Articles by Cassie Perez:
Elites Honored Nationwide At Annual Yelpies
2019 was a banner year for the Yelp community. With more passionate locals sharing love for their favorite local businesses than ever before, it’s the Yelp Elites that continue to shine when it comes to contributing the most useful, funny and cool reviews, snapping amazing photos, and discovering the best businesses in their city and… Read more
Yelp’s Top 50 Places to Eat in Palm Beach
There’s no denying the culinary scene in Palm Beach County is heating up. Yelp is here to help you navigate the region’s delicious eats with our Top 50 Places to Eat in Palm Beach 2018. From Boca Raton to Jupiter, nationally acclaimed restaurants to hidden gems, there’s no shortage of culinary adventures to be had…. Read more
Know Your CA: 5 Questions with Scott in Green Bay
It’s time to meet Scott C, community ambassador extraordinaire in Green Bay, Wisconsin! He’s been repping Yelp in the land of green and gold for two years, hosting remarkable events for the community, penning stellar reviews, partnering with local happenings in town, and so much more. When not Yelping, he can be found trying new… Read more
Small Biz Spotlight: Cafe Curuba in Coral Gables, FL
While Miami may be known for Cuban cafecito, there’s a coffee scene away from the classic ventanitas that fuels locals day in and day out. Cafe Curuba is a big part of that and Debbie Rabinovici is the brains behind the beans. Since opening three years ago, this Coral Gables hideaway has cultivated a loyal following…. Read more
Elites Take Center Stage In “Help My Yelp”
Did you catch the premiere of “Help My Yelp” on Food Network last week? Host and restaurant consultant Monti Carlo ventures to Kennesaw, GA to help the staff at Barbecue Street find a path to 5-star success. Using insight from online reviews, “Help My Yelp” follows Monti as she makes simple fixes in each restaurant’s kitchen and trains the staff… Read more
St. Patrick’s Day Like A Local
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. Turns out, you don’t have to go to Dublin to celebrate as the Irish do. While our data team compiled a list of The 50 Best Bars in the U.S. To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we chatted with Yelp community managers from the US and Canada to get… Read more
Miami Hosts First Ever Yelpies Award Dinner
Miami Elites gathered at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach Thursday night to toast to 2016 achievements during the first annual Yelpies award dinner. To begin, they gathered for cocktails and passed bites al fresco at the hotel’s Arkadia pool area. From there, they made their way inside for a family style meal showcasing signature eats from Pizza &… Read more
Top Five App Features Yelp Elites Love
Yelp’s purpose has always been to connect people with great local businesses. Over the years, we’ve added a bevy of new features to help get you there! From food delivery via Yelp Eat24, to helping you catch the closest Pikachu via the Pokéstop filter, our engineers are constantly crafting fun and new ways to enhance your Yelp experience. We’re always… Read more
Miami’s Elite Badge Bash!
For Miami Elites, a new year means new badges that sparkle in red, yellow, and even black! On Thursday night, Yelpers came out to celebrate their accomplishment and look forward to the year ahead at the new Paulie Gee’s Miami. Paulie Gee’s hails from Brooklyn and brings an authentic and fresh take on pizza from start… Read more
Warm Weather, Cool Cocktails and Happy Holidays in Miami
Miami Elites gathered one final time before year’s end at Coconut Grove hotspot Glass & Vine for a holiday bash! Between the ugly sweater contest and secret gift exchange, spirits were merry and bright as attendees mingled al fresco. The kitchen prepared exquisite passed bites including beef tartare, pan tumaca with jamon serrano, blue crab hush puppies, and a buttermilk… Read more