KC Yelp Elite: November & December Events

Many have heard of Yelp or use the app/website to find where to eat dinner, unique places to explore while on vacation, or even to find services in the area such as salons, spas, car shops, and more. I use Yelp multiple times throughout the week. I love to leave reviews at businesses to increase their customer traffic and explore new areas in KC and around the United States. While many are aware of Yelp, have you ever heard of Yelp Elite Status?? Let me introduce you to the November and December Yelp Elite events in KC!

Glitz & Glam at Hollywood Casino

My favorite Yelp Elite event thus far was the incredible Glitz & Glam night at Hollywood Casino. What all did this experience include? • free 3 course meal at the Final Cut Steakhouse located inside of the casino

- appetizer: crab cake with chipotle remoulade, seared elk with cranberry apricot compote & chili lime sauce, and a jumbo Gulf shrimp with Guajillo cocktail sauce.

- soup or salad choice

- choice of entrée: I chose the 14oz Certified Angus beef ribeye served Oscar Style - asparagus, jumbo lump crab, and béarnaise. • free sports book class • free poker class • $10 to spend at the casino...the best part about this free $10 was that I turned it into even MORE money at the slots...what a night!!

Link to Hollywood Casino Website

Link to Final Cut Steakhouse

Wreath Making Experience at Shop Local KC

Wreath making workshop and experience while meeting other Yelp elite members. Such a FUN event at Shop Local KC! Crafts, shopping, drinks/snacks, and making new friends: does it get better?? I had never made a wreath before this event and I'm so happy that I was able to thanks to Yelp & Shop Local KC. Although I'm not the most creative or crafty, my wreath looks great in my house!

We also received 50% off any item inside of Shop Local KC. I purchased a KC beanie hat for the cold weather and a red Kansas City make-up/travel bag. This event also came with a free gift from Yelp: a branded collapsible shopping bag!

Link to Shop Local KC Website

Mid Coast Modern

One swag bag with a little gift from Mid Coast Modern and Yelp KC. This bag had a 2023 Yelp Elite calendar (with national food holidays listed...awesome!), a Yelp Chapstick, a Kansas City koozie, a Kansas City ornament for a Christmas tree, and 1 free bath bomb or shower bomb of choice from Mid Coast Modern. This business is a Kansas City based retail shop with design-centric home goods, jewelry, artwork and limited edition gifts. They also support artists and indie businesses from the "mid coast" to offer a unique, fresh edition.

Follow their business insta: @midcoastkc

Link to Mid Coast Modern Website

Plaza Experience

Have you ever visited the Plaza in Kansas City? If not, I have some suggestion for you!

There are several places to grab a tasty meal, enjoy a fun adult beverage, or shop at one of the local businesses in Kansas City's finest: The Plaza. Zocalo Mexican Cuisine & Tequileria offers modern & unique traditional Mexican meals with fresh ingredients. The Rye is another popular restaurant in the Plaza that you can enjoy a fabulous meal and cocktail for brunch, lunch, or dinner! You must order their famous fried chicken that comes with homemade pickles and ham gravy. While you are shopping in the Plaza, step inside Charlie Hustle to buy a Kansas City custom t-shirt!

Yelp Elite Perks: Plaza keychain, 1 free margarita at Zocalo, all day happy hour at the Rye, 1 free Brigaderio from Sweet Brigaderio and a free koozie from Charlie Hustle. All of these items came in a large Yelp tote bag that can be used for shopping or storage! A bonus gift was inside: a Plaza engraved keychain!

Link to Sweet Brigaderio Website

Raising Canes

Raising Canes is a popular fast-food choice for chicken. This business has somehow perfected how to make a chicken strip with mouthwatering juicy meat on the inside but lightly crunchy on the outside. The dipping sauce will have you craving to come back! I'm not huge on eating toast with my meal, but I LOVE the toast at Raising Canes...don't you touch it!

Yelp Elite Perks: free combo meal of choice for you and a friend

Link to Raising Canes Website