Looking For a Little Yelp?

Attend an exclusive food event, then work off those extra calories with a special offer from our pals at Yelp

They say if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Well that’s doubly true with today’s Scoop. Yes, we’ve partnered with the crazy-popular ratings and reviews site, Yelp, to make sure our readers are always kept (even more) in-the-know on the latest and greatest across the Valley. Look for a special Yelp’s Top 10 list, handcrafted by those five-star folks at Yelp Phoenix, to appear every other week on our sister site, Desert Living Today.

Even better, they’ve passed on this exclusive offer, named Yelp Kicks Butt, to our readers. Which brings us to the second part of the can’t beat ’em, join ‘em dilemma. Loyal Scoopers know how dismissive we are of New Year’s resolutions, as well as pretty much any form of dieting or (gulp) working out. However, after a long hard look in the mirror, and way too many Sprinkles Cupcakes at our free tasting event, it’s time to face facts. The Factory needs a serious tune up.

Fortunately, Yelp has whipped up a special half-off offer from more than 15 of the Valley’s top-rated ‘active life’ businesses. For example, get half off Flamenco classes at Tempe’s Flamenco, The Studio, or Scoop up a three-day pass to the chi-chi Village Health Club & Spa (includes yoga, group exercise and spin) for only $17. Sign up here (it’s free), and you can start slimming down your waistline, while maintaining a nice fat wallet.

Bonus freebie: Want to go to an exclusive (and food-filled) media event tonight? Yes, we’re giving away five passes (includes one guest) to the pre-grand opening of The Herb Box in Downtown Scottsdale. Simply email us and we’ll randomly pick the lucky winners (must be able to attend the event tonight at 7134 E. Stetson Dr., from 5:30 - 7 pm).

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