This summer could be a little different than most. Festivals, fairs, concerts, and long vacays might be off of the itinerary, but that doesn’t mean summertime is cancelled. Campgrounds across the country are reopening, and tenters are taking to the fresh air and campfire vibes to get out of the house and into the great… Read more
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Lead With Pride: Stacey Kwong of MILK+T
MILK+T crashed into the Los Angeles boba scene in December of 2015 and owners Stacy Kwong and Beyah del Mundo haven’t taken their feet off the gas pedals ever since. Literally. Starting off as a food truck that would pop up and create lines around the block, the duo cultivated a powerful buzz through social… Read more
Top 25 Falafel Restaurants in the U.S. to Celebrate International Falafel Day
Who doesn’t love a tasty falafel? Among being a fun word to say, falafels are a vegan treat enjoyed by many, and have become pretty popular in recent years among non-vegans too. Falafels are traditionally made with mashed chickpeas and flavored herbs and spices, sometimes fried and sometimes baked. Whether you like your falafel doused… Read more
Pride parades around the world may be cancelled, but that does not stop the LGBTQ+ community from adapting their celebrations to the novel situation: Lesbians Who Tech have announced their (Not IRL) Pride Summit and InterPride is working on Global Pride Celebration stretching across multiple time zones. We at Yelp also want to continue our… Read more
Tampa Tastes The Blues
Thanks to the Yelp Tampa Bay event for the wine tasting I discovered this incredible blueberry wine!
Writing Yelp Reviews During COVID-19
Reviews remain as important as ever during COVID-19. Timely consumer reviews that accurately describe how a business is responding to the pandemic can provide important, relevant information for patrons during this time. As an example, for people with pre-existing health conditions or those living or working with someone over the age of 65, getting the… Read more
Bringing Sacramento’s Bustling Brewery Scene Home
With more than 60 local breweries around town, Sacramento now competes for the title of fastest-growing brewery scene. It’s all thanks to the bounty of the farm-to-fork movement, locally-sourced ingredients and a roll-up-your-sleeves independent brewer’s spirit. You may not be able to belly up at the bar in some cases, but there’s plenty of local beers… Read more
Recipe Challenge: Rachel Klemek of Blackmarket Bakery
Whether you’ve seen her throw down on Chopped, learned some new skills during one of her baking classes, or just had the opportunity to chat while picking up some pastries––you’ve probably encountered Chef Rachel Klemek of Blackmarket Bakery in some form while out and about in Orange County. We caught up with the sweets slinger… Read more
Recipe Challenge: Mari Rubio of Casa Gioia
Guava crisps, dulce de leche, tres leches, and of course the signature Nutella chocolate chip cookies––these are just a few of the reasons why locals rave about Casa Gioia (pronounced “joy-a”) in Miami. We caught up with Mari Rubio, the creative genius behind the business, to see how she and the bakery have adapted during… Read more
The Yelp Elite Squad represents the best writers, photographers and explorers in communities across North America. In honor of Military Appreciation Month this May, we caught up with five national Yelp Elite members to hear about their military experience and love for all things local. We are grateful for you! L-R: David H. of San… Read more