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Atlanta Yelp's Gilded Age party, The Gold Club. Photo Credit: Mike Cook
When we discussed the topic of diversifying your dating options, I posed the question, how do you meet people who are a little “different” than you normally date. Well, I think I’ve answered my own question. One word: Yelp.
Yelp.com is a website that allows people to set up profiles and review local businesses. It’s a great way to find out what others think about places you haven’t been to. There is also the fun social networking aspect of Yelp that makes it appealing to people who enjoy meeting new people, like I do.
From time to time, there is some fun soiree that is organized by Yelp as a way to connect people with businesses in their community. You get to sample a little bit of everything and discover places that you may not have heard of.
Last week, Yelp held one of these soirees billed as Atlanta Yelp’s Gilded Age, at the oh so sexy Gold Club. They truly know how to party because I walked in and the first thing I spotted was a lady standing there in a Moulin Rouge outfit. You know it’s going to be a good night if feather boas have been spotted.
I made my way through the crowd to find Kathleen, the Atlanta community manager for Yelp. I had met her before when we hung out at Drinkshop and chatted about Atlanta and the dating scene over cocktails. This time, I wanted to ask her if Yelp was secretly a online dating website because everyone there seemed to be single and ready to mingle!
The crowd was diverse, which I totally loved. Imagine inviting all your friends from all different backgrounds to one place to nibble on yummy food while a DJ plays good music. That is what the Yelp parties are always like. A totally random, completely fun group of people who like to explore the city and all it has to offer. You mix and mingle without feeling as if you are at a meat/meet market.
Kathleen said that although Yelp is not promoted as a dating site, meeting a potential date is just a natural by-product. When you share interests like eating out or skydiving, you seem to organically gravitate to one another. The free event drew a great crowd of people who seemed to be relaxed and enjoying themselves.
Not to mention the delicious samples from places like Cafe Sunflower (a fave among vegetarians), High Cotton Bakery, Joli Kobe Bakery, The Melting Pot, Sheik Burritos & Kabobs, Maker’s Mark, Leblon Cachaca, 3AM Vodka, Savida Sangria, Cypress Street Pint and Plate and sponsors included Zipcar, Dames Aflame (how cool is that name?), and of course the The Gold Room.
I tried to make as many stops as I can, so believe me when I say it was a fun night of mingling and sampling. This was my first effort to broaden my horizons and think outside the box. I am still thinking of other ways to do it this summer. Any ideas?
What do you do when you want to mix things up and meet new people? What kind of events and activities have you lined up to get into this summer?
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i'm swiss
May 28th, 2010
1:22 pm
“I’ll try my best not to get any baby oil on it though because i’m responsible like that”
Slim — Hmm… Funny, I never knew baby oil got all white & creamy like that… Who knew…?
Raqi
May 28th, 2010
1:22 pm
Hey Mrs. Tazzee. Are you adjusting well to your new change or are you still flying high?
Raqi
May 28th, 2010
1:24 pm
I am whatever, thanks for that info. I will make sure we go later in the evening to miss that crowd. I love a good deal but it is going to probably be packed during those hours.
Raqi
May 28th, 2010
1:25 pm
Slim, Happy Early Birthday. That’s two day before Elizabeth’s.
The Mrs. (AKA Tazzee)
May 28th, 2010
1:26 pm
Raqi – I guess I’m still flying high because it doesn’t seem like much has changed. Except he’s back to working more. I was a little spoiled in that last month before the wedding and then having him all to myself for an entire week? So I’m missing him a little
Raqi
May 28th, 2010
1:27 pm
Guess who turns 40 tomorrow?
Danggit Mrs. Taz I totally missed that. Happy Birthday.
I am whatever you say I am
May 28th, 2010
1:30 pm
Cbratz: I have a trini flag. Can I get a pass?
Melo
May 28th, 2010
1:31 pm
Welcome to the clubTazzee and happy birfday…!!
I am whatever you say I am
May 28th, 2010
1:32 pm
Raqi: the said reservations are recommended but you should still go during that time.
