Episode 102 - Lauren Perkins (@yelpwashington)

Seattle Foodie Podcast

On the 102nd episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we interview Lauren Perkins, Senior Community Manager of Yelp Washington. Lauren has done a fantastic job showcasing businesses all around the Greater Seattle area for Yelp. Tune in as we talk to Lauren about differences in promoting businesses pre-Covid to now and how perks with Yelp Elites has changed during the pandemic. Plus, you know you'll want to hear her favorite food recommendations!

In addition, Monica and Nelson tell you all the fun places they ate last week. Nelson had beers at Formula Brewing in Issaquah, made a quick run to Chinatown to Dim Sum King, Harbor City, and 663 Bistro, and had morning smoothies at Retreat. He also went to the Shell Station in Beacon Hill for some catfish, picked up his BBQ kit from Jack's BBQ for the Smoked Meats Master Class, and went to Woodinville to Bobae for a sneak peek of the Bobae X Macadons Macarons collaboration.

Meanwhile, Monica took advantage of Tutta Bella's Buy 3 get 1 free pizza deal, devoured a slice of cake from Cakes of Paradise, and had Dynamite Chicken at the Ethan Stowell pop-up. Also, she went on a massive food crawl in Renton over the weekend visiting Boon Boona, O'Cha Thai Kitchen and Bar, Melrose Grill, Dock and Drink at the Hyatt Lake Washington, Blossom, Fit Bar Cafe, and Chuck's Donuts. Now that's a lot of eating!

Thank you so much for listening and we hope you enjoy the latest episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast!