This was such a fun experience. Drinking, pedaling, enjoying the experience of seeing our city in a…read moredifferent light.

My first experience on a pedal wagon, this was a lot of fun!…read more I've been asked in the past to do this and I've always thought "who wants to pedal around and get sweaty just to drink?" There's something to this pedaling around. Listening and singing to music. People watching. Waving at cars passing by. Having fun. Thanks for the fun!

:-D I cannot stop smiling! This was my second Yelp Cincy Made event and let me tell you, these…read moreevents are top notch! Cindy does a great job with finding cool spots and making the events so exclusive. We had only 12 people at the event, which was the perfect size to learn to bake these fantastic little French treats! Cindy started everyone with a glass of champagne (I mean, how can you NOT have a good time when there is bubbly?!) and we all introduced ourselves. Then she introduced Nathan, owner of Macaron Bar and his team. From there, we learned a little history about the macaron and started the lesson. I was surprised that the class was 3 hours, but the time flew by!! Nathan was a fantastic teacher. Making the macarons was actually easier than I thought, but having an expert and 2 other team members (shout out to Shelley and Courtney!) made it fun and exciting. We made some beautiful purple mararons and had lots of fun with the caramel filling! And much to my surprise, they tasted amazing as well!! Not as good as Nathan's version, but pretty yummy for our first attempt! I absolutely LOVE this event series! Learning about and supporting local businesses is just awesome. Thank you SO much, Cindy, for the time and effort you put into these events! Can't wait for the next one!

This is hands down the best Yelp Elite event I have been too! We learned how to make macarons from…read morethe masters at Macaron Bar (hey Nathan!) and it was amazing. First off, there was free champagne which is a good starting point for any event (good call with the champagne Cindy!). The class was small enough for us to each get to take part in each step of the baking process, so it was super hands on. I hate going to cooking classes where you just sit and listen to a lecture, and this macaron making class was certainly not that. We started by learning about the macarons (did you know that the flavor is all in the filling and the cookie doesn't have any additional flavor, just almond meringue?? I had no idea!). Then we made the meringue, the cookie batter, piped the cookies, and baked them. Each group of three then made a fluffy ganache filling (ours was chocolate, but the other groups made vanilla, rose, and even a salted caramel)...I'm not gonna lie, I stole a bit of the chocolate ganache off of the spatula. It was fantastic! Then, the best part...trying all the macarons! We tried all of the flavors, and we each took home a box for later. The macarons weren't quite as *pretty* as the ones at Macaron Bar (I think I need to work on my piping technique), but they still tasted pretty darn good, especially considering we were all novices! This class was free, but I would definitely pay for the macaron making class at Macaron Bar! This class was totally worth it, and I learned so much...No wonder their cookies are $2 each, it takes a ton of effort to make them! Now I can't wait to eat the ones I took home

What an awesome Yelp Event! I know we are only half way through the year, but this is my favorite…read moreone so far. The night started off checking in. We got cool bandanas and a complimentary drink ticket. I got the 5 Star Stout (Tropical brewed with coffee). Awesome stuff. City Barbeque provided the delicious meal. We were given a tote bag with instructions on making a simple rub recipe, coupon and faqs about their business. I LOVED creating my own Rub! So much fun. My friend Brandy and I did not waste any time and headed to the Buffet line and got our meal. There was green beans (with bacon), Macaroni and Cheese (you can choose the toppings), Brisket (so tender and juicy, the best!!! YUM!!) and for desert- the peach cobbler. The long tables felt like we were outdoors on a picnic. Sweet!! After dinner, we were given a tour by Braxton Brewing Co. Very informative and interesting. It was short and to the point. They brew their beer at this location which is small, yet spacious. I've never been to Braxton Brewing and will definitely return. I love the décor and the long couch to chill out. My second drink is the Storm Golden Cream Ale (smooth and crisp). At the end of the night we had some pictures taken by WINKINGMANPHOTO.COM (Cool Props and backdrop provided). Overall, I had a blast!!! Thank you Cindy, Yelp, Braxton Brewing Co., City Barbeque, and Winking Man Photo, for everything!! The night was absolutely perfect!

Since I don't get to Covington very often, I wonder how long it would've taken me to find this…read morejewel known as Braxton Brewing. I shudder to think about it. Predominantly a family run business, it is clear that they want to set themselves apart from the rest of the craft beer pack. We learned on our tour that one of the sons in the family started out brewing beers at home when he wasn't even old enough to buy a beer. At 18, he already had an award-winning concoction!! This place is so high-tech that in order to vie for some of the gift cards, you could tweet and see it almost instantaneously right there!! The facility itself was modern, spacious and clean. Co-hosting this amazing Yelp event was City Barbecue! They started off with a bang by letting us all go through their make-your-own-spice-rub bar to bring home some of the resulting deliciousness. Not only were the scents of their spices enticing, but the colors were as well. I don't know about you, but I can't wait to make use of it tomorrow!! Their brisket was mouthwatering and who could resist their mac n' cheese with extra fixings to top it with - think bacon and extra cheeses! After filling our tummies, we were sent home with their simple rub recipe, along with a small container of the one we had made with their ingredients. I found this to be a novel and fun idea!! Then as if that wasn't enough, they gave us a coupon for two free sides when we purchase the smoked meat from them. Here is a company trying to "rub' us the right way. Another fun night coordinated by Cindy again! A big thanks to her, as well as Braxton Brewing and City Barbecue!

