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Yelp Elite Week at Sama Cellars

4.8 (19 reviews)

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Natalie K.

Sama wines was the best!!! I made a reservation for 5 girls, and everything was set up perfectly when we arrived! We had Shelly helping us out, sharing her knowledge on the delicious wines. She was super informative and made the tasting a lot of fun! We all picked the Lite and Bright flight, which was delicious. I particularly loved the Rosé they offered. I was such a big fan of the test tubes they used to serve the wine in, super unique, and ties into the owner's science background. The location was clean, bright, and easy to find, with plenty of seating options.

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Teja K.

This was such a fun experience with Yelp and Sama Cellars! I came by yesterday while Alexa and Geo were there! Got some Yelp swag and tried the Light and Bright wine flight. I'm not a huge wine person so this felt appropriate for me. The staff were super helpful when I explained I was new to wine tasting and the lady there took her time to explain the different tastes/scents and correct way to drink each one. The drinks all came out at different times, but I didn't mind that as it gave me time to try each one. My favorite was the Monsoon, it was a sparkling rose, kind of like a champagne. If someone wanted to buy a bottle, I'd recommend that one. Overall, great experience! I'd love to come by again and maybe buy a bottle or attend one of the monthly comedy nights they have!

Lawrence L.

This was a fun event. I actually came early to my appointment when I realized that Alexa and Geo would be hanging out. I called the shop ahead of time and they told me to feel free to show up early and it was great because it made for a more social experience compared to my last visit. Got some Yelp swag and got to taste a different flight from what I had done on my last visit. Moreover I got a few splashes of the other samples to help me decide on which bottle(s) to purchase and take home. Nice to see the owner present this time as well - truly living the dream. Here's hoping that a Sama tasting becomes a staple event from season to season for Eastside Yelp Elite!

Kyle T.

Thanks Yelp and Sama Cellars! Came here with a few of my elite friends. I loved how there was a variety of flights available, I chose the 'light and bright' and my friends had the 'mixed flight' -- both were very good and came with a large variety. We also got a bottle of of the rose to take home. Sama has both indoor and outdoor seating options, and the staff was extremely kind and knowledgeable. I've also never had a wine flight come out in a test tube so I thought that was a really interesting concept. Will definitely be back next time we're up in Redmond!

Mixed flight
Selena L.

I came with two other Yelp Elite friends on a sunny weekend and this was the perfect activity. There are 4 flights to choose from. I got the mixed flight which included a mix of whites and reds while another person got a nice and light flight. I appreciated how there are a mix of different wine types in the flight for someone who is indecisive like me. The tables are a little small so the flights didn't come out all at once, but I didn't mind. We got a pimento cheese dip with crackers that were good. The pimento cheese came from a prepackaged container and didn't seem company/house-made. Our server was also very nice and knowledgeable about the wines and was attentive. Overall a lovely experience at Sama Cellars!

Beautiful interior. We sat outside because it was such a sunny day, but this place creates a memorable experience indoor and out!
Chris J.

A delightful atmosphere for wine tasting! We were greeted by a lovely lady who shared details about the wine tasting options offered. I chose the "Mixed Flight" and my husband selected the "Lite and Bright Flight". Our server brought out our wines in a fun test tube presentation and described our wines for us. A very unique and memorable experience. I can't wait to come back!

Kristin C.

Had the best time with a couple friends for a wine tasting at Sama. The whole experience was excellent and our server was super informative and friendly. Staff was extremely responsive and helpful when reaching out ahead of time about the issues with the reservation system. Love the personal attention at the tasting and loved all the wines we had. Light and Bright flight for the win! Would love to come back for one of their events, like trivia night or the stand up comedy.

Shantala A.

Loved the wines at Sama Cellars! They were gracious enough to accommodate me when I called for a reservation within the hour. I tried the mixed flight and especially enjoyed the white and the 2023 Grenache. They also have some nibbles available for purchase, which is a nice touch. With 20% off bottles, I couldn't resist bringing home the Grenache. Big thanks to Alexa for making this experience happen!

Jackie I.

The staff was so friendly; they kept me company when my friend backed out of joining me. After the Light and Bright tasting I walked away with the Cinsault. I would definitely come back to try the other tastings when I'm in the area again.

Anne M.

Looked forward to this event having attended another event here last year. Got to meet some fellow Yelpers and drink some lovely wines. I had the lite and bright option from the tasting menu, and then had a glass of the Grenache to unwind with. This venue is really nice and inviting, really glad to have been able to attend.

Mandy G.

