online retail boutique.
She typically works from home, but when she
needs a change in scenery she is only a short
jaunt from Starbucks, Daniel’s Broiler or Black
Bottle Postern to meet clients. Jennifer can
easily walk to the bank or post office.
When asked about her favorite Bellevue
hot spots, Jennifer had a hard time choosing
just one. Her top picks for happy hour are the
cozy atmospheres and great wine options at
Black Bottle Postern and Mercato Stellina.
Jennifer recommends heading over to El Gaucho
for lunch. “An ‘All that Jazz’ salad and a glass of
white wine on the patio makes me feel like I am
on vacation versus just a few blocks from my
home,” Jennifer says. She usually ends a fun girl’s
night out at Suite Restaurant/Lounge. “It is a fun
club with a nice cosmopolitan mix of patrons and
attentive bartenders,” she says.
To unwind, Jennifer enjoys walking at Bellevue
Downtown Park and stopping by Belle Pastry for
pastries, coffee and some reading. “Belle Pastry is
a little bit of Paris here in Bellevue and of course
that makes my heart go pitter-patter.” For a little
pampering Jennifer heads over to Skoah for a
facial and Medina Nails for a pedicure where the
staff knows her by name!
Why does Jennifer appreciate being an urbanite?
“I never have to go far for entertainment and
can always wear my heels to walk to fun happy
hours and find great food with girlfriends,” says
Jennifer. “I feel lucky to call this beautiful city
my home.”
ARTICLE BY ALLISON PASCOE
PHOTO © GERI MASSENGALE
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Your trip, your way
Pledge to change
the way you get
around
On The Move Bellevue (OTMB) is offering
Bellevue residents and workers an opportunity
to change the way they get around and be
entered in to a drawing to win a $25 gift card
and monthly perks at local retailers. Anyone
who registers for OTMB can take the Make
A Change Pledge, a promise to change at
least two days of driving alone to taking the
bus, carpooling, vanpooling, walking, biking,
teleworking, or eliminating a trip through an
alternative work schedule, and be entered to
win one of 25 $25 gift cards. Those who fulfill the
Make A Change Pledge will also be invited to
take the Maintain The Momentum survey three
to six months later to follow up on their progress
and be entered to win another $25 gift card.
OTMB is an online tool to assist travelers
in finding an alternative to driving alone as a
means of transportation. OTMB also allows
users to log the non-drive-alone trips they
make to and from a location on an interactive
calendar. Logging trips can add up to qualify
travelers for monthly rewards.
To learn more about OTMB and the Make A
Change pledge, visit www.OnTheMoveBellevue.
org. For information about travel options and
transportation news in and around Bellevue visit
ChooseYourWayBellevue.org or go there to
subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll keep you
in the loop!
On The Move Bellevue, a program of Choose
Your Way Bellevue, is a collaboration between
the City of Bellevue, King County Metro and the
Bellevue Downtown Association.
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Medical science and skill saved Eli.
A generous community saved his family.
Born with Down syndrome, Eli Harrington spent the first
days of his life in intensive care. Three months later, he
had major surgery to repair a defective heart. Then came
treatment for severe seizures. Most recently, he underwent
major skull surgery to correct a serious cranial condition.
Highly skilled specialists at Seattle Children’s have saved
Eli’s life more than once. Even with health insurance, the
Harringtons’ medical bills were overwhelming. Once again,
Seattle Children’s was there to help—with financial relief
through uncompensated care. Thousands of families
benefit from the fund, which is supported by the generosity
of everyday people like you. To learn more or donate, visit
seattlechildrens.org/ways-to-help. Eli thanks you.