My first Elite Event in Phoenix and couldn't have had a better experience, especially at such a…read morelovely venue and great quality tastings and service! The Sneak Peek was definitely informational and I loved how all the wines were from CA (represent!) I found a few whites that I fell in love with and I'm totally a red gal. The staff at TCG were amazing and truly talented for putting together a great pairings at the Generous Pour. White | Starter Pairing: -Liberated Riesling with Shrimp, Mango and a light glaze: the best pairing IMO, it was fruity, clean, fresh and the riseling complemented the bite perfectly. -Atalon Sav Blanc and Tomato Watermelon Salad on Arugula: the grassiness of the Sav complimented the minerality in the arugula and went well as it was crisp - Byron Chardonnay and Seared scallop on corn risotto: Great wine to cut through the richness of the marscapone in the risotto but warm enough to go with the buttery, sweetness of the scallop Red | Meat Pairing: -La Crema Pinot Noir and Waygu Beef Carpaccio: I was sold at Pinot and Waygu. Acidic wine and spiciness went well with the cumin flavors of the carpaccio that melted in your mouth. -Freemark Abbey Merlot and Dry Aged Sirloin: Good, deep, spicy Merlot that complimented the nuttiness of the sirloin topped with chimichurri sauce -Arrowood Bordeaux Blend and Filet Mignon: Such a smooth blend that went parallel with the tender Filet on top of Chipolini onions and Porcini mushrooms and garnished with fig essence and au jus. My favorite tasting! Spicy, savory, smooth and sweet. With an amazing tasting, incredible venue, swag bags, raffles, and meeting fellow Phoenix Yelpers it was truly an incredible event. Major round of applause for TCG and Lindsey for putting together an absolutely fantastic event!

Had a great time at this event. Met a few new people. We tried out 4 restaurants…read more Royal Coffee Bar California Pizza The Capital Grille Seasons 52 We were served drinks and appetizers. Enough for everyone. I had never tried California Pizza And I fell in love w the bbq pizza, delicious! Can't wait for next event! :)

Had a great time at Lather for our Yelp Elite event. The hostess gave us a quick tour and shared…read morethe owner's passion for creating clean, natural products. Everything they offer is plant-based and free from synthetic fragrances, parabens, or sulfates, so you know it's all about quality and care. The highlight for me was getting to try out the products at their beautiful trough sink before deciding what to buy. It's such a great way to experience everything firsthand. The shop has a really calm and peaceful atmosphere, though I think a little background music would make it even more inviting. I picked up a few items that would make perfect gifts. If you're looking for high-quality, thoughtful skincare or a special treat for someone, this is definitely the place to check out.

Please plan for the heat. Very few umbrellas not enough chairs. No water offered. Food offerings…read morevery mediocre. lines waaay too long for very small wine samples.

Fantastic event! This review is long overdue. This year was my second year attending Check Please…read moreAZ at Cityscape. The sample portions are huge at every station. The lines can be long, but they go fast since everything is just grab and go. All the best restaurants get together that were featured on the show and completely spoil us! My favorite this year was Amy's Baking Company. She featured sweet and savory options, but her sweet treats were my favorite! If you are a foodie and lover of local cuisine I highly recommend experiencing this event.

Highlights of the event:…read more Coconut Shrimp Flatbreads Meeting cool new Elites Learning the full first verse of the Kookaburra song and singing it 7-10 times during the evening (at one point, participating in a lovely duet with Teresa S.) Outback was a great setting to kick back and munch on happy hour bar food and drinks. The service was extraordinary. Every server was nice and attentive, sometimes offering extra samples. For being a u-shaped bar, it was easy to bounce around with a Bingo card, eliciting funny tasks or interesting facts from fellow Yelpers. I had a great time at my table, enjoying the food and company. I love going to Outback already, so knowing about the inexpensive and attractive happy hour menu is all the more reason to come back, and pull up to the bar! Thanks to Lindsey for hosting another wonderful occasion to imbibe and socialize. A "g'day" to Outback for allowing us rowdy kids into your place of business. And, thanks to Yelp for bringing together such great people!

Upon entering Outback Steakhouse, I was giving a little "bingo" game to be completed in order to…read morewin a really cool basket full of goodies - unfortunately, I didn't win, but that's okay! I was seated with a great group of people at one of the booths. We were able to sample many food items like flatbreads, onion blossoms, coconut shrimp, nachos, mushrooms and plenty others. I have to say, the coconut shrimp was probably my least favorite. My favorite were the 2 flatbreads that were brought out. They were tasty, crunchy and very flavorful. The service there was great - they were very prompt, friendly and attentive. We also were served 2 alcoholic beverages - I opted for 2 glasses of their moscato wine which I probably could have drank the whole bottle if given the option. It was delish! Thank you again for a great event, Lindsey!

What a great night. The setting could not have been better for enjoying a movie in the park…read more The selection of food trucks was fantastic, and they were efficient in serving everyone. I look forward to the next Street Food Cinema event. A bit of advice. Definitely being a low beach chair. The ground was not to comfortable.

Desert Landscaping School was a really exciting offer for me. I enjoy gardening but I took it a bit…read morelater with my busy schedule. I really did learn a lot from the courses. Some of it is common sense. I feel like now I am a much more knowledgable homeowner and have begun implementing some of these practices at home. I plan on testing my soil, maybe getting a rain barrel, and working on some sprinkler maintenance. I would definitely consider taking some additional courses as well. I did enroll in the free courses but have not taken them yet.

