Chinese egg cakes have always been a staple in my household growing up, and I think that when you…read morehave something so often it just drives you to become sick of it. That definitely was the case for me with these cakes, and I eventually just avoided them altogether. Nowadays egg cakes are purchased solely for my great grandmother, someone who requires soft foods and has also grown up with eating these cakes. I was so excited to get to try a new bakery -- such a notorious one at that and be able to allow my great grandmother to try some new flavors as well. Immediately when purchasing these cakes you can tell this isn't your standard Chinese bakery. The reason I grew sick of eating these cakes were because it was traditionally just one flavor, but Kam Hing thinks outside the box and has a variety of flavors to choose from! I couldn't help myself and purchased every one, along with an order of Vietnamese coffee to start my day. The flavors of each cake were amazing and definitely shined through with each different cake - there was no mistaking a cake for a different flavor than what it was. I loved the chocolate chip (as it's just the original with a sprinkle of small chocolate pieces) along with the pineapple. My family loved being able to try every flavor and it definitely excited them as it's not something they typically get to eat. The cakes were fresh, many of them warm straight from the oven as I arrived at 8am. The Vietnamese coffee was strong, just how I liked it. Staff speaks both Cantonese and English so it's easy for anyone to come in and place an order. Kam Hing is on my list of places to return to and surprise my family with some treats soon!

While the Elite experience only offered three sponge cakes, I ended up getting seven home haha…read morebecause they were too delicious. My mom's a loyal regular here. I swear there's always sponge cakes from Kam Hing at home almost every week. Their sponge cakes are like a fluffy cloud, with a soft bounce and egg flavor. They are so light that you can easily devour a few without feeling heavy. The owners are the sweetest people on earth. We were told there was a fresh batch of the Original flavor, so of course we grabbed three right away. They were piping hot when we got them. The lightly browned crust was still crispy, while the cake was impossibly moist and soft. Best eaten within minutes! The owner said his personal favorite is Butterscotch, then he gave us one to try for free. Such a heartwarming experience:') I actually never tried their drinks until now--and omg, the green thai tea was a surprise hit! They gave me a less-sweet version without me even asking, and it was bursting with jasmine tea flavor. Definitely getting this again.

I'm soo happy I finally got to experience Tiny's Cantina over the weekend for brunch. The weather…read moremight have been brisk outside but the staff brought the warm and coziness to the restaurant vibe inside. I came here around noon and the place haven't been filled up yet but that was truly toward my benefit as my waiter, Jeff was extra attentive (yay me!). He offered me both brunch and regular menu and was very friendly and eager to assist me if I needed it. After making all my choices, he complimented and said I made good choices and whether if that was true or not, it made me felt happy. Lol. All of the food portion were huge. I ordered their wings as my appetizer, shrimp/bacon taco for entrée and tres leche for dessert. With that they also offered me some fresh fried taco with homemade salsa that was really delicious and made me wanting more even though I had to pace myself. Presentation wise, it was all instagramable. They restaurant is very conscious about presentation so that was a huge plus. As for taste, it was all good. I especially enjoy my shrimp/bacon taco as it was huge and those trio-side sauce (hot sauce, green sauce and pumpkin sauce) was just outright slamming. As for portion it was larger then life, especially for one person. Honestly I think it could feed two people as I ended up taking half of it home. Overall, I enjoyed myself, felt really relaxed, enjoyed their playlist and especially my waiter, Jeff that help tied my experience with Tiny Cantina in nicely. Thank you again to our CM, Morlene, Jeff, my waiter and Tiny Cantina for this special treat!!

This place was super cute. I had the burrito bowl. It was good. Probably something on the healthier…read moreside considering the grilled chicken and fresh ingredients. The only gripe I had was seasoning. It lacked flavor which is huge in Latin food. Mexican food is probably one of my favorite types of cuisines because of the fresh ingredients, because of all the time, energy and culture attached to the food so it was slightly underwhelming. A bit bland. But the service was great. Our server was so nice. We got the highly instagramable pizza. It was lovely and very filling but couldn't done with a feels radishes. If you love radishes, get the pizza. The drinks were refreshing and tasty. Definitely recommend checking it out. My Yelp fren had the diablo shrimp which was spicy. It looked really good and seemed super flavorful.

