This is my second time for going to Tijuana Yelp Events, and I have not been to Yelp Event in…read moreMexico, and they have a photo booth and it has a Yelp logo in the backdrop, and it was very amazing to go there since 5 years ago.

Love love love love…read more Got the fried chicken combo. They have a ton of mix and match combos you can choose from. Employees were so so sweet and literally telll you which sauces go with what and what they like the best. I will be coming back! Thank you elite crew for putting this one together

It was quite the drive to get up to the Carlsbad Gateway on the final day of this weeklong…read morepromotion at Surf Up Chicken. The business was located in a suite next door to a gelato shop, both of which were in this random industrial park. I wonder with its remote location, how much customer traffic it can generate from beyond the neighbors in this complex? Anyway, a bonus was that parking was super easy. Upon entering and checking in with the cashier to mark my name off the magic list, she informed me that each of us had a $15 credit to select anything off the menu. I really loved the flexibility of this offer as it opened up the possibilities. Normally, an Elite promotion is for one or two specified items. The offerings were obviously heavy on chicken, however I noticed some non-chicken grub like crispy shrimp, Filipino spaghetti, a veggie egg roll, and even Belgian waffles. My picks were the two middle entries out of the six in the Specialties section... Chicken & Waffles and Chicken Curry. They conveniently added up to $14.95. The first container had four mini waffles combined with around a dozen pieces of chicken nuggets. A self-service condiments station was available that provided ketchup and four different sauces with clearly marked signage of each name and flavor profile. I used the Golden Chicken Dip for the nuggets to add a sweet and smoky enhancement to the bits of white meat. The second bowl had white rice as a base with chicken, broccoli, and carrots in a curry sauce that was mild in heat and spices. Two slices of yellow pickled daikon (takuan) were included on the side. The mix made for a nice savory snack. Thank you to the owners and staff at Surf Up Chicken for introducing a group of Elites to your eatery. The combination of Asian fusion and Southern-style flavors was unique. Thanks also to Audrey and Yelp North County San Diego for identifying a new local, family-run business to host an Elite Week Event.

Brewventure is back! Thank you Belching Beaver, what a great way to start off the 2018 brewventure…read moreseries! I did not even know that Belching Beaver had this tucked away little spot, what a great way to check out this location, tasty beer and the food is on location here, so no need to depend on food truck services here. This place has a nice cozy feel to it, it has great outdoor seating, enough indoor seating and plenty of places to stand around and chat. The staff here was super friendly, and quick to offer suggestions and/or recommendations! We both really enjoyed the IPA here, I also enjoyed the peanut butter stout (as always).. the wife thinks it a bit too sweet for her, but always hits the spot for me! Thank you Danny and Trish, this was another nicely executed function, we both had a great time, and it makes for a perfect excuse to get out mid week and check out a new place. I will be back!

This was another awesome event! I missed the 1st Brewventure because I was getting ready to go on…read morevacation. I'm glad I made it to this one, it was fun. I obviously won't be giving my review of the beer, but the girls in my party definitely liked theirs. The brewery is nice because it has the outdoor patio area, unusual especially for the breweries in a business park. Got chilly toward closing, but not too buggy. The fire pit wasn't lit, because it's warm weather. It would be nice in the winter months out in the yard with the fire going! The food from Mexico City was great! The $5 Yelp deals were an awesome bargain! I had the nachos with carne, and I couldn't finish mine because they were huge. I'm looking forward to the next one! Thanks to Trish, Bill, Andy, and Chang for a fun time!

First time ever been to a Korean BBQ. This nice Restaurant is in Vista California. It staff is…read moreprofessional and polite they go above and beyond beff brisket sweet and spicey chieken garlic prok bellys was amazing and very delius . Good the meat veggies noodles all are just amazing and mouth watering. The Restaurant its self was clean and they take pride in them self. I highly recommend them I will be back . Thank you again. Its to see fellow yelp elites and meet new one. 5 stars for food and staff and restaurants Cheese corn was amazing got to try it. And thank you Audrey l @2n1vista @YelpSanDiego

