Articles by Diandra Lamas:
Where to find masks across the US
Mask via Yellowcake Shop Due to the ongoing pandemic, many communities are requiring the use of masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19. We connected with Community Managers across the US to highlight businesses that are making it easier to stay safe while supporting local. Some of these folks are traditional designers who have… Read more
Celebrating our Healthcare Heroes
Behind the scenes, and on the front lines our healthcare professionals are facing this pandemic head on to keep us safe. We see, and we support those in the medical field for all the work they are doing always, but especially now. As a community during normal times we would come together across the US… Read more
Miami Celebrates the Yelpies 2019 at Lightkeepers: The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
On Tuesday, January 21st, Yelp Miami hosted its 4th annual Yelpies Awards Ceremony. Hosted by Lightkeepers at the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, the Yelp community mingled under the stars in a beautiful oceanfront setting to recognize outstanding members of the Elite Squad. It was a chilly night (for Miami standards, of course), and as the Yelp… Read more
10 Tips to Prepare for the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One
Every February the South Beach Wine & Food Festival® delights tens of thousands of foodies with a delicious weekend benefitting the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU). The Festival is a star-studded, five-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and… Read more
Celebrating Cuban-American Culture in Miami: Eileen Andrade
Eileen Andrade, Chef and Owner of FINKA Table & Tap & Amelia’s 1931 This interview is part of a series celebrating Cuban-American business owners in Miami. For the full list, click here. + What does Miami mean to you and why is it so important? Miami for me is honestly a permanent vacation. The weather is… Read more
Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Celebrating Cuban-American Culture in Miami
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 the people who, through their commitment to building… Read more
Celebrating Cuban-American Culture in Miami: Nick Bofill
Nick Bofill, CEO and Founder of The Native Guy This interview is part of a series celebrating Cuban-American business owners in Miami. For the full list, click here. + What does Miami mean to you and why is it so important? Miami means to me, to be great. It pushes you to break your comfort… Read more
Celebrating Cuban-American Culture in Miami:Michael Beltran
Michael Beltran, CEO & Chef, Ark Hospitality Group This interview is part of a series celebrating Cuban-American business owners in Miami. For the full list, click here. + What does Miami mean to you and why is it so important? Miami was the city that offered my family an opportunity when they came to this… Read more
Celebrating Cuban-American Culture in Miami: Giovanny Gutierrez
Giovanny Gutierrez, Brand Ambassador for Havana Club Rum This interview is part of a series celebrating Cuban-American business owners in Miami. For the full list, click here. + What does Miami mean to you and why is it so important? Miami is the world to me. Have my mother here, all my friends, all my… Read more
Celebrating Cuban-American Culture in Miami: Denise Miqueli
Denise Miqueli, Principal & Author of Pin Pan Pun + Co This interview is part of a series celebrating Cuban-American business owners in Miami. For the full list, click here. + What does Miami mean to you and why is it so important? I think its synonymous with home and not just because it’s where… Read more