I was debating between getting a combo of two flavors and the limited edition flavor, and I'm so…read moreglad I went with the new flavor! The yuzu cream was the best thing I've ever had at Taiyaki. It was so smooth and creamy - I couldn't believe this was soft serve. I wasn't sure if one flavor would be too much, but honestly it wasn't enough. The tartness of the yuzu balanced the creaminess so well. The candied Iyokan peel added a nice texture contrast, and I loved the sweetness and bitterness of it. I would come back just for this flavor. Hopefully they make this a permanent edition to their menu!

Eating delicious ice cream out of a fish shaped waffle cone's mouth - does life get any better?…read more Since this is a Japanese style Taiyaki spot most folks are going to gravitate towards the Asian inspired flavors such as Matcha and Yuzu, but I am here to tell you this is probably the best Chocolate soft serve I had in a long while. The ice cream is rich and delicious. The chocolate has little dark chocolate flecks. It felt old school, but modern because the old school guys no longer make ice cream this good. Taiyaki has many options and combinations to meet your sweet treat needs. This event was great. If Taiyaki was closer I would be here on the regular because their ice cream is one of the best soft serves you can get in the city. Thank you Taiyaki, Yelp NYC, Katie and all who made this event happen. Check them out when you are nearby!

Second Time's the Charm -- And I'm Officially a Tacowala Addict!…read more Okay, let me just start off by saying: this is my second time dining at Tacowala, and I'm convinced this place is a magical little flavor bomb tucked away in a downtown strip that you'd almost miss if you blinked too hard. The first time I came was with my parents -- a cozy, nostalgic kind of visit -- but this time, it felt like I was on a flavor-fueled field trip with new foodie friends, and it was an experience I won't stop gushing about anytime soon! Let's talk logistics first -- because oof, parking. If you're planning to visit, bring your patience (and maybe a parking fairy). There's only street meter parking available, and unless you're blessed by the parallel parking gods, you may end up circling the block like a shark in traffic purgatory. I've yet to discover a magical hidden lot nearby, so yeah -- parking = struggle bus. But trust me, once you step through that door, the stress just melts away. The vibe inside? Whimsical meets communal dinner party. There was a long table set up for everyone to sit together -- like one big, happy, taco-loving family. It was giving "culinary summer camp for adults," and I was all in. The cherry on top? Katarina's amazing assistant had placed icebreaker cards all over the table, mostly food-themed, so we had a fun excuse to start chatting with strangers. Think: "If you were a spice, what would you be?" Honestly, genius. Social anxiety? Never met her. Now onto the star of the show -- the pre-fix menu! (Or is it pre-fixe? Either way, it was pre-fabulous.) Katarina and the owner curated a five-dish tasting menu featuring two appetizers and three entrées -- each with delightfully detailed descriptions that read like little love letters to flavor. The portions were small, yes, but just enough to tease your taste buds and make you want to lick the plate (don't worry, I didn't... in public). Drink options were simple but satisfying: water, flavored seltzers, or wine. I flirted with the wine for a hot minute, but decided to stick with water because the food was doing the most -- a bold, creative, punchy fusion of Indian spice and authentic Mexican soul. And when I say "authentic Mexican," I mean like grandma's-kitchen-in-Oaxaca level. This wasn't Taco Bell fusion -- this was transport-you-through-time-and-space kind of food. Now let me scream about my favorites: The twisted garlic street corn? LIFE-CHANGING. I would like to be buried with it. And don't even get me started on the Black Magic Quesadillas -- they were soft, gooey, flavorful beyond reason, and coated in some kind of addictive sorcery. I swear they put something in that cheese because once I took a bite, I was hooked. Just one more, I kept telling myself... just ONE more... But alas, not everything was fireworks and unicorns. I had high hopes for the paneer al pastor and the mushroom carnitas taco, but those fell a bit flat for me. Maybe it was an off night, or maybe I was too smitten by the corn and quesadillas to focus, but either way -- it knocked off one star in my otherwise glowing review. Oh! And the heartbreak of the night: they were SOLD OUT of the Black Magic sauce jars. I almost wept. I would have bought five. I would have gifted them. I would have hoarded them like a raccoon with shiny treasures. Please, Tacowala -- restock that magic potion ASAP! Despite those tiny blips, I already know I'll be back. Again. And again. For the community vibe, the quirky charm, and most importantly -- for the corn and black magicness that has utterly bewitched my palate. Thank you, Tacowala, for another spellbinding, flavor-packed evening. I'll be dreaming of that quesadilla until we meet again.

