Yelp Elite Event @ Apartment 24

Elite '08

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Jessica L.

San Francisco, CA

My 300th review!!!! The first Elite Event I could make it to all year......

Yay! FINALLY got to an event and it was a good one - got to meet a few new yelpers.... my only wish was I had met more - next time peeps, next time.

Great location, cool little bar/club. Food was good, chocolates were FANTASTIC, drinks were flowing - I loved that water and that Goji stuff were all over and easy to get too  - keep the drunks hydrated Yelp (good thinking). Cute Stickers!

I LOVE MY HOODIE!

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Elite '08

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Keane L.

San Francisco, CA

(over a year ago at Dolce...)

Me: *holding huge alcoholic cocktail and clearly drunk*
Ex-gf: ... what's the matter with you? *annoyed look*
Me: ...

(last night at Apartment 24...)

Me: *holding bottle of Smartwater and clearly sober*
Yelper: ... what's the matter with you? *concerned look*
Me: *nods, and gets another Lotus and soda*

Finally, people that GET me!

A fantastically classy and fun event. The fashion show was a blast, the food (looked) amazing and the drinks tasted great. I think every event should offer some calorie-free replenishment for jackass yuppies like me who pass up free food for nutritional reasons.

And thanks to everyone who asked why I didn't model. That really boosts my fragile sense of self-worth.

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Elite '08

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Rachel G.

San Francisco, CA

A few tips for the New Yelp Elite Guy that gave me his resume as a method of asking me out for lunch:

1. Know your audience

If you are going to ask a girl from Yelp out with a printed resume, make sure it isn't Rachel G., Sammy S., Suge K., Starla D., Heidi A., or MBK.  Do you know why?  Well, the answer is they will write a review about it making fun of you.  For sure.  

2. Include some more vital information

I am not really interested in where you went to school, your availability or how many languages you speak.  I am more interested in if you crossed your fingers during the Hippocratic Oath rendering you useful for writing prescriptions.

3. Understand that it comes with the territory

Naturally I am going to pass around your resume to my friends.  If I am not interested, someone else might be.  One lady's trash could be another hot tranny mess' treasure.  And yes, I did hand it to JT to look over.  You're Asian, and I thought he might be interested.  Honestly.  It was rude for you to take back your resume from him.  You might have made a lovely couple.

4. Choose your line wisely

If you are going to try and pick up a girl at a Yelp function, do not start the conversation by asking the girl if she is a model.  Odds are she will find this repulsive.  Try asking her if she would like a drink, some diamonds, for you to pay off her debt, a small island or, if those don't work, MANY yelpers respond to the offer of narcotics.  

So, as you can see New Yelp Elite Guy, with a few minor tweaks, you too can be successful at cornering and tackling drunk girls at Yelp functions.  If you are still having trouble at the next event, see one of the Yelp Mentors that have perfected their technique - Peter M or Rommy G.

Thanks and good luck to you!

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Elite '08

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Darin I.

San Francisco, CA

Thank You = Thanks to everyone on the Yelp team (Jeremy, Michael, Nish, Jessica, Connie, Nico, Richard, any other staffers who I can't remember because I'm horrible with names. Also, I'm fucking nuts and need a lobotomy) for organizing another swanky soiree!

You're Cool = After reading the reviews of Apartment 24, I was bracing myself for sticky floors, popped collars, and some asshole smashing a beer can against my forehead. But I really liked the venue: a narrow but surprisingly capacious space, two lounge areas, and MODERATE bling to keep things interesting -- what can I say, I'm not really fond of feeling like I'm at a party in Missy Elliot's twat.

Write More = I manged to snag a few mini burgers courtesy of Circa. And while the folks who saw me stuffing my mouth full of meat with the ferocity of someone who hasn't eaten since 1984 may dissent, I thought they were delicious and now I FINALLY have a reason to visit the Marina! HUZZAH! I mean, aside from the discreet booty calls with married men on the DL of course.

