“There’s not a doubt in my mind that I can get to my career goals within the company, and I don’t have to hide any single part of who I am,” PJ says. We’re sitting in a conference room at Yelp HQ in San Francisco, video chatting with PJ (Account Executive in Phoenix), Ryan (Community… Read more
Travel like a Local – Zurich (Switzerland)
5 Places Locals love in Zurich, not the usual tourist attractions! 1. Lake Zurich What would Zurich be without its lake? The lake is stunningly beautiful no matter the season. In summer you can rent a boat or a pedalo, go swimming or hop on one of the big ships. There are various places to… Read more
New Embed Feature Makes Sharing Yelp Reviews a Breeze (Like Those of Our Favorite National Parks)
Great news! To make it easier to share your favorite useful, funny, and cool Yelp reviews, we’ve launched a new Embed Review feature, allowing users, media and business owners to easily embed their favorite reviews straight from Yelp onto their website or in blog posts and articles. The best part is the business’s rating and… Read more
Travel like a Local – Valencia (Spain)
5 Places Locals love in Valencia, not the usual tourist attraction 1. Jardines de Monforte. (Monforte Gardens) The last historical-artistic garden of Valencia. It’s a small green oasis full of mazes and tunnels. A place to take your children to, draw on sketchbooks, read, disconnect from the noise or even get married. 2. Parroquia San Nicolás… Read more
Yelp at Pride: Marching with Love
Rainbow flags flew, strangers exchanged hugs and kisses, confetti rained down from the sky — what a day to rejoice and celebrate our pride in San Francisco and New York. Though we marched on different coasts, thousands of miles apart, we were connected by a common goal. Outfitted in Yelp Pride shirts spanning every color… Read more
Travel like a Local – Naples (Italy)
5 Places Locals love in Naples, not the usual tourist attractions! 1. Area Marina Protetta Gaiola The best place to fight the baking-hot temperatures of summer like a true local, the Gaiola Underwater Park is a great destination for both archeology and nature lovers…and those who want to simply enjoy the crystal-clear water. It is earthly paradise, right… Read more
Travel like a Local – Paris (France)
5 Places Locals love in Paris, not the usual tourist attractions! 1. Fraîche An open kitchen near the Canal Saint Martin serving only fresh food from the market, with a fantastic wine & food pairing menu! 2. Jardin des serres d’Auteuil One of the greatest free walk for a green trip with family and… Read more
Yelp Fights for Free Speech at the House of Representatives
Today, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice is holding a hearing on the SPEAK FREE Act of 2015. This legislation will bolster our First Amendment protections, ensuring that honest speakers have a way to quickly and economically end meritless lawsuits that target them for what they’ve said online — on review… Read more
EatAbout: Yelp London Experience A New Dining Alternative…
Imagine visiting a top chef’s home and having them cook for you. No, seriously, this is now a thing and the founders of EatAbout, Felix and Philip, invited a group of 10 lucky Yelpers into their home to discover and tuck into this new, unique and wonderful experience. Ronald T: “A very different concept, you don’t go to… Read more
Travel like a Local – Florence (Italy)
5 Places Locals Love in Florence, not the usual tourist attractions! 1 Giardino delle Rose Open all year around, it’s the Rose garden of Florence overlooking the city with an amazing view, walking distance from the center. So wake up and smell the roses! 2. Corridoio Vasariano A secret passage that goes over Ponte Vecchio,… Read more