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Party pics: Yelp’s Monster Mash

Ghosts and goblins came out Tuesday night for Yelp’s Monster Mash costume party at Aloha Tower. The event offered free samplings of food and drinks provided by local restaurants, along with live entertainment and prize giveaways. Donations from the event…

Yelp vs ‘South Park’

It’s brilliant when you look at how last week’s “South Park” Yelp episode has played out on social media. In its wake, a satirical news article about the satirical television show has ended up touching on some real issues that…

Party pics: Yelp’s Red and White Social

Yelp elite gathered Monday evening for a wine and sake tasting party at Kaka’ako Wine Loft and Sake Collection. Fans of red wine were encouraged to wear red, while fans of white wine or sake wore white. Five wines were…

A chef’s view: Soft openings

Disclaimer: The following represents my views only and should in no way reflect upon or be interpreted as the opinion of any past, present or future employers. As unbelievable as it is to me, I have gone through two restaurant…

Party pics: Yelp’s Rockaholic Feast

Yelp Elite rocked out an exclusive lunchtime feast Saturday at Hard Rock Cafe Waikiki. The event featured a tasting of new food menu items along with complimentary cocktails. EMKE provided the entertainment. Yelp's Rockaholic Feast ◄ Back Next ► Picture…

Party pics: Yelp’s Let’s Get Physical Party

Yelp got its elite to sweat Saturday night at its Let’s Get Physical Party at Island Club & Spa. Yelpers enjoyed complimentary drinks and pupu while dressed in ’80s-themed workout gear and Sporty Spice attire. Spa treatments were available, such…

Party pics: Yelp’s Flossy Posse

Yelp Elite celebrated the new year on Saturday at Yelp’s Flossy Posse at Chef Chai’s. The event featured food and drinks, along with a photo booth and beauty station. There was a photo contest sponsored by Yelp, with prizes such…

Yelper code of conduct

Disclaimer: The following represents the views of myself only and should in no way reflect upon or be interpreted as the opinion of any past, present or future employers.Dear Yelpers,Your elite status on Yelp DOES NOT entitle you to ANY…

Party pics: Yelp’s Good Karma Ball

Halloween arrived early at Bishop Museum for Tuesday evening’s Yelp Helps 2013: Yelp’s Good Karma Ball. While dressed in crazy costumes, partygoers were educated and entertained by nonprofits, local businesses, DJs, live music and local artists. A costume contest was…

Party pics: Nerdy Dancing Kick-Off Party

We put on our geek glasses and dancing shoes for Yelp Helps: Nerdy Dancing Kick-Off Party on Thursday at Wade Warehouse on Cooke Street in Kaka’ako. The event promoted Hawaii Literacy, which helps adults learn basic reading and writing skills.…

Party pics: Yelp’s Urban Mash-Up @ CoXist

Honolulu’s Yelp staff threw another crazy fun Yelp Elite party on Wednesday evening at the CoXist Studio in Kakaako, where invitees got to enjoy free bites by Boom Musubi, Watcha Fillin, Pop Pop Donuts and Paul’s Poppers, plus drinks at…

Party pics: Yelp field trip to PCC

Two hundred of Hawaii’s Yelp elite were invited to the Polynesian Cultural Center for an authentic tourist experience, complete with loud aloha attire, a luau and culminating with the show, “Ha: Breath of Life.” Yelp field trip ◄ Back Next…

Party pics: Yelpmas Party

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Super-sized Jenga

One of the popular attractions at this month’s Eat the Street was a super-sized Jenga game brought in by the local Yelp chapter. Crowds gathered as people took on the challenge to try to stack the tower as high as…

Party pics: Senor Mustachio Yelp party

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Cookie swap at BambuTwo cafe

On Sunday afternoon, I made my way downtown to be one of the judges for a cookie swap sponsored by Yelp at BambuTwo. Thirty cookies were brought in by local Yelpers to share with fellow Yelpers. Of the 30 types…