Wow, I have to say this place makes one of the best Açaí bowls I've ever had!…read more I appreciate that guests for this event were allowed to customize their bowl however they wanted. But since it was my first time visiting Sunlife Organics, I decided to go with the suggested bowl, the Hawaiian. So glad I did because the Hawaiian is the perfect blend of ingredients. It was exactly the ingredients I like in an Açaí bowl, plus shredded coconut. I found the addition of coconut to be a particular delight. It added that extra hint of Tropical to the bowl that it needed to deserve the Hawaiian moniker. Sunlife Organics impressed me with their exemplary customer service too. I was greeted with a smile and all my questions were cheerfully answered. It didn't take long for my order to be completed and I enjoyed checking out the store while i waited. It was a fantastic beautiful Southern California day outside so I chose to enjoy my bowl at one of the tables in front of the store. I appreciate that there were umbrellas at those tables because I forgot to put on sunscreen before I left the house. The store is located in the area of Thousand Oaks called "The Lakes." This was my first time visiting this wonderful little place and I loved it. Really beautiful landscaping, delightful water features, a place where you feel comfortable hanging out for a while. After the event I discovered that there are many Sunlife Organics stores around the area. That's useful information, because you never know when you're going to feel like enjoying a nice Açaí bowl. Now I know a great place to get one. Thank you, Sunlife Organics! Thank you, too, to Yelp! I appreciate the invitation to try this great local business. And Big Thanks to our CM, Jara S, for yet another fabulous event!! Mikey C says: Sunlife Organics Hawaiian Açaí bowl "no ka ʻoi" (the best!)

Had a great experience at Sunlife organic this morning. First timer too! I have been eyeing this…read morespot for a long time now so I was so happy to finally be able to give this place a go thanks to Yelp. The location is great, especially coming in the morning as it was quiet since a lot of the businesses don't open until closer to 10am/11am. I was able to grab a parking spot in the back and had a quick walk to Sunlife. The signage was easy to spot and the storefront was very cute and welcoming. At 7:30am there were already a couple of yelp elites there (we love an early riser) and everyone seemed excited for their breakfast treat. They have a much bigger menu than I realized. I was definitely impressed. Lots of smoothies, juices, and bowls. Also they have a cold counter with nice little snacks if you are looking for something small. I grabbed a juice to go and am excited to try it later, the juice had blueberries, pineapple, butterfly pea tea, and rose water just to name a few ingredients. The gals that helped me this morning were Delaney and Alyssa. Super sweet girls and totally made me feel welcome! I told them I was a first timer and they were very excited to hear it. I appreciated that they were quick in making our orders but also didn't make us feel rushed. Given that I came before work I appreciated that they were on top of it to get some of us in and out that had to go. However, I was able to sit at their cute little counter for a little bit and enjoy my bowl so that was nice. The Hawaiian bowl was the perfect starter to my day. It's definitely a classic bowl with the basics - açaí base, granola and strawberries and bananas. Normally I would opt for something a little more adventurous but for a freebie bowl it definitely hit the spot. Was very tasty, healthy, and a great way to start the day. Loved seeing all of the frozen fruit out while they prepped and they also were in the process of making a gal some iced coffees. Everything looked good and now I am eager to come back. Thank you Sunlife organics for hosting us! This spot is definitely cute and the decor makes you feel tranquil. The perfect post workout spot or for a light meal. Need to try more of their items, so I'll be back!

Treat O Clock at Palm & Boy was my favorite kind of event, one that introduced me to a great local…read morespot I had never heard of and allowed me to pick whatever I wanted from their menu. As I had never heard of the place I guessed it was a new business. Well, I guessed wrong. I was surprised to learn the place is celebrating 7 years in business. Before visiting Palm & Boy I checked out the photos on their Yelp page. What a beautiful location! I was like, that doesn't look like Ventura to me, that looks like Santa Barbara, wait, did I sign up for a Santa Barbara event? I checked the address. East Main Street, Ventura. Then I clicked on the map. Ah, the place is in Downtown Ventura. That's why I never heard of Palm & Boy: I really don't spend much time Downtown. For sure, on my own, I would have never have found out about Palm & Boy. So I've gotta say Thank You to Yelp for the invitation to this event! The store is located in a really beautiful courtyard, accessed right off Main Street. It really felt more like Santa Barbara than Ventura to me. Like a Paseo Nuevo vibe. I loved the setting. Attendees were afforded their choice of one drink and one food item off the menu. I decided to try a Chai Latte and an Acai Bowl (the Stoke). I have to say, that was one fantastic Chai Latte. Best chai latte I've had locally. I would definitely hit that again! The Stoke acai bowl was wonderful too. What I liked about it was that it was not overly sweet. In fact, it was rather tart. Like it made you kinda pucker up. That tart! And I really really liked the granola they use in their acai bowls at Palm & Boy. Good stuff! So, yeah, another really great YES event, showcasing a wonderful local business that I had never heard of and most likely never would. Thank You for hosting the event Palm & Boy! I look forward to many future visits. Thank you, too, to Yelp for the invite, and to our CM, Jara S. for putting together another fun event! Mikey C says: Palm & Boy, Five Stars all day!