Great Lists = Number of asses I touched - 5; number of legs I groped - 2; number of yelp pins that "mysteriously" ended up in my purse - 6; number of times I worshipped the Porcelain God upon arriving home - 3.

Hot Stuff = This was my favorite event, not only because the food, drink, and company was wonderful -- I mean, fuck, that's ALWAYS the case -- but because it was an opportunity to OBJECTIFY MEN, which I do everyday, but this was, like, official and shit. Women are constantly objectified on a daily basis, but here was a chance to turn the tables! IT'S ABOUT FUCKING TIME! Fuck yeah! It really spoke to the Andrea Dworkin-reading, estrogen-taking, feminist that lives inside me.

Cute Pic = What do I mean by "objectify men"? This: http://static.px.yelp....

Good Writer = Please prevent me from yelping while drunk (http://www.yelp.com/to...)

Great Photo = http://flickr.com/phot...

Just A Note = When I'm carrying two tumblers of delicious Lotus vodka drinks stacked on top of each other in ONE hand, it's not DOUBLE fisting. It's just a fisting. Wait, what?

Like Your Profile = I love you all! No, really.

You're Funny = I tried to blow JT F. Twice. Please kill me.

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Elite '08

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Janney B.

San Francisco, CA

Coat check.  Hot bartenders. Haute yelpers.

-1- Solo Star: For coming here by myself and not realizing it.
-1- Sweatshirt Star: For my free hoodie.  I only own one sweatshirt (weird, right?) so I just doubled my collection.
-1- Spanish Star: I didn't eat any of the Circa food, so I grabbed two handfuls of delicious olives when the bartenders weren't looking.  
-1- Shooting Star: For the shots my two Vegas-bound gals took w/ me!
-1- Celibate Star: For leaving by myself.  Yes!  Virtue maintained.

I'm sorry that I didn't get to chat with everyone in the room.  I love you all for being so accepting of me since I only had 10 minutes to get ready and had to apply my makeup and nail polish on the cab ride over.  There's something so classy about wearing a dress and hanging your feet out the cab window so your pink toes can dry.

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Elite '08

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Adrienne G.

Pacifica, CA

I've broken cherries in my day. Trust me. Plenty. They are the notches in the bedpost of my life, some literal, some figurative.

There was the Catholic private school boyfriend in high school who fell in love with me and let me borrow his football jersey and made me little notes with stick figures of us kissing written in his boy-like chicken scratch handwriting.

There was David K, who'd never been to a Yelp event and just happened to appear at my art show earlier this month.

There was my ex-girlfriend, who'd never been in a "lesbian" relationship - who got her heart broken when I left her for a Texan rockstar. Sorry, darlin, but them's the breaks and I'm a rolling stone, but we'll always have the hot tub and hot girl-on-girl action, sweetcheeks.

There was my ex-boyfriend the hardcore Victory Records drummer who'd never been to LA nor Vegas - so I rented us a car and took us both places in a crazy three-day excursion that left me so exhausted I slept for two and a half days upon our return to San Francisco.

Last night, however, I got to pop a very important cherry and had a moment of profound clarity that I would not have experienced without him.

The event itself was fabulous - we showed up early, went to drink at Spec's: http://www.yelp.com/bi... because a true attention whore NEVER shows up EARLY to an event. Hella late is the new fashionably late, no one told you? FAIL.

Anyway... once we'd gotten our fill of "hons" and "darlins" at Spec's, and hung out in the alleyway, uh, because that's what we do with, uh... nevermind... Forget about the alley. Yeah.

The venue wasn't so bad - it reminded me of a generic bar scene in a Blade movie, or the Saturday Night Live bar backdrop they use for those annoying "What is Love" head-bopping guys in tacky suits that can never pick up women. But who cares? I'm not a fucking interior decorator.

The Yelpers, beautiful little bastards, were out in droves but this was certainly less packed than some other events I've been to.

The drinks were strong, the bartenders were cool, and my cherry-popped Chicago redneck attention whore companion Andy F got a proper fucking introduction to his new SF Yelp family.