Last Monday I had the privilege of attending this special Yelp elite event, where I was nourished…read morenot just by delicious food, but also by upbeat vibes and good conversation. I have been thinking about the outstanding food at Tacowala all week! I can't wait to go back and eat there again. I've already told a bunch of friends in the area that they must go if they haven't been already. The restaurant owner and innovator of this fantastic cuisine, Amish, was a generous and gracious host. I enjoyed hearing about his career journey and how he grew this business out of his hard work and made his ideas and dreams a reality. It's always great to be in the company of our CM Katarina--she gives every event her full energy and enthusiasm--and I was excited to meet other Yelp elites, especially people I recognized from their reviews and from our messages on Yelp: Rhonda, Danny, Amanda, and Jason. Tacowala has the kind of decor that makes me happy as soon as I step in, with murals of people smiling and singing, and a colorful counterface that reminded me of the game Twister. My eyes were constantly drawn to those big flat circles and I liked how it mirrored the shape of the tortillas. Clever. The food here was perfect in every way. The textures were so meaty that I actually forgot it was all vegetarian. The food is spicy and I love spice, so I even added extra hot sauce. As dish after dish that pleased both my eyes and my palate was placed before me, I found it increasingly hard to pick a favorite. I decided that of all the outstanding offerings, the Twisted Garlic Street Corn and the Black Magic Quesadilla are the two I have been thinking of most all week and am craving to eat again. It's so sweet that Yelp gave me a tote bag at the end, too, so I have a tangible nice reminder of this great evening, in addition to my memories and the photos and videos I took. Katarina and Amish, I am so grateful that you chose me for this uplifting experience. Thank you!

this one's difficult for me to write... but i wasn't thrilled with how this event went down…read more especially since it was one of the few in the central jerz area. if this had been my first yelp event, i'm not sure if i would've wanted to come back... mrs. green's is a great new all-natural market in west windsor, nj... like, really new. so new that they opened their doors a few weeks ago and still haven't gotten the CO cleared for their cooking classroom. i get it, things didn't go as planned. it would've been nice, however, if the staff had at least some idea that we were coming. upon entering the store, i approached a cashier who had no clue what i was talking about. she passed me off to another girl at a neighboring register, who also had no knowledge of yelp nor a yelp event. after pulling up and showing the confirmation email on my phone, one of the cashiers got a manager, who had me follow him for a bit, then left to ask someone else, and only then did he come back knowing what direction to point me in. it was a bit hectic, and a bit concerning that they were not prepared. finally, i was led to a far aisle, where a table was set up in front of a few rows of chairs. in the refrigerator section of the store, right next to the cheese. talk about freezing! i was happy i still had my winter mittens in my purse! the cooking class that was expected ended up being a lecture (i wouldn't even call it a demo) about granola and healthy organic/natural/gluten-free substitutes. all of the ingredients and some sample cups of granola were on the table, but everything was already made and even portioned out. the talk was informative enough, but a bit boring. the chef giving the talk was very nice, and i'm excited to visit once the cooking classroom opens to give them a fair shot. we did get yummy samples of granola, and some extra to take home, which was a nice treat. i'm sure mrs. green's will work out their kinks in the coming months and we can come back :) it was great to see some familiar faces (heyyy jeff and jess and linda) and to meet some new ones (heyyy lauren, finally!).

