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Yelp Without Borders Raised Money & Awareness For The International Institute of Buffalo



Written by Hannah Kadryna, Yelp Marketing Assistant


Another Yelp Without Borders in the books! This annual party at theInternational Institute of Buffalohas become a great staple in the Yelp community, and this year brought a taste of culture and awareness to first-time Yelpers, seasoned Yelp Elite Squad, and everybody in between!

Returning vendors brought some delicious remixes to the party this year, withHali Boyzserving up some delicious nachos,House of Hummusbringing some delicious hummus and veggie plates, andTeton on Elmwooddishing up sushi tacos by the dozen. Yelp Elites were even lucky enough to try some of Teton’s exclusive dessert, Mochi ice cream! Yelp Without Borders was also lucky to welcome new businesses to the party this year, includingYey’s Cambodian, a catering service soon-to-be restaurant,Druk Cuisine, one of Buffalo’s only Nepalese restaurants, andSmita’s Cooking Social, which offers authentic Indian cooking classes.

SATO Brewpubwas also on the scene, not only offering up some tasty bites, but some of their own brews as well!复兴啤酒厂andBig Ditch Brewing Co.were also in attendance to pour some of their delicious brews for the event.Midgard Winerybrought some of their delicious wine as well, including their spicy honey wine! Offering some non-alcoholic beverage options, including cold pressed juice (and delicious scones) wasAshker’s Juice Bar!

To keep everybody entertained,DJ Paul Spitalewas spinning tunes all afternoon, and the caricature artistJeremy Stockcreated some great sketches of our guests!

Altogether, the event raised $2,400 for the International Institute of Buffalo! Be sure to check out all of thereviews and photos! And thevideo recapby Wayland Media!