Thank you to everyone who gave him a warm welcome.

And fuck you to everyone who rolled their eyes when I squealed and grabbed Jaime L and lifted her two feet off the ground. You fucking WISH I adored you like that. And then you woke up!

And when we wandered away for a moment, Andy and I got to have a very profound moment of talking, bonding, and something else which I shall not name that does not involve skeeziness or inappropriate touching.

As we sat on the sidewalk, looking off at the glittering Transamerica building down the street, I remember looking over at him and explaining how San Francisco was the first place I'd ever lived where I felt "home". As he looked back at me, I think I saw "home" flicker across the light of his eyes, and hoped only that he'd discover all the beautiful things about this crazy place. That Apartment 24 was just the first in a long line of wonderful events he would experience here in his new home, which I am totally honored to share with people like him.

Or maybe that wasn't light in his eyes. I might have just been high.

Bonus points: I actually learned math. Attention whore + Attention whore = SUPERFUCKINATTENTIONWHOREw00t!!! http://www.flickr.com/...

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Elite '08

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donna h.

San Francisco, CA

UPDATE:

They found it!!!!!!  *happy dance*

So back to my actual review then..

1. Brendan rules, and so does Apt 24! The venue was pretty, spacious, and clean. They are good peoples. Bartenders were attentive and helpful. They directed me to the bar at the back when it started getting crowded. Brendan and Apt 24 found my lost purse and were super helpful!

2. Classy, fun, and HELLO... male models.. my friend, anonydonnamous, would love to meet you. [see yelp crush review - http://www.yelp.com/us...]

3. Circa, Moonstruck Chocolates, Sapporo - drool

4. Yelp - Fabulous fabulous job!!!!

5. Did I just see yelpers gettin all sorts of freaky on the dance floor..? Yes, yes, I did.... [fortunately, i didn't lose other things, like my dignity.. it's been missing for years..]

Thanks Kristina, Andy, Adam, Darin, and Tinna for the amusing ride home, my Purse Search Party, Yelp staff, and Apt 24. Also, sorry for the spam PM!

Most importantly, Ms Mary F.. yowsa! Thanks for taking me! What an adventure!

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Elite '08

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Seong P.

Oakland, CA

I don't know what happened.  I was going to stop in to see my boys strut their stuff and then leave to have a quiet night.  That didn't really work out.  It wasn't a long night since I think I was in bed by 11:30 but I managed to pack in a lot.

A lot of drinking, dancing, new people meeting, picture taking and story telling.  I learned that acupuncture face lifts hurt (thanks for the info, Tiffinie!) so I'm going to have to take good care of my face for a lot longer than I had planned.  

I think I had been to this location years ago.  It was the last stop of an unpleasantly long night and I don't remember much.  Apartment 24 was a lot prettier than I had imagined with great backdrops for pictures, as Ms. Tinna mentioned.  The fashion show with all the pretty boys was fun to watch and the Pout and Bedroom Eyes were tasty and rather strong.  I didn't try the food but a couple of truffles managed to come home with me.  

Another great event with fun people and great photographers.

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Elite '08

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Ali R.

San Francisco, CA

I've been lagging on my yelp reviews lately because I feel like 150 should be something special.

Last night was special. It rocked.

I love yelp. I love elite events. I love my hoodie. I love free drinks. I love to dance. I love meeting yelpers. I love everything.

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Elite '08

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Rachel C.

Tiburon, CA

IMPRESSIONS:

Who was the beautiful woman in the slinky green silk dress?  And why was she wearing boots instead of stilettos?  What was she thinking?

Met several "friends" that have only been names until now - - now they are faces. Met some "friends" who either had way too much to drink or who just plain haven't been paying attention. . . . yes, you friended me.

Where was Nish tonight?

The beautiful trio was there.  I understand they are on their way to Sin City.  Gambling? I'm expecting to see a picture of the three of them rubbing the Crazy Girls butts! A little good luck never hurt anyone . . even the Three Muskateers!