This was a really fun event with great food & great people!…read more I arrived a bit early to find that some of my elite friends had made it off the waitlist same day and were already there! The staff greeted us happily. The space is big and open. We were all seated at tables of 4 which worked out great. Some of the banchan (small Korean sides) had already been placed on the table and they continued to bring more. They turned on the grill and took our order for a soju drink (watermelon, passion fruit or strawberry) I wasn't planning on having one because I don't usually like soju but the passion fruit was good. They then delivered the thinly sliced meat, beef belly, bulgolgi and brisket. One of our group had never had Korean bbq so it was fun as our table talked her through it. Her delight at it all was infectious. We grilled our meat and shared everything. We ordered more sides like ramen, tofu stew, pot stickers, corn cheese, kimchi pancakes, steamed egg and sweet potato. We ordered spicy pork bulgolgi and spicy pork belly. Everything was so good and we were stuffed! We knew the elites at the tables on both sides of us and it was fun chatting and laughing with them too. We were even passing meat and sides that we/they couldn't finish back and forth. I think pretty much everything got eaten and we were all so full! This was such a great event! I look forward to returning soon. Thank you 2n1 Korean bbq, Audrey, Caitlin, Yelp! And my fellow elites for making it such enjoyable night!

Thank you Sandra for a wonderful event at Bubs and then 2 free drinks in the Beer Garden for the…read moreblock party.... score:) I got the padres punch with Tito's vodka cranberry ok and pineapple it was very delicious, I also spinner the wheel for sw Airlines and won sunglasses and a tote bag, very sad I didn't win points :( but it's ok also they were giving away $6 Del Mar tickets as well yeah thanks again for a great oye

What a fun day! Thanks Sandra and Yelp for this event. I love the Padres. It was a nice treat to…read morecome downtown for the Opening Weekend block party. We started our afternoon off at Bubs. Having some bites and brews. Then we hit the block party. There was foodie tents and trucks serving up a delicious mix of foods. A collection of local vendors. Of course there was the music and the band playing was super interactive by dancing in the crowd. This helped get the crowd to participate. There were drinks with a ballpark theme being sold. As well as sample fireball shots for free. I took advantage of this!! LOL I loved how this event also had some doggie adoptions available and a doggie fashion show. With all of the various activities I stayed at the block party for quite a few hours and really enjoyed myself. THANKS YELP!!

AVANT raised the bar, this was an exceptional Yelp Elite event. A small group of lucky Elites were…read moretreated to a full dining experience with cocktails, numerous appetizers, a choice of entree and even desert. I prepared for this feast at the San Diego Safari park where I power walked for 2 hours to increase my appetite. I arrived with a grumbling stomach and the dining area welcomed me to a reception full of happy Elites. It was fun to touch base with some of my old pals and meet new friends before we were seated. The upscale dining room was warm and inviting and it was fun to eat with a new group of friends. We shared mouthwatering appetizers. The brussel sprouts and beet spread were divine and I could not stop eating them. The well endowed charcuterie board boasted lovely mustards, cheeses, meats and hickory smoked nuts. The nuts overwhelmed my palette as I was not expecting the smoky flavor, so I dipped some of the cheese into fresh mustard which filled my mouth with yummy flavors. Jonas took care of our table with great finesse. It is so obvious that he loves his job and has the utmost confidence in the chef. His animated descriptions of the menu brought everything to life. I ordered gnocci with a poached egg on top. The chef did an outstanding job plating everything with an artistic flair. I love a perfectly poached egg, as the yolk burst open the golden fluid encapsulated the savory gnocci. A constant stream of delicious food and wine filled my belly and put a giant grin on my face. Before dessert time came around and I thought that there was no room left, however seeing the delicacies up close changed my mind. I really liked the cheesecake with kumquat glaze that provided a nice contrast to the undertone of the silken cheese. It was not too sweet which is my preference. As the evening wound up the group at table 19 asked for a tour. Jonas started the tour in a gorgeous private dining room with ninja electronics suitable for a Google tech meeting. We stepped into the wine cooler and then toured the demonstration dining room. AVANT has really optimized the dining experience around quality farm to table food, custom barrels of wine, top notch service and specialty experience dining areas to boot. The entire evening flowed smoothly and I felt very lucky to have been invited to experience the finer things in life at AVANT. I extend my highest gratitude to AVANT, Trish and Andy for a lovely evening.

