Bellevue Downtown Association announces 2011 Haute Picks
Published 12:45 pm Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The Bellevue Downtown Association announced the winners of the 2011 Haute Picks Awards Tuesday. Haute Picks honor the “people’s choice” for top offerings in downtown Bellevue that help make the community a great place to live, work and play.
Online votes and paper ballots were received February 2 to April 1 in 20 categories as part of the BDA’s ninth annual “best of downtown Bellevue” contest. This year, voters cast a record 2,722 ballots (one ballot per voter).
The “haute” in Haute Picks (the BDA’s pronunciation is “hot”) derives from the French word used to describe something fashionable and of high quality. Winners demonstrate the essence of this word, offering superior customer service, products and experiences.
2011 Haute Picks – The Best of Downtown Bellevue
- Best Casual Business Meeting Spot
520 Bar & Grill (5th-year winner)
10146 Main St.
520barandgrill.com
Runners-up: Starbucks Coffee Company and The Parlor Collection
- Best Place for Sushi
FLO Japanese Restaurant (2nd-year winner)
1188 106th Ave. N.E.
florestaurant.com
Runners-up: Blue C Sushi and Sushi Maru
- Best Cocktail (Drink and Place)
“Manhattan” at LOT No. 3
Bellevue Towers – 460 106th Ave. N.E.
lotno3.com
Runners-up: “La Paloma Por Mi Amante” at Barrio Mexican Kitchen & Bar
and “Just a Lil Peach” at El Gaucho
- Best Power Lunch
El Gaucho (2nd-year winner)
450 108th Ave. N.E.
elgaucho.com
Runners-up: Daniel’s Broiler and John Howie Steak
- Best Coffee House
Starbucks Coffee Company (6th-year winner)
10 Downtown Bellevue Locations
starbucks.com
Runners-up: T’Latte, Top Pot Doughnuts and Tully’s
- Best Retail Boutique
Derek Andrew
901 104th Ave. N.E.
derekandrew.com
Runners-up: La Ree Boutique and Newport House
- Best Happy Hour
Pearl Bar & Dining (2nd-year winner)
Lincoln Square – 700 Bellevue Way NE
pearlbellevue.com
Runners-up: 520 Bar & Grill and The Parlor Collection
- Best Romantic Dinner
Daniel’s Broiler (2nd-year winner)
Bellevue Place – 10500 N.E. 8th St.
schwartzbros.com
Runners-up: Bis On Main and El Gaucho
- Best Lunch Under $10
MOD Pizza
317 Bellevue Way N.E.
modpizza.com
Runners-up: Chipotle Mexican Grill and Jimmy John’s
- Best Seafood Restaurant
Seastar Restaurant and Raw Bar (5th-year winner)
205 108th Ave. N.E.
seastarrestaurant.com
Runners-up: Blue C Sushi and McCormick & Schmick’s
- Best Place for a First Date
The Parlor Collection (5th-year winner)
Lincoln Square – 700 Bellevue Way N.E.
parlorcollection.com
Runners-up: Cypress Lounge & Wine Bar and LOT No. 3
- Best Steakhouse
John Howie Steak (2nd-year winner)
The Bravern – 11111 NE 8th St.
johnhowiesteak.com
Runners-up: Daniel’s Broiler, El Gaucho and Ruth’s Chris Steak House
- Best Place for a Haircut
Salon Tewl (2nd-year winner)
938 110th Ave. N.E.
salontewl.com
Runners-up: 7 Salon and Gene Juarez Salons & Spas
- Best Sweet Tooth Fix
Trophy Cupcakes (2nd-year winner)
The Bravern – 700 110th Ave. N.E.
trophycupcakes.com
Runners-up: Cupcake Royale, Oh! Chocolate and Top Pot Doughnuts
- Best Place for a Mani/Pedi
Gene Juarez Salons & Spas (3rd-year winner)
Bellevue Galleria – 550 106th Avenue NE
genejuarez.com
Runners-up: Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa and Salon Bella
- Best Uniquely Downtown Bellevue Experience
“Snowflake Lane” (5th-year winner)
Bellevue Way N.E. and N.E. 8th Street
bellevuecollection.com
Runners-up: Bellevue Downtown Park and Ice Skating at Bellevue Downtown Park
- Best Place for a Massage
Massage Center of Bellevue (5th-year winner)
37 103rd Ave. N.E.
massagecenters.com
Runners-up: Herban Therapies Boutique Day Spa and Matheny Chiropractic
- Best Wine List
Purple Café and Wine Bar (2nd-year winner)
Bellevue Towers – 430 106th Avenue NE
thepurplecafe.com
Runners-up: Daniel’s Broiler and El Gaucho
- Best Place to See and Be Seen
The Parlor Collection
Lincoln Square – 700 Bellevue Way N.E.
parlorcollection.com
Runners-up: Munchbar and Pearl Bar & Dining
- Best Workout Spot
Bellevue Club (3rd-year winner)
11200 S.E. 6th St.
bellevueclub.com
Runners-up: David Barton Gym and Elite Fitness
