Matt Eyman
Community Director
Lover of tacos, whiskey, dog parks and concerts, Matt Eyman is your go-to guide for all things Portland! Hunt him down and he'll accept a fist bump, but prefers a high-five.
Articles by Matt Eyman:
How you can help West Coast wildfire relief efforts
As dozens of wildfires blaze along the length of the West Coast, fire has consumed millions of acres and displaced hundreds of thousands of residents. Toxic air quality and power outages have combined with the lingering effects of COVID-19, forcing thousands of small businesses to close their doors. Still, many have pivoted yet again to… Read more
Portland’s Top 50 (Currently Open) Food Carts
As we head into another PDX summer, we know that 2020 is going to look a little different. One thing that won’t change? Portland’s love of food carts! In all corners of the metro, inventive chefs are crafting delicious bites in very small spaces, all for us to enjoy! This year we’re doing our list… Read more
Portland Elites Start 2020 In Style
It’s a new year and for the Yelp Elites that means more opportunities for foodie fun. From putt putt to pinot noir, there have been plenty of opportunities for Portland’s Elite Squad to discover and connect. Here’s what we’ve been up to this month: Yelp Shines a National Spotlight on PDX Though the Portland food… Read more
Portland Elites Spread Holiday Cheer To The Ronald McDonald House
There are all sorts of holiday traditions. Some will make cookies and treats for their friends, family and colleagues while others will drink their way across town while dressed in an elf costume. This year the Portland Yelp Elite Squad continued their tradition of coming together in support a deserving local charity. For 2020 the… Read more
Happy Burstday! 15 Great Portland Elite Events Celebrating 15 Years of Yelp!
It’s our Burstday! While it’s hard to believe that Yelp was born 15 years ago, since 2004 the Yelp Community has explored, discovered, and shared almost 200 million reviews, celebrating the very best our cities have to offer. At the heart of our community is YES: the Yelp Elite Squad. Join us on a trip… Read more
Portland’s 25 Hottest Food Carts Of 2019
Rose City Food Park – Photo by Paul L For visitors and locals alike, when people think Portland, they think food carts. All across the city, chefs are creating culinary wonders from the confines of compact kitchens-on-wheels. Whether you’re looking for brunch or late night bites, somebody in PDX wants to serve it to you… Read more
Von Ebert Serves Brewed Science In Portland
It was an ale of a good time at Von Ebert Brewing. This newly-opened Pearl District brewery invited in the Portland Yelp Elite community for all-you-can-drink beer with a side of delicious barbecue! From the first sip of IPA to the last bite of pulled pork, the entire event proved that in a city full… Read more
Portland Peeps New Eyewear Fashions at Myoptic
For over a decade, Myoptic Optometry + Modern Eyewear has helped their patients to both see well and look good. Now they want to change the way Portland thinks about dry, red eyes. With their new Sellwood location featuring the city’s most advanced technology for treating Dry Eye Syndrome, the Myoptic team knew the… Read more
Self Care Across America With Yelp’s Community Team
With Yelpers always celebrating events like National Taco Day and World Vegetarian Day, people might rightly assume that food holidays are our, err… bread and butter. But did you know that Yelp is also great for helping people find resources to manage their emotional health? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 1… Read more
Alto Bajo Gives Portland Something To Taco ‘Bout
Want to do a Mexican-inspired Sunday Funday? Then you better bring the flavor! Alto Bajo did just that for when they invited Portland’s Yelp Elite squad to ¡Domingo Divertido! This epic fiesta was complete with a taco bar, churro station, and exclusive bottomless beverages. Nobody left hungry, but everybody left vowing to return to this… Read more