Brewventure is back! Thank you Belching Beaver, what a great way to start off the 2018 brewventure…read moreseries! I did not even know that Belching Beaver had this tucked away little spot, what a great way to check out this location, tasty beer and the food is on location here, so no need to depend on food truck services here. This place has a nice cozy feel to it, it has great outdoor seating, enough indoor seating and plenty of places to stand around and chat. The staff here was super friendly, and quick to offer suggestions and/or recommendations! We both really enjoyed the IPA here, I also enjoyed the peanut butter stout (as always).. the wife thinks it a bit too sweet for her, but always hits the spot for me! Thank you Danny and Trish, this was another nicely executed function, we both had a great time, and it makes for a perfect excuse to get out mid week and check out a new place. I will be back!

This was another awesome event! I missed the 1st Brewventure because I was getting ready to go on…read morevacation. I'm glad I made it to this one, it was fun. I obviously won't be giving my review of the beer, but the girls in my party definitely liked theirs. The brewery is nice because it has the outdoor patio area, unusual especially for the breweries in a business park. Got chilly toward closing, but not too buggy. The fire pit wasn't lit, because it's warm weather. It would be nice in the winter months out in the yard with the fire going! The food from Mexico City was great! The $5 Yelp deals were an awesome bargain! I had the nachos with carne, and I couldn't finish mine because they were huge. I'm looking forward to the next one! Thanks to Trish, Bill, Andy, and Chang for a fun time!

Love love love love…read more Got the fried chicken combo. They have a ton of mix and match combos you can choose from. Employees were so so sweet and literally telll you which sauces go with what and what they like the best. I will be coming back! Thank you elite crew for putting this one together

It was quite the drive to get up to the Carlsbad Gateway on the final day of this weeklong…read morepromotion at Surf Up Chicken. The business was located in a suite next door to a gelato shop, both of which were in this random industrial park. I wonder with its remote location, how much customer traffic it can generate from beyond the neighbors in this complex? Anyway, a bonus was that parking was super easy. Upon entering and checking in with the cashier to mark my name off the magic list, she informed me that each of us had a $15 credit to select anything off the menu. I really loved the flexibility of this offer as it opened up the possibilities. Normally, an Elite promotion is for one or two specified items. The offerings were obviously heavy on chicken, however I noticed some non-chicken grub like crispy shrimp, Filipino spaghetti, a veggie egg roll, and even Belgian waffles. My picks were the two middle entries out of the six in the Specialties section... Chicken & Waffles and Chicken Curry. They conveniently added up to $14.95. The first container had four mini waffles combined with around a dozen pieces of chicken nuggets. A self-service condiments station was available that provided ketchup and four different sauces with clearly marked signage of each name and flavor profile. I used the Golden Chicken Dip for the nuggets to add a sweet and smoky enhancement to the bits of white meat. The second bowl had white rice as a base with chicken, broccoli, and carrots in a curry sauce that was mild in heat and spices. Two slices of yellow pickled daikon (takuan) were included on the side. The mix made for a nice savory snack. Thank you to the owners and staff at Surf Up Chicken for introducing a group of Elites to your eatery. The combination of Asian fusion and Southern-style flavors was unique. Thanks also to Audrey and Yelp North County San Diego for identifying a new local, family-run business to host an Elite Week Event.

Absolutely love this restaurant!! I originally got waitlisted for this event but was so happy to be…read moremy friend's plus one!!! Our waitress Kim was amazing! Thank you for all the recommendations and taking into consideration that I have celiac! You were so helpful and kind to provide reassurance on what meals to pick that were gluten free. My fruity goat salad was amazing!! I got grilled chicken with it and it's definitely my new favorite. I also had a Sauvignon blanc which was great and refreshing. Thank you for amazing food and service! This location is absolutely amazing!! Thank you Stone, Danny, and Brad for a great elite week event at stone!

