Bellevue

As the largest city on the Eastside with approximately 120,000 residents, Bellevue is known for its upscale shopping centers, high-tech jobs and picturesque parks. Linked by two floating bridges, Seattle is less than a 30 minute drive away. Housing choices range from multi-million dollar waterfront villas to more modest “family-friendly” neighborhoods. In recent years downtown living opportunities have nearly doubled with an influx of new high-rise apartments and condos. Taking its motto, “a city in a park” to heart, Bellevue offers over 50 parks, 10 of which are on the waterfront and almost 40 miles of walking trails.

Leslie’s Favorites:

• Tosoni’s Restaurant, 425-644-1668 (Quaint, family-owned and operated, expect the owner/chef to greet you as you enter.)
• Mediterranean Kitchen: (Discover spices you’ve never known!)
• Bellevue Arts Fair: (The last weekend in July.)
• Bellevue Square: (I’m a Nordstrom girl… what can I say!)