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1. Yelp Elite Squad Event @ Philippe Restaurant + Lounge
First of all, Many Thanks to Farrah for accepting my RSVP and to Philippe for offering such a wonderful venue! In particular, the Bartenders were fabulous, the Floor Staff were attentive, and the Manager kept things running smoothly. Folks were…More »
2. Yelp's Love is a Battlefield Elite Event @ Prizefighter
I had a great time at this Yelp East Bay Valentine's Day Party! Love is indeed a Battlefield and these days I'm winning the War, especially if Gayle gets her flowers today! So when Nique asked what my favourite break-up song was, I immediately…More »
3. Yelp's Barcelona Night @ Liege
I overestimated traffic from Pleasant Hill and arrived at Liege at around 6:15, a full 45 minutes early. Liege was technically open until the Yelp Event started, so I took Monica's suggestion, sat at the bar, paid for a yummy Burning Oak Black Lager…More »
4. Yelp Elite Event @ Hotsy Totsy
It's astounding, time is fleeting
Madness takes its toll
But listen closely, not for very much longer
I've got to keep control.....
At one point within this very cool, fun and noisy Retro Dance Party, one fellow Yelper leaned over, laughed and teased -…More »
5. Yelp Elite Event Domo Arigato, Mr. Robato! At Ozumo
In many ways, Gayle's Community Relations job is similar to that of a Yelp CM. Both work hard, often put in extra evening hours, and are required to be "On" when interacting with their diverse and sometimes demanding public. So up front, let me thank…More »
6. Viva La Beer Revolucion CMYE
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2337
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Jack London Square
I very much enjoyed this CYME, especially for the good conversations and the small, casual and quiet sit down vibe. It was especially nice to really get to know some folks better over a wee pint (or 2). I spent most of my time having a great talk…More »
7. Yelp Elite Event @ The Grand Tavern
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 444-4644
Category:
Local Flavor
Neighbourhoods: Grand Lake, Lower Hills
It was fun to come over to the Grand Tavern last night for a comfortable and laid back YEE. I was here at the opening, drew a cool Green Lantern McSweeney's card, and proceeded directly to a well located chair on the back deck (next to the Linden…More »
8. Yelp Elite Event at Élevé
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
One successful strategy I have when attending Yelp Events is to be there before the doors open, immediately grab a drink and some food, find some friends for conversation, and then stay away from the lines (and the cup cake gluttony). This was a key…More »
9. Yelpin' La Vida Local At Cafe Cocomo
San Francisco, CA 94107
Category:
Local Flavor
Neighbourhoods: Dogpatch, Potrero Hill
Review 2001: A Yelp Odyssey
Gayle and I very much enjoyed this afternoon's Yelp Event at Cafe Cocomo and exploring the surrounding Dogpatch neighbourhood. Cafe Cocomo reminded both of us of the Barefoot Bar at East Lake Okoboji (Iowa) in terms of its…More »
10. Yelp Adventure at OMCA!
Gayle and I can also take credit for attending the Yelp Adventure at the OMCA!, even though we paid $12 too much by previously buying our tickets on Groupon. We made sure that we stopped by the Yelp Games Table, and had a nice time catching up with…More »
11. City by the nom-Bay Elite Party @ Nombe
Gayle and I enjoyed our Date Night in the Mission last night and starting with this most enjoyable Elite Event. And experiencing that ~30 degree temperature drop between warm Pleasant Hill and the foggy City by the Bay was exhilarating! I'm sure that…More »
12. Yelp Elite Event @ FIVE
It was nice to have the opportunity to attend a YEE so close to home in Albany. Although Gayle couldn't come, I thoroughly enjoyed the company and conversations with my +1, the infamous Ben P. And since this event had a Western theme, I was reminded…More »
13. Yelp Elite Event @ The Door
Last night's YEE was in the WC and almost walkable from Gayle's office. We drove over instead and found plentiful parking across the creek at Las Lomas High School. We were warmly welcomed by Jessica T. and Tiffany C. up front, and almost immediately…More »
14. Yelp Elite Open House @ 12 Gallagher Lane
I don't attend many Yelp Elite events, mostly due to some combination of scheduling, distance, husband and father responsibilities, and often not being "first past the post" in terms of the RSVP Button. This time I really appreciated that Ruggy…More »
15. Yelp Elite Event @ Paragon Bar & Café
When Yelp Drinks week was announced, Gayle and I took particular notice of Paragon Bar & Cafe. It's an upscale and classy venue and with a great view. Unfortunately, Gayle had to work last night and I was on my own.