Was there a sale on cameras that no one told me about?  Every other person was snapping photos.

Fashion show?  OMG! I sure hope that stuff isn't coming back! Distilled  . . . I hope you have other stuff in your closet to sell?

That took courage  . . . . for those good looking hot guys to step out in that crowd dressed like that . . . a couple of them seemed nervous . . . dressed like that I would have been nervous too . . or just downright angry!  It wasn't fashion, it wasn't  funny, it was just sad. What were they thinking?

Jason R. showed up at the last bell . . . he'd been working hard getting his new rug shop set up . . . at least he bought me that last beer that Siamak S said was one too many!

Great little burgers. Kudos to the Circa Chef.  What was his name?

A woman in the men's restroom? What was she thinking?

Smart Water guy & Lotus guy . . . I was serious about wanting you all to call the Tib Film Festival about next year.

Moonstruck . . . oh my goodness . . . I can never get enough of you! One piece was not nearly enough!

Nice club . . . . I'd like to see what it looks like when it hasn't been all cleared out for the Yelp onslaught. Oh, wait  . . . I can  . . . just go back another time. Wasn't that the idea?

DJ's were great. Kudos! So many are not so great. . . . Apt 24 you did good tonight! I'm sure many of us will be back on our own. Thanks!

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Crystal L.

Oakland, CA

This was my first elite event and I am SO glad I was able to go!

Loved the bartender. Loved seeing the Yelpers I knew and making new Yelp friends. Loved the ONE slider I managed to grab and eat before all the food was gone. Loved the fashion show. Loved that I drunkenly danced like there was no tomorrow and to the point I was sweating as if I were running from la migra. Loved that I left very happy and warmed with booze. Loved that the bouncers at the strip clubs kept trying to get me to come in the clubs while alone. Loved that I went to see Zombie Strippers after all of it.

LOVE.

Thanks, Yelp.

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Elite '08

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Katherine N.

San Francisco, CA

Remember when it was time to start school in September....

And you thought about what to say to the kids on that first day back ....

If your from the cools it's all good ....

And if your not your probably a nerdy shy twit ...

Yelp parties do their best to bring people together and then it's up tp us to circulate and meet and greet each other.

Of course there are the beautiful people who never talk to anyone unless you run to them and praise them with rapture and love.

If I could add a bit of info to Elites it would be to open your arms and hearts to people of all ages, heights and sizes....a perfect example is Jessica T. She's the most friendly and kind person ever made.

Shocking how San Franciscans can be as provincial as the midwest and the east coast.  

However the venue was wonderful, especially since we had a wonderful group of leaders organize it.

I want to Thank The Powers That Be for making it a perfect event.

I'm still eating a chocolate or two by the soon to be full moon...

Love,  A Shy Twit  !

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Elite '08

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Gilberto Y.

Oakland, CA

Props to the chefs at Circa.  I could taste the flame broil on those burgers. Those Indian crisp tuna chips, the tomato skewers... all excellent.  Much thanks to the rookies occupying the bar-side food table as I mounged on the fully stocked one in back.

Great 'tude for the fashion show from Joshua and company.  Much deserved adulation from the screaming hordes.

The missing star?  One bartender shunned our little corner of the bar as if the ten people standing there had taken turns kicking her dog.  Luckily the Sapporo flowed freely whilst we sampled the trufflage from a guy who might have been the proprietor and eventually the bulb goes off... there's a bar in back.  Duh!

After a coupla hours of double-fisted socializing with some great Yelpers we'd only met online, we made our way back.  It felt weird not to be the one drug out making embarrassing faux pas' and mumbling nonsensical gibberish, but luckily our posse has willing alternates to provide the entertainment.  Ahem... Cough*

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Elite '08

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Cynthia B.

San Francisco, CA

I had fun.  Free food and drinks plus I finally got my Elite hoodie (and a Yelp shot glass).  I had a blast.  I like the location also.  

Thanks to Circa, Moonstruck Chocolates, Smart Water and Adina Miracle Fruits http://www.adinaworld.... for the food and drinks.  

