I'm making beigels, Sign me up Union 338!…read more Out of the six bagels I made, one was truly not like the others,.... That's honestly not a bad ratio. These bagels were yummy regardless, knowing I had a hand in making these delightful gems was really cool! After a quick lesson from the organizer Sam on shaping the dough, and we were allowed to get rolling shaping the dough. It is really more effort than it seems to make these shapely bagels, after rolling 5-6 bagels each, we took our shapely creations to the bagel cook space to be boiled, spiced, and baked. Everyone had a try at either flipping them into the hot boiling water, scooping them out, or spicing the bagels. Total team effort under the watchful eye of Rory! The next part of the tour involved an inside scoop into the kitchen space, the fridge where bagels proof, a bagel historical lesson, and finally some little known facts on bagels which was really enlightening. Will was an awesome guide, taking us on a century long tour of the bagel history. The topper was being able to try some of the bagels we made with all the accompaniments! I even got to take a few home as well. This was a quintessential NYC experience and it was really great. Thanks NYC Bagel Tours lead, Sam for the opportunity to learn and make bagels! The entire NYC Bagel Tour team was really great. Thanks Yelp CMs Sam (and Dorothy) and Morlene for putting this together as well! Really great time was had by all.

What a unique and fun event! It was truly eye-opening to hear about the history of bagels, learn…read morehow BagelUp came to be, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the bagel-making process. Kudos to the staff who helped during the event -- they were all so knowledgeable and made the evening both engaging and informative. It felt like a mix between a cooking class and a history lesson! Afterward, we got to try the bagels we made, and they turned out delicious. There was even plenty extra for everyone to take some home. I'm really enjoying these more interactive events and hope to see more like this in the future. I also loved the collaboration with the Brooklyn Yelp Elite Squad and getting to mingle with that crew. Huge thanks to everyone who made this happen -- Yelp, CMs Sam and Morlene, The Bagel Market, and BagelUp!

Just realizing that I never left my review on this event, despite uploading my pictures some time…read moreago. I love the simplicity of the restaurant. It's a short menu and your options are limited, but like I said, I appreciate the simplicity. This is what they offer, and what they offer, they do it well. We got a greasy smashed cheeseburger and greasy fries, but I'm saying "greasy" in a good way. That's the type of burger and fries that I yearn for, and I got it!

Thanks again to the owners of 7th Street Burger and their staff, for the immense amount of…read moregenerosity and love they continually show us Yelpers every time a new location is up and running. As always, a limited menu, but they do what they do... GRRRREAT! I came on a Friday evening and found parking right in front. There was a wait, we placed our order and was able to customize as per usual w/ doubles and fries, sauce and all impossible for me. Since we happened to find street parking we decided to stay and eat this location has tables. Hallelujah! 7th Street burger is quickly becoming a favorite burger spot in the city. As they continue expanding their empire and "Take Over" of the city, they would need to make it to Harlem and THE BRONX to officially win everyone in my crew over. Again thanks to 7th Street Burger's staff and owners who take such great care of us Yelpers and to Katey and Yelp NYC. Just A Note: They now have cookies (the banana pudding has been discontinued) The Impossible Burgers have GREEN wrapping (green=plant) and the Beef Burgers have RED wrapping (red=red meat).

We have a new Gyro Project up where I am on the UWS, so I was familiar with the name, but this was…read morea huge treat at a lovely sit down spot, right outside Hudson Yards where I am fairly frequently, and also right near the Javits center. Our choices were plentiful and delicious, the lamb chops & the steak kabob. The haloumi cheese had a very exaggerated squeak to the chew that was off putting, I've obviously had this before numerous times and never felt the same texture. For dessert, the Greek honey with walnuts & sour cherries was amazing. We did keep seeing the mixed grill platters and are looking forward to returning to give that a try. Service was friendly, we had some Ouzo, and look forward to a revisit soon. Thanks so much to Katey, the Yelp team and especially the Taverna by Gyro Project for this wonderful meal.

