Farrah Akhtar

Farrah Akhtar

Sr Community Director, Yelp Houston

Senior Community Director, Yelp Houston & Greater Houston

Articles by Farrah Akhtar:

• #Community Events

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

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Houston-based Star Cinema Grill – known for its premium theater amenities – expanded into the CityPlace development in Spring, Texas; and area Yelp Elites were invited for a special experience. The evening started with appetizers and cocktail tastings in their first and only private theater and lounge, The Audrey, which included a meet and greet… Read more

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In June 2019, The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation expanded their Tex-Mex offerings to diners in Uptown’s BLVD Place. And Houston Elites were invited to experience the new location. Chef Alex Padilla – who has overseen the kitchen at The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation since 2006 – was onsite for a meet and greet with Elites,… Read more

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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

• #Community, #English, #Community Events

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

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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

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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

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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