This is my 750th review.  Woot woot!

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Elite '08

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Eric W.

San Francisco, CA

Tons of fun! Dudes in shorts, people dressed up well. Lotus Vodka drinks  that were not undrinkable! I met a few people I some how haven't met over the past few events and that is good as it was to see many familiar faces.
I would be interested to see the club on a regular night and see how it swings, maybe take a corner seat and demand bottle service while never removing my stunnaz (is that what the kids are still saying?)
Is it really so strange that one of the coolest things about the club is the wallpaper?

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Elite '08

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Siamak S.

Santa Monica, CA

WOW...This one was excellent!!!!!  

The food was excellentt...Mmm Good
The DJ was excellenttt...Rocked it
The Drinks were excellentttt...They did what they were supposed to do

Apt 24 you were an excellenttttt host...

With 5 excellents I think that means 5 stars...

What else can I say, it was a partee partee...

I feel like I should throw in a Fo Sho because I had such a great time...

So this one rocked Fo Sho...

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Elite '08

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Andy F.

San Francisco, CA

This will not be a review about how fierce the models were, nor will this be a review about who kissed my cheek and left a mark that was talked about all night long. Nope..none of those.

This review...this is for the SF Yelp team who not only put together a great event for us all, but also handled those awkward first introductions with grace and panache. To those who dutifully handed out so many Yelp 'Hoodies and took our names. To that girl who parted the sea of Yelpers to ensure that there was going to be room for those aforementioned "fierce" models. SF Yelp team..You got yer shit together~!

Also..how can you not thank the sponsor Vodka, waters and juices..I ended up drinking quite a few of those free Sapporo's..So, at least I can remember that they sponsored the brews! I only wish I would have tried some of those vittles. I heard they were made by a Chef from TV..for I came back to my hotel and ended up eating junk until I fell asleep..

and of course...

To the most accomodating staff at Apartment 24...Patience is a virtue and it seemed as each of the bartenders/barkeeps/management had in heaps. When I worked for a bar and was asked if Yelp could host an event there, I only thought..."Hell No!"....but after watching the folks behind Apartment 24 throw down an unforgettable event..I think that I'm going to tell the owners of my old bar to reconsider hosting a Yelp event.

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Elite '08

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Amanda C.

San Francisco, CA

This was the best Elite Event I've ever been to.

There was actually food!!! Not just one or two mini tacos or some very small lamb skewers that snuck by every hour but honest to god mini burgers, mini pizza slices, chick satay, and chocolate truffles that were delicious and didn't run out until well into the night.

THE BOOZE DID NOT RUN OUT!! I was able to get a Lotus & Tonic at 9:29. Actually the bartender made me two of them and said "We're about to shut the bar. Take two!". ::swoon:: I fell in love with the bartenders at that moment.

Erik from Top Chef...seriously......I was C  List Celebrity Star Struck. I went home and watched the previous night's Top Chef in honor of him being robbed. Anybody else meet his girlfriend? She was 12 kinds of awesome hotness.

I met a ton of new people. Notable mentions go to Kelly H and her friend for talking about Vegas and laughing at my inappropriate humor.  The group of girls who told me I had magnificent breasts and then played the "Who have you slept with on Yelp" game. Jeff R and Erin M for saving my nametag. It somehow ended up on the back of Jeff's shirt and they tracked me down to give it back. I proceeded to lose it 10 minutes later.

Everyone looked fabulous! You kids clean up well!

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Elite '08

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Berna ..

San Francisco, CA

I dragged my allergy-laden self out to NB last night - I rested up just so I could go to this!  

Lovely food, all the Smartwater I could drink, and free alcohol (which I really didn't touch except for one drink at the end of the night).  It was wonderful to see our hot Yelper men strut their stuff down the makeshift runway - looking like nerdier versions of themselves (it was still hot).  Minus one star for hardly any seating and the whole "standing room only" deal, but other than that I had a wonderful time.

