Another fun Yelp event. It's all about the people and the food. Thanks Stephanie C, Carmik T.,…read moreDebbie D, and Kassie L for making the evening even better then eating Yummy Pad Thai alone.

Great little local dive bar that's been around since 1959 and probably looks the exact same as on…read moreopening day. Great outdoor patio with misters and tvs to watch games. They also pour a very stiff drink!

Cute dive bar in Scottsdale…read more I like to pop in around the holidays for some festive fun. The place is decorated throughout the winter months and is usually crowded. Seams to be a lot of regulars. I find both the bar staff and security staff to be friendly. Don't expect to find a nice wine or any but they have plenty of beer and can make most cocktails. They do have mini bottles of Cook's sparkling wine if you are looking for some bubbles but no prosecco. Hit it up for the holidays for the lights and fun crowds.

Was invited as a judge through Yelp for the food festival and had high expectations from what was…read morelisted on their website and extensive list of food vendors they had advertised. We (Yelp Elite) met the coordinator in order to listen to information on directions on how to sample food vendors and vote. It was put simply that there were three lines per vendor and that we could get samples by simply letting the vendors know we were guest judges. We then would vote on our favorite vendors and submit our results after all the given tickets were used up. The event was simply put as horrible and highly unorganized. Most vendors were unprofessional in denying such line for samples or didn't participate in the "contest". Besides that, there was not as many vendors as advertised and seemed to be a bait for a higher turn out for the festival. Also, it's staff did not contain enough knowledge to direct us anywhere or about anything related to the event. It was a mess. I do have to mention that The Panini Guys and Longhorn Steakhouse were the only vendors who participated in the sampling as well as showing some form of respect towards us judges. As mentioned before, most vendors were unprofessional in their responses and condescending. Poorly coordinated, planned and lacked in many aspects. Probably the saddest excuse for something they call a Street Food Festival. Many other guests who had purchased VIP wristbands realized they paid more for nothing VIP and that it was overheard that many wanted refunds for their tickets. Let's just say, I will not be returning- even if offered as a guest judge.

As a yelp judge for this event, I had an okay experience because I was sampling for free and was…read moresometimes given the chance to cut the long lines to sample. Also, having not attended any yelp elite related events, I had minimal to zero expectations. However, if I was not a yelp elite and had decided to attend the event and purchase a food pass, I would have been so upset. First of all, the sizes of the food samples were extremely tiny - oftentimes the size of my two thumbs. The price of the food definitely did not justify the quantity that customers were given. For the "Foodie Pass" tasting option, $28 gives you 10 tickets - that's an average of $2.80 I could have paid and actually what others were paying for very small portions. An hour after the festival had begun, vendors were beginning to run out of samples and even dishes and cups to put the samples in. Furthermore, there was supposed to be three lines at each vendor, to differentiate between people getting samples, actual food, or express, but more often than not, there was just one long line. That was really silly. I think the lack of communication amongst the event organizers, volunteer staff, vendors, and festival goers was a big issue. So, with the judging, yelpers weren't informed about where to meet initially, that we would be taped, and that even though the event organizer told us to cut the line, some vendors wouldn't let us do so. The event website was definitely misleading. Overall, it was a bit of a mess.

Who here has a sore cooter? Raise your hand…read more Holy crap! Second spin class ever and now I'm reminded on why I didn't sign up for more spin classes after the first class I took (also with Yelp). The bike remains stationary but you'll go to Hell and back. Stand up, sit down, run, push ups, add that tension, and ride that bike like you stole it! Everything hurts... You'd be surprised how heavy a 4lb. bar can get when you're pulsing for three minutes with it. Thank you Yelp, Hailey B., and Cyclebar for helping me get some cardio in today! I wish you much success! And props to Heather for being a GREAT instructor! I'm glad I don't work tomorrow. I think I broke my girly bits on my bike...

Spin ,spin, spin, as fast as you can. Good thing I hold on to that bar tight. I so wish I could do…read morebetter. What really matter was that I had a great time. The owner and staff were marvelous. Dry towels and wet towels provided before and after the class. Facility, locker and equipment were spotless. The check in process was great too. Tell them the shoe size, find your name, and bike number on one of two tablets then you're done. That simple! It was just not my day. My locker key didn't come out after I locked. I had a hard time adjusting the seat and clicking on/off my shoe. The owner helped me finally got the shoe clicked on and bike adjusted. I guess some of the equipment and shoes were still really new. I do not suggest signing up for a bike in the back corner unless you like HOT cycling. You will have limited a/c. The big water bottle was perfect. It didn't matter the water wasn't as cold. The best source of proteins before and after the class: power bars, Fire Pie pizza, salads, beers, wines, and bubbly. Best workout to burn off all that and the next day too. Thank you to Cycle Bar for hosting and Hailey for coordinating another work it YEE!

