Articles by Emily Cahill:
CT Goes Karting At RPM Raceway
Two hours of thrills and entertainment provided the best possible shelter from an early October thunderstorm. On Tuesday night, Yelp Elites and their guests enjoyed an action-packed evening at Stamford’s brand new RPM Raceway. The event kicked off with an exciting overview of the new facility’s offerings, while guests fueled up on a generous buffet… Read more
School is in Session: Meat 101 at Stew Leonard’s
School is in session! Welcome to Meat 101 at Stew Leonard’s, where 25 lucky Yelp Elites kicked off the weekend with a crash course in finding the perfect cuts of beef. This mouthwatering class combined hands on activities with a blind taste test, interactive education with the store’s butchers/chefs and a mouthwatering buffet of… Read more
CT Elites Experience Indian Cuisine Redefined
On Thursday night, 30 lucky Yelp Elites were treated to an unforgettable feast at Bhog Multi Cuisine Indian Restaurant in Rocky Hill. Chef Nimma Reddy took the group on a culinary adventure through a multi-course meal featuring more than twenty different dishes. The night began with handcrafted Indian-inspired cocktails by award winning mixologist Hemant Pathak…. Read more
CT Elites Go Behind The Scenes At The New Pasta Vita
Mangia, mangia! It’s safe to say nobody left hungry after Monday’s Yelp Elite event at Pasta Vita in Wethersfield. Yelpers were treated like family as they feasted on classic recipes and learned about the business’s commitment to creating high quality gourmet-to-go meals. Kicking things off with a a gorgeous spread of hors d’oeuvres (and of… Read more
Connecticut Kicks Off A Summer Of Self Care
With everything life throws our way, it’s important to take a step back, take a deep breath, and commit to practicing self care. Throughout June, Yelp’s Summer of Self Care allowed Connecticut yelpers to celebrate local businesses that stress the importance of de-stressing. We kicked off the month by sampling handcrafted artisan teas from Whole Harmony… Read more
Meet the Elite: Jess L, Hartford, Connecticut
Welcome to Meet The Elite, where we let you in on the lives of some of our top community members. Today we meet Jess L, a Yelp Elite since ’09 with a whopping 3510 reviews and counting. Why did you start yelping? When I moved to the Boston area in 2008, I was eager to… Read more
CT Celebrates Leap Day at Artisanal Burger Company
On Monday night, Connecticut’s Yelp Elites celebrated Leap Day with a fabulous not-just-burger bash at Artisanal Burger Company in Manchester. Kicking off the evening with a scavenger hunt (plus complimentary Two Roads beers and refreshing cocktail samples), guests enjoyed a generous family-style sampling of fabulous signature menu items. From giant pretzels to succulent pulled pork sliders,… Read more