For many of our San Francisco-based employees, it’s now a tradition to shop for gifts (or for themselves!) at the annual holiday market held at our headquarters. When organizing our first holiday market, we reflected on Yelp’s mission: to connect people with great local businesses. By bringing local artisans and chefs to our doorstep (and… Read more
Local Stories
Behind The Dream: Westcoast Poke In Vancouver
Co-founder of Westcoast Poke, Zachary ChoPhotography: Issabelle Frial Since 2004, Yelp has worked to connect millions of people to the best in local business. In that time we’ve met thousands of passionate small business owners, a group as hardworking and diverse as any you’ll find. In this series, we share stories of just some of… Read more
Phoenix Yelpers Gain Wisdom From Their Elders In A Beautiful Setting
On Thursday, October 24th, Phoenix Yelpers and guests came together at Mountain Shadows to connect not only with each other, but with a panel of Elders at our inaugural “Libations Amongst Generations” event! Attendees entered the resort and found their way to the beautiful Camelback Overlook where they were welcomed with a complimentary drink and some… Read more
Behind the Business: Rita’s Law in Denver
Rita’s Law Written by Yelp Denver Community Intern, Chloé Lyden Since 2004, Yelp has worked to connect millions of people to the best in local business. In that time, we’ve met thousands of passionate small business owners, a group as hardworking and diverse as any you’ll find. In this series, we share stories of the… Read more
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando is changing the way we think about dog adoptions. Knowing that a potential pet’s personality is more useful information than their breed, they’ve created Harry Potter-esque house assignments to categorize pups by their attitudes and helping people find just the right pooch for their lifestyle. So, if it looks like… Read more
13 Years Elite, Find Her (Currently) In ABQ
Rachel C. with her son Thane In September, Yelp officially celebrates our 15th anniversary in communities across the country, and around the world. Here in Albuquerque, we asked a 13-year veteran of the Yelp Elite Squad, Rachel C., to reflect on her journey, which began in San Francisco. This adventure, through four cities and countless… Read more
Behind The Biz—SAME Café in Denver, CO.
Written by Yelp Denver Community Intern, Chloé Lyden Since 2004, Yelp has worked to connect millions of people to the best in local business. In that time we’ve met thousands of passionate small business owners, a group as hardworking and diverse as any you’ll find. In this series, we share stories of just some of… Read more
Meet the Chef: Junior Merino of M Cantina
Chef Junior Merino – photo courtesy of M Cantina Two years ago, M Cantina in Dearborn opened its doors and began serving the layered, fresh flavors Chef Junior Merino remembers growing up with in Puebla, Mexico. Professionally known as The Liquid Chef, Merino blends his love of his Mexican culture with the flavors and traditions… Read more
Yelp’s March in Formation!
During the last week of March, Yelp Nashville and WeWork partnered up to celebrate Women’s History Month with an impactful and memorable event: Yelp’s March in Formation. The campaign invited women-business owners from the Nashville metro to come together, connect, and share their stories. According to a 2018 NAWBO study, 35% of small local businesses… Read more
Dallas Launches 2019 Yelp Families Community
At the beginning of 2019, the Dallas metro launched Yelp Families: a year-long campaign focused on building a more inclusive community and celebrating the best of family-friendly businesses, festivals and local happenings.