Palm & Boy is a Cute Locally Owned Coffee Shop in Downtown Ventura. They offer Coffee, Non-Coffee…read moreBeverages, Acai Bowls & some Toast. Yelp Elites were offered a Complimentary Drink & a Food Item. Thank You so much Palm & Boy for the Monday morning treat. If you're not familiar with downtown. You won't be able to park in front. There are several free parking lots which is a short walk. You can even park in the parking garage if you don't mind walking a 4 minute walk. Palm & Boy is at the El Jardin Courtyard. Outdoor seating only available. Can get a bit cramped inside the small shop, when trying to order. Shop looked pretty clean. I was helped by Priscilla this morning. Priscilla, you were very friendly, informative & answered my questions. Thank you for recommending the Matcha Coconut Latte to me. I wouldn't have thought of that combination. & I appreciate you making it less sweet for me too!! The PB Bowl sounded inviting & was actually pretty good. I was surprised how much I got & it was topped above the brim. I ate about 1/2, got full & took the rest home. (Stick it in the freezer). It was busy when I arrived, then it was slow & picked right back up again... Cleaned off dirt off the table before & after... No restrooms here. Glad to see & meet fellow Elites. It's always nice to see each other. Even got to sit & chat a bit with a couple Elites. Thank You Again for the Treats Palm & Boy!! Thanks Yelp. & Thank you to our Central Coast South Community Manager Jara S. for the Treat O Clock Experience!!

What a great Experience! For this event, participants were afforded a 30 Minute Massage. There was…read morealso a really nice selection of brunch type items available for before or after your massage. I was super impressed by that table of goodies. Offerings included Fresh fruit, Lemon Blueberry loaf, croissants, juices and other drinks. I was surprised by the amount of paperwork was involved in getting my massage. I didn't mind, of course, but it was kind of weird to have to fill out/answer/check off Four Pages of questions. But I get it. There is a clear purpose behind all of those questions. Not only does your therapist need your health information, they also want to make it clear that you have the option of declaring any part of your body off limits. You don't want anyone touching your butt, for example, just mark it on the intake form. They make it clear you can end your session anytime you want to, for whatever reason. My therapist, Whitney, was outstanding. Wow, she is good! She asked what areas I wanted her to focus on because this was just a 30 minute appointment. She asked how much pressure I preferred and then went right to work. As far as her technique, i was truly impressed! That girl's got skills! If I go back to Elements, I would most definitely book with her again. I particularly liked that she asked again and again if the amount of pressure was to my liking and then adjusted to whatever my response was. Excellent communication, excellent execution. After my massage I liked that Whitney had some advice for me to address the issues/areas that she had worked on. It was good advice and well received. Back in the lobby I was greeted again by Valerie who graciously shared a lot of information about Elements and told me about the Special Deals they had for Yelp Elite. Those deals were pretty sweet, too! Thank you to Valerie, my therapist Whitney, and everyone at Elements Massage! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your services to anyone! Big thanks to Yelp for my invitation to this fantastic event! I sincerely appreciate it! And even more Thanks to our hard working CM, Jara S. for another unforgettable experience! Mikey C says: Elements Massage 5 Stars All Day!

Massage?! Yes please!!…read more Elements Massage in Simi was definitely what I needed on a gloomy Saturday morning... Elites had appointment slots to come in & receive a 30 minute massage experience. Felt welcomed as soon as I walked in. Nice ambience & space felt open & clean. Met Valerie up at front, who checked me in & gave me paperwork to fill out. I didn't think they needed to know all this medical history, but it makes sense. I met Carolyn, who is the owner of Elements Massage. Thank you Carolyn for introducing yourself to me. A Big Thank You to you & the entire staff @ Elements for the wonderful Massage Experience! It's been years since I've had a professional human massage. Apparently the massage chairs I use don't do any justice lol. I met with Lidia, who was my masseuse for the day. Lidia was Amazing!! I appreciate that she was informative & explained things beforehand & during the session. She was pretty strong for a tiny gal! I did have to tell her to lighten the pressure a few times. I guess I'm a light weight when it comes to massages. Haha. It hurt a lil, but felt so good! The Massage felt Amazing!! Thank You Lidia for that massage I knew I needed! I hope to book another appointment with you! I was just a tad bit confused about the Elite Special being offered... Specials were for that day only... Valerie did mention that I was able to call anytime, that day of the event & get the special quotes... I called a couple hours later & talked to Sierra on the phone. I probably got her confused about what I wanted. Sierra did take the time to explain today's offer & clarified the Massage Specials for me. Thanks Sierra for doing that. Thank you to everyone at Elements Massage for having us! Thank You for the giveaway bags & also serving all the Goodies such as fruit & baked goods. Thank you to Yelp & our hardworking Yelp Central Coast Community Manager, Jara, for introducing us to another wonderful business!!

