Brittany Smith, Yelp Midwest Regional Lead of Community + Marketing
Midwest Regional Manager of Community + Marketing at Yelp
Articles by Brittany Smith, Yelp Midwest Regional Lead of Community + Marketing:
Fifteen destinations for Black history and culture
This February, to celebrate Black History Month, we’ve compiled a list of fifteen destinations for Black history and culture to bookmark for future travel. From Memphis to Birmingham, we’ve rounded up important monuments, museums, and significant sites of memory and perseverance across the country. In spite of a painful past, Black America is filled with a rich… Read more
Best places to buy a Christmas tree in America
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
Black owned businesses that ship nationally for the holidays
We’ve compiled a list of nineteen Black owned businesses that ship nationally just in time for the holidays. Now you can support these amazing businesses from the comfort of your couch. From fresh local spices to organic spa products, there’s something for everyone on your list. This holiday season will be unprecedented in many ways… Read more
Thanksgiving feast recipes from Yelp employees
During the fall holidays, the Yelp offices come together to give back to our communities. Although we’re not able to volunteer or collect non-perishable food in person this year, we wanted to create a way to celebrate together. These three recipes are a sampling of the Yelp Employee Cookbook, a selection of recipes from Yelp… Read more
The best pumpkin patch in every state
Fall is upon us and what better way to make the most of the season than with a visit to the highest rated pumpkin patch in your state? From u-pick patches and corn mazes to warm apple cider and hay wagon rides, this list has a little something for all your autumn dreams. Methodology: This… Read more
Best Ramen in every state and Canada offering takeout
We’re ladling out the top spots in North America to order a bowl of takeout ramen just in time for the cooler months ahead. From shoyu to spicy miso, you’ll want to bookmark your way through this round up. 🍜 Methodology: This is a list of the best ramen spots in every state and Canadian… Read more
Highly rated Black owned businesses in the alcohol industry
Looking to support Black-owned businesses? We’ve rounded up highly-rated Black-owned businesses in the alcohol industry across North America to support now, and every day. The businesses below are listed in no particular order and range from a wine bar in Rochester, NY to a distillery in Denver, CO making spirits from neighboring produce. Earlier this… Read more
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with Yelp virtual events from coast to coast
The Latinx community is one of the largest and most diverse in North America. From September 15 – October 15, Yelp communities from across North America will be celebrating by hosting a number of virtual food, fitness, and language classes that support various cultures within the Latinx community. RSVP to these virtual events and attend… Read more
The best waffle in every state
To celebrate National Waffle Day on August 24, we’re calling attention to the best waffle in every state according to Yelp. Whether it’s sweet or savory, smothered in gravy or syrup, we’re taking a moment to celebrate this fluffy, versatile treat. Though many states are currently in their reopening phases, the below shops are either… Read more
Seven handy things you can do with the Yelp app
To the untrained eye, Yelp is known as a tool for finding great local businesses. But did you know you can hire a contractor or get in a restaurant line from the comfort of your couch on the Yelp app? Read on for seven handy (and possibly surprising) things you can do with the Yelp… Read more