Huge thanks to Brad, Danny and all the folks at Stone for setting up this event…read more We've been to been to both locations but chose the Escondido location for our Elite Week because it's closer and we love their outdoor gardens. Our server, Katie was awesome. Super friendly and good about making sure our water glasses were filled. Tonight was the Winter Storm event, where Stone brought out their winter brews. But those brews were being served in the garden not the restaurant. However, Maddie one of the managers, was gracious and brought us over the beers we wanted from the Winter Event. So we were able to enjoy the food and their special brews. I started with the Stone Unicorn spiced milk stout. It wad a pretty decent stout with strong notes of coffee. My husband got a tasty Double Bastard Ale. Since we had eaten at Stone before tonight we tried new entrees. We ordered the jhiodri wings to share and I ordered the Moroccan Hanger Steak and he got the Chicken Snitzel. OMG, the wings were FIRE! But in aa good way. Loved the latent hot spice thaat left a long getting burn, the breading was had a wonderful crunch, like a hard tapioca/popcorn something truly delicious. I have no idea what it was but it was amazing! Thoroughly enjoyed my hanger steak with the 2018 Mikhail. Good flavor, cooked to order, and the a artists, broccoli, and mashed potatoes with pistachios were yummy. I cleaned my entire plate! The beer was amazing! Smooth, creamy with coffee, chocolate, and malty notes. With an ABV of 13.5% this was a good beer to end the night. Hubby enjoyed his Schnitzel with Stone's Rumination. Our oldest arrived halfway into our meal (cheap Uber :) so we treated him to a True Craft Burger which he polished off in 5 seconds. Gotta love those those youngsters. LOL We finished up the meal sharing the brownie. It was a huge portion topped with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, perfect for 3 people. Thanks again to Brad, Danny, Ron, Maddie and the rest of the Stone family for a wonderful night. Looking forward to our next visit.

Ok, Yelp gets us out of our comfort zone once again! I can now say that I've done lots of…read moreadventurous things like Aerial Silks, and Kickboxing. I still have parkour and karate to try, maybe next year! I know the basics of rock climbing, as my grandfather was a famous hiker. But I'd never done any high wall climbing, just some basic outdoor stuff. I didn't look up too much about the event space, just went for it. And then I realized it was a free climbing gym. Ok, in for it anyway. Andy & Tanya met us inside, and we filled out the waivers. We waited around for our groups, and the Wall Guys got us set up with shoes. I recommend that if you are going to be doing a lot of climbing, invest in shoes. Rental shoes aren't the most comfortable, especially if you have flat feet like I do. We had a fun time getting warmed up on the kiddie/party wall. (Actually, quite a few of us did most of our climbing there, taking it easy.) We learned how to fall properly, and the basics of handholds and paths. We took a break to get some dinner from California Braise, who had Yelp specials for us. My braised pork BBQ sandwich combo was delicious, and big enough to take some home for later. I was also happy to see that they had the newly bottled Batch Shirley Temple soda, a favorite of mine! We had fun watching the regulars doing the extreme climbs, and the gym changes the hold paths every few weeks, to keep everyone from getting too comfortable with their routine. They also host competitions for skilled climbers. Thanks to Andy & Tanya, the Wall, and California Braise for an awesome evening. It was fun meeting some new Yelp friends, and seeing some old ones!

So excited for this event! Everyone is fun excited and ready to go. Good customer service,…read moreelectronic waiver that was intuitive. There seems to be a lot of space to climb. It is a little worried, AC would be nice but sweating a bit us always a plus. I mostly stayed in the kiddie section upstairs so I am glad this was an option for this event. We had instructions, shoe rentals and were set free. The "easy" walls downstairs were pretty hard for beginners! The event ran smoothly and Andy was organized and prepared. I liked my wrist band! The food truck was a fun bonus. I enjoyed the selection and it was really tasty. The gym was interesting, it was pretty sweaty with no AC and almost 90° outside. The climbers there were really fun to watch, so talented! Had a great time at this event and can't wait for the next!

AVANT raised the bar, this was an exceptional Yelp Elite event. A small group of lucky Elites were…read moretreated to a full dining experience with cocktails, numerous appetizers, a choice of entree and even desert. I prepared for this feast at the San Diego Safari park where I power walked for 2 hours to increase my appetite. I arrived with a grumbling stomach and the dining area welcomed me to a reception full of happy Elites. It was fun to touch base with some of my old pals and meet new friends before we were seated. The upscale dining room was warm and inviting and it was fun to eat with a new group of friends. We shared mouthwatering appetizers. The brussel sprouts and beet spread were divine and I could not stop eating them. The well endowed charcuterie board boasted lovely mustards, cheeses, meats and hickory smoked nuts. The nuts overwhelmed my palette as I was not expecting the smoky flavor, so I dipped some of the cheese into fresh mustard which filled my mouth with yummy flavors. Jonas took care of our table with great finesse. It is so obvious that he loves his job and has the utmost confidence in the chef. His animated descriptions of the menu brought everything to life. I ordered gnocci with a poached egg on top. The chef did an outstanding job plating everything with an artistic flair. I love a perfectly poached egg, as the yolk burst open the golden fluid encapsulated the savory gnocci. A constant stream of delicious food and wine filled my belly and put a giant grin on my face. Before dessert time came around and I thought that there was no room left, however seeing the delicacies up close changed my mind. I really liked the cheesecake with kumquat glaze that provided a nice contrast to the undertone of the silken cheese. It was not too sweet which is my preference. As the evening wound up the group at table 19 asked for a tour. Jonas started the tour in a gorgeous private dining room with ninja electronics suitable for a Google tech meeting. We stepped into the wine cooler and then toured the demonstration dining room. AVANT has really optimized the dining experience around quality farm to table food, custom barrels of wine, top notch service and specialty experience dining areas to boot. The entire evening flowed smoothly and I felt very lucky to have been invited to experience the finer things in life at AVANT. I extend my highest gratitude to AVANT, Trish and Andy for a lovely evening.