I had an opportunity, thanks to being a yelp elite, to signup and take an online desert landscape…read moreclass from the Botanical Gardens. I was excited because I am not a native Arizonian so learning more, I hoped would help me be better prepared to take care of my yard. I struggle with finding the right amount of time and length to water my plants. I opted to take the Introduction to Sustainable Desert Landscapes class and was just able to finish the course. In all it took about 1 hour to complete the class. It was good in that is was very basic for those that don't know much about landscapes and the desert. I would have liked to get more information about how long to water what kinds of plants. Instead a large focus was on finding out what kind of soil you have first then you would have to do more research on your own to figure out the rest. It would have been great if a resource like that had been included. I am excited to try out the soil type and quality test with my girls.

There's nothing like waking up before dawn to attend what I refer to as dance party yoga. It's…read moresuper early so our fearless leader, Kate Swarm, and her bestie yogi, Gordon, are kind with the relaxed flow to slowly get our muscles moving before shifting into dance mode. This month's theme was 80s so the entire party gave us the experience of transporting back in time. The dance session opened with Kate giving us an inspirational speech to start off our day that kicked off into the DJ spinning none other than Prince on Kaliope, the largest transportable sound system ever with lights, lasers, and unbelievable sound. There was a photo booth in the corner, along with colorful and glittery face painting. Some people danced, while others roller skated. Hula hooping and giant smiley balloons where dispersed everywhere. It's hard to explain. I wouldn't do it justice. You just have to go!

"Be Melting Snow"…read more Another huge thanks to Yelp for bringing this amazing event to my attention!! This is exactly where I needed to be this morning. It was my first time back at Walter Yoga in over a year after injury, this was worth the wait! It was such a fun time!! The worlds largest VW bus, Walter. Indoor snowball fight!!! Hula hoops and limbo and balloons and confetti and smiles all around. I highly recommend Kate Swarm, Walter Yoga, and having fun before work always!! There was even coffee, hot chocolate, really yummy healthy blueberry cashew bars, and probably more that I didn't even pay attention to, the lights were just stunning. So many beautiful colors and unpredictable and like nothing else I've ever experienced. The yoga was a great way to wake up, nothing too strenuous but a good warmup for dancing after! See you there next time!

I'm forever a fan of Meet the Maker events. Due to my "newbie-ness" of living in AZ, I'd only heard…read moreof Wren House a few times, ever. But beer is beer, and I'm always down to drink new/local beers, support a small business, and get the 411 on themselves so I can return [and drink more beer]. Luke was a great storyteller and guide thru Wren House's background and beers. What made this even better was the intimate setting and there were only 15 of us #YelpLifers. We started with a few beer tastings, paired with Postino bites. Now I'm not terribly intelligent in this area of beer-drinking, but I felt much more enlightened as Luke explained the ingredients and process and the reason for pairing it with the matching bite [two big thumbs up for Kolsch & preztel + cheese!]. Since I'm a history and business buff, anytime someone talks relatable about their business as Luke did in addition to showing us their operations, I'm hooked. It gives a business some personality. I'm uber excited about their dreams and expansion goals, as they match perfectly with what the guys are currently doing.

What a great little Meet The Maker Event. Luke was our host and he was so full of knowledge, I…read moredefinitely got schooled that night. Luke not only guided us through the pairings of bees and small bites, but he answered tons of questions, and told us lots of stories about him, Wren House and his fellow workers. And then to top it all off, he took us back to where all the magic happens; Their brew house and showed us the whole process of how all the beers there are made from the begging to the end. I really enjoyed all of the beers. But, I think my favorite was the Wren House Jomax Wich I believe was an Oatmeal, Coffee, Stout. And I don't usually love Stouts that much. But this one was amazing. I really enjoyed the vibe of this place and how small it was. Really loved the fact that there is till a chimney in the middle of this old house turned brewery. I really hope I can come back soon with some friends. Oh and bring the pup's! Because they don't serve food, the allow well behaved doggies. Thank you to Hailey, Luke, Wren house, and Postino for such a great evening!

Kids at Heart Gala was at the Children's Museum of Phoenix last Saturday night and Yelp was the…read moresponsor of the after party, which kicked off at 9:30 and ended, well I can't tell you when it ended I lost my shoe at midnight and had to ride the pumpkin away,,,,but when I left the after party was rocking! There were tons of highlights of this party, from performers on the floor dancing with the people, to the snow cone martinis, lip print readings, photo booths, face painting Yelp red couches and so much more! I had the pleasure of meeting the owner Never Enough Sugar and trying a cupcake or 2 and made my way over to Jacked Ice, liquor infused shaved iced. I am not an ice cream type of person, but they made me a cake batter martini and I was hooked! Shaved ice, cherry, white chocolate & cake vodka, it was soo soo good! There were plenty of food & drink offerings galore. Music was playing bodies were moving, everyone was having a great time! I did feel like Cinderella at the ball! Such a fun night!

Yelp's Kids at Heart After-Party was the best of all Yelp worlds... dessert and drink samples, a…read morephoto booth, dancing, and hanging out with new and old friends. It is fun enough to get all dressed up and don a masquerade mask, and when you sprinkle in some Yelp personality you have yourself a good night! The After-Party kicked off with a performance from some costumed dancers, who inevitably brought unsuspecting spectators onto the floor to join in. Dessert vendors lined the outskirts of the room and the alcohol servings got more and more creative. Jacked Ice was quite a hit, and talk about being a kid at heart- snow cone meets martini! Upstairs, the lip-print reading booth caught a lot of curiosity but the long wait drove away all but the most curious. Our wait was rewarded with a palm-reading-style session describing our personalities, based on lip prints. Very unique, to say the least. This was such a fun end to a classy night!