Farrah Akhtar
Sr Community Director, Yelp Houston
Senior Community Director, Yelp Houston & Greater Houston
Articles by Farrah Akhtar:
Honoring Juneteenth and its Texas origins
Texas historical marker at 2201 Strand Street | Alyssa B, Yelp On June 19, 1865 – more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation – General Order No. 3 was read on Galveston Island informing the public: “all slaves are free.” It was read by Union Maj. General Gordon Granger and… Read more
Top 50 boiled crawfish spots in Greater Houston
Shortly after Yelp revealed the most popular food orders for delivery in every state during quarantine, the nation quickly learned just how much Texans truly crave their crawdads. As we enter the final stretch of the 2021 crawfish season and folks scramble for their final fixin’ of bayou bugs in the Bayou City, Yelp’s data scientists… Read more
Green skincare tips for a better you – and the planet
April 22nd is Earth Day, fellow Earthlings. It’s the day to hyper focus on everyday human behaviors impacting the Earth, educate ourselves – and take action to protect and restore our planet! It’s a challenge, but we can all do our part, and we can all start somewhere. And for many, it’s as easy as… Read more
Highly-rated Latinx coffee shops in the U.S.
Campesino Coffee House photo by Michelle L, Yelp Coffee is undoubtedly a part of American culture. We very much love and need our double shot espresso, nitro cold brews, and oat milk lattes – to-go and STAT, please. But what happens when you slow things down, spice things up, and savor the moment? Welcome to… Read more
Top pastel de tres leches in every state
As historians, food experts, and Latinx communities continue to debate the exact origin of pastel de tres leches – and with no definitive answer – there is one thing we can all agree on: It’s delicious. Pastel de tres leches, as its name reveals, is a moist and delightful cake soaked in three milks: evaporated… Read more
Beers With Klaus Brewing Company
On Monday, February 24th, Greater Houston Elites made way to Klaus Brewing Company, est 2018, to get acquainted with their German-style beers, meet owner and head brewmaster Thomas Lemke, and embark on a brewery tour. “My favorite beer of the night was the Dirndl Dropper,” says Yelp Elite Elisa M. “It was light but flavorful… Read more
David Romanelli + Yelp Houston Present: Drinks With Your Elders
On February 12th, the community gathered for Yelp Houston’s first “Drinks With Your Elders” Q&A series to learn invaluable life lessons on love, loss, and happiness from some of Houston’s wisest elders: relationship therapist Dr. Bob Stecker, 91, and holocaust survivor Mrs. Ruth. Emceed by best-selling author, inspirational speaker and Wise Elders founder David Romanelli,… Read more
Support Black-owned Businesses in Houston
Black History Month is a time when we celebrate all of the accomplishments African Americans achieved. In honor of that, we highlighted a few incredible Black-owned businesses that help contribute to Houston’s success. Indigo photo by Del S via Yelp Indigo – NorthsideJust under 30-years-old, Chef Jonathan “Jonny” Rhodes’s culinary vision has earned praise from… Read more
Color Factory + Yelp Houston
On January 22nd, Color Factory welcomed Yelp Elites from Greater Houston for an unforgettable sensory experience! It was the first Elite event of the year for Yelp Houston, and Elites were eager to celebrate with a 2020 “Badge Bash” complete with bevs from The Finnish Long Drink, El Bolillo Bakery cookies, Tout Suite macarons, Aqua… Read more
Yelp 15 Burst Day Party at The Children’s Museum of Houston
More than 300 Yelp Elites from the Greater Houston community made way to The Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH) to celebrate 15 years of local love! Elites experienced light bites and refreshing bevs from local brands, all the while completely taking over the museum and its interactive exhibits. With $15 donations collected at the door,… Read more