Delight in the form of gregarious service and ample Greek cuisine! Much thanks to The Gyro Project,…read moreYelp and Katey for extending this invitation with the generous offer of an appetizer, drink, entree and shared dessert for me and a +1! The food and especially service were wonderful, I'm looking forward to coming back. Walking into the restaurant there's a separate entrance for Taverna off of 37th Street, and the entrance for Nizuc (the Mexican restaurant that shares the location with Taverna) is on 10th Avenue. The Taverna side is lit brighter (in the evenings at least) and has more of a Mediterranean aesthetic with blue and white decor and medium-toned wood. Shoutout to the staff for terrific service! They were very prompt with seating me as soon as I arrived and mentioned that I had a reservation for 7pm for two. Further the overall dining experience went very smoothly and our waiter (sorry I forgot your name!) was very friendly and helpful, he gets a 6th star for himself! We ordered-- 1) Grilled octopus: cooked perfectly, super tender with a light char, pickled onions, (supposedly roasted) tomatoes and capers went well with it. It sat on a bed of mash vegetable or bean and I couldn't quite put my finger on it though it was good. The tomatoes didn't seem to be roasted, just cut and placed on the plate, which was fine by us. The one thing with this dish was it was very salty, if they could reduce the amount of salt by about 1/3 it would've been better. 2) Lamb Chops w/mediterranean salad, lemon potatoes, pita bread: we asked for medium which was the recommended cook level and again perfect! So good, one of the better preparations I've enjoyed. Thumbs up! I really liked the lemon potatoes that came with it, lemony and bright. The Mediterranean salad for both entrees was fresh and crunchy with cucumbers, red onions and tomatoes. 3) Steak Kebab Platter mediterranean salad, pita bread, tzatziki, and choice of rice pilaf (or hand-cut fries): another successful dish! I asked for medium rare on the beef kebabs and they came out just right, the right amount of pink on the inside. Tender and juicy with good seasoning. Rice pilaf fluffy and delicious. Pita bread for both entrees was warm and soft. 4) for dessert Portokalopita - orange sponge cake with honey: delicious, flaky crumb which is kinda different than the sponge crumb in more Western European sponge cakes, soaked with honey syrup and topped with a piece of candied orange peel. A little bit of a sweeter dessert than I'm used to, would be good with a black coffee. 5) for drinks we had a glass of: - Amethystos, Savignon Blanc, Assyrtiko: crisp, notes of peach, mango, citrus and a mineral finish, this one was decent, coming from someone who's not an oenophile. - Julia, Agiorgitiko: notes of vibrant red berries with a tad spiciness, mid-level tannins, went great with the grilled beef. Thanks again to Taverna and Yelp for this delicious meal! So yummy in my tummy =D

Got drinks from the Wellness Series. Generous portions, but tasted a little too artificially sweet…read more Very efficient system and drinks came out quickly!

I know I am late with the review, but still, better late than never! I heard that the Luckin Coffee…read moreis like the Starbucks of China, and that there are everywhere there just as we have Starbucks everywhere here. I downloaded the app, which was pretty easy to use. I decided to get 1 hot and 1 cold drinks. The first one was their seasonal special, Toffee Hazelnut Latte. It was a bit different from the marketing image, only because they had to put the lid on top, making it to look more flat-shape on top. It had caramel drizzle, and quite sweet. A bit too sweet for me, but I did order toffee flavored drink... The second choice was Kyoto Matcha Frappe. It was smooth with real matcha flavor which has that slight bitter flavor. I really enjoyed this one. The inside was roomy and spacious, clean and modern. The staffs were polite and they ensured to check everyone's order before a customer picked up the drinks, which was good. I am glad I could try their drinks, thank you so much Yelp, Katey, and Luckin Coffee for this tasty event!

*************UPDATE**********…read more So I received the sports coat/blazer about a month ago (the generous gift that we all received for attending the Yelp Event back in December). I've had a sports coat or two in the past, but this one is nothing like those. The quality is top notch and fits me so well, that my wife suggested I should wear it as often as possible. Since this garment was free, the least I could do was have a pair of winter slacks made. Both are a beautiful addition to my closet.

