Rich Kids of Instagram Got Nothing On Me

Here are my photos from last night’s Yelp Elite event at E+O Food and Drink in Mount Prospect. If you’re an elitest like I am, you find complete bliss in the exclusivity of being invited to private dining events. It gives me a glimpse of what life must be like for Adam Rapoport at Bon Appetit or Phil Vettel over at the Tribune.

“How do you get on the list?” you ask.

Start reviewing your experiences for the places you frequent. The main focus is building community, so interact with others. Like or comment on their check-ins. The neatest (I’m bringing ‘neat’ back) element is interacting with people that you primarily know from the app/online.

Another fun bit is being in a room with a bunch of other people who constantly photograph everything they put in their mouths. No judgment. Just good food and good people. Maybe you too will meet your Yelp wife at an event.

Best asparagus I’ve ever had. Topped with pecorino and extra virgin oil.

OOO. I feel like Jeffrey Koons.

Ribeye, fried egg, potatoes, chimichurri sauce.

Fried cauliflower with roasted pea hummous

Yelpers unite!

Out of focus dessert tray.

The menu for the evening.

Patio panorama

Braised short rib crostini

Egg battered shrimp with mushroom rice.

Sushi

More blurry cookies with chocolate and nutella dipping sauces.

A salad.

Aesthetically pleasing dining room.

BTFU! This food is mine.