Well not really, for as I…More »
16. Yelp Elite Event @ Era Art Bar & Lounge
Between work, Gayle, and my son, free time for a Yelp Elite event doesn't come very often for me. However, I enjoy reading about these missed opportunities later and am often entertained with the stories told by the small number of folks who manage…More »
17. Sirayvah Organic Thai
After reading and writing tons of reviews and going through endless rounds of Compliments and UFCs, a small number of Yelp Friends eventually emerge, and sometimes kind of like that scene at the end of Carrie. I particularly like clever writing, good…More »
18. DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina
Over the years, I have gone to various events (mostly work related) at this Doubletree Hotel and have enjoyed the view, the meeting and restaurant facilities and the accommodations. It's at the Berkeley Marina and my experience goes back through…More »
19. Turkey Be Gone! UYE
Edgar V. and I have been Yelp friends since we first met at last year's Houston Elite event at the Aerosol Warfare Gallery. Since that time, we have frequently commented on each others reviews and shared a witty repartee on many subjects of…More »
20. Yelp Unwrapped! Holiday Party @ Westin St. Francis
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 397-7000
Category:
Local Flavor
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin
From the Ying of the Turkey Be Gone! UYE to the Yang of the Yelp Unwrapped! Holiday Party.....Oh to be in Houston right now with an ugly sweater!
The 1 and 2 Star Reviews pretty much reflect my impression of this well meaning, but poorly executed…More »
21. Yelp Elite Event @ Aerosol Warfare Gallery & Boutique
Many thanks to Farrah A. and Tiffany C. for putting together a very enjoyable event!
This was my first Yelp Elite Event! I actually live in the SF Bay Area, but I'm in town on business. And what better way is there to break up the hotel monotony than…More »
22. DuO
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 963-8825
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Men's Clothing,
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Montrose
I dragged a friend from work here for the DUO & YELP HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT.
I really trying to convince my good conservative friend to get in touch with his inner metrosexual. And getting him into Duo was part of my evil plan. However let's just…More »
23. UYE: Yelp Family Dinner at Bua Luang Thai Restaurant
18 Yelp Friends - 13 are Known - 4 Live in Secret - One Will Be Revealed...
It's a pleasure to write Review #1100 about our happy, fun, and relaxing get together among a small group of Yelp Buds at Bua Luang last night. And many thanks to Miz Rinky…More »
24. Yelp Elite Steins & 'Staches Oktoberfest
This Yelp Elite event was close to home and I probably should have walked here considering all the Snow Cap Winter Ale I consumed. And after safely leaving this most enjoyable "Steins & Staches" event at Pyramid Berkeley, I was later tucked into bed,…More »
25. Yelp Elite Carnival @ Playland-Not-at-the-Beach!
Oh G-d yes! That was my son's answer, when I asked him last night if he wanted to come back to Playland-Not-at-the-Beach. I knew that an arcade was a can't miss opportunity for him. And when you add a great Doggie High frank, popcorn, Honest Tea,…More »
26. Yelp Elite Event at Maisonry Napa Valley
Gayle and I had a marvelous time here today and it was definitely worth the the short drive up from the East Bay to attend this fun event. Due to my single father obligations, I don't usually the opportunity to go to many Yelp Elite events.…More »
27. Yelp Elite Event @ Periscope Cellars
This was my 3rd Yelp Elite Event this month! Of course, the first 2 were in Houston (thanks again Farrah!) and I highly recommend supplementing an out-of-town business trip this way and meeting some great people and places.
Tonight, I had child care…More »
28. Yelp Elite Preview @ Fire Arts Festival
I brought my son along to the "Pre-Heat" last night. Although I only saw one other kid there, I really appreciated that this unique outdoor event was family friendly and not focused solely on drinking. In that department the Linden Street beer was…More »
29. Yelp Elite Event at Underdog Wine Bar
The Underdog Wine Bar was a little hard to find along this dark stretch of Tesla Road. It was also the second night after the loss of Daylight Savings Time and the fact that this Albany- and Pleasant Hill-based lad rarely travels out to Livermore…More »
30. BBQ & Band Tees Yelp Elite Event @ Radius
It's been awhile since I've wandered into a Yelp Elite Event. I missed the Sunset Showdown in Richmond as I was back in Iowa and remained on the Wait List for others. So when I read reviews from fellow travelers who seem to attend every Bay Area…More »
31. Yelp Invades North Bay Yelp Elite Event @ Vin Antico
Gayle was off for the weekend with her book group and San Rafael was my oyster. Woo Hoo! However, I did have to be back home at a decent time to feed the pets.
