Find Your Inner Chaska
Photo: Jaime L. via Yelp Oh Chaska, you had us as soon as we entered and were greeted with warm smiles and the “Mayavi”; a beautiful cocktail of muddled mandarin, prosecco, peach, lemon and orange bitters. Every guest was blown away by the incredibly passionate and knowledgeable staff from the moment they entered through the… Read more
FUNdue VII @ The Melting Pot – Boca Raton
For the sixth year in a row, the first Elite Event of the year was hosted at The Melting Pot in Boca Raton. FUNdue has become one of the most anticipated events every year. Last year’s event was voted the best Elite Events of 2019, by members of the Yelp Elite Squad, so we were… Read more
Milwaukee Elite Event: Mind, Body and Yelp at F45 Milwaukee
On Thursday, January 30th, Yelp Elites got their sweat on at F45 Training Milwaukee! F45 Training is a fitness community specializing in innovative, high-intensity group workouts that are fast, fun, and results-driven. The 45-minute functional full-body workout had Elite’s heart rates spiking and endorphins flowing! Upon arrival, attendees checked-in and had their pick… 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
Ringing In The Lunar New Year at The Buffalo Yelpies!
Written by Hannah Kadryna Yelp Buffalo Community Coordinator This year’s Yelpies came with a fun little twist to help ring in 2020 with a bang. Coinciding with the Lunar New Year, we threw our first ever themed Yelpies! Elites flocked to The Barrel Factory dressed to impress to help celebrate a great… Read more
Color Factory + Yelp Houston
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
Albuquerque’s Lunar New Year Badge Bash
On the dawn of the Year of the Rat, Yelp Elites and guests in Albuquerque celebrated another year of Elite badges with our biggest badge bash yet. Activities included yoga and cupcake classes, food from Dion’s pizza, Spring Rollin’, Rise + Roast donuts and M’Tucci’s crostini, with coffee, tea, wine and beer from Teasu, Paleta… Read more
Albuquerque Quenches New Year Thirst
To kick off a year of Yelp Elite experiences in 2020, guests enjoyed a happy hour at a new brewery, Thirsty Eye. On a Sunday evening in January, Yelpers packed the venue and toured the art gallery adjacent, enjoying pours, light bites and an array of tacos from Vamos Con Gloria, a new food truck…. Read more
Bringing Hawaii to Buffalo and Rochester!
By Hannah Kadryna Yelp Buffalo Community Coordinator The Yelp Elite Squad kicked off 2020 with a tropical trip to Islands Hawaiian Grill in Batavia, NY! We brought the Buffalo and Rochester Elite squad together for the very first time for the chance to enjoy delicious Hawaiian cuisine and mingle with neighboring Elites! Greeted… Read more
Milwaukee Elite Event: Curls Night Out at Drybar Milwaukee
On Tuesday (1/14) and Wednesday (1/15), Elites from across the city came together for a fabulous night at Drybar Milwaukee where they received blowouts, bites, and beverages. In addition to their amazing team, the salon itself is nothing short of beautiful. As you walk inside, you are greeted by refined pastel colors, a blow dryer chandelier, and… Read more