Great first 2016 Yelp elite event hosted by Chantal. The venue was not too difficult to find when following another Yelper although the signs were not apparent. There were actually 2 doors into the restaurant but most of us went through the front door. With Kris helping Chantal, we were quickly checked-in and promptly found a spot to put our stuff at a table.
I was actually surprised by the number of people attending the event as the venue was not that big. It was good the mingle with other Yelpers in a cosy setting but I think many were confused that it was not a sit-down brunch. Instead, most were caught off guard that it was light snacks / appetizers and drinks. It was great that the restaurant served some mixed alcoholic drinks while the single waitress served the hungry masses. She looked like she regretted coming in and serving the hungry hungry yelpers.
Once the food was dropped on the table, it was gone in a second. Luckily, we asked nicely when at the bar and she allowed us to take some bites. There were some new and old faces when I was mingling around. Also, I noticed that there was an entire section hidden with the curtains that could have alleviated the traffic. Overall, the food was good and the drinks were awesome. We stayed close to the end and I was disappointed that I was one of the only ones who gave a tip to the wait staff.
Fellow yelpers, please share the food and tip the wait staff at future Yelp elite events. This makes it easier for Chantal and Kris to find venues willing to host these events. We, elite Yelpers, do not want a bad rep that limits us from going to awesome venues.