I have to say I didn't realize how crazy busy this place would be. Of course I like my country…read moremusic so there was plenty of that a lot of different vendors and people just selling products. The wait is very long. I would say parking was difficult Due to how busy it it I lucked out and found one not too far away. I will say if you don't like a lot of crowds this is not for you because you're literally side-by-side with people.

The only reason this gets any stars is because of the kids section. The parking situation was a…read moredisaster. No one to direct traffic in the lots so people were parking TERRIBLY. Once inside the lines for tickets so you could get beer and bbq we're out of control and they kept running out of tickets entirely. Hubs and I ended up not eating or drinking anything. Luckily, we brought water for the kiddos. Got the unlimited rides wrist band for my 4 year old and let him run amuck. He had a blast. Which is good because nobody else did. We ended up leaving pretty early because we were starving and they had AGAIN run out of tickets and the lines weren't moving. Took a while to figure out how to get out of the place since it was set up like a maze. Got to my car which was boxed in along with 3 or 4 other cars in the lot we were in. Police were there to help some people out and after a 47 pt turn I was able to escape the lot, but it was truly nightmare inducing with the overly tired 4 year old and hungry 5 month old. Actually, hungry everyone. Thankfully, I had gotten free tickets so I wasn't out anything but the wrist band. Hopefully they can get some organization together before next year! It has the potential to be a really fun event, but they need to overhaul the drink/food ticket and parking lot situation.

Thank you Yelp for providing me the opportunity to learn about a wonderful local business!…read more The General Manager, Brandon, told me all about how Mood Swings Salon is dedicated to giving back to the community as much as possible. They donate their time, money, services and wall space to local artists and the community at large. I never would have known! We were able to get make-overs, massages with Aveda Chakra aromatherapy, sample facial products and get our nails done! So much generosity! AND we left with a goodie bag with samples and coupons for services. While we were there, the salon was fully operational and I was observing the stylists while they worked. They all have a unique style with clothes and tattoos and when their clients were having their hair washed, they received massages and warm towels on their face. Such service! I can't wait to go back and try out this salon. Thank you Lindsey for introducing me to Mood Swings! And sorry for exploding that bottle of champagne everywhere!!!

Last week, I was one of the lucky few got invited to Yelp's Spa Night. Thanks to Lindsey for…read moreinviting me! Unfortunately, the a/c wasn't working but everyone was in their happy mood. I had a great time chatting with other Yelpers. Brandon, GM of Mood Swings and his team really treated us very very well! Snacks, chair massage, hand massage, manicure, make-up lesson, and the goodie bag with Aveda products. Oh yea, there was bubbly too! Thank you so much for a wonderful night of relaxation!

What better way to celebrate a milestone review (1500th) than with a Yelp Event with one of your…read morebest friends?! She joked that I needed a carnivore to take to the event, and I was stoked for the Surf part of the listed Surf and Turf. Though unfortunately, the surf was not there though mentioned in the event details. I've recently reintroduced some meat to my diet and prefer seafood. There was only two types of samples, so we didn't get to try much. A fellow Yelper mentioned there was a holiday sample of turkey and stuffing, which would be great to try for the upcoming holiday. Bummer! Though shopping the store to see what there was to offer was nice; although it is pretty cramped as there was quite a few Yelpers at this Meat & Mingle. My +1 and I found it hard to try the samples as there was only two tables, but did our best. Decent flavor and I think if you want to shop for speciality meats, then this is a great store for you! Always love when Yelp has a donation drive, and loved getting a tote bag for donating! Glad to see the donations overflowing and hope it helps those in the need. Thank you Bailey, Francheska, Yelp Phoenix, and Wild Fork for this experience. Love that All Stars could have a +1 and brought one of my besties. Always great to show others in my life what the Yelp Elite Squad (YES) is all about. Forever grateful for this community & See You On Yelp (SYOY)!

Thanks to Yelp Phoenix CM Bailey and the staff at Wild Fork for making this "Meat & Mingle" happen…read more The light bites were quite delightful and the store is beautiful. It was a quick event where only a few high top tables were available for use. A majority of us stood in place or walked around with our sample plates of food. At check in, you were given a swag bag if you donated food for the food drive. Wild Fork had a variety of useful items to give away as swag: a wine/bottle opener, a pair of tongs, an oven mitt, and a tote bag if I recall correctly . The store was nice and bright. The scavenger hunt was fun! An employee was giving out samples of their Chocolate and Hazelnut Beignets so of course I had to try it! They sell boxes of them too. Although I would have loved to give this event 5 stars, it's gonna be a 3.5 for me. Company was great and the food samples from Little Miss BBQ were delicious! However, I was a bit underwhelmed with the tight spaces right in front of the entrance. It was a good time no doubt, but I thought it was a little odd to have such a limited space swarming with Yelpers! I only had the 2 sample plates, and I'm not sure if there was a third one somewhere, but I was still slightly starving when I left. =/ I was probably in and out in about an hour. Thank you Bailey, Yelp Phoenix Interns and Wild Fork staff. Thank you also for the swag! Check out Wild Fork if you're in the area!

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.

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! :)