Overall the event was enjoyable. I did expect a cooking class/demonstration vs. being told how to…read moremake granola. I am no novice in the kitchen, so some of the tips were common sense. The granola was made ahead of time and sitting in small portions in front of us during the entire lecture (1 hour). As the lecture continued my stomach began speaking to me and my eyes would not tear away from the granola. The granola was really good... and I don't think it's just because I was really hungry! There was leftover that we were able to take in to go containers. I will definitely make this granola on my own. Simple, satisfying and full of nutrients and antioxidants! Steve spoke for about an hour. He was very knowledgeable and educated us on living a healthy lifestyle. He also emphasized to beware of trendy diets. I pretty much agreed with 100% of what he had to say. I feel that I am a healthy eater so most of the information and products were familiar to me. I did, however, take away a few fun facts! Steve has his own food blog called Run, Cook, Eat. I will check this out when I have some spare time. Mrs. Greens Natural Market just opened a few weeks ago. Their cooking/demonstration room is not finished so the Yelp event was held in the middle of the deli and cheese section. Yes.. after sitting in a refrigerator for about an hour my body was ice. I couldn't help but laugh when Amalia put her gloves on. I only wished I had my gloves with me. Mrs. Greens plans on finishing their cooking/demonstration room soon and hold more events. I would attend another even like this. I like food (duh..I am a Yelper!) but it's even better when I know that I am fueling my body with the right things.

What a cute little spot & conveniently located near the train station. Altho my google gps was all…read moreover the place, I finally made it on time. liked the decor a lot, giving Kind of a vintage vibe. My first time coming here & to my surprise it was packed. Thank you Morlene for the office hours & my free refresher! I appreciate you & your hard work. This was my first ever office hours with Morlene ! And had a great time with other yelpers. Met some new beautiful people also. Hopefully it will be a new beginning with new friends! I was gonna take pictures with everyone but we were so busy chitchatting I forgot lol..! I tried their iced cappuccino & it was great. They were very nice & gave us some bite sized snacks to try. It was delicious, I will definitely recommend this place to everyone! Thank you guys for everything!

Surprisingly, it's actually not too far of a distance (more like half an hour) to take the 2 or 5…read moretrain from Times Square to Ciao Bella Coffee in Flatbush. Plus, it's just a short 2-min walk from Winthrop St Stop. You might even miss the spot easily because it's not too noticeable on the corner of a block. Ciao Bella (Italian) = "Hello/Goodbye, Beautiful" in English. Storefront isn't too big and the indoor space is on the smaller side. Nevertheless, the space size doesn't hurt the ambiance + relaxing vibes at the coffee shop. Upon arrival, the funky interior design gives off a vintage yet stylish sense. I see that people are sitting on the sofa & bar stools while drinking coffee and working on their laptops. Besides the indoor seating, there's an outdoor seating area both with red scaffold and ones out in the open with the sun beating down on people's back. Noise level wise is moderately quiet with the music playing in the background. What catches my attention the most are: 1) the glossy wooden guitar hanging on the wall as decorations & 2) a green felt chair with gold designs on the fabric material right next to the couch. I would love to have a comfy chair like that in my living room too. Super quick service from super respectful, friendly and helpful staff. Strong taste of coffee in the complimentary iced mocha that I'm able to order because of Morlene, thank you for treating us with drinks on a humid summer day. And the bonus is, she gifts us each of a studded Yelp tumbler who has showed up for the Yelp Community Event. Thank you to the staff (sorry I didn't get to catch your name) at Ciao Bella who comes out with a plate of Snickerdoodle and Chai cookies for the bites. There's free wifi and even a single clean restroom stall for customers in the back. The small conversation with each other is flowing with new restaurant and cafe suggestions/recommendations for future arrangements and exploring in the city. Everyone is so nice and interactive. I actually like having more intimate events like this at coffee shops because you get to have longer conversations and catch up with other Yelpers. Would like to see more workshop-related events in the future as well. I have stayed for the entire 3 hours for Ciao Bella, but you don't have to if you're in a rush. We're free to just grab a coffee and go or can stay for an hour or two and then leave on our own. No judgment and very chill vibes indeed. Thank you again to Morlene & Yelp for the Community Event invite. Thank you for the cute red Yelp tumbler. Grateful for Ciao Bella Coffee for hosting us at their cozy space.