So. Much. Fun. This was my first Yelp! event and it was a blast. The ice breaker was great for a…read morenewbie like me and helped me meet a lot of great people. We had so much fun chatting people up and making new friends. The free beer/wine & swag was a definite bonus too. Tom + Chee is just such a fun place. With all the fun colors and comic book motif it was impossible not to walk around with a great big smile. One of the owners was there and he was so personable. You could tell he loves his business and is passionate about his business and their mission. Touring the store was a great treat and I was just so impressed overall. This just made me feel great about a place that I already love to frequent. Thank you Yelp! & Tom + Chee.

Wine...beer...ice breaker game...free swag ... Lots of fun and interesting people. What's not to…read morelove. Oh yeah, did I forget the most AMAZING Grilled cheese sandwiches. OMG. LOVED the bacon barbecue chip cheese one. And my favorite was with strawberry whipped topping sundae one. Next time I go, the goetta one called Armageddon is so mine.

O-M-effing-G with a huge side of swanky wow!…read more I have been to my fair share of yelp elite events and this one tops them all, hands down. Not only were the staff incredibly sweet, gracious and friendly - not only was the food absolutely melt-in-your-mouth phenomenal - not only was it so much fun to pretend like I was actually living in the 1960's and able to dress the part (and I won best dressed - total cherry on top of the cake of my nite!)- but it was also a wonderful opportunity to get to know other yelp eliters, most of which I'd never met before! Talk about an incentive to open up a yelp account and start writing your heart out! I know many non-yelp elite significant others watched us walk out the door with a twinge of jealousy in their hearts. lol. I equally appreciated learning about the background, history and roots of this restaurant (I wish we could have finished watching the video!) In my brief stint working in the restaurant industry, I gained a new respect for how familial it is. Ruth's Chris is no exception - in fact, their mission is founded on southern hospitality, and they do not disappoint. Many, many thanks to Cindy and all of the Ruth's Chris staff who showed us such an excellent time last nite. I genuinely appreciated every second of my experience and left with a happy (and very full) tummy, and some new friends!!! So to anyone curious about joining Yelp, or those of you who are on the fence with your review writing, or those of you who creep - if you love food and fun -it's 100% worth it to dive right in and begin food-blogging away!!!

This was my first Elite event and I'm so glad it was because it was so memorable. How fun to get to…read moremeet a bunch of fellow Yelpers, dress up like Mad Men AND have a beyond amazing meal! Everything about this night was in a word, FAB. The food, the service, the theme, the atmosphere, it was all great. Ruth's Chris speaks for itself when it comes to the food but as usual the steaks were perfectly done and I was so happy they had the creamed spinach as a side... my FAVE! I was also totally stoked to finally find out why it is called "Ruth's Chris" after watching a great video on how Ruth's Chris got it's start- what an inspiring story! It explains why the staff here are so proud to work at this organization and why the level of service here is heads above the rest. Thanks to Cindy for putting together such a fun event, and thanks to the Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Staff for being so gracious. Looking forward to many more Yelp events!

While searching for things to do in Cincinnati, I found this, which was perfect for my family! It's…read morea quick trip over the bridge to Newport, KY. There's ample parking in front of the building (easy to find). The staff was super nice from checking in to leaving the boat! The captain greeted us to show us where to go, which I thought was a great touch. The snack bar staff was also great! The boat takes you up and down the Ohio river. There's so many beautiful sights to be seen. It was just so relaxing even as full as it was. There's different levels to sit on with chairs. The snack bar had great options for all. I thought the pricing was fair. They offer pictures prior to stepping onto the boat.

Was my first time on the riverboat I loved it the food was very good and friendly service and a…read moregreat family experience!

My partner, his family and I were lucky to attend the Taste of Cincinnati this afternoon. The…read moreannual downtown food festival runs from May 24-26 with plenty of local foods brought together, along with music and vendors. Menu items ranged from $3-$12. DEFINITELY a must-do for your list of what to do while visiting this city.

What a great way to start summer. Lots of good music drinks and just lots of fun Everything we…read moreate was spot on. It's a great time to try new things for half the price.

This was an amazing event. I have driven past the garage multiple times and always wondered about…read moreit and was so happy to attend an event there and learn more. I have never rode on a Segway before and was a little nervous but the instructors made me feel much more confident. We rode off in groups of 6-7 on a 10 minute tour down the road toward the horse shoe casino and back. We also took a moment to goof off in an empty parking lot where we could go fast without worrying about cars. When we arrived back the staff was awesome showing us around the store and even gave us an electric bike to test out. I had never even heard of an electric bike before! It was great fun and I was so impressed with the staff there who were all incredibly personable. I can't wait to book my next Segway tour!