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Jackie B.

San Rafael, CA

My first Yelp Elite Event - I was Ali R's +1.

I have officially been de-virginized.  It was a little messy at times, as we ended up wearing the free drinks at times.

But, it was totally worth it.

I love Yelpers... you guys rock..  I knew before we met that it would be good and i knew we'd get along just like penut butter and jelly (Sorry, Ali - I know you might be allergic!)

I can't wait until my status is confirmed so I can join the ranks of the Elitists so I can have +1 status, too.  But, admittedly, I have so much to learn still about how to rock as an Elite Yelper.  I am humbled by your brilliance, wit and humor.

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Eric E.

San Francisco, CA

Ten pounds of fun in a five pound bag!  I got there just in time to catch the fashion show, I hung out with my buddies Tina Tamale, Gilberto Y, and Renee E, met and did a little booty-bumpin' to Atomic Dog with Rodrick P, and the bartender didn't even blink when I said "Four Sapporos please!" (as James Brown said, "I'm a greedy man!").

Above all, I am most happy I got to meet Anna G, who is my across-the-bay soulmate for sure.  

And I'm so proud that I didn't do anything to embarrass myself at the actual event.  The pizza place nextdoor, though, is another story.

Mille grazie to Yelp's fine folks who worked hard to put this together.  It is appreciated more than you know.

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J N.

San Francisco, CA

Holy moly...This was my first Yelp event and it was amazing. It was exactly like being taken out on the town by that cool older cousin who lives in the big city and is friends with all the models.

I didn't know a soul when I went (besides Patrick M., who should consider supergluing those hot pink glasses to his face) but ended up meeting some lovely, drunk, Yelpers, including an old friend from UCSB. Thanks to everybody for a wonderful night!

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Elite '08

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Devon F.

Oakland, CA

I had the WEIRDEST dream last night. I dreamt I was wandering around freezing looking for someone. And then I woke up at 2:30ish. Contacts still in. Nearly naked. In the fetal position on top of my bed.

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As always, a fantastic event thrown by the yelp kiddies. Strong drinks (The Pout was infinitely better than Bedroom Eyes) and some good snacks to eat. The Moonstruck chocolates were delicious and I was SHOCKED that there were still some hanging around at the end. The chicken skewers were AMAZING but doing as I normally do, I spilled them all over my dress. Classy. And how wickedly sweet was it that the Circa chef changed into street clothes and hung around for the rest of the party?

Great to see people I hadn't seen in awhile and meet those that I secretly stalk. A note of warning to short yelpers for future events: Michael M., Wes F., myself, and Beau G. are going to be the massive 6'5 and taller wave that knocks you over. The tall posse of Yelp is about to kick some ass and take names!

Props to the Smartwater guys who saw my roommate and I falling all over ourselves at Market and Montgomery and offered us each 6-packs of water from their van. (Cue heavy breathing.)

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I must also apologize for being absolutely TANKED by the end of the party. Absolutely OBLITERATED. And for those who were worried, I did NOT drive home. Either way, that level of inebriation was a first for me at a yelp event!

*Sniff* Aw, I'm growing up! *Sniff*

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Natalie G.

San Francisco, CA

This was my first yelp elite event (gasps!) and they went all out. Maybe they knew I was coming. I kid, I kid. But really, I have to question "are they all like this?" Wow! I was happily surprised at the really friendly faces and the ever-so-helpful name tags that we all wore. What a fab night!

I admit, I was a little star struck when I met Erik from Top Chef, that being a show I love to watch.  They had out tasty spreads from Circa and even tastier drinks. Although the rush to the bar at the beginning of the night was crazy, what else is to be expected? Its a work night and people are ready to let off a little steam.

Hot peeps on the runway really sealed the deal for me tonight. I love that yelpers were involved with the modeling. Nico on the mic was entertaining as well. What a great first event! I'll be back for more.

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Elite '08

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Nellie S.