Unique events like these truly put a print on your heart. Sip+ Craft at Plan Bee Brewery was such a…read morememorable way to spend Summer Solstice. Arrival and check in was seamless. Parking looked a little tight but worked out perfectly. The presentation of the bowls for Kintsugi was so well executed, and the Lager from Plan Bee paired perfectly with the weather and crafting. Getting to know the owners and their story was on of my favorite parts of the evening. It's so beautiful when partners in life take that love and become partners in business as well. I look forward to returning and exploring their property and beer offerings in the future. Much love to Tara and her assistant for sharing their experience with Kintsugi and allowing us the opportunity to break things with intention and mend them with Gold. This event definitely goes on my Top 5 YEE events. Thank you to our lovely CM for bringing the heat for the first day of Summer.

This was my second trip to The Bee Farm, but my first time ever experiencing kintsugi--and I loved…read moreit! The event was beautifully simple, hosted outdoors on the longest day of the year. The sun was shining, and nature was in full glory. I came with my wife, sister, and brother-in-law to share this rich experience. We started with a complimentary beer before the kintsugi workshop began. Tara led us through the process, and she was A+! patient, clear, and encouraging, giving us just the right balance of guidance and creative freedom. We laughed, painted, only after we broke our bowls just to rebuild them (how often do you get to do that?). This was one of those special experiences that draws you in completely and delivers on its promise. By the end, I walked away with not just a repaired bowl, but new memories and a deeper sense of coming back together. Once again, what might sound simple on paper became something truly meaningful. I'm so grateful to have been part of it. And shoutout to Marietta--as always, the CM with the most--for making it exceptional! 5/5 stars.

The Elite team and the team at PDQ were all so welcoming and kind…read more Knowledgeable about the menu and what a great activity to paint with sauces. Themed event was well decorated and the food was delicious and abundant. Great job Yelp!!!

Wow, just wow. From the staff, to the bountiful food, the trivia, our fearless leader Megan, and…read moreour amazing Yelp Elite fam - 5 stars all around. Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted by the staff and shown to check-in around the corner with the other YEEs. The set up was so cute! They had the menu sign up for us to drool over, fun tiki theme, punch and lemonade to quench our thirst, and the arts and crafts supply for our painting with sauces. Food 5 stars all around, honestly everything was good. I love that PDQ never uses frozen chicken, and I feel like you can taste and tell. I loved all of the chicken tenders, but the buffalo was probably my favorite. The chicken sandwiches, how do you pick?! the cookies were baked fresh and just as good as places like Insomnia IMO, and wow they have fresh mac and cheese and broccoli too? I honestly wish PDQ was closer to Philly or had a location in Philly! The salads were a great starter too. Most of us had to be rolled out of there, with a full takeout container or two of leftovers. All of the staff were so kind, friendly and helpful - and such enthusastic energy! The trivia was such a great fun way to give us facts about PDQ. I was pretty impressed with my fellow YEEs and your PDQ knowledge. I was the lucky recipient of one of the raffle prizes, so I'll definitely be back to bring my husband and show him all that PDQ has to offer! Lovely to meet some new friends at this event, SYOY and next time!

