Isabella Joffroy
Community Director, Yelp Tucson
Lover of tequila, wine and cheese, I'm your go-to gal for all things Yelp in Tucson. I'm always after the best local goodies.
Articles by Isabella Joffroy:
Tucson Elite Yelpers Spend An Evening With Tom Philabaum
Tucson Elite Yelpers were treated to a special evening at the iconic Philabaum Glass Gallery & Studio with founders Tom and Dabney Philabaum. Formerly the home to a Tastee Freez, the space is southern Arizona’s only all-glass gallery and also home to about 30 other glass artists from around the nation. Stunning barely begins to describe… Read more
Tucson Yelpers Get Educated on Coffee at Savaya Coffee Market!
In celebration of National Coffee Day, the Yelp Elite Squad sniffed and sipped their way through a coffee cupping and sampling of various brewing methods at Savaya Coffee Market. (Cupping is a practice coffee professionals use to rate the uniformity, sweetness, mouthfeel, and taste of coffees before deciding to bring them to market.) Yelpers were… Read more
Everyone Can Benefit From Circus Arts
Who says fitness can’t be fun?! The Circus Academy of Tucson put our core strength, balance and coordination skills to the test! We explored aerial silks, tight rope and juggling. Needless to say, it was a morning of ‘firsts’ for everyone. Not only did we get some insight into the world of circus arts for… Read more
A Smokin’ Good Time at The Horseshoe Grill
Tucson’s East-side has been making a splash in food news lately. The locally owned and operated Horseshoe Grill might just have something to do with that! Their scratch-kitchen is dedicated to providing the freshest ingredients, premium hand cut steaks and savory smoked meats cooked with real Arizona mesquite. You can smell the mesquite wood burning… Read more
Yelp Tucson Hosts Writing + Food Photography 101 with Tucson Foodie
Yelp Tucson’s first ever Food For Thought writing and social media panel brought local yelpers together to get tips straight from the experts at Tucson Foodie on writing memorable reviews and best practices for smartphone food photography. Our panelists shared a wealth of wisdom and storytelling that gave our guests an inside look to the… Read more
Tucson Flower Shop Takes Floral Artistry To the Next Level
Yelp Elite gathered for an intimate floral workshop with Akiko Senda, owner and founder of Bloom Maven. What better way to spend a hot summer evening? Located at the Mercado San Agustin, Bloom Maven is a full service flower and plant shop offering unique arrangements, plants, cactus, event services and so much more! Guests marveled… Read more
Tucson Enjoys A Delicious Happy Hour, Family Style!
From running a scratch kitchen to being the first Arizona restaurant to acquire a state license in the culinary art of charcuterie, Zona78 goes the extra mile in more ways than one! So much so, that they welcomed members of the Tucson Yelp Elite Squad for a family style sampling showcasing new happy hour menu items as… Read more
Tap Into Community & Tucson Flavor at Dillinger Brewing Co
Hospitable, down-to-earth, fun are just three ways to describe the folks at Dillinger Brewing Company. Eric Sipe and Aaron Long welcomed close to twenty Yelp Elite Squad community members for an evening of cheers and beers! Eric and Aaron took us on a and informative tour of the brewing facility– sharing fun facts about their… Read more
Breakfast for Dinner at First Watch
Starting and ending your day with the most important meal of the day is a food trend we can get behind! 50 Yelpers were treated to an extraordinary restaurant takeover at First Watch, Williams Center that consisted of a seated four-course tasting menu. The menu covered many fan favorites, including the Millionaire’s Bacon, Avocado Toast,… Read more
Will You Escape- Tucson
On Tuesday night, Elite Yelpers wore their thinking caps at Will You Escape, escape room. Yelpers divided into groups, and tackled two unique challenges. Some attempted to break a spell. Others tried to find treasure! In the end, some groups beat the clock while others came just short. Either way, everybody had a blast and… Read more