Articles by Emma Wong:
The Elite Squad takes a virtual trip to Seattle
That’s right – over 140 East Bay Yelp Elites got on a virtual plane a flew to the northwest together to taste the creamy yogurt delights of family-owned brand, Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt! Alex, co-owner of Ellenos and yogurt extraordinaire, joined us virtually from their scoop shop in Pike Place market and walked us through… Read more
Charcoal latte heaven with Red Bay Coffee
Have you had a charcoal latte before? Celebrated Black-owned coffee roastery, Red Bay Coffee, invited 100 East Bay Yelp Elites for a free charcoal latte, trio coffee sampler, and a cute little pin as part of our special Yelp Elite Week! Elites raved about the delicious drinks, great customer service, and Red Bay’s beautiful plant-filled… Read more
Beer and bites with the Yelp East Bay Elite Squad
This Badge Day was a little different than years’ past. Unlike the in person, filled-with-balloons bashes we have hosted in the past, this one was completely virtual! But just because our Elite Squad cheers was done through the screen in 2021, does not make it any less special. Over 100 East Bay Yelp Elites came… Read more
A guide to healthy houseplants from the experts
Featured photo of plants from Crimson Horticultural Rarities by Yelp Elite Hanna S Plants. So hot right now. With increased stay-at-home-time this past year, it is no wonder why people have become more obsessed with making their spaces greener than ever. Plants not only brighten up and add vibrancy to our indoor spaces, but they… Read more
Top 15 Life Coaches in America
After a whirlwind year, you might be hoping to start your year off by equipping yourself with new tools for guidance and healing. Working with a life coach just might be the step that points you in the right direction, whether it be to find your dream job, heal from a traumatic experience, or to… Read more
Top pho in every state
We all need something to comfort us these days. That’s where pho comes in. For us, it’s one of the top comfort foods — especially right now as temperatures are dropping. If you’re here, we have a feeling you might might feel the same way! From spicy beef broths to delicious vegan bowls, there’s a… Read more
Stories from Black Pastry Chefs in America
Over the past few months, we have received an outpouring of requests from our community to provide an easy way to find and support Black-owned businesses on Yelp. In fact, this has been our most requested feature during this time, and over the course of two weeks* alone, we saw a 35x increase in the… Read more
Top 20 Bay Area Dumpling Spots (Takeout/Delivery)
You know what we find “souper”? The amount of amazing dumplings spots in the Bay Area! And it’s not just beloved xiaolongbao (XLB) and potstickers we’re talking about – with the Bay’s culinary diversity, some of the most celebrated dumplings here include delicious Afghan mantoo dumplings, sweet potato dumplings with shrimp and crawfish, and scrumptious… Read more
Celebrating Black History Month in the East Bay
Black History Month is a time where we celebrate all the accomplishments African Americans have achieved. In honor of that, we’ve highlighted a few incredible black-owned businesses that help contribute to East Bay’s success. From a juice bar, to a bookstore, you’ll love supporting these businesses all year long. Hip Hop Juice Box (Emeryville, CA) … Read more
15 Best Spots to Get Ube in California
“Will ube mine?”…is what all ube lovers are saying to each of the fifteen below shops that sell it in every shape, size and texture! If you’re here, you are probably just as obsessed with these vibrant purple desserts as we are. If not, here’s your lesson. Ube is a purple yam from the Philippines… Read more