WoW - what an awesome experience at Alan David Custom thanks to Katey! Drinks, Food, and Casino…read moreNight with opportunity to get suit jacket measurements. It was insightful to learn about my body build and how a tailored suit will fit better. I even learned that I have slightly uneven shoulders and arm lengths, which is why my clothes tend to fold or clump at certain points. At the end of the evening we had a fantastic surprise with opportunity to come back for a sports jacket! Truly grateful. Open bar was nice with liquor and wine options, and sodas to make cocktails. Food selection was plentiful with meats, pastas, and even sushi. Casino night was fun and I got to learn how to play Craps thanks to the dealer who noticed some of us were novice. Made some great connections with fellow Elite Yelpers. Overall, a super fun evening! Thanks!

Huge thanks to Yelp NYC and Hailey for this wonderful Yelp Elite Experience. I've been to Kalye's…read moreother location on Broome Street, but this was my first intro to their Rivington location. I must say I was really impressed by the space, décor and ambience. The check-in and pickup was so smooth. It was a hard choice, but I ended up with the Beef Tapa and Fried Lumpia for the comp meal. And after perusing the menu, I also ordered the Sliders and Pork Skewers. The food smelled so good that I ended up scarfing down one of the Lumpia on my walk to the subway. The Lumpia was easily my favorite out of the items I took home. They come 6 pieces per order and were massive, easily double the size of normal Lumpia. The Beef Tapa came with rice, fried egg and slices of tomatoes and cucumbers. The meat was flavorful, and this was a hearty dish. The items I paid for were also quite good. The sliders came two per order in the bright purple Ube buns. So very tasty. The Pork Skewers were great and paired well with the vinegar dipping sauce. I honestly think that I prefer this location over their Broome St location. The food just tasted better. I noticed that previous reviews for this Experience mentioned that they were given Yelp bags with their order. Unfortunately, I didn't get one. I went on the last day of the Experience so I think they must have run out. Nevertheless, I'm so grateful to have gotten this delicious meal. Thank you so much Kalye for your generosity.

Absolutely recommend this place! The ambiance right away pays homage to the Filipino culture. The…read moretropical design, the shack bar, and the big screen playing Filipino movies were all done respectfully. The drinks were also so good. We ordered an ube horchata and mango float Food wise, we ordered the bbq skewers, the mushroom sisig, the lumpia (egg rolls) and the beef tapa. Everything was artfully prepared, and nothing tasted too salty or overwhelming, which I liked. The staff and manager were so lovely and accommodating. The manager even took time to chat with us after and tell us about how he came to Kalye. Only thing, the food is a bit pricy ($24 for the sisig, for example). Nonetheless, it's a night out! If you're hesitant, don't be! Give it a try.

I was invited to the "Food in Focus" event due to the fact that one of my reviews was being…read morefeatured in the gallery space. This was definitely a unique event in and of itself since the last time it occurred was apparently over two years ago and that it featured actual content from reviewers for restaurants all throughout the lower east side! The event itself was unique in a lot of ways! Hosted within a small gallery space in the LES, it featured both pictures and snippets from reviews related to restaurants in the neighborhood. After hearing presentations from some members of the corporate team it was clear that the event was organized to promote restaurants in the area, as well as Yelp's reservation platform. What was really awesome is that Yelp also donated $250 for every restaurant that had a representative show up to City Harvest, which is New York City's largest food rescue organization, feeding the more than 1.2 million New Yorkers who are struggling to put meals on their tables. They also had a great spread for us to enjoy! Chicken skewers, a diverse cheese platter, and marinated beef made for some savory snacks. They also had a selections of beverages for people to enjoy while browsing throughout the space. Overall a really unique and interesting event! I'll be excited to see if they try this out for different neighborhoods, but until then thanks Ruggy and staff for another memorable Yelp event!

YELP is a scam. Sales Associate Hadi Hamoudeh is a liar. Charged me as much as $40 per click!!! Did…read morenot get one lead almost $800 in fees over less than an 8 week period. He charged me $160 for an account upgrade that I did not authorize and did not get. I received a ton of calls when he was trying to sell me this service but now that I have a complaint you won't answer the phone and won't call me back. Stay away from this company. If you want to learn about them check the complaints at the BBB.

