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Payam "Gene splicer, Leucine unzipper" Z.'s Profile
Why YOU want to be Elite (yes, I'm talkin to you)
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1. Yelp's A Beach
A perfect Yelp event, start to finish!!
-Many, many tasty cocktails, no long lineups (I'm not embarassed to admit I'm totally in love with the Leblon banana/cinnamon shake)
-Great pulled pork miniwiches!
-Beautiful crowd and a beautiful view.
-Water…More »
2. Yelp Masquerade at Bar Vespa
The Yelp Masquerade was a very memorable event and some next level stuff thanks to the hard work of the Yelp team and Bar Vespa!
While the TO weather, traffic, and transit system did everything in their power to make sure I would be as late as…More »
3. Yelp's Magic 8 Ball at Hotel Ocho
Toronto, ON M5T 2C3
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Downtown Core
Yelp needs a 6 star option for this one!
Obviously this Toronto party was on a completely different level and big props must be given to Vivek, all of the wonderful Yelp organizers, and of course Kat! The visit was due!
Before I go any further, there…More »
4. Yelp Eye Opener at Insomnia
One of my favourite Yelp events.. How do I manage to say this almost every time?!
Amazing service by the people of Insomnia meant that there was constantly more food than one could try and we were never left without a drink in hand!
I guess they say…More »
5. Yelp's Tequila Takedown
Toronto, ON M6J 1R5
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village
4.5 stars!
shots shots, shots shots shots shots!
I don't know who's horrible idea that was, but what started as a quaint night of trying tasty margaritas and sipping on fancy tequila turned into another night of Sauza bullet rounds in the patio area!…More »
6. Elite Event At the Stirling Room
Quite a bit has already been written about these red legendary suspenders, so all I would like to suggest is for Yelp HQ to start making some offish/legit ones for the Yelp store soon!
The Elite Event at Stirling Room was a definite blast. For one,…More »
7. Yelp Elite Event @ Negroni
Toronto, ON M6G 1A4
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston
My first T.O. Elite event was a definite delight! Many thanks to Kat F for organizing and all the others who were involved in the event: from beer-picking-upping to crossing off names at the door!!
To start off, the service at Negroni was great all…More »
8. Anti-Valentines Elite Event
I hate to go super cliche on all y'all but pictures do speak a thousand words, and all you have to do to know about this event is check out Dishan's pictures above! Clearly I was having more fun than should be allowed at most events, and no, I did…More »
9. Elite Event @ Fire On The East Side
Toronto, ON M4Y 1L5
(416) 960-3473
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
I'm joining in a bit late to rave about both the amazing bartenders of FOTES, and Kat F, but I really can not say enough in this review.
The one male bartender Devan R was trying to pick up, (I don't remember your name, but I think it shows you did a…More »
10. YelptoberFest at Heartland Brewery
New York, NY 10001
USA
(212) 563-3433
Category:
Local Flavor
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Koreatown
An absolutely perfect Yelp event!
Shoutouts go to the awesome Peter D and Jane, and let's not forget about the rest of the behind the scenes team including the list ladies and Paul R (too bad he wasn't DJing!)
The hors d'oeuvres were aplenty (the tuna…More »
11. Passport to Chelsea Launch Party
Thanks to all the ambassadors for organizing this top notch event (hooray for intercontinental Yelp!)
The tasty sampling and treats from Matsuri and Cafeteria were duly enjoyed and accompanied by a variety of alcoholic beverages ranging from ginger…More »
12. What Are You Looking At Elite Event
A big thank you to the sponsors, WAYLA lounge, and Vivek for another great event! Once again there was no shortage of creativity with all sorts of props and little games making their way through the WAYLA lounge all night.
I have to say I was…More »
13. Elite Holiday Party at Madeleines
Toronto, ON M5R 1W5
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: The Annex, Seaton Village
I had a blast!
It was nice to see so many familiar faces in such a festive and cozy setting! The venue was not too crowded for the number of attendees, and there was a good amount of choice as far as food and drinks were concerned. I have to give…More »
14. Return to Eliteness at Harlem
Where do I begin...
well for starters, the delay of this review is justified as I managed to fracture my left pinkie (surprisingly insignificant in everyday life as I now realize) at some point in the night. The fact that I don't remember how it…More »
15. Come Out & pleY @ Ocean's 8 at Brownstone Billiards!
This event was not about the bar food (standard considering bar food)
This event was not about long waits at an open bar (standard considering an open bar)
This was about getting my butt kicked in ping pong with George T (I blame it on the…More »
16. Yelp Elite Event @ Local 4
Toronto, ON M4Y 1K2
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
What an event!
My evening got off to a great start as soon as I found out the bar was serving Havana Club, which is more or less my favorite rum, and arguably the best in its class! To top it off, the awesome bartender would hand me a fresh one not a…More »
17. Brewed Awakening Elite Event @ Lit Espresso Bar
Toronto, ON M6G 1C9
(416) 519-1884
Category:
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Bickford Park
I'm definitely not one to drink coffee on a daily basis, and the reason is two-fold: 1)I hate the coffee chains that have taken over Toronto(chain being more than 10 shops in a city). 2)Coffee is a very potent drug. At least for me!!
That being said,…More »
18. Yelp's Royal Reception
4.5 stars...
yup. Didn't meet Dieter, so the whole business is still some sort of a conspiracy/Yelplusion (-.05 stars, hope you're happy Dieter).
The venue was awesome and it was interesting to see that they had taken some decoration hints from some…More »
19. Yelp Elite Event @ Drom
New York, NY 10009
USA
(212) 777-1157
Category:
Local Flavor
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
First of all, a big thank you and round of applause for the organizers. My first Yelp Elite event definitely met and exceeded expectations!
Admittedly, meeting up people from your favorite online community is a bit unusual the first time, but I had a…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
Things I Loveexploring, cooking&eating, Futbol(soccer) in high dosage, more cow bells, immunology, ...
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