When I got the confirmation email that I was in the Garage OTR!!! I was ecstatic! I never road on…read morea segway before and always wanted to. What a great opportunity to learn! When my friend and I first arrived, I was alittle nervous. The instructors were very generous to show each and every one of us how to use the Segway. It was a 10 minute crash course and then we were to split up in groups of 6-7 and ride 10 minutes around downtown area. You can learn alot in 10 minutes. Also the intructors were not going to let you go until you felt comfortable. We were to wear safety helmets as well. Our group went from the Garage OTR to the end of the street near Horseshoe Casino. As we went around, our tour guide took us to an empty parking lot so that we can practice and go as fast as we want. I was very comfortable at the end and wanted to ride more! What I learned is not to over think it. When we got back, we were given coupons for half off segway tours (you can also go in groups) in the eden park, downtown & riverfront and spring grove cemetary area, with a cool yelp water bottle and Dewey's pizza (heck ya!!!). What an awesome experience! My friend and I had a blast! Cindy my friend, you are the bomb.com!!! This was a great addition to the Yelp's Bucket List. I will definately book online for a tour! Thanks Staff of Garage OTR! You guys rock!!

I was super excited to see a new take on eyewear. I know the time is coming that I'll be needing…read morethem and I haven't been looking forward to it. Also excited to see a local company's success. The store front is super cute and great location on Vine. The staff were friendly and helpful. They wrote down what eyewear my hubby was considering so we'd have that when the time comes. I found eyewear that I LOVED and that is saying something for my tiny face. The eyewear is fantastic. Interchangeable...so glad Frameri came about. Love the concept, look and quality. Thanks YELP for organizing and sharing a local business that some of us might not otherwise know about. Farmeri, thank you for letting us invade your shop and work spaces to see behind the scenes. Much continued success and I'll see ya when the time comes. :)

Awesome event! It was great to hear Frameri's story, mission, and expansion plan. It was very clear…read morethat the owners and employees are all extremely passionate about the product and the company. Speaking of the product...it is amazing! The biggest reason I wear my contacts so much vs my glasses is they get boring/don't match everything. This fall when I get my prescription updated I am taking it right to Frameri to get a couple new pairs of glasses. For the price of one pair of glasses from a normal eyeglass retailer I will be able to get at least 2 at Frameri. Very exciting that Cincinnati is their flagship store. Love the Cincy Made series because it gives you a great opportunity to get to know great local businesses (and some that are local with international reach like Frameri!)

I've been wanting to learn floral arranging forever, and this class was such a great beginners…read morelesson! A++ for all of the beautiful flowers. I especially liked talking to Nan from Queen City Flower Farm, who told me to look out for her flowers at the Hyde Park Farmer's Market (I'll be picking some up next weekend for sure!). And those dahlias from Mockingbird Hill Flowers just made my arrangement pop! Evelyn from Eve Floral Co was so sweet and friendly. She gave us a few instructions on caring for our flowers (did you know you can make them last two weeks if you trim them and keep the water fresh??) and started talking about how to build an arrangement. But then everyone got antsy and we just dove on in to arranging ourselves. haha I wish we could have had more instruction...At the end, I was happy with my arrangement, but I felt like the shape and proportion of it could have been better if I had more instruction. I was also hoping for some ideas on what flowers and colors work well together. I had a great time meeting the lovely ladies at my table. I talked to at least a couple of soon-to-be-brides considering doing their own flowers for their wedding, and my hats off to them because it's harder than it looks! Also, is it just me or is The Frock just the cutest location for a party or small event? The bar was so pretty, and I loved the fixtures. Thanks Cindy for planning such an amazing event, and keeping the rosé flowing! My flowers look lovely on my dining table at home, and I can't wait to try again with my next bunch of flowers from the farmer's market.

Yet another successful Yelp event! Wow I am always excited to be chosen for these opportunities-…read morethere are so many things to learn about local businesses and the community in Cincinnati. Wednesday night was filled with Rosé, roses, a great group of Yelpers, and even greater group of local floral growers. Evelyn and her helpers from Queen City Flower Farm and Mockingbird Hill Flower Farm did an amazing job teaching us the basics of flower care, from garden to table. They helped us understand the true beauty and value of an organic flower- I never realized how much fragrance is lost when growers have to make their flowers durable to ship from Colombia to our local groceries. Just another reason to support our community and BUY LOCALLY. With the growers' generous floral donation, every Yelper had a chance to create her own beautiful floral arrangement! With guidance along the way, we were able to choose our foliage, filler, and show stoppers to create different arrangements to bring home and proudly display on our counter. Everyone's was so different and unique, but all equally beautiful! I'm excited to take care of my flowers and hopefully they will last longer than they ever have since I now know proper care. I cannot stop thanking the growers and Yelp leaders who made this night possible! Another night that shows how great the Yelp and Cincinnati communities are. I met some great people and hope to continue making more friendships through opportunities like these. FOLLOW ALL THE GROWERS ON INSTA THEY WILL FILL YOUR FEED WITH FLOWERS AKA HAPPINESS.