1000 Miami Yelpers Climb Aboard Yelp’s Jet Set Fête!

On Thursday, April 5th, 1000 yelping locals descended upon the decadent Art Deco National Hotel for what proved to be the most epicly, high-flying Yelper event in the history of Yelp Miami! Yelp's Jet Set Fête, the signature event hosted only twice a year, intended to expose Miami's most passionate yelpers to some of the amazing local businesses in South Florida. Party-goers had no trouble breaking out the cigarillos and the velvet smoking jackets, as they arrived fully suited up for the night's theme: retro chic aviation gear. Who did they meet at the party? The Rat Pack, Don Draper look-a-likes, a handful of high-flying stewardesses, a few pilots, and Miami's most passionate yelpers!

Tummy a'rumblin'? The never-ending array of delectable bites arrived en masse from over 15 local eateries. Veg heads and carnivores alike were sure to pinpoint palatable provisions! Offering up epicurean "flight food," The Cheese Course; Salumeria 104; Bin No 18; The Dome; Graziano's; Little Lotus; Chef Adrianne's; Shula's 347 Grill; Salsa Fiesta; Nove Kitchen & Bar; Giardino Gourmet Salads, Mlt, Taverna Opa, Robeks and popchips piqued desiring palates! Dulcet distractions were also on-board thanks to Sweetness Bakeshop and Todo Frio. 

Reclining their seats and kicking back with distilled tipples, yelpers got to sipping on Mandarine Napoléon cocktails from the speakeasy house as well as mixtures featuring Gran Sierpe Pisco, Zignum Mezcal, flipflop rum, Cupcake Vodka, Concannon Irish Whiskey, L'CHAIM Kosher Vodka, and Brugal Rum. Elite attendees arrived for first class service and found a Segura Viudas flute awaiting their arrival. Later, they clinked flutes at the Freixenet sparkle bar. To further wine down, Cupcake Wines, Concannon Wines and flipflop wines offered a grape escape and sud supporters won as well with many options a'brew: Samuel Adams, World Of Beer and Magners Irish Cider. Of course, bevs sans booze were present too with smartwater, vitaminwater and ZICO offering up refreshments while Panther Coffee stimulated with their cold-pressed iced blend!

With the seatbelt sign off, yelpers moved about the "cabin" and got groovy to the tunes from the MiamiDJs4u's cockpit. Adding flair to the fête, Shameless Burlesque romped in their skivies, The Amazing Ultran revealed fortunes, JC rocked the electric violin, Mark Shelby played the classics, whilst Etienne Class painted to the music. Before ducking into the Capture Pod™, passengers decked out their looks with era touchups thanks to BLO Midtown, Brilliance NY, and Tiano Salon. With an affair so first class, it's not wonder yelpers felt a little "jet lagged" the next day, but thanks to Mercy hangover prevention, the morning might have come with a friendlier welcome!

Special thanks to the models decked out in inspired looks from students at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Linens of the Week, Cort Events, and our snappy photographers: Photobokeh, Amadeus M Photography and MPZ Photo!

Catch the reviews here and all the photos here!

This is your captain signing off,

Monica S, Yelp Miami Community Manager