I've put my foot down: my new "last meal" would be the Braised Lamb Shank AVANT served tonight…read more This was absolutely to die for and I cannot even explain what happened at the dinner table. Somehow, I was really full but I couldn't stop myself from licking my plate clean? What is this phenomenon? Gorging myself so much that I'm in a food coma? That's unheard of! The culinary team here at AVANT had the entire group of Yelpers wanting to come back for more! From the aesthetically-pleasing and palate-arousing charcuterie board to the irresistible Laura Chenel cheesecake, AVANT most definitely surpassed my expectations! Even the service was impeccable! Braun, our server, was particularly charming and was extremely attentive! As I am on my phone, actively Yelping my experience, Braun sneaks around me like a ninja and refills my drink! I look up and my glass is full and I wonder how he did it without me noticing! Although we were here for the food, the decor and size of the restaurant, too, surpassed my expectations! The beautifully decorated dining room and private rooms gave me a glimpse of what my old country club looked like but with a modern twist! It was beautifully decorated and the fireplace near the front entrance was most stunning as the sun set behind it. Seth, the manager, gave us a tour and it ended at the outdoor patio area where people can choose to spend a nice day! My fiance, Drew L., and I decided that the cheesecake alone was worth coming back for and that we have a new anniversary restaurant where we can share a beautiful and romantic dinner to celebrate! We now have another reason for moving to RB when we get married! Thank you Trish, Andy, and AVANT for this glamorous event! AVANT- I can't wait to come back for your mustard!

For the 2023 event: Unfortunately, due to the weather, the event had to be moved indoors at…read moreBroadway Pier. Thankfully it was still a lot of fun! My friend and I went together and it was soo much fun being able to try brands I had never heard of as well as new flavors from brands I did know. My favorite was the Casa Azul which uses tequila and was actually one of the last brands I tried. They also taught me that most other seltzer brands use malt liquor which can upset your stomach and give you a worse hangover. This makes sense why seltzers are one of the only drinks that give me a hangover. All in all, it was a lot of fun! My friend and I arrived right when the second timeslot started and a lot of the brands had already run out of the shirts and koozees and whatnot that they brought to hand out. It's a bit unfair and they should either order more things or disperse equally between the morning and afternoon timeslot.

Note: for the 2023 event (not sure if there was a separate page)…read more The ticketing process for this event was super easy to do online. There was hardly a line when we arrived for our 11:30-2 block and we were IDed, scanned, and wrist banded very quickly. I liked that upon walking into the venue, we were able to pick up some clear bags courtesy of buzzballs, sunglasses, and water. Our tasting cups also had a helpful card to know what vendors were there. Overall, it was fairly small with about 20 or so booths. Our favorite was probably the Mucho Aloha Lemonade. Thanks to Hannah and Yelp for hooking us up!

First time ever been to a Korean BBQ. This nice Restaurant is in Vista California. It staff is…read moreprofessional and polite they go above and beyond beff brisket sweet and spicey chieken garlic prok bellys was amazing and very delius . Good the meat veggies noodles all are just amazing and mouth watering. The Restaurant its self was clean and they take pride in them self. I highly recommend them I will be back . Thank you again. Its to see fellow yelp elites and meet new one. 5 stars for food and staff and restaurants Cheese corn was amazing got to try it. And thank you Audrey l @2n1vista @YelpSanDiego

