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Yelp’s Culinary Journey at AVA MediterrAegean

May 17, 2022

The Orlando Yelp Elite Squad had the chance to experience the hottest new addition to Winter Park's dining scene, AVA MediterrAegean!

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Elite Experience at Daily Greens in Portland, ME

May 10, 2022

May is National Salad Month. And why wouldn’t it be? It’s the unofficial kick-off to summer here in Maine after all, and who doesn’t love a big bowl of fresh,…

Curried goat with mac and cheese, plantains, and festivals

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Elite Experience at Yardie Ting in Portland, ME

April 21, 2022

Spring got spicy for the Yelp Elite Squad in Maine thanks to Yardie Ting. Located at the Public Market House in Portland, YES got to try authentic Jamaican food that…

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Elite Experience at Blazes Burger in Westbrook, ME

April 5, 2022

It’s officially spring! And y’know what that means? Grilling season isn’t that far away! To kick it all off, we partnered with Blazes Burgers in Westbrook for members of the…

Naan, roti, chicken pakora, tandoori mixed grill

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Elite Experience at Bombay Mahal in Brunswick, ME

March 28, 2022

Last winter Yelpers from all across North America were treated to an intimate, hands-on cooking demo via one of our most popular virtual events to date with Raj and Van…

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Elite Experience with The Frying Dutchman in Portland, ME

March 21, 2022

To kick-off our monthly dining series at the Public Market House on Monument Square in Portland for the next several months, the local Yelp Elite Squad in Maine were invited…

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Yelp New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras with a Krewe du Vieux Outdoor Tailgate!

March 3, 2022

"A tradition beloved by the Yelp NOLA Community, we're excited to create a revamped experience to celebrate our city and create a one-of-a-kind event, says Tomas Rey, Yelp New Orleans…

Fried chicken, macaroni cheese, cornbread, collards

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Elite Experience with Soul Food Paradise in South Portland, ME

March 1, 2022

Yelp invited the local Elite Squad to warm up this winter with comfort food from Soul Food Paradise located in the food court at The Maine Mall in South Portland,…

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Pandemic-born, women-owned businesses in Seattle

March 1, 2022

Opening a business is hard work – but opening a business during a pandemic? Even tougher! Over the course of the last few years, we’ve seen consumers and business owners…

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Elite Experience with Provision ME in Ogunquit, ME

February 15, 2022

To celebrate Palentine’s, Galentine’s, and Valentine’s Day, the Yelp Elite Squad in Maine were treated to thoughtfully handcrafted and personally curated charcuterie boards by Provision ME in Ogunquit. The boards…

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Elites honored nationwide at annual Yelpies

February 11, 2022

2021 was a banner year for the Yelp community. With more passionate locals sharing love for their favorite local businesses than ever before (even during these last few years), it’s…

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Detroit Celebrates Badge Day

February 8, 2022

This January, Detroit Elites celebrated their new ’22 badges with a series of Elite experiences from bagels to boba to breakfast sandwiches! First up–bagels and badges! Elites were welcomed into…