Everyone will get $20 off their next visit to the Melting Pot and will be automatically entered to win 2 round trip tickets to NYC
The Mrs. (AKA Tazzee)
May 28th, 2010
1:32 pm
Thanks Raqi – 2 years ago I had BIG plans for my 40th. We were talking about going to Italy or Greece. Marriage wasn’t in the plans back then
AmazonRed™
May 28th, 2010
1:32 pm
Happy birthday to all those celebrating birthdays soon.
Have fun tonight toasting to Mrs. Jenkins-Jenkins!
Dig That
May 28th, 2010
1:33 pm
Hey Tazzee- Congrats again.
Seems like quite a few birthdays on blog street. Happy Birthday to you all.
Raqi
May 28th, 2010
1:36 pm
Tazzee, you got an even better gift for 40th.
I am whatever you say I am
May 28th, 2010
1:36 pm
My chick bad…my chick hood…my chick do stuff your chick wish she could…..
Sorry folks. Can’t get those lyrics out my head
czBrat
May 28th, 2010
1:45 pm
awwww Tazzee! congrats!! i’m so out of the loop
i’m so happy that you’re so happy 
I am & Slim … all are welcome as honorary islanders! we got love for everyone
Dig That
May 28th, 2010
1:45 pm
I know that S.O.S band is coming next week, but has anyone heard of them being here in July
czBrat
May 28th, 2010
1:47 pm
Happy birthday to all those celebrating birthdays soon. Amazon, can i take that ‘to-go’ for my daughter who turns 21 in two weeks?
i'm swiss
May 28th, 2010
1:48 pm
Eyelids…. getting…. heavy….
Anybody got any crack? I need a boost…
Totally off topic: Mrs. Swiss blackmailed me (with booty) into taking her to see Sex & the City last night. There was 1 other dude whose chick also forced him there against his will. As he walked past in the isle, we had a little P.O.W. bonding moment. “Stay strong, brother. We’ll make it through this…”
Melo
May 28th, 2010
1:49 pm
you got an even better gift for 40th.
what
??
u mean she is prego already??
czBrat
May 28th, 2010
1:50 pm
Dig, did i hear they’re part of the flashback festival this year, or am i way off on that?
I am whatever you say I am
May 28th, 2010
1:50 pm
Swiss crack sales are only on Thursday and twice on Sundays.
Today all I have is Heron.
AmazonRed™
May 28th, 2010
1:51 pm
Amazon, can i take that ‘to-go’ for my daughter who turns 21 in two weeks?
Absolutely, I’ll throw in a lemon drop shot with that one!
I am whatever you say I am
May 28th, 2010
1:52 pm
my ex (son’s father) went with me to the first sex and the city movie.
He didn’t complain one bit and I didn’t twist his arm.
he did his boyfriend duty
Dig That
May 28th, 2010
1:53 pm
@Brat- I believe you are on point, but I just couldn’t remember.
Raqi
May 28th, 2010
1:54 pm
Gouda, I am supposed to see it Monday. That’s one that no amount of “blackmail” could get my husband to the theater.
Did you like it? The movie that is.
i'm swiss
May 28th, 2010
1:54 pm
Speaking of crack — anybody else see the pic of 50 Cent after dropping like 50lbs? Could totally pass for a crackhead. Scary looking… Doesn’t even look like the same dude.
Raqi
May 28th, 2010
1:56 pm
Gouda, I saw that picture. He looks more like a nickle than 50 cents.
czBrat
May 28th, 2010
1:57 pm
I’ll throw in a lemon drop shot with that one HA! she’ll be thrilled!
chick flicks is one thing s/o does not have to worry about. they are simply not my thang. and i don’t drag him to the sci-fi/horror stuff either, i just go with someone who enjoys them as much as i do … like my sister
I am whatever you say I am
May 28th, 2010
1:59 pm
I saw that pic of 50. WOW!!!
Raqi
May 28th, 2010
1:59 pm
Speaking chick flicks, the marido and I watched a really good movie last night called “My Sister’s Keeper”. I am kinda surprised he stayed woke thru the whole thing. It was very touching so maybe the paternal part of him kept him awake.
i'm swiss
May 28th, 2010
2:00 pm
“Did you like it? The movie that is.”
