
Cara Lageson
Seattle Community Director
Yelp Seattle Community Director and gamer. Lover of comic books, LEGO, Harley Quinn, Nintendo, Zelda, Star Wars and my dumb dog.
This March, Cure Cocktail Bar & Charcuterie invited a group of Gold and Black Yelp Elites to a special 90 minute course on how to master the art of making martinis. This was the perfect way to end the snowpocalyptic Seattle winter… by slinging drinks and warming up with their own creations! As guests arrived,… Read more
It’s uncommon to find people with a blacksmith background in Seattle. It’s even more rare to find a school designed to teach and facilitate blacksmith classes on this old-world craft. That’s why as part of the Yelp Gets Schooled event series, Yelp Seattle teamed up with Lawless Forge to show the Yelp community what blacksmithing… Read more
On Wednesday, January 24, fifteen Gold and Black Badge Yelp Elites entered Diane’s Market Kitchen – owned and operated by Diane LaVonne – for a night of delicious food, learning, and laughter. After getting acquainted with the group and sharing her story about the space that closely resembles one’s home, free of commercial-grade appliances, Diane… Read more
“You tell me!” is the Italian meaning of midici and also the motto for the night at our Yelp Elite Event with MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company. Thirty Yelpers were welcomed in to the beautiful space by smiling pizza makers and friendly servers as they made their way to the back of the restaurant to the long communal… Read more
Priding itself as an old school Mexican dive and bar and Seattle original since 1974, Mama’s Cantina opened up its back party room space to 60 Yelp Elites and their guests for a night of Mexican food, margarita, and tequila tasting. The menu included ensalada de nopales (cactus paddle salad), tostada de tinga (shredded meat… Read more
Just like any great Seattle story, it started with a rainy night. This didn’t deter the six Yelp Elites who gathered together at Coastal Kitchen for an event full of tasty cocktails, mouthwatering appetizers, and let’s not forget… oysters! Upon arrival, the guests were seated at the picturesque oyster bar with its marble top, making… Read more
On a chilly autumn night, Capitol Coffee Works and Standard Bakery joined forces to deliver an authentic Seattle experience to 30 Elites. The aroma of coffee beans and fresh-out-the-oven pastries welcomed guests into Capitol Coffee Works’ trendy loft space that sits on a bustling street in the middle of Capitol Hill. Elites were greeted with… Read more
What better way to celebrate Oktoberfest than with beer, sausages, and pretzels? On Thursday, October 12, 30 Yelp Elites from the Seattle community were invited to SieMatic Seattle, a small business operated by Summers Studio that cares for its clients and community by working with local designers, architects, builders, chefs, and restaurants, partnering with the… Read more
Entering the cave-like atmosphere with primitive decorations, 10 Yelp Elite Golds from the Seattle community gathered at local restaurant Carnivore on Thursday, October 5. This restaurant prides itself in delivering sustainable, paleo food sourced from local farms and used their mission to help these Yelpers realize their primal background as they tasted some of the… Read more
This past Wednesday, Eat Seattle and SieMatic Seattle partnered up to deliver a true culinary experience for 24 Elite Squad members. Yelpers gained insight in the art and science of mixology as they crafted cocktails—either a gin lavender sour or old fashioned—with great precision. They also observed a cooking demo to learn about the meal… Read more