Great wine tasting experience in Sama cellars! I've not heard of them before and did not know what to expect regarding the quality of wine here. After the experience, I would say I am pretty impressed. I especially liked their white Rohn blend and Viognier. We went home with two bottles, and we will come back and also recommend Sama to our friends. Thank Yelp and Sama for this event!

Rebecca M.

Loved my tasting at Sama Cellars. Our guide was so versed in the wines, giving recommendations and guiding us along our journey. Hard to choose a favorite but really enjoyed the Rhon Blanc, Rose and CDR blend. Thanks for such a great tasting and this tasting room is so cozy!

Jinny C.

My first time doing a wine tasting with Yelp and it went great! Sama Cellars curated such a nice experience with reserved seats, attentive service, and thorough explanations. We both got the Syrah flight and it was a fantastic way to explore wine we're less familiar with. The venue is bright and well decorated and the location seems great to stop by while walking around Redmond

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Yelp Elite Event: Tasty Thai at Bai Tong

5.0(10 reviews)
2.9 mi

We had the best Thai food and drinks tonight…read more This event was held in a back semi private dining area at the Redmond location of Bai Tong. I've eaten here before and this place is great. We began with the lettuce wrap appetizer which had 8 separate items you could use to make you customized wrap. Then came their infamous Bai Toey Chicken which were seasoned chicken breasts wrapped and cooked in leaves (banana?) These were best with the dipping sauce and filling enough to be a meal in itself! Spring rolls with delicious peanut sauce showed up along with two soups, one with shrimp and the other with tofu and coconut milk. I loved both of them. We also had Trout Salad, which had a sweet and tangy sauce on the top of the breaded and fried/baked trout. I also had the alcohol based Spiced Thai Tea which tasted surprisingly like a regular iced tea with not much of overpowering alcohol taste. The staff were very attentive throughout the evening and were super friendly. They also brought us mango with sweet sticky rice and a sauce at the end of the meal. There were lots of photos and videos taken and sharing of drinks and food throughout the event so we all got a good taste of everything. I really love the food at Bai Tong. They do a great job! Thank you to Yelp, Bai Tong and the Amazing Alexa for making this such a fun event.

Wow best Yelp Elite event ever!! Definitely my favorite event I've attended in the Eastside, thank…read moreyou Alexa and Yelp for organizing. We were treated to an array of appetizers and mains and a drink each - I ordered the Spiced Thai Tea for my drink and it was delicious, not to mention super pretty. The Bai Tong team brought out so much food, I was stuffed by the end and felt truly pampered. The customer service was off the charts and they did a fantastic job at making us feel welcomed! My favorite food items were probably the Chao Phraya Garden (Trout salad) and the mango sticky rice for dessert, but everything tasted great. It was so fun to meet other Elites in an intimate setting, my table had an awesome time and I can't wait for the next Yelp Elite event!

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Yelp Elite Week: Summer Sips at Nekter Redmond - Seating space

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4.8(21 reviews)
0.4 mi

I love going to Nekter as I will always end up with something tasty and healthy for myself…read more The staff member initially told me I could pick one item from each of the 3 Yelp menu categories, which was a surprise to me as the event indicated only one item of our choice. After ordering the 3 items another woman came out and told me it was a mistake and we could only get one item as I initially thought. She did offer me the free ice cream though which was nice. Today I had the Acai Mango Bowl which blended acai, banana, pineapple, mango and coconut water. It was topped with hempseed granola, coconut flakes, banana, strawberry and pineapple. It was super yummy. For the offered ice cream, I chose the strawberry Skoop coconut cream ice cream. The Skoop consistency was rather thick for my liking but the flavor was great. Overall, Nekter is a great spot for some healthy vegan or fruit based treats. Perfect for the hot Summer days. Thanks to Amazing Alexa of Yelp and Nekter for this nice treat.

I got the banana berry acai and it tasted great and healthy. I liked the amount of granola they put…read morein. really fun to try this local place! I will say I didn't enjoy 1) guessing where to park 2) the fact that the garage behind the store isn't something they validate Mostly the location is in a weird corner where there's not a notably obvious place you're supposed to park. since this shop itself is really a pick up and go type of food/vibe, having a quickly accessible parking is actually such a big deal in my opinion. I wonder if the business will have a hard time because of this. uhh also I did not get the yelp tumbler offered to me at all- saw other folks got that :"(

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Yelp Elite Event: Treat Yo' Self at Fruit Wine Co - Fresh oysters were sooo good!

