Farrah Akhtar

Farrah Akhtar

Sr Community Director, Yelp Houston

Senior Community Director, Yelp Houston & Greater Houston

Articles by Farrah Akhtar:

• #Yelp Community, #Community Events, #English

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

• #Community, #English, #Community

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

• #Business Owners, #BusinessOwners, ##BusinessOwners

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

• #Community, #Community Events, ##YelpCommunity

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

• #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

• #Community Events, #Community, #Community

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

• #Community, #Community Events

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

• #Community

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