At the end of each year, we look back at our top 10 articles according to our readers. If top performing articles for 2020 focused on how our community went through great change during COVID-19, 2021 has focused on store openings and closures. The top article of 2021, based on number of article views, was Sugar Factory closing at The Shops at The Bravern over the summer. Read below for the full list.

1. Sugar Factory at The Bravern in Bellevue is Permanently Closed
2. Opening Date Announced for Dave & Buster’s in Bellevue
3. Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Downtown Bellevue Closes Permanently
4. STK Steakhouse to Open at Lincoln Square in Old Palomino Location
5. Shooting at Sam’s Tavern in Bellevue Results in Being Woman Being Fatally Shot
6. Electric Automotive Company, Rivian, to Open in Bellevue on 116th Ave NE
7. New Development ‘The Bellevue’ to Add 1.8M Square Feet of Mixed-Use Space at The Bellevue Collection
8. New Whiskey Bar by John Howie Now Open at The Bravern
9. 7-Tower Major Mixed-Use Development in Bellevue Submitted for Design Review
10. New National Seafood Restaurant, Water Grill, to Open in Bellevue

See past top 10 articles in previous years: 2020,  2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010.

Source: Downtown Bellevue Network