Each May, we recognize the impact, contributions and influence Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made on the history and culture of the United States. With the escalation… Read more
Over the past year one of our favorite Elite experiences, the Elite Week, has become more popular than ever. Due to the flexibility, eagerness of business owners, and their adaptiveness to health and safety measures, the Columbus Elite Squad has had the opportunity to try several great restaurants around the city. From delicious Greek… Read more
From cajun to lemon pepper to good ol’ Old Bay, Yelp Baltimore kicked off the summer with a seafood boil at Parkville’s new Urban Crab Shack, where Elites tasted the trend and embraced the mess! With a personal half pound bag chock-full of crab legs, shrimp, corn, and eggs, select Yelp Elites donned bibs and… Read more
In preparation for the sizzling summer months ahead, we tapped into Yelp’s data science team to determine what the top frozen treats are across U.S. and Canada.
Located within driving distance of several major East Coast cities, the Finger Lakes makes a great weekend getaway. Hitting a wine trail or two while in the area is the perfect escape-within-an-escape, and is a must-do on any visitor’s Central New York bucket list. The Finger Lakes is famous for producing divine wine. The region’s… Read more
The Yelp Elite Squad enjoys the cutest donuts from Simply Done Donuts in Tampa.
In honor of National Boba Day in April, Elites from San Gabriel Valley and all over North America were invited to an exclusive virtual experience with Bearology in Arcadia, CA. Over 140 Yelp Elites attended the virtual event and bought Bearology’s Craftea Boba Kit to make four different types of drinks at home. Bearology products… Read more
Summer is a great time for a cold beer, and everyday is a great day for artisanal cheeses. So for our latest Virtual Yelp Event and Elite Experience, we created – what we think is! – the perfect pairing: Allagash Brewing Company and The Maine Cheese Guild! Our pairings included: 1. Nowaday –… Read more
Over the past year, we’ve seen people turn to Yelp to find and support Black-owned businesses in unprecedented numbers — consumer interest in Black-owned businesses was up 3,085% in February 2021, compared to the same period the year prior. Searches for Black-owned vegan restaurants, like Binge Kitchen, were up 2,142% for the same time period…. Read more
Over the past year, we’ve seen people turn to Yelp to find and support Black-owned businesses in unprecedented numbers — consumer interest in Black-owned businesses was up 3,085% in February 2021, compared to the same period the year prior. Ahead of Juneteenth, we’ve rounded up a list of highly rated and popular Black-owned businesses in… Read more
Texas historical marker at 2201 Strand Street | Alyssa B, Yelp On June 19, 1865 – more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation – General Order No. 3 was read on Galveston Island informing the public: “all slaves are free.” It was read by Union Maj. General Gordon Granger and… Read more