San Francisco, CA

When dinner consists of a truffle, a Sapporo, 2 Pouts followed by the scent of clove cigarettes on a rooftop, while listening to a roadie's anecdotes of travelin' life (who randomly got pawned off to stay at our apartment before the release of his indie album release party in Potrero Hill) and a shot of Fernet, you know you are living in the best city ever!

I asked: So, where is 'home'?
Reply: That's a VERY good question.

Long silence.

Conclusion to an incoherent review of a night alike (well not really, but mostly for effect): Apartment 24 is sweet. The event was fun! I got to meet some Yelpers and bring my sweet roommie. I didn't stay long, but I am glad I went. The drinks were good and the staff was friendly.

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Elite '08

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Kristin R.

San Francisco, CA

As I sit here wiping the crust from my eyes, I realize I have actually made it to work- on time! Which is amazing considering how many Lotus cocktails I drank... oh yeah. And Sapporos. My hazy memory definitely remembers Sapporos in my hand.

Unlike previous events, this one wasn't packed to the gils! I was able to linger by the food and get a sample of each one. The little hamburgers were delish and I think I would've died this morning had I not eaten several of them.

When I heard the bar would be closed at 8 PM for the Fashion Show, the inner alchy in me grabbed 4 beers to hunker down during the dry period. Luckily the show only lasted about 10 minutes. Phew! Staved off the shakes.

Thanks Yelp for another fantastic event!

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Jennifer s.

San Francisco, CA

Thank you Yelp team for a wonderful party.
The food was delicious. The drinks flowing. Hawt and cool bartenders that were very cool.
The fashion show was a fun addition to the party. Great venue. It was perfect for a private event.
Thanks again Yelp team!

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Wes F.

San Francisco, CA

My first Yelp event...

Free-flowing vodka is great when you're drinking it, but it sucks the next morning.

I met a lot of really, cool people. Not sure if the fashion show was for real or if they were just kidding, but it was a good time either way.

Great music. Great drinks. Great time dancing. Thanks, Yelp!!!

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Alissa K.

San Francisco, CA

Despite the misanthropic "I hate everyone" mood I was in yesterday; overall, I had a good time at this event.  I mean, how can you really hate on free food and booze?  After double-fisting god-knows-how-many Lotus and whatevers, I awoke this morning to a very brief hangover, which dissipated as soon as I sipped some caffeine.  It was probably the placebo effect, and, let's face it, I'm not abandoning Stoli for Lotus anytime soon.... but still.  It was free... and full of vitamins.  And, since I'm on an unemployment-induced starvation diet, I probably needed them.

Although I'd love to have faith in my own cleverness and sharp writing skills, it's been pointed out to me by more than one person that I'm Yelp elite solely because I'm a "hot girl."  Well, no matter, I'll take the advantages I can get.  Also, I might pick up a job application at the strip club next door.

I'd like to talk to more people next time.  And I still want my sweatshirt!

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aspasia s.

San Francisco, CA

Just when you think you figured things out for your own myopic world, then conclude: BLAH, then, BAM!

The best of selected friends gradually creep as your current world which in flux so needs to be cuddled into those warm cozy sheets.  I decided to attend the supposedly "last Yelp elite event for me", only because:  I had to catch up with a kindred brother, meet up with my long lost boxing gym girlfriends, while toggling between work, family and other mundane schedules.

Yet the forces has unraveled the very first Yelp event where I did not drink and I so enjoyed simply being chill and observing the goings on  of people, places and events.

Perhaps I wanted to be there tonight because next year I'll be selling my "infrastructure" wares into the same industry and would like to understand what goes beyond the online community.

But life was a joke because I was immediately plucked out of my schedule and objective, back into being a part of my very best friends and just being me.

We met new funny characters and just re-affirmed that the dynamics of our friendship is priceless!

I guess, another reason to live ... my family and now friends ...

Kampai!

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Larry C.