Yelp Elite Event: Treat Yo' Self at Fruit Wine Co

4.9(24 reviews)
3.7 mi

This event held in the event space for Fruit Wine Co. We were greeted with a welcome glass of Rosé…read morethat was fresh and delightful! Perfect for a hot summer evening. SeaShucked showed up with oysters and different sauces including their own crack sauce! So good! Great on a hot summer evening! Graze Craze had a charcuterie board that was aesthetically pleasing! The beet hummus was so vibrant and made this board beautiful! They also had dessert cups that were a mix of bite sized baked goods, fruit, as well as carmel and chocolate covered popcorn! This was the perfect dessert because it had a little bit of something everyone can enjoy! Hellenika cultured creamery was also at this event and two of the owners of this family owned business came out! The had the London fog and the Mr. Pink Rose! Both were so good! The London fox had so much flavor from the slow infusion of earl grey tea that they spend hours steeping and infusing! The rose lives up to its name as it tastes just like a glass of rose! I highly recommend taking a trip down to Pike place to get the full experience and support local business!

A whole lotta fruit and a whole lotta fun at Fruit Wine!…read more We all got a complimentary pour of Landmass Heavy Glow Sparkling Rose upon entry with several other wines available for purchase. I liked the Sparkling Rose which is great with the somewhat Summer weather at this time. Later, we ended up buying a bottle of the Earthsong Sauvignon Blanc '22 to share amongst our group and friends. I especially tasted the guava and grapefruit flavors in this wine. Delicious. There were plenty of tasty treats available such as Graze Craze Charcuterie items, freshly shucked oysters with flavors added and frozen yogurt infused desserts from Hellenika. who also gave away to-go bags filled with your choice of the two treats they offered. There was also a lot of Yelp swag at the tables and great company all around. It was fun to see Yelp friends again and in general a good time. Thanks to the Amazing Alexa, Fruit Wine, Hellenika, Graze Craze, Yelp and Cloud 9 who each were involved in this event. Salud!

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Black and Gold Event: Summer Sushi at The Koi - Lemonade

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4.6(12 reviews)
5.0 mi

This was a super fun event with wonderful food and great company. The 4 pm start time left us free…read morefor our evenings as well. We were treated to some delicious sushi and drinks at this newly opened second location of The Koi Sushi & Sake Bar. We were allowed to choose two food items and two drinks from the special Yelp Elite Happy Hour menu. The service was on par for the large table of us approximately 20 Yelpers with a friendly waitress. I got to meet new people and rekindle conversations with some of my Yelp friends and enjoy a great meal. I ordered the Sushi Set 2 which was a Chef selection of 5 Nigiri and a spicy tuna roll and also ordered a Spider Roll. For drinks I chose the Moscow Mule and later about 6 of us had the Sake Bomb drink. Most of us shared our food items as there was quite the variety. I tried several of the other items which was pretty nice. I love the creative names of some of their menu items (Bad Boy, Heaven of Tuna, Tiger Eyes, etc.). Overall, I really enjoyed the rolls over the Nigiri and loved the Spicy Tuna Tacos and I ended up buying an additional Spider Roll to take home for later. A big thank you to The Koi Sushi & Sake Bar, the Amazing Alexa and Yelp. Thanks for the invite and the great company.

- Lovely food, lovely fellow yelp elites -…read more I used to live right around the corner, but I've only been here once to celebrate an anniversary. Flo was fancy as far as I could remember, and romantic at night. Their food was good, but nothing was there to pull me back. I was lucky to be part of this event, and I arrived super early when Alexa was the only one there. The restaurant was empty with no other guests. Everyone arrived shortly, and we ordered drinks to start. I don't really drink, but I really like Japanese draft beer and was tempted. I ended up ordering a lemonade and the waitress refilled it for me once even though she's quite busy with everyone. I got two sushi set #2 and everything was good. I think the soy sauce was too salty for my liking since I usually use the low sodium soy sauce. One thing that really stands out is the extra seared lobster/crab roll in the end. It was a lovely surprise from the owner and I think it's the best thing that I've eaten there. I'd probably order it if I go back there again to celebrate another special occasion. It was great meeting everyone, though I became more of an introvert over the years and didn't really talk much. I do enjoy the pet topic that came up though, and maybe next time I will share a pix of my two cats who are waiting for me to go home while I was eating sushi xD! Everyone was super nice and shared food like a family. When I left, there were around 5 groups dining around 6pm. Their business seems alright for dinner, but slow for happy hour. I didn't really notice any music in the background, but I think they can perhaps play some jazz or light music for happy hour to lighten it up a bit. The service though, was really good. @thekoisushisake @YelpWashington

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