Farrah Akhtar
Sr Community Director, Yelp Houston
Sr Community Director, Yelp Houston & Greater Houston area
Articles by Farrah Akhtar:
Elites Experience Grub Kitchen + Bar in Katy, Texas
National Cheeseburger Day will be celebrated on September 18th, and the newest location of Grub Kitchen + Bar in Katy, Texas invited area Elites to experience two celebratory tastings to pre-game for the culinary holiday! Managing partner and owner Malcolm Richardson and his team treated Elites to a seated experience, offering a tasting menu of… Read more
Dare To Bare: End of Summer Nakation
Whether you’re a pure naturist or simply curious about nudist culture, more folks are turning toward clothing-optional destinations for “nakation” getaways. And travelers aren’t stripping down just for summer. Achieving the goal to even out tan-lines is definitely a perk to sunning in your birthday suit, but year-round options abound thanks to natural hot springs,… Read more
Houston Elites Preview Warehouse 72
After an impressive 45 years in the Houston restaurant scene, the city’s beloved Spaghetti Warehouse closed its doors due to Hurricane Harvey flooding. It’s taken two years for a comeback, but its new and contemporary spinoff Warehouse 72 will officially open on August 1, 2019. Paying homage to Spaghetti Warehouse which was founded in 1972,… Read more
Elites At Outback Pasadena, Texas
Photo by Brad S, Yelp Elite Outback Steakhouse continues their series of “Aussie Favorites” tasting events for the Greater Houston Yelp Elite Squad, this time around hosting at their Pasadena, Texas location. On July 22nd, Elites were treated to a multi-course seated experience with cocktail and beer pairings. First course included Aussie Cheese fries paired… Read more
Houston Elites BATL It Out
photo by Farrah A On July 11th, BATL – The Backyard Axe Throwing League – hosted Houston Elites for a round robin tournament. At this Thursday night throw down, Elites donned their most rugged lumberjack attire then rolled up their plaid sleeves to battle it out. Austin Eastciders offered a refreshing spread of their newly… Read more
It’s An All New M&S Houston – Uptown
It was an all new M&S Uptown experience for Houston Elites! Formerly known as McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood and Steaks, the wildly popular restaurant has rolled out a new name, updated menu, look and modern concept at its Uptown location with plans to expand these exciting changes to its remaining Houston locations and across the… Read more
It’s Sweet To Be Elite With Candytopia Houston
Want a taste of the sweet life? Enter the world of Candytopia! Greater Houston Elites experienced the all-immersive candy-meets-art exhibit featuring 14 curated rooms, 9 candy sampling stations, and photo opps galore! photo by Kandis J, Yelp Elite The exhibit, which made its Houston debut on June 14th, was curated and brought to realization by… Read more
Yelp Helps With Houston Humane Society
Yelp is all about community, and Greater Houston Elites could not have been more excited for June’s Yelp Helps volunteer opportunity with the Houston Humane Society. photo by Helene S, Yelp Elite The NPO offers numerous ways for the community to volunteer their time and services, and at our June 1st event, Elites were able… Read more
Greater Houston Elites At Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse was eager to reintroduce some of their “Aussie Favorites” to the Yelp Elites, so much they hosted two events for the Greater Houston squad. At both events hosted in Webster on May 15th and Katy on May 29th, Elites were treated to a multi-course seated experience with cocktail and beer pairings. First course… Read more
Elites at Galveston Island Brewing
photo by Truc T, Yelp Elite It doesn’t get better than a sunny Saturday afternoon on Galveston Island – unless you add local beer! Galveston Island Brewing welcomes Yelp Elites to a tour and tasting of their famous brews. Upon arrival, Elites checked in via their Yelp app, redeemed a complimentary beer, and crafted their… Read more