Food was good. Seems like on last day of block party vendors were sold out two hrs before close…read morerime. Whats up with that! Next year please invite park 11. Chicken and freshly made donuts was so good!

Absolutely delicious food from many great vendors. Definitely an experience that you shouldn't miss…read morewhen you are in NYC

Beer, Bourborn, and BBQ 2012 - what the hell happened last night?…read more Good God, exactly how much booze did I drink last night? I honestly don't even remember leaving or saying goodbye to anyone. My bad, but when one is presented with a ridiculously unlimited amount of good craft beers and terrific bourbons your mind kinda gets erased. My hangover has finally subsided and the JACKHAMMER has been removed from my brain. I do have to say right off the bat that I think they oversold the event a bit this year. Sure, it was packed, and very crowded, but not so much so that you could not get a glass of beer or bourbon quickly throught the venue. Our group drank A LOT before we even decided to get some grub in our bellies. We even hit up a bourbon tasting class where one who shall remain nameless pretty much spilled everything onto her crotch. I even bought a viking helmet hat to wear. Drunken fun times! The food lines were another story - ridiculously long and slow moving. Sure, I had some decent pulled pork from one stand right out of a pig carcass, but the best was from the Kloby's BBQ booth where the line was the longest. Gotta give it to Monique R for holding her ground on that long line amid some drunken fools and line cutters to secure a few plates of amazingly tasty hush puppies, pulled pork and coleslaw sandwiches, and pork rib wings. Worth the wait even though it cut into our drinking time, but we needed to eat something to help soak up all the alcohol. Our group had a great time. There were so many terrific beers and bourbons on hand. Many of the staff would even fill your tasting glass to the brim. All you could consume for four hours - wonderful or insanity - it's all how you look at it. So worth it when paying half price, 2 for 1 tickets, or discounted tickets. You have to be a noob to pay full price for any of these events as there are always offers on different websites with big discounts. But to charge $3 for the coat check is kind of a money grab, even though it was nice to ditch our heavy winter gear. We came, we drank, we ate pork, we pillaged and plundered. Looking forward to doing it all over again next year. Oh, and kids, here's a tip for you all. When you are totally blasted outta your mind on bourbon and beer it's not really a great time for an Italian-Norwegian to fight with your Russian-Polish fiance' out on the street. There is just too much stubborn hard headedness in that combination for any good to come out of it.

A great event if you enjoy beer, bourbon, barbecue or all 3! You get unlimited food and alcohol for…read more4 hours at either session you go to. Like every food tasting event you go to in NYC, get there early and hit up all the food lines before they get really long later on (usually 2 hrs in). Plus you need food to soak all the alcohol you're going to drink. The highlight of the night was definitely the whole hog. They also have brisket, pork belly, bacon, fried chicken/waffles, wings, bread pudding, and cornbread. There were definitely more beer vendors than bourbon vendors. The beers were mainly local from New York and East Coast breweries. I liked the high end bourbons since they went down smoother and didn't totally burn my throat. You will definitely eat and drink enough in the time so then you go home to pass out from barbecue coma.

Amazing event! Loved the location and food options. This event was well set up and I walked away…read morewith new friends! My only major critique (same as the last elite event I attended & reviewed) was that the food was not labeled at all. It was difficult to tell what we were eating and even more difficult to tell if there were allergens in each dish. Please help us helpers with life-threading allergies ensure we can easily tell what we are eating and the event will become more fun and a bit less stressful. Thank you!

Thank you Katey G and Yelp; this was a great event!…read more Da Andrea stands out even before you step inside, as it has beautiful floral arrangements on the outer walls of the restaurant. Inside, it is elegant and inviting with high ceilings, chandeliers, and vases of flowers on the tables. The decor definitely transports you to the Italian countryside. This event featured two custom cocktails and a mocktail. The bartenders were constantly busy due to our large group, but they were personable and did their best to serve everyone quickly. I enjoyed the Capri, which was juicy and fruity. They also made us a speciality cocktail with mezcal, which was smoky and tart. None of the small bites were vegetarian so I wasn't able to try the food, but it was wonderful connecting with other attendees and I'd love to come back to try the regular menu!