Burgers, Drinks, & Exercising: A Night Out with Yelp

This past Friday night Yelp put on another Yelp Elite Event at Revolution Fitness in the South End of Boston.  I was not sure what to expect since most of their events are at restaurants or places seemingly more suited for events. I was quickly comforted that this was a Yelp event thanks to being served a cocktail seconds after checking in at the door.  That’s how it’s done.

I can not stress it enough how amazing Yelp is to its members, especially its Elite members!  If you are unfamiliar with Yelp (please say you’re not) or if you don’t know what a Yelp Elite member is check out their website for more info.

The drinks were all made with Rain Organic Vodka and served by Jackson Cannon of Eastern Standard.

Here is a list of the cocktails & ingredients (exact directions were unavailable):

• Survivor: Rain Organic Cucumber Lime, maraschino, fresh lemon
• The Circuit: Rain Organic Lavender Lemonade, blood orange, angostura, ginger beer
• Forest Yoga: Rain Organic Red Grape Hibiscus, bianco vermouth, Regan’s no. 6, flamed medjool date essence
• Helixing: Rain Organic Honey Mango Melon, agave nectar, fresh lime

Code Blue was also passing out samples of their Recovery Drink which was definitely helpful on Sunday morning after spending the night out with friends.

Food is customary at Yelp events and since it was at a gym all the food served this time was healthy.  B.good served mini hamburgers and I was pleasantly surprised since I usually don’t eat hamburgers unless they are from McDonalds.  I have never been to an actual b.good location, but I am definitely going to try it out now.  Veggie Planet also served the passed apps, my favorite was the Sweet Potato Crostinis.  They also served a veggie wraps that I enjoyed.  I didn’t eat the Red Pepper Jelly & Goat Cheese made with Bonnie’s Jams (don’t hate me I don’t like Goat Cheese), but I heard they were delicious.

The location itself, Revolution Fitness, was fabulous.  I would recommend joining this gym if you live in this neighborhood.  I would be there in an instant it I could afford to join any gym.  The equipment is brand new, it’s clean, and I even met the owner who was friendly and informative. Leighann, the Yelp Boston community manager, never ceases to amaze me with all the work that goes into planning these events.  I look forward to the next Yelp Elite event.

Here is Sara (from Yelp), Dustin, and the delicious Sweet Potato Crostinis.

(Steven)