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The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every facet of our lives, from the dishes we craved at home to the home improvements we made to the beauty treatments we couldn’t live without. With 2020 being a year like no other, it’s no surprise that we’ll continue to feel the palpable impact of COVID-19 in our local… Read more
It’s no secret that 2020 changed the way we experience our homes. With more time at home than ever – in many cases working at home, and for children, remote learning – the trends in 2021 will inevitably be influenced by the shift in our lifestyles. In collaboration with Athena Calderone, celebrated design expert and… Read more
Roger’s Gardens / Photo by: James A On the prowl for the perfect holiday gift? We’ve compiled a list of 10 places in Southern California to shop locally this holiday season! Stuff your stockings with local made goods from an outdoor craft festival, explore a four-story antique store, or purchase fashion finds from the world-famous… Read more
Tis’ the season to gather gifts for loved ones, treat ourselves, and support the community! It’s no secret that 2020 has been detrimental to small and local businesses, so let’s use our spreading power to do what we can to support them. Sometimes gift hunting can be dreadful, we get it, but before you resort… Read more
Settled on the California coast in Pacifica and Malibu, Traveler Surf Club & Coastal Outpost is a true gift for water lovers who enjoy playing in the Pacific. With ocean temperatures at 64 degrees Fahrenheit on a warm day and down to 50 during the winter, Traveler provides a place for much-appreciated hot showers after… Read more
We’d like to introduce you to Sam M., Senior Local Sales Manager at Yelp. Sam has been at Yelp for over five years. In his own words, Sam helps to steer the boat of an amazing group of local sales Account Executives. Sam says, “Every day I’m blessed to work with wonderful people who are… Read more
Traveling to see loved ones may not be a part of our 2020 holiday plans, but we can still send them a taste of the Pacific Northwest. From chowder to wine, these ten local businesses can help faraway friends feel a little closer to Washington State.
Fill up a thermos and strap on your boots: we’re heading to the Christmas tree farm. Wondering where to find the best tree in your neck of the woods? We’ve rounded up the top rated places to buy a Christmas tree across the U.S. according to Yelp data to make your search a little easier…. Read more
Yelp is not just for finding food, it’s also here to help you find necessary home and local services. If you’re in the northern USA or Canada, here are some businesses you should know. No, they’re not tasty treats or delicious delivery, but you’re going to need them any minute now. Any guesses? That’s right…. Read more
When Chef Sam Marvin talks, the hospitality industry listens. After all, he built a $10 million restaurant, Bottega Louie, in downtown Los Angeles during the recession in 2008. He’s a person who seizes an opportunity wherever, and whenever, he can. But Chef Marvin says that the hospitality business has evolved—and that it’s now all about perspective…. Read more
Nestled in the quaint Chicago suburb of Evanston stands Hecky’s Barbecue. The neighborhood barbecue joint has been humbly rooted at the same street corner since 1983 when it first opened with no more than $100 in the cash register. Named Best Suburban barbecue by Better Magazine, Hecky’s attracts locals for its mastery of southside Chicago-style… Read more
When is the best day to drink cider? Ciderday! Few things taste as refreshing as a crisp glass of local cider during the changing of the seasons. From butterbeer cider in Texas to prickly pear cactus fruit cider in Hawaii, “travel” with us to the top 24 cideries in the USA according to Yelp. Bookmark… Read more