Raqi — I just kept my eyes on the prize. And I got another nice bonus this morning, since Mrs. Swiss has the day off. Always nice to wake up to find the Mrs. prepping The Matterhorn for mounting…
As for the movie — apparently, the writers realized there would be a few of us (trapped husbands/SO’s) in the audience, so they did at least throw in a bra-less nanny with some tig ol’ bitties… Otherwise, it was like a 2.5 hour trip to the mall. Only much gay-er.
I am whatever you say I am
May 28th, 2010
2:00 pm
LOL he looked like a broke Dave Chappelle
I am whatever you say I am
May 28th, 2010
2:01 pm
“find the Mrs. prepping The Matterhorn for mounting… ”
LMAO!!! you are crazy!!!
I am whatever you say I am
May 28th, 2010
2:02 pm
“tig ol’ bitties”
ALOL!!!!!
Lady J-Count your Blessings, Cut your loses, & Follow the yellow brick road!
May 28th, 2010
2:02 pm
dig that find thos logistics and post regarding july and the SOS band….
ok brb i think….lol
Dan - back in touch
May 28th, 2010
2:04 pm
@Swiss
I feel for you.
I’m avoiding that movie at all costs. Stay strong, stay strong.
Raqi
May 28th, 2010
2:06 pm
Gouda, LOL. You got me cracking up. Even the tig ol’ bitties would not have my husband seeing it and he loves bitties. That’s one of those situations where he would say “well I guess I just won’t be getting any tonight. Oh well I’ll go watch the game”.
He hates when I watch the series that comes on sometimes.
Leggs
May 28th, 2010
2:08 pm
I saw the pics of 50…what did they do with his tattoos??? Esp. the big tattoo near his right shoulder??
i'm swiss
May 28th, 2010
2:09 pm
“…well I guess I just won’t be getting any tonight. Oh well I’ll go watch the game”
Raqi — Yeah, I approach this sort of like nuclear non-proliferation talks… gotta give a little to get a little. Plus, I’m banking some good will for football season…
I am whatever you say I am
May 28th, 2010
2:09 pm
Leggs he said he removed them to cut down on time in the make up chair.
DreamsMaterialize
May 28th, 2010
2:10 pm
I’ve never even seen part of an episode of Sex and the City, so the movie is out of the question. I did see that Iron Man 2 though. Swiss what did you think of it?
I am whatever you say I am
May 28th, 2010
2:10 pm
jealous of merried folk right now
I am whatever you say I am
May 28th, 2010
2:11 pm
Enter your comments here
The Mrs. (AKA Tazzee)
May 28th, 2010
2:11 pm
Have a great weekend all – I know I plan to.
It's me....lurker
May 28th, 2010
2:12 pm
I am – jealous of merried folk right now
Chile, pep up….snap out of it
SlimOne - 4 days & counting (Geminis Unite)
May 28th, 2010
2:12 pm
swiss – your movie story reminds me of when I went to see the first one. There was another dude sitting right down from us and they did the same thing. LOL! I can’t wait to see it. Wonder if I can get my uniform wearing bud to take me for my burrfday. (If i bribe him with a flask of goose, i don’t see how he’d want to resist)
Luvbug
May 28th, 2010
2:15 pm
Sex in the City Movie = The Woman’s Superbowl
…at least that’s what some guy shouted out in the theatre when I saw the first one.
I’m excited about seeing #2.
Leggs
May 28th, 2010
2:15 pm
@I am ~ he did??? Wow, never knew you could remove all those tattoos and come out with smooth skin. I don’t see a blemish on him in those pics.
Leggs
May 28th, 2010
2:16 pm
@I am ~ don’t be…some of them are jealous of you and your singlehood!
i'm swiss
May 28th, 2010
2:18 pm
Dreams — Hmmm… how can I describe it….? It was like being trapped at a slumber party full of chicks talking incessantly about “how cute that dress is and OMG those shoes! And oooooooh he’s so dreamy” (nevermind that he would never phluck them because he’s gay). All of that, but without the half-naked pillow fights and lesbian experimentation. That’s pretty much what it was like.