To celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, we’re excited to partner with Momento Latino, an organization dedicated to serving the needs and concerns of the Latinx community, to launch a new, free searchable “Latinx-owned Business” attribute on Yelp. The Latinx business community has opened more small businesses than any other demographic in the U.S., according to a… Read more
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
New England Elites Share A Virtual Kitchen For National Linguine Day
Photo by Apex S. I loved this event! It was so exciting to get the MASSIVE box containing the ingredients for this dish…Toni T, Rhode Island Yelp Elite Forty Elite Yelpers representing greater Boston and Rhode Island zoomed in for a virtual cookalong Tuesday to celebrate National Linguine Day! Armed with a box of dry… Read more
24 Hours In Richmond
There are countless reasons to fall in love with Richmond. The central location means that it’s in close proximity to beaches and mountains, and a quick flight away from many other popular destinations. It has the perfect foundation for history, warm people, and local businesses–which are truly what breathe life into the city. We caught… Read more
Pet lovers on Yelp are hosted by SPCA Tampa Bay via Zoom to learn all about pet nutrition.
Highly rated Black owned businesses in the alcohol industry
Looking to support Black-owned businesses? We’ve rounded up highly-rated Black-owned businesses in the alcohol industry across North America to support now, and every day. The businesses below are listed in no particular order and range from a wine bar in Rochester, NY to a distillery in Denver, CO making spirits from neighboring produce. Earlier this… Read more
Top pastel de tres leches in every state
As historians, food experts, and Latinx communities continue to debate the exact origin of pastel de tres leches – and with no definitive answer – there is one thing we can all agree on: It’s delicious. Pastel de tres leches, as its name reveals, is a moist and delightful cake soaked in three milks: evaporated… Read more
Yelp In The Know: How to be a tourist in your own city
To get you one step closer to fulfilling that inner urge to live your best life and explore a hidden land, try a new-to-you fruit, or discover a city’s best kept secret, my suggestion for you is this — Be a tourist in your own city!
The top yoga studio in every state offering virtual classes
September is National Yoga Month and in light of safety during COVID-19, many yoga studios across the United States have transitioned to online offerings. Both beginner students and advanced yogis can keep up with their wellness from the safety of their home—and feel good about supporting a local business. From powerful vinyasa to the slow… Read more
Yelp and Travelzoo present: “Hit The Road” A fall fueled travel adventure
Summer might be ending, but that doesn’t mean your road trips have to take a backseat to crisp weather and pumpkin spice. Gear up for fall road trip season as we highlight amazing pit stops tips from the deep south to the windy city! Questions that will be answered with this travelicious write up are… … Read more