~ CHASING CURRY DREAMS AND NAAN-FILLED FANTASIES ~…read more I love me some Indian food and am always excited to try new restaurants in town! A big thank you to Saffron for the fantastic meal and to the staff for their warm and attentive service. As soon as I walked in, the delightful aroma of spices hit me, and I loved the traditional decor. The tandoori chicken was the highlight of my meal, with the vegetable samosa coming in as a close second. Overall, it's a solid authentic spot for when my cravings hit, and I'll definitely need to return to try some of my regular go-to dishes, like lamb korma and chicken vindaloo and up the spice level!

The Saffron Indian Cuisine and Bar Elite Event was another great experience to try a new…read morerestaurant, meet new friends and see Yelp buddies! And the cherry on the top is that we were supporting an independent and family owned business! This restaurant is located just off the 101 highway at the Ventu Park Road exit next to Ralph's grocery store in Newbury Park. We were treated to a lovely experience from the moment we walked in! The decor of the restaurant was really special- got me in the mood for a great experience. The night was kicked off with refreshments from the bar- we were offered wine, beer or soft drinks! The restaurant has a full bar with some unique beers like Kingfisher and they can make any cocktails your heart desires. To accompany our refreshments, we were offered tandoori chicken, samosas, garlic naan, curried cauliflower and butter chicken. To finish the meal, they provided rice pudding. The food was all mild, but I have been told that you can turn up the heat.....and they even have a spice challenge! The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating. Great to see they offer a small outdoor patio to enjoy the cooler night temperatures! Thanks for the great experience- Saffron Indian Cuisine & Bar, as well as Jara for organizing the event.

Another community gem! What a treat to get to experience premium tea from this husband and wife…read moreteam and their staff. Justin and Joey have cultivated a space that makes you feel welcomed and relaxed. These drinks are a step above thanks to their unique "sinkers" you can pair with so many tea options- and they have a state-of-the-art teapresso machine! I got the butterfly pea with boba and the bubble waffle was a perfect match with the drink. My tea was sweet, flavorful and beautiful! I am eager to bring my daughter back since we love exploring boba around Ventura county. Also, did you know you can get boba for your next event or maybe even a family beach day?! That's so awesome! Thank you so much!

This was a great Yelp event. I always appreciate the all day drop-in events since most of them time…read moreI don't get home from work until 6:00pm. It was a nice surprise to receive a free bubble waffle in addition to the Boba drink. I order the Tataro-Land drink with Mango sinkers. I also got the Mochi Bubble Waffle. The drink was delicious and refreshing after a long day at work. I love how the little mango sinkers pop in your mouth. The mochi bubble waffle was a nice treat. It was hot, sweet with a little squishy inside. Yum! The manager was the cashier and she was very friendly and helpful for placing my order. Thank you Pincha Boba!

Review #893 2025-065…read moreYEE #136 Comped Dulce Pan Order: Alemana Dulce Pan Order: Brazo Gitano, Guisano, Oreja, Quesadilla Yelp is celebrating Latinx Heritage Month with La Usuluteca, an authentic Central American deli, & lucky Elites like myself get to enjoy 1 complimentary pan dulce of our choosing. The bakery is located near Arlington Heights, off Washington Blvd. & 10th Ave.; you can't miss the bright red name banner & awning. Upon entering, your senses are hit with baking & cooking scents: pan dulces & pupusas? After selecting my Yelp freebie: Alemana (vanilla muffin pound cake), I asked what's their best seller & got the Quesadilla. It's a sweet, dense cheese bread with a texture that mimics a pound cake. It was really tasty if a tad on the dry side. My son picked the Oreja, literally translates as "ear" because it looks like one. This puff pastry is also called a palmier. It's sweet, light, crisp, & flaky. M says they're way better than Costco's. I also added a Brazo Gitano (strawberry & coconut Swiss/jelly roll), & Guisano (pineapple-filled roll). Although I might have mixed up Alemana & Guisano. I figured this is a mom & pop, so a menu is not probable, & requested the server's help; she was kind enough to take the extra time to provide the names of dulce pans. There's no dulce pan menu, but there is an electronic hot foods menu behind the counter. Not sure of price points, but I got 4 items, excluding my Yelp freebie, for $11.00+. There's a 50¢ surcharge with a cc payment. It would be nice to have placards labeling & pricing the items (sometimes pricing dictates my choices & the quantity). Friendly, knowledgeable, & helpful customer service... my server took extra time to provide the names of the dulce pans & describe what's in them. While I'm not likely in this part of town, I'm definitely a fan of this Central American bakery & will stop by if I'm in this neighborhood. Muchas gracias Yelp, CM Margaret, & La Usuluteca team for my weekend's sweet treats... mi dulce son muy deliciosos!!