Oysters were among the many delicious hors d'oeuvres that were offered at this comfortable…More »
32. Yelp's VIP Taste Test @ Maoz Vegetarian
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 356-4090
Category:
Local Flavor
Neighbourhoods: Telegraph Ave, UC Campus Area
The first thing I learned last night is that 2395 Telegraph in Oakland is a far different place to be than the same address in Berkeley. That little blip in my directional skill made me only a bit late to this fun, relaxed, and small Yelp event at…More »
33. Yelp's Creative Juicing Elite Event @ Swarm Gallery
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 839-2787
Category:
Local Flavor
Neighbourhood: Jack London Square
Not all Yelp Elite events have to be crowded food scrums. The most enjoyable ones for me are smaller get togethers that have almost a cocktail hour feel. Nique did this model one better by adding an artistic and an interactive dynamic at last night's…More »
34. Yelp's VIP Preview of MACHINE: A Fire Opera @ The Crucible
My favorite movie torture scene is in Bananas, a classic Woody Allen film. In one scent, his character is tied to a chair with a loud recording of Nelson Eddy and Jeanette Macdonald singing Opera aimed right at him. I'll Talk!, I'll Talk! (or…More »
35. Yelp Field Trip - You Call That Art?
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 809-0900
Category:
Local Flavor
Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley
Yelp events don't all have to feature copious amounts of food and alcohol, or have a hip party theme. I like those too and whether it's "Love is a Battlefield" or similar scene, Nique does a great job with the details and making people feel welcome,…More »
36. Yelp's Walnut Creek Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party @ Cypress
It was a gorgeous warm and sunny day in Walnut Creek as Gayle and I attended the Yelp Walnut Creek Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party at Cypress. Gayle and I enjoyed a dinner here a few months back and we were looking forward to a return visit. It was…More »
37. Inside the Artist's Studio 2.0
Gayle was working late and I handling some house chores in Albany on a wonderfully warm and sunny Friday. This wasn't the usual East Bay Fog Belt weather, so why not enjoy it a little longer on the back patio at Cotton Mill Studios?
I've been wanting…More »
38. Yelp's Nautical by Nature @ Skates on the Bay
The Nautical by Nature event as Skates was a very nice coda after Gayle's and my recent return to Seattle from Canada on the Victoria Clipper. This time at Skates, me and my fellow Yelp deck hands set sail for a fun evening in their remodeled dining…More »
Recently updated lists from Eric B.
2 Star Reviews (64)You Really Have to Try Hard to Get Less Than 3 Stars From Me! |
My ROTDs! (18)I'm a prolific writer and enjoy telling stories. It's an honour to receive an ROTD as recognition, although I have no idea how they are reallly picked. |
Where to Show My Brother/Family Around SF? (27)One Guide For The Perplexed.... |
Fix It Guys (20)Sometimes every home owner needs some help! |
My Spirtual Journeys....To Be Continued (42)Peaks and Valleys, but always moving ahead... |
1 Star Reviews (7)With 2100+ reviews, only 6 have earned my lowest rating..... |
Ashland Oregon (105)Gayle and I come up to Ashland in April for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and a great time away....Please also refer to the excellent Ashland lists by Jen K. and Toni M. |
Greater Genoa Nevada (30)Near the Kingsbury Grade, there's a magical place..... |
Iowa Great Lakes (21)If you have heard of Lake Okoboji, Big Spirit Lake, or even Estherville, read on.... |
Independent Book Stores (42)In this world of http://Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble, these gems are becoming more rare. |
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Albany, CA
Yelping SinceMarch 2007
Things I LoveMy Son, Gayle, My Parents and Siblings, My Home, My Work, My Dogs and Cats, Iowa, and Canada.
Find Me InAlbany or Pleasant Hill
My HometownEstherville Iowa - Home of the Mighty Midgets!
My Blog Or WebsiteEvery Yelp Posting Tells A Story About Me, Past, Present, or Future....
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm With Gayle, My Son, at Work, at Home, or on Facebook.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI Love America and Freedom!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadAnderson Valley Advertiser
My First ConcertElton John at the Iowa State Fair
My Favourite MovieField of Dreams, Slapshot, or the Fugitive
My Last Meal On EarthPagliai's Pizza in Iowa City
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm a Yankee and an Aggie (Gig Em!)
Most Recent DiscoveryI Don't Roll on Shabbos!
Current CrushMary Gayle