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 Elite Turkish Delight Dinner At Mid Kitchen
Going out for dinner on a Friday night is a treat. Add in 40 North Shore Elites, a nine-course Turkish dinner, love and support for a great new local restaurant, and you’ve got the recipe for a magical Friday night Yelp Elite event on Chicago’s North Shore. Mid Kitchen is a restaurant co-owned by a… Read more
Albuquerque Raises A Pint To La Reforma Brewery
On Monday, a terrific group of Yelp Elites in Albuquerque were introduced to the new La Reforma Brewery. Or perhaps reintroduced. This venue was the original location of Bosque Brewing, which has since moved on to a storied future in the Duke City. La Reforma completely rebuilt the vibe, food and drink, with a smart… 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
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
FUNdue VII @ The Melting Pot – Boca Raton
For the sixth year in a row, the first Elite Event of the year was hosted at The Melting Pot in Boca Raton. FUNdue has become one of the most anticipated events every year. Last year’s event was voted the best Elite Events of 2019, by members of the Yelp Elite Squad, so we were… Read more
Milwaukee Elite Event: Mind, Body and Yelp at F45 Milwaukee
On Thursday, January 30th, Yelp Elites got their sweat on at F45 Training Milwaukee! F45 Training is a fitness community specializing in innovative, high-intensity group workouts that are fast, fun, and results-driven. The 45-minute functional full-body workout had Elite’s heart rates spiking and endorphins flowing! Upon arrival, attendees checked-in and had their pick… Read more
Portland Elites Start 2020 In Style
It’s a new year and for the Yelp Elites that means more opportunities for foodie fun. From putt putt to pinot noir, there have been plenty of opportunities for Portland’s Elite Squad to discover and connect. Here’s what we’ve been up to this month: Yelp Shines a National Spotlight on PDX Though the Portland food… Read more
Color Factory + Yelp Houston
On January 22nd, Color Factory welcomed Yelp Elites from Greater Houston for an unforgettable sensory experience! It was the first Elite event of the year for Yelp Houston, and Elites were eager to celebrate with a 2020 “Badge Bash” complete with bevs from The Finnish Long Drink, El Bolillo Bakery cookies, Tout Suite macarons, Aqua… Read more