I came out to this event with a friend and though we ended up having fun, it wasn't exactly what I…read moreexpected. First off, the festival was outdoors, but I thought it would be inside the mostly empty Samanea Mall. The weather was pretty hot and humid, but at least the rain held off in the afternoon. Upon arrival, we were given My Phone Eats First tote bags and sent on our way without any direction. There were certain vendors with Yelp signage, which indicated they would give samples, discounts or raffle ticket. Most of the food vendors only had tiny samples for us to try. That being said, I really enjoyed the coconut nutty treats and maple bourbon beef jerky. Glazed strawberries were extra sweet. I was not a fan of the sweet potato bread. The actual free items included Popcorn and Cotton Candy. Popcorn was nicely crunchy and salty. The blue cotton candy was fun to watch being prepared, but was very messy, sticky and melty. One of the food trucks had also set out some Fried Zucchini and Truffle Parmesan Fries. The zucchini was yummy, with delightfully crispy and well seasoned exterior. Fries were okay, but not much truffle or cheesy taste. Other vendors included natural soaps, decorated pens, jewelry, olive oil and pesto, etc. Most had very reasonable prices, which I appreciated. A bunch of them were doing raffles, and I ended up winning from a beautiful ELITE YELPER bracelet set made with black beads and gold lettering, created by Stylish Jools. Definitely felt so excited about that. I also got a Pokémon bag and fidget spinner. In addition, there were the cutest dogs for adoption. I fell in love with the gorgeous and sweet Husky, which I was able to play with throughout the day. Also got to watch dance performances and saw there was a Bounce House, School Bus play area, as well as Axe Throwing with a discounted rate of $5 to participate. All in all, a pretty good time, but it could have been more organized with clearer direction so we could manage expectations better.

Ugh Yelp, as much as I love you and your Elite experiences...this was a flop…read more The festival itself was sad. The vendors all seemed very money hungry and even got totally ripped off by the beef jerky guy. We were told we can get free samples. Then he started ringing us up for some of the jerky we wanted to buy and said since we were buying, there's no point for him giving us a sample???? What???? I was under the assumption ax throwing would be free for elites, but it was half off. The only actual free items were popcorn and cotton candy (I think) and the line was crazy. Sidebar, I think the event would've been better inside the mall since it's a ghost town in there AND air conditioned. I dunno, the vibes were totally off. Not a win.

I used Exit Row Band once for an event I hosted after hearing them perform several times at town…read moreconcerts in New Jersey. They're a cover band that does a great mix of classic rock covers as well as new top 40 hits. What a great band! They were an absolute pleasure to deal with, everyone was extremely professional and on time. They took really short breaks and even played late because everyone was having so much fun. We had about 300 people and the dance floor was PACKED! All my guests were thrilled with their performance and didn't want it to end. If you're looking for high-quality music for a corporate event or a private function I highly recommend them!

Anyone who attended the GYE at Kean's Liberty Hall Museum had the opportunity to view, listen, and…read morejam to this cover band. I was one of those who did. This band performed hits from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and now. If I was to summarize this type of playlist the band was performing, I would say "Hot Adult Contemporary". As soon as the attendees rolled into the event tent, the band started rocking away. They played a mixture of rock and pop hits throughout the entire event duration. That gave everyone the chance to view, listen, and even sing a long to their performances. What a way to bring great people together, Ed Z! The band was rocking so loud that we could even hear them outside when my friends and I went to the pumpkin patch and house to snap some photos. The original plan was for them to perform outside. But because of the rain, they had to perform inside. This weather-related change didn't hurt their spirit at all. In fact, they performed without even caring about the rain. This band no doubt has an edge over some of the other bands whom I encountered on my previous 25th cruise, which is based on their performance qualities and professionalism. Based on how they performed, it was quite easy for me to see and hear why they are always booked and only have a very limited amount of time for public events. For this case, the General Yelp Event was a private one. Overall, this is an excellent cover band, and probably the best one that I have ever heard. If you can catch them at a public event, then I recommend doing so. I also recommend booking them if you can.