Benjamin Flajnik
San Francisco Community Manager
Heeey O! I'm Ben. A Bay Area native and fernet enthusiast who will be your go-to guy for all things Yelp-related in SF. From Elite questions to what's good in your hood, I got your back. Let's rip.
Articles by Benjamin Flajnik:
Michelin Star Restaurants in San Francisco Offering Meal Deals To-Go During COVID19
We’re all aware that dining at a Michelin starred restaurant is a special experience that isn’t a daily occurrence for most. Precision cooking, dedicated chefs and tweezers usually bring a hefty price tag, but during shelter in place these fine establishments are offering up some decadent meals at a fraction of the usual cost. So… Read more
Good Fortune in 2020 for the SF Elite Squad at Harborview Restaurant and Bar!
On January 8th, 2020 the San Francisco Elite Squad celebrated getting their 2020 Elite badges in style at Harborview Restaurant & Bar. It was a star studded affair complete with a jazz duo, fortune teller, incredible views and more! The celebratory sparkling wine was flowing alongside some delicious dim sum provided by the gracious host,… Read more
San Francisco Elite Squad Gets Treated to Jazz & Chocolate at The Good Chocolate!
On September 17th, a lucky group of Yelp Elites were treated to a fun and educational evening all about chocolate! Throughout the evening, the kind folks at The Good Chocolate in Visitacion Valley taught the attendees how to make their own chocolate bars, provided light bites (with chocolate) and it was alongside a live jazz… Read more
San Francisco Elite Squad Tours Chinatown & Lunches At China Live!
Last Wednesday, Yelp’s San Francisco Elite Squad was treated to an afternoon of lunchtime fun! The group started with a walking tour of Chinatown by Avital Tours followed by an amazing lunch at the most lavish & beautiful restaurant, China Live. Elites were given the VIP treatment with things like: a dumpling making class, a… Read more
San Francisco Elite Squad Gets 1950’s Fancy at Bob’s Steak & Chop House!
Last week, Yelp’s San Francisco Elite Squad got super fancy at Bob’s Steak & Chop House in San Francisco!!! Attendees were treated to caviar from The Caviar Co., a martini making class, live pianist and the most delicious of steak dinners! Dressed in their fanciest attire, the Yelp Elites had quite the memorable evening! San… Read more
Hornblower Cruises & Yelp Present: Alive After Five!
On March 28th, 2019 Yelpers from all over San Francisco were invited to board Hornblower Cruise’s boat, The San Francisco Spirit for an evening of sailing on the San Francisco Bay! Aboard Hornblower’s Alive After Five cruise, Yelpers passed by iconic San Francisco Bay sights like the Golden Gate, Alcatraz and the city skyline. DJ Double B was… Read more
San Francisco Elite Squad Gets Their Seafood Fix At Supreme Crab!!!
Last week, Yelp’s San Francisco Elite Squad got their fair share of seafood and fun at newly opened Supreme Crab!!! Attendees were treated to copious amounts of seafood, wine, beer, and unbelievable raffle where a couple people took home live crustaceans! This is what one of the Elites had to say, “This was my first Yelp Elite… Read more
Yelp Shops Local in San Francisco!
When it comes to holiday shopping, looking local is always best. Our fair city of San Francisco is chalk full of local makers, entrepreneurs and dreamers, so let’s support them this season! That said, December 1st marks the start of our awesome initiative, Yelp Shops Local! We’ve teamed up with amazing businesses ranging from breweries… Read more
Friendsgiving at ALX Gastropub for Yelps San Francisco Elite Squad!
Last week, a few days before Thanksgiving, the Yelp San Francisco Elite squad was treated to a festive evening at the newly opened ALX Gastropub. The evening was full of delicious Thanksgiving themed eats, cocktails, love and laughter! The gracious hosts kept the food and drinks coming as the Yelp Elites chatted the night away!… Read more
San Francisco Elite Squad Checks In To Check Out at Ladle & Leaf!
Over the course of October 8th to the 19th, Yelp’s San Francisco elite squad was treated to an awesome lunch at newly opened Ladle & Leaf on 580 California St. The best part? Elites were able to bring a +1 so, lunch was had with a friend! About Ladle & Leaf: LOCAL. HEALTHY. DELICIOUS. WE… Read more