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Salvatore Lembo brings Miss Italia pageant to Washington

See the Bellevue Reporter ad by Joshua Adam Hicks.

Meet Manager, Wendy Pender

The manager at the Library Connection @ Crossroads may look the part of the stereotypical librarian with her hair pulled back in a bun, but don’t be fooled.

Speaking Your Language

There is nothing like finding someone who understands you—really understands you.

A Thousand Cups of Tea

The route from tea farm to teacup doesn’t get much more direct.

Legendary South Indian Food: Drawing Fans from Near and Far

Lunch at the popular Udupi Palace Vegetarian Restaurant often means joining the Indian “techie” crowd from nearby Microsoft, yearning for dosas, sambhar and other food that tastes "just like back home."

Thyme for Soup

Originally from Turkey, Bulent Aki, owner of Ebru Mediterranean Deli, has been happily serving dishes from the middle east for two decades. He is now poised to open his newest restaurant, "Thyme for Soup" at Crossroads this month.

Pizzeria Guido

“Dad, I’m going to call my new restaurant Pizzeria Guido.” “No, non lo farai.” (No, you won’t.)

Your Planet, Your News

The Eastside Daily Planet News is a perpetually busy place as people browse its thousand-some books, newspapers and magazines.

Boba: Pearls in Your Tea

A longtime favorite in East Asia, bubble tea is now an established trend in the US. The owners of Boba Express in Crossroads are eager to introduce it to the curious and keep devotees satisfied whenever the urge hits.

Best of Both Worlds: Natural Remedies and Conventional Cures at TLC Integrative Pharmacy

Where in Bellevue can you find organic, natural remedies for everything from migraine headaches to cholesterol control?

Pho King at "Papaya"

Chinh and Kristy Vu, owners of Papaya—the wildly popular Vietnamese restaurant at Crossroads—shared secrets of the success including their fabulous “Pho” with our Crossroads Connection Correspondent.

Creative Card Connections

“A passion to create. A mission to enrich lives.” It’s hard to imagine that Hallmark could find anyone better than Raymond Wah to help people find ways to give voice to their thoughts and feelings.

A friendly, fashionable formula for success:dressbarn opens a new outlet

Like a good friend, dressbarn listens to its customers.

You Are What You Eat, So Eat Something Cute

New York Cupcakes has enjoyed a loyal following since opening their doors at Crossroads in August 2008.

Games Are King At Uncle's

Ask anyone at Uncle’s Games. They’ll tell you that games should not sit in closets. They should be played.

Interested in a Chinese book discussion group?

The King County Library System is starting a Chinese book discussion group for adults at the Lake Hills Library in Bellevue and would like to know your opinion.

Crossroads wins "Best Free Entertainment" Award

425 Magazine ranks Crossroads tops in Eastside Entertainment

Shipping: A Family Affair

Where in Bellevue can you find the reliability of a UPS store along with the customer service and community feel of an old world post office?

Burney Brothers - Purty Dang Good

Burney Brothers BBQ opened May 1, 2008 in The Central Place at Crossroads. On the menu are beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken, turkey breast, pork spare ribs, hot links, Texas chili, BBQ burgers, sandwiches and slow-baked potatoes with lots of toppings. This is the second location for Steve Burney, owner and chef, who runs another successful BBQ place inside Third Place Commons in Lake Forest Park.

Indi Bite: Gourmet quick-serve Indian cuisine

"We’re taking the fear and complexity out of Indian cuisine,” says Indi Bite owner Sanjay Jejurikar. He and his wife, Seema, decided to change the cumbersome impression of Indian food by opening Indi Bite—a quick-serve Indian grill—at Crossroads.