Farrah Akhtar
Sr Community Director, Yelp Houston
Sr Community Director, Yelp Houston & Greater Houston area
Articles by Farrah Akhtar:
Aloha Woodlands – Tommy Bahama
Tommy Bahama in The Woodlands, Texas recently revealed their renovated look, and they invited along the Yelp Elite Squad for a special springtime sneak peek experience. Chef Anthony Regalado prepared a multi-course spread with goat cheese bites, burrata crostini, and shishito peppers; next up were the achiote crusted hangar steak, hot chicken sliders and a… Read more
Breakfast Cocktails with First Watch – Kirby Commons
As First Watch continues to expand its locations throughout Greater Houston – and Texas – a new standout is its Kirby Commons location in Pearland, Texas, which is the first location to feature breakfast cocktails at the daytime cafe. photo by Mary O, Yelp Elite To celebrate, First Watch hosted the Yelp Elite Squad on… Read more
Yelp Fit Club at Shaka Power Yoga – Cypress
Greater Houston Elites get fit with it at Shaka Power Yoga in Cypress, treating their mind, body and soul with a warm yoga session lead by owner and instructor Jenny Normand. The studio opened its doors in December 2018 in the Bridgeland community, and is rapidly growing in popularity with its Hawaiian-inspired decor, workshops and… Read more
Yelp Fit Club At DEFINE Body & Mind – The Heights
Foodies love fitness! Yelp Fit Club was invited to experience a spin class at DEFINE body & mind in The Heights Houston. “I love the Yelp Fit events because it always proves that this community is more than just about food. It’s about living the best, fullest life,” Elite Yelper Sarah S shares. She adds:… Read more
Houston Elites Biz Lunch At Roka Akor
Japanese fine dining restaurant Roka Akor invited Elites to experience their new $24 prix fixe business lunch. The first course offered choice of tuna tataki, yellowtail sashimi, charred heirloom tomato salad, or mizuna salad; second course offered choice of prime New York strip steak, salmon teriyaki, mis marinated black cod skewers, 6 piece sashimi set,… Read more
Yelp Helps Houston with Meals On Wheels + Postino Heights
Interfaith Ministries‘ Meals On Wheels welcomed the Houston Yelp Elite Squad for a power volunteer session with the NPO. Elites arrived on a Thursday evening to create breakfast baggies for the elderly. Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals to disabled adults and homebound clients over 60 in the Greater Houston area and Galveston County. Following… Read more
Houston Elites at Carrabba’s® Italian Grill – Copperfield
On Monday March 11th, Houston Elites in the Copperfield area experienced the legendary Carrabba’s® Italian Grill. It was a multi-course tasting where Elites started off with family-style appetizers Bruschetta Siciliana and Mozzerella Marinara paired with Elouan Pinot Noir. The second course was their famous Italian salad paired with Riondo Prosecco; third course was Chicken Bryan paired… Read more
Houston Elite Experience at Rooftop Cinema Club
Rooftop Cinema Club kicked off their 2019 season by debuting “Selena” for a private friends, family and Yelp Elite experience. Located in BLVD Place with skyline views of Uptown, Elites flocked to the famous movie destination known for screening old time faves and cult classics to sold out audiences. “Being outside watching the sun set against… Read more
Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas, According to Yelp
Ask any Texan and you’ll not only hear that things are bigger in Texas – they’re also far more delicious. The Lone Star State spans 268,000 square miles and is home to more than 27 million people, so with all that land and all those folks, naturally the fare goes far beyond smoked barbecue, queso and… Read more
Yelpy Gras at Hearsay On The Strand
Laissez bons temps rouler! The Hearsay restaurant family, which has two Downtown Houston locations, opened its third and newest restaurant digs along the historic Galveston Strand in May 2018. And Elites could not have been more excited to experience the new Hearsay on The Strand – and just in time for the Island’s mardi gras… Read more