Laura Massenat, Co-Founder, Factory Obscura Before she was one of the co-creators of Oklahoma City’s immersive art collective Factory Obscura, Laura Massenat had an uncanny ability to know what the rapidly-changing city wanted next. From bringing third wave coffee to OKC with Elemental, to co-founding a food truck night market, Laura has the acumen to… Read more
North Shore Elites Paint And Sip At Pinot’s Palette
On National Make A Friend Day, 40 Yelp friends were treated to a private painting party at Pinot’s Palette in Glenview. North Shore Elites kicked off the evening with delicious sandwiches and pizza from Your Pie, followed by drinks from the Pinot’s bar, and Smashmallow® treats for dessert. Next the real fun began. Everyone channeled… Read more
Yelp’s Holiday Hangover at Rayback Collective
On Wednesday night, 125 Yelpers attended our annual Holiday Hangover event—hosted at Rayback Collective in Boulder. Guests had the unique opportunity to sample delicious cuisine from Roxie’s Tacos, Naked Lunch, Infinitus Pie and Sara’s Cosmic Cookie Dough, while sipping on tasty brews from Avery Brewing Co, Oskar Blues Brewery, and Upslope Brewing. Situated in the… Read more
Yelp’s Badge Day 2020 in Montréal
YelpMTL Elites at Le Pourvoyeur Gin Pub for Badge Day 2020 Photo credit: Kyran Thicke Badge Day! The annual celebration of our 2020 Class of Elites! Congrats to all the Yelpers who are out there adventuring, writing, taking photos, building community and shining a light on what’s wonderful in Montréal and all our cities. And… Read more
Top 25 Most Romantic Restaurants in North Jersey
Yeah, diamonds are cool. But have you ever had a perfectly prepared plate of chicken parm? If your idea of a romantic Valentine’s Day is about the wining and dining then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up the Top 25 Most Romantic Restaurants in North Jersey to help put your date night… Read more
Philly Elites Kick Off 2020
On the last Sunday of January, newly-badged Yelp Elite Squad members celebrated a new year and new decade with a spectacular brunch at The Smith Valley Forge. The luxury apartments were the perfect setting for entering 2020 in style. Sunlight streamed through the wall-to-wall windows in the clubhouse, which features an open floor plan with… Read more
Spotlight: Black-Owned Businesses in Boston
February celebrates Black History Month, and while it’s essential to reflect on the overwhelming impact of African-Americans in our country’s history, let’s not forget the present. We wouldn’t be Yelp if we didn’t focus on local businesses, so this month (and every month) support these and other beloved black-owned businesses around Boston! Faith’s Naturals Boutique… Read more
Boston Elites Feast On An Authentic Hot Pot Dinner
A blustery Monday night sets the perfect tone for a gaggle of Elite Yelpers and their hot pot honchos to sit down for a bubbling feast at Liuyishou Hot Pot in Chinatown. From marbled wagyu and enoki mushrooms to shrimp cakes and quartered pumpkin, Yelpers simmered tasty morsels in a slew of soups for individualized… Read more
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
Spotlight: Black-Owned Restaurants In Louisville
Black History Month is a time when we celebrate all of the accomplishments African Americans have achieved. In honor of that, we are highlighting a handful of incredible black-owned restaurants and food businesses that help contribute to Louisville’s success. These only scratch the surface of great black-owned businesses in Louisville and were recommended by members… Read more