San Francisco, CA

This is a week after the-event-round-up

Tony H - sooo fun hanging out with you.  Sorry I wax philosophical but that's what low alkie tolerance does

Peter and JD from Smart Water.  god I love the water alternative

Nancy - So appreciated the Yelp tie in with Talk: Gttng dumped via SMS and letting me sticker you with "funny".   Its nice when the model looking chicka reads.  Its great when the hottie writes well too.  Its almost too much when she reads, writes and yelps funny funny

Jessica L.  so funny that you saw that pic and posted it.  thx!  I made my party consumption very lovely and well documented.

Devon- sooo fun hanging with you and J.W.!  Such a highlight.

Frisco J- thx for the LHIOB moment of guy bonding. thx!

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Miguel V.

San Francisco, CA

Yelp, Distilled, Apt. 24, Circa... YOU ALL KICKED ASS LAST NIGHT! I had such a great time at my first yelp event. Yelpers you really know how to have a good time! Nico you did a great job of keeping us in line! Matty the clothes Rocked, and my fellow models you were the stars of the night! The Funky Preppy clothes were a hit!  Thanks again for having me!!!

Miguel V

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Dory D.

San Francisco, CA

Thoughts on the Apartment 24 event:

- The food:  It was so good!  I enjoyed the burgers, chicken skewers - even the simple hummus on pita was so good.  I've added Circa to my bookmarks.  And there was so much of it!  This was the only Yelp party I've ever been to where the food table wasn't completely empty 45 minutes into the event.   And the chocolate: well, hello again!  Oh yes, I fondly recalled these Moonstruck chocolates from the Therapeia event.  Delicious.

- The drinks: Um, yeah, that was me holding two drinks at one point, pretending that I was holding one for a friend (classy!).  Don't judge - that drink line was long!  The bartenders were nice, but the poor things looked very stressed out at the beginning of the evening.  Didn't anyone warn them about Yelpers and free drinks???

- The venue: Seems like a nice enough place.  It's hard to get a sense of what a place is like when it's not filled with the Yelp crowd.  But now Apartment 24 is on my radar, and it definitely hadn't been before.

- The Yelpers: It was great to catch up with so many of you.  Though since it was loud, most of our conversations consisted of me leaning in and being all "What?  What?"  But you all looked fabulous.

- The models: Well, somebody watched Zoolander!  I've never seen so much Blue Steel!  

In conclusion, another fun Yelp event.  I walked out of there, warm in my new hoodie.  Hooray for parting gifts!

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Jennifer O.

San Francisco, CA

Thanks yelp for starting my evening off with the rocket fuel that made me continue on to a personal DYL tour of duty at Mezzanine with Ghostland Observatory...oof!

It was lovely seeing all you fun yelpers in one room, and a lot of fun to kickstart the dancin action!

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Tara R.

San Francisco, CA

How am I the first one to review this event? It took me a while to get back online, given how long it took to get a cab to home-away-from-home (WTFE, North Beach cabs), and the whole half-hour I spent trying to photograph Ira, a friend's guinea pig.

First, hats off to Yelp for throwing an amazing party. I probably wouldn't have come to this place had it not been a Yelp shindig, it being in a rather pricey part of town that I normally don't hang-out hang-out in. Ironically, the Yelp reviews were just kind of so-so, making me think the regular clientele of Apartment 24 is closer to the collared-shirted, over-cologned douchebaggery of Ruby Skye or Medjool than regular ol', web-obsessed Yelpers. Nametags help. When you're walking around with a tag that says "Tara R.," you kind of have to abandon all pretense.

Great sponsors, it was like going to a bunch of local places all in one shot. The food from Circa was great, especially the sliders. I'm hitting up Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe for more of the truffles. The signature Lotus vodka drinks were tasty, if maybe on the sweeter side. The fashion models were great sports on the paper runway. The venue was cool, just big enough for the group. Great crowd of really nice people, it was awesome to meet so many of you!

Only one star deducted for the party being sweet, but too short! Worknight be damned!

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Ryan G.

San Francisco, CA

I had a great time last night, my only sorrow is that I didn't get a chance to meet more Yelpers.  You guys are a great community and I had a blast meeting