09/23/2025 Morning!! I am here for the Yelp event…read more Nope. I am here for the Yelp event. Not here. Ok... Could I get this........I pointed to the Palmier or Elephant Ear. This lady grabs that and asked if I want anything else. No thank you. $2.50 I paid and left. So much for the event starting at 6:00AM. Maybe it's too early? I already let the LAE team.

Hayley spoiled all the Yelp Elites at Paradise Dynasty! I had my eye on this restaurant in Glendale…read morethat is grand opening near Christmas! The servers and baristas were so friendly and amazing! General Manager Jason and Randy were so welcoming! Legend of the Xiao Long Bao. Say no more! It was so nice meeting fellow Yelp Elites Ana, Kat, and Zara. The perfect lunch at an awesome table. Drinks and conversations were flowing throughout the service. Jasmine Tea was light and refreshing. A 2 Hour Yelp Elite Event Menu: We started the Tasting Menu with a Welcome Cocktail: Singapore Sling. Sweet. What a way to kick off! Appetizers: Japanese Cucumber with Minced Garlic & Radish Pastry to tease your palate. Dim Sum: Signature Original XLB Kurobuto Pork Wonton in Chili Oil - My personal Highlight Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao - If you are feeling adventurous! Definitely get the Dynasty But wait, there is more!!! Intermezzo Cocktail Guava Mama - Definitely stronger than the Singapore Sling Main Course: Fried Rice with Fried Pork Chop - YUMMY Stir-Fried Black Pepper Angus Beef with Basil Braised Creamy Butter Lobster Noodle in Nanyang Style - Lobster was so sweet and tasty Stir-Fried Pea Shoot with Minced Garlic Ended the entire tasting experience with: Panda Chocolate Lava Bun Now for the SWAG: 1. YELP Chopsticks 2. YELP Dim Sum Boxes 3. Paradise Group Bag 4. $25 Vouchers to come BACK! Paradise Dynasty could not have been more generous. Hayley, this one is for the books! It was a legendary tasting experience. So happy and grateful to attend and meet new Yelp Elites, Black Elites, and Gold Elites. Forgive me if my Noodle Pull was limp the first couple of takes :) The cocktails were kicking in.

So happy to be part of this amazing event!…read more The welcome drink: Singapore Sling Appetizer: Japanese cucumber with minced Garlic radish pastry perfect way to start great meal! Dim Dum: signature original xiao long bao all very good and tasty. Mid Cocktail: Guava Mama , perfect way to help you get through rest of amazing tasting menu! Main: fried rice with fried pork pork chop Stir fried angus beef with basil , my fav main dish! Braised creamy butter lobster noodle super creamy and rich Stir-fried pea shoot with minced garlic Dessert: Panda Chocolate Lava. Fantastic service, great location and phenomenal experience!

We went to The Yelp elite disco night event last night in diamond bar to jump start diamond bar…read morerestaurant week. It was a disco night so when we arrived we were immediately greeted by yelp that were dressed in their disco attire...super fun. The energy was off the chain everyone was so lively and friendly. The event was full of great vendors with great food and drinks such a variety of vendors. The Dancefloor was Poppin with the soul train line. I was able to get my groove on lol. We took photos, we had drinks , we ate food , we had a wonderful time. Another great event from Yelp. There was a raffle where prices were given away , which was a great way to end the night even though we didn't win anything lol. I'm looking forward to the next event. Such a blast

Heaven. Everything was very good! So happy I found a place to accommodate my plant based needs and…read moreespecially my annoying gluten allergy lol thanks!

Well, I'm going to have to borrow some ideas for recipes because this place has some surprisingly…read moregood food. Green Table is this place that serves exclusively vegetarian/gluten-free versions of your favorite foods like Pizza, Mac n Cheese. It's more interesting at this event since you could blind taste test things you wouldn't expect. One looked like a cracker and the next thing you know-boom- it's a veggie burger. So onto the favorite foods. There's this Coconut goat cheese pizza that I personally enjoyed, which was light yet full of flavor. There's the Matcha mint/cacao balls that worked as a good dessert, which the chocolate one is super delicious and has a good amount of 85% cacao. There were other foods but I think I'll be back for the Pizza and chocolate matcha balls. The big bonus is how compatible a lot of their foods are with the Keto diet because of the high fiber content, coconut oil (lots of good unsaturated fats) and generally more keto friendly food than Silvergreens. Also s/o to Dani and thanks for setting this event up!