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Just in time for the busy holiday shopping and dining season, Yelp is making it easier than ever for consumers to support inclusive businesses. Yelp is continuing its partnership with Open to All, a non-profit that aims to protect consumers from discrimination, by launching a search filter for the “Open to All” business attribute, and… Read more
The holiday season is right around the corner, which means many Americans have begun their holiday shopping or are in the midst of preparing their homes to host friends and family for celebratory feasts. However, the most wonderful time of the year also comes with added stress and pressure to overspend, overcommit and tackle endless… Read more
Hi! This is Gülsüm and I am originally from Turkey. My journey with Yelp started as an engineering intern during the summer of 2017 on Yelp’s Multi-location Business team, and I re-joined as a full-time engineer in July 2018 after I completed my undergraduate studies in Istanbul. My team’s main focus is to develop new features… Read more
November is National Career Development Month, which means it’s a great time to reflect and be thankful about the progress you’ve made in your career up to this point. Whether you’re happy in your current job or frustrated with your situation, continuing to improve your mindset towards your job, colleagues and boss can make a… Read more
On a lightly chilled Sunday evening in November, Yelp Elites and guests settled into a totally new eatery, The Jealous Fork, for an evening of outstanding food, enlightened craft drinks and… a mariachi trio. Likely the largest Elite Event to date in the 505, there were lines out the door for custom enchiladas and… Read more
Co-founder of Westcoast Poke, Zachary ChoPhotography: Issabelle Frial Since 2004, Yelp has worked to connect millions of people to the best in local business. In that time we’ve met thousands of passionate small business owners, a group as hardworking and diverse as any you’ll find. In this series, we share stories of just some of… Read more
Photo from Bluebird Distilling at The Bourse We are quickly approaching the holiday season, when every other evening brings a new opportunity to celebrate. Let’s face it: the holidays are exhausting! That’s why it’s extra important to know which spots around town are offering the best non-alcoholic cocktails. Take a break from the tipples and… Read more
It’s not news that diverse, engaged employees make for more profitable, productive workplaces. What’s been more elusive is the path there: how can we effectively diversify a company, foster a spirit of inclusion, and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong? At Yelp, we’ve decided to address this by making diversity, inclusion, and belonging… Read more
“Will ube mine?”…is what all ube lovers are saying to each of the fifteen below shops that sell it in every shape, size and texture! If you’re here, you are probably just as obsessed with these vibrant purple desserts as we are. If not, here’s your lesson. Ube is a purple yam from the Philippines… Read more
Photos by Yelp Elite Alesha M. Imagine this: the ultimate fall-time Sunday Funday, fermented-style. Yelpers from Indianapolis ventured into the world of fermentation at the hidden gem of a venue, The Fitness Farm, for Yelp’s Fermented Funk Fest 2.0. Yelpers were greeted with a Yelp mug to reduce the environmental impact from the event as… Read more
Move aside pumpkin spice. Feast your eyes on Basalt’s charcoal pancakes to get in the fall spirit. Fall is here. ‘Tis the season of apple picking, crunchy leaves, and… pumpkin spice madness. Did you hear? It’s even in Spam! So we decided to list 15 fall comfort foods, state by state, that don’t involve you-know-what…. Read more
Fellow, Photo by Huong L. Wondering where you should be eating in Los Angeles right now? Introducing the 40 Must Try Restaurants in LA, Winter 2019, an epic collection of restaurants that define LA’s dining scene right now. This guide is an eclectic selection of the places we think everyone should try at least once, and the… Read more