Katie Burbank
Austin Community Director
Katie B here, your @YelpAustin Community Manager. When not hosting Elite events/perks all over ATX, you can find me at coffee shops that turn into killer HH hangs. Giver of quality hugs, to boot.
Articles by Katie Burbank:
Support Black-Owned Businesses In Austin
While diversity isn’t as ubiquitous as barbecue here in Austin, in honor of Black History Month, we’d like to shine a spotlight on just some of the black-owned businesses putting their stamp on the 512 scene. Whether you’re looking to hit the gym or stuff your face, create a custom scent or find the perfect… Read more
Top 15 Texas BBQ Joints
If you haven’t licked a bone dry in the great Lone Star State, you can’t really call yourself a Texan. Whether on a road trip at a rodeo or entertaining out-of-town guests looking to gnaw down on some good ol’ cowboy cuisine, there are ample BBQ pits all over, but especially, deep in the heart… Read more
Dining ‘Round The World In Austin During Austin Restaurant Weeks
Starting Thursday, August 15 to Monday, September 2, 2019, Austin Restaurant Weeks sweeps through the 512, featuring prix fixes ranging from $20 lunches to $50 dinners (along with a few special offerings like $12 cocktails, sprinkled in for good measure). No doubt you’ll be planning a meal out at some point then, so be sure… Read more
LA East Elites Get A First Look At Milk Bar LA
Yelp Elites were lucky enough to be the first among sweet toothed Angelenos to check out Christina Tosi’s newest Milk Bar outpost in LA. The Chef’s Table star finally laid down sweet roots in the City of Angels and the Milk Bar LA Flagship doubles as a retail store selling staples like Crack Pie®, Cereal… Read more
LA East Elites Transform Into Rock Legends At Howl At The Moon
LA East Elites channeled their inner Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Ke$ha, Puff Daddy (or whatever he’s calling himself now), Metallica, Billie Holiday, Keith Urban, Madonna, and Taylor Swift for a night of rockstar mayhem on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Universal CityWalk. Howl at the Moon welcomed guests with test tube shots to get the blood… Read more
Angelenos Stay Fit With Bi-Monthly Yelp’s Fit Club Events
It’s no secret Yelpers love to eat, but in Los Angeles, they also love to balance those delicious bites and beverage finds with calorie-burning workouts… and LA has no shortage of unique fitness opportunities to get the heart racing! Twice a month Yelp LA collaborates with studios, trainers and gyms in the area for fun,… Read more
Small Business Spotlight: Home Brewed Bar in Pasadena, CA
“Welcome home” is the first thing you hear when you cross the threshold of Pasadena’s Home Brewed Bar. Brian Molina has artfully combined warm hospitality and cold brew teas and coffee to create a next-generation coffee shop that prides itself as much on its unique product as its customer service. I popped in recently (as I do… Read more
LA East Elite Tasting at MidiCi The Neapolitan Company
LA East Elites tackled hump day like champs thanks to being wined and dined by the crew and chefs behind MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company. It was a night to feast on charcuterie plates, Neapolitan pizza and well-dressed salads; complete with flowing red and white wine. To top it all off, a decadent and mouthwatering… Read more
LA East YEE: The Suite Life At The Vermont
A Yelp party at an apt complex? Indeed! But this isn’t your average rental residence, oh no. This is a gorgeous high-rise smack dab in the middle of Ktown with killer amenities, stunning skyline backdrops of DTLA and Hollywood, and a pool/bbq area like you wouldn’t believe! The evening included a full-on grill takeover by Farmer… Read more
Leaping Into Yalla Mediterranean
On leap day, LA East Elites graciously entered Burbank’s Yalla Mediterranean with a warm welcome by owner Michael, who held a glass of wine in one hand and a firm handshake in the other. Overwhelmed by the options presented in front of them, Elites were invited to piece together their own shawarma, chicken, beef or… Read more