Virtual Yelp Event: Epic Tasting w/ Pakkā Hard Seltzer
On April 21, 50 members of the Yelp Elite Squad attended a virtual sampling with Pakkā Hard Seltzer. The overcast weather didn’t rain on our virtual party, as we were immediately transported to a tropical island paradise due to Pakkā’s refreshing line of seltzers. Regional Sales Manager, Nate Levi, and Marketing Specialist, Gus Erickson, offered… Read more
Meet The Queen: TAYLOR ALXNDR
To celebrate Pride Month, Yelp Atlanta partnered with TAYLOR ALXNDR (she/they), co-founder of the organization Southern Fried Queer Pride. “Southern Fried Queer Pride (SFQP) is an Atlanta-based (on Muscogee & Cherokee land) organization empowering Black queer and QTPOC centered communities in the South through the arts. Southern Fried Queer Pride (SFQP) was born out of a… Read more
A beginner’s guide to tequila
National Tequila Day is just around corner, and with a quick and dirty tutorial on the finest agave spirits around, you too can flex like the pros when talkin’ tequila. Not only are we gonna give you the 101 on this fine Jaliscan export, we’re also hearing from agave expert and total tequila nerd Jaime… Read more
Sun’s Kitchen Dumpling Flight & Tea: Elite Experience
In May, we had the absolute pleasure of partnering with Sun’s Kitchen: one of Charlotte’s “oh so popular” and delicious Asian restaurants for Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We were able to offer our Elite Squad a dumpling sampler flight along with a homemade tea drink from Sun’s Kitchen! We learned a great deal about… Read more
Wining is winning for Greater Toronto Area Elites
Good times with Vintage Vines; that’s what Yelp GTA Elites were saying after an intimate Elite-only virtual event with the local craft winemaking biz. Spearheaded by owner Celina R, Vintage Vines sits within a small plaza on Lakeshore Road East in Mississauga, Ontario. Celina left the corporate world just a few years ago to pursue… Read more
Virtual Event: Crayola calligraphy with Hoopla! Letters
In June 2021, the Yelp community across the US and Canada were treated to a complimentary virtual Crayola calligraphy class over Zoom with Phoenix area artist Kimberly Shrack. Getting started in modern calligraphy doesn’t require the finest inks or the fanciest pens. All you need can be found in any first grader’s cubby — a… Read more
Choosing the perfect paint color with Stacy Molander
Are you ready to really switch things up and make a change in your home? With so many colors to choose from, it’s often hard to decide on the next color scheme for a room, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. I have done my fair share of experimenting and painting using so many… Read more
Rhode Island Elites enjoy pizza from the District
Yelp Rhode Island Elites were treated to some of the best pizza in Providence. Our friends over at The District RI, welcomed over 50 Elites for a taste of their award winning pizza pies! From the Hot Honey White to the Pink Alla Vodka and even the new Vegan Veggie Cheese, these pies did not… Read more
Five staycation destinations for Pacific Northwest beer lovers
Staying close to home this summer, and looking for some good Pacific Northwest beers to get you through? If road trips and breweries are your thing, these five hoppy destinations are worth the drive. So pack up the car, grab an empty growler (or two), and hit the road for an epic beer-centric staycation. Whether you’re… Read more
New Orleans Elite Squad explores Lotus Bistro!
Who doesn’t love a little spice in their (foodie) life?! The New Orleans Elite Squad had the chance to try their exclusive meal that wasn’t available on the menu nor to the general public. Those lucky enough to get on the guestlist enjoyed Panko Fish Tacos with Japanese Slaw & Wasabi Aioli! Although many Yelpers… Read more