Nep Cafe is a modern Vietnamese restaurant. It was my first time at this eatery, and it did not disappoint.

Each Yelp attendee was served his or her beverage choice ranging from Vietnamese coffee to coconut matcha. The drinks were not only delicious but also beautifully prepared. The dinner menu was offered family style, starting with seafood ceviche and beef carpaccio as appetizers. These dishes were followed by shrimp garlic noodle and pork tomahawk. Lastly, we capped our dinner off with two desserts - mango sticky rice and banana bread pudding. I especially loved the beef carpaccio and garlic noodles. I also found the warm banana bread pudding delectable with crunchy black sesame corn flakes topped with vanilla ice cream.

On top of a scrumptious meal, I left with a Nep Cafe tote bag, reusable glass cup / straw, and a Yelp glass.

Thank you to the team that made this event happen - namely, Haley, the Yelp Elite team, and the Nep Cafe staff!

Paris Baguette offers a wide array of pastries, cakes, and beverages. We have sampled many of their cakes before, but this is our first time trying their drinks and other baked goods.

When we arrived, the shop was crowded, but the staff members were quick at moving the line along. I ordered a grilled chicken & caramelized onion pizzeta, a ganache cream cake slice, and a mango smoothie. The pizzeta was warm and had a nice, flaky crust topped with chicken and mozzarella. The ganache cream cake looked rich but was surprisingly light yet moist. Finally, the mango smoothie, while refreshing was a bit too sweet for our liking. Great snack overall though!

Thank you to the Yelp Elite team and Paris Baguette for hosting this event! We're looking forward to trying more of the pastries.

The Melt is located in the heart of the Irvine Spectrum. Although it's been a local attraction for some time, this was my first visit to the restaurant. The Melt offers a twist on grilled cheese, also providing a wide selection of burgers, sandwiches, Mac n cheese, and sides.

I ordered the bacon cheeseburger, garlic Parmesan fries, and a cookies and cream shake. The bacon cheeseburger was cooked perfectly medium, and I liked the flavor-packed fries. It was filling and delicious.

The staff was friendly, and it was apparent that they were familiar with the menu. They made the ordering process smooth and enjoyable.

I'll be back again. Thank you to The Melt and Yelp Elite!

Located inside Mitsuwa, Mochill offers a nice selection of donuts and beverages.

As part of this event, Yelp Elite members received three items. I've had mochi donuts at several shops before so I chose three brioche donuts for a more unique offering: two Nutella and one strawberry. Think thick mochi brioche bun filled with pleasantly sweet cream. I preferred the Nutella to the strawberry but enjoyed both varieties. It was a delicious, albeit rich, treat. I'll need to return for the croissant donut next time.

Thanks to the Yelp and Mochill teams for organizing this event!