This was a really fun event with great food & great people!…read more I arrived a bit early to find that some of my elite friends had made it off the waitlist same day and were already there! The staff greeted us happily. The space is big and open. We were all seated at tables of 4 which worked out great. Some of the banchan (small Korean sides) had already been placed on the table and they continued to bring more. They turned on the grill and took our order for a soju drink (watermelon, passion fruit or strawberry) I wasn't planning on having one because I don't usually like soju but the passion fruit was good. They then delivered the thinly sliced meat, beef belly, bulgolgi and brisket. One of our group had never had Korean bbq so it was fun as our table talked her through it. Her delight at it all was infectious. We grilled our meat and shared everything. We ordered more sides like ramen, tofu stew, pot stickers, corn cheese, kimchi pancakes, steamed egg and sweet potato. We ordered spicy pork bulgolgi and spicy pork belly. Everything was so good and we were stuffed! We knew the elites at the tables on both sides of us and it was fun chatting and laughing with them too. We were even passing meat and sides that we/they couldn't finish back and forth. I think pretty much everything got eaten and we were all so full! This was such a great event! I look forward to returning soon. Thank you 2n1 Korean bbq, Audrey, Caitlin, Yelp! And my fellow elites for making it such enjoyable night!

Andy and Lauren, you did it again! This was another really amazing IYE full of good company! I…read morealways love coming to the California Center for the Arts in Escondido because they always have amazing shows there! My fiance, Drew L., and I were last there when the Venice Baroque Orchestra played last season so it was a privilege to be invited to attend the season's preview party! I think over the last season, I was at the CCAE half a dozen times and I can't wait for what they have in store for the next year. I hope that they will continue to bring amazing International groups here to Escondido! Tonight proved to be full of fun and laughter as us Yelpers ate good food, drank good beer, and took lots of photos at the photo booth (by lots, I mean... a lot)! I've always said that the California Center for the Arts is truly a hidden gem and I will most definitely frequent this beautiful center this upcoming season! Thank you so much NCSD Yelp for hiring these wonderful interns and thank you Andy, especially, for looking extra sharp and being the man of the hour! CCAE, you are a beautiful venue and I will see you soon! P.S. Andy- host another IYE please! You're the bomb diggity!

What a super fun evening! This was my first IYE- Andy and Lauren did not disappoint!…read more Light bites, some drinks, photobooth, and Yelp swag is the perfect combination for fun. I didn't sample any of the food (I ate before hand) but it all looked delicious. I loved the open air courtyard. The music was great, as well as the company of other Yelpers! Keep up the great work Andy and Lauren!

This was the back half of my North County Treat O'Clock doubleheader last week. I have visited SD's…read morefirst Matcha Cafe Maiko location in Kearny Mesa and was aware of the newest shop in Mira Mesa, but I did not realize until I signed up that the business had a presence in Escondido. The suite was in the Plaza Las Palmas which was very busy when I arrived during lunchtime. The inside had a limited seating capacity with fewer tables than the Kearny Mesa spot. For this weeklong promotion, the complimentary offer was a latte drink of choice with a free topping or a soft serve of choice served in a waffle cone or a cup. There were four flavors and two swirls for the soft serve. I asked for the Ube and Vanilla swirl in a cup. Initially, the worker was going to place the product in a standard serving cup. When I told her that I was going to be driving, she changed the cup to a deeper one that normally holds a small size drink. Not only did that make sense, but it was going to be much more convenient for me on the drive back home. As for the frozen treat, the menu photo depicted the ube as a shade of midnight blue. What I received was a more traditional lavender hue. The ube flavor wasn't as strong as I had hoped. The texture of the soft serve was reasonably creamy and didn't melt quickly while I was consuming it in my vehicle. Thank you to the owners of Matcha Cafe Maiko for hosting a Community Experience simultaneously at the Escondido and Mira Mesa locations. Indulging in your soft serve ice cream during this summer heat was certainly a pleasure. Thanks also to Audrey and Yelp North County San Diego for organizing the logistics of this Treat O'Clock experience.

Came to the treat O'clock at Matcha in Escondido California. At 3:30. Very hot out side so ice…read morecream hit the spot. I cane from julian California to try this. Was worth it. Small but nice little shop. The young lady and young men working were very polite friendly and professional. I was greeted when I came in. I took my Mom out for a treat. I had the Ube Vanilla in a cup. She had a Ube vanilla Waffle cone. It was amazing never had it before. One of the best ice cream I ever had. I give them 5 stars for professional staff Clean restaurant Food Serivce . And quality Yes I recommend them to anyone. Thank you to the staff and Yelp. I be back again Thank you again staff at Matcha and yelp