AND THE WINNER IS...
DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Looking for that perfect place for a first date? How about a romantic dinner location for date number nine? No need to look further than the list below for the best Downtown Bellevue has to offer.

Joe Vilardi, Bis on Main owner and three-time Haute Picks winner for Best Romantic Dinner.

The Bellevue Downtown Association has announced the 2008 Haute Picks—the winners of the popular vote across 20 categories. This offers a sampling of the best places to eat, drink, get pampered and shop in Downtown Bellevue.
Our recommendation: try them all.

THE 2008 HAUTE PICKS CATEGORIES

Best Coffee Spot: Starbucks Coffee Company

Best Happy Hour: Daniel's Broiler

Best Cocktail (drink & location): Joeys "Super Nova"

Best Power Lunch: Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Best Lunch Under $10: Chipotle Mexican Grill

Best Workout Spot: Elite Fitness

Best Romantic Dinner: Bis on Main

Best Place for a Mani/Pedi: Jennifer's Nails

Best Casual Business Meeting Spot: 520 Bar & Grill

Best Massage: Massage Center of Bellevue

Best Haircut: Salon Bellezza

Best Sweet Tooth Fix: Oh! Chocolate

Best Wine List: 0/8 Seafood Grill & Twisted Cork Wine Bar

Best Wine Retailer: Pete's Wines

Best Boutique: RAG mens style

Best Seafood Restaurant: Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Best Steakhouse: Daniel's Broiler

Best Place for a First Date: The Parlor Billiards & Spirits

Best Place to See and Be Seen: Joeys

Best Uniquely Bellevue Experience: "Snowflake Lane" at The Bellevue Collection