I've put my foot down: my new "last meal" would be the Braised Lamb Shank AVANT served tonight…read more This was absolutely to die for and I cannot even explain what happened at the dinner table. Somehow, I was really full but I couldn't stop myself from licking my plate clean? What is this phenomenon? Gorging myself so much that I'm in a food coma? That's unheard of! The culinary team here at AVANT had the entire group of Yelpers wanting to come back for more! From the aesthetically-pleasing and palate-arousing charcuterie board to the irresistible Laura Chenel cheesecake, AVANT most definitely surpassed my expectations! Even the service was impeccable! Braun, our server, was particularly charming and was extremely attentive! As I am on my phone, actively Yelping my experience, Braun sneaks around me like a ninja and refills my drink! I look up and my glass is full and I wonder how he did it without me noticing! Although we were here for the food, the decor and size of the restaurant, too, surpassed my expectations! The beautifully decorated dining room and private rooms gave me a glimpse of what my old country club looked like but with a modern twist! It was beautifully decorated and the fireplace near the front entrance was most stunning as the sun set behind it. Seth, the manager, gave us a tour and it ended at the outdoor patio area where people can choose to spend a nice day! My fiance, Drew L., and I decided that the cheesecake alone was worth coming back for and that we have a new anniversary restaurant where we can share a beautiful and romantic dinner to celebrate! We now have another reason for moving to RB when we get married! Thank you Trish, Andy, and AVANT for this glamorous event! AVANT- I can't wait to come back for your mustard!

Ok, Yelp gets us out of our comfort zone once again! I can now say that I've done lots of…read moreadventurous things like Aerial Silks, and Kickboxing. I still have parkour and karate to try, maybe next year! I know the basics of rock climbing, as my grandfather was a famous hiker. But I'd never done any high wall climbing, just some basic outdoor stuff. I didn't look up too much about the event space, just went for it. And then I realized it was a free climbing gym. Ok, in for it anyway. Andy & Tanya met us inside, and we filled out the waivers. We waited around for our groups, and the Wall Guys got us set up with shoes. I recommend that if you are going to be doing a lot of climbing, invest in shoes. Rental shoes aren't the most comfortable, especially if you have flat feet like I do. We had a fun time getting warmed up on the kiddie/party wall. (Actually, quite a few of us did most of our climbing there, taking it easy.) We learned how to fall properly, and the basics of handholds and paths. We took a break to get some dinner from California Braise, who had Yelp specials for us. My braised pork BBQ sandwich combo was delicious, and big enough to take some home for later. I was also happy to see that they had the newly bottled Batch Shirley Temple soda, a favorite of mine! We had fun watching the regulars doing the extreme climbs, and the gym changes the hold paths every few weeks, to keep everyone from getting too comfortable with their routine. They also host competitions for skilled climbers. Thanks to Andy & Tanya, the Wall, and California Braise for an awesome evening. It was fun meeting some new Yelp friends, and seeing some old ones!

So excited for this event! Everyone is fun excited and ready to go. Good customer service,…read moreelectronic waiver that was intuitive. There seems to be a lot of space to climb. It is a little worried, AC would be nice but sweating a bit us always a plus. I mostly stayed in the kiddie section upstairs so I am glad this was an option for this event. We had instructions, shoe rentals and were set free. The "easy" walls downstairs were pretty hard for beginners! The event ran smoothly and Andy was organized and prepared. I liked my wrist band! The food truck was a fun bonus. I enjoyed the selection and it was really tasty. The gym was interesting, it was pretty sweaty with no AC and almost 90° outside. The climbers there were really fun to watch, so talented! Had a great time at this event and can't wait for the next!

Thanks to Audrey, and Kate & Bob from Sunnyside for this lunch offering!…read more I got there about 10:30 on the first day, wanting to get mine as an early lunch to go. I know that the restaurant is really small, so taking it to go worked perfectly because they were busy with late breakfast customers. I really enjoyed the half chicken strawberry salad. I'm not a blue cheese fan, but it was ok in the salad. And the half size was great for a small lunch. I gave the watermelon lemonade to my Mom, and she really enjoyed it. I'm glad she got to try it, in the last week that it was available before it was retired for the summer. Got to say Hi to Bob when he took my order, but Kate wasn't there that morning. Hopefully get to say Hi to her soon!

It's sweet to be Elite!…read more LOVE LOVE LOVE Sunny Side Kitchen! Special thanks to Yelp, Audrey and Kate & Bob from Sunny Side (and the Sunny Side team). This is a unique experience you have to try if given the opportunity. I've had the privilege of dining a few times here. Each time I've enjoyed delicious food and UH-MAZ-ING hospitality from Kate, Bob and their team. I was in a rush and had to place my order to go. Easily called and spoke to Kate. She my order was ready to go when I came in. The Strawberry Chicken Salad was just the right size and packed with flavor. The cranberry-citrus vinaigrette added and nice zing. Not too much.... Just right. The Watermelon Lemonade was a cool refreshing treat that wasn't too sweet or tart. Perfect on a hot summer day! Being a midweek late morning, the place was surprisingly busy. A few waiting to order and every seat inside was occupied, with a few patrons standing waiting for orders. But the line moved super quick as Kate greeted everyone personally and made them feel like family.. Thanks so much! Keep on Yelp'n!