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Yelp's "Burst" Birthday - EVENT FULL

Category:: Other
When:: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 20:00 - 22:00
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Where:: Islington Metal Works

7 Torrens St
London EC1V 1NQ
020 7837 6419
Cost:: Free
Submitted by:: Leon C. See all events submitted by Leon C. »
What/Why:: THIS EVENT IS FULL TO CAPACITY! WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING RSVPs. ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INS!

*****In light of the recent tragedy in Haiti, all funds collected at the coat check will be donated to British Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal*****

Get ready - http://Yelp.co.uk is turning ONE! And you can guess what that means... We're throwing a First Birthday Bash! On 26 January, you are invited to descend upon Angel as Yelp transforms Islington Metal Works into all that is quintessentially British for Yelp's Burst Birthday!

Join us for a G & Tea Party in our indoor English country garden with naughty & nice Bakewell tarts, vintage tea pots, cupcake carts, and white spirits. Be transported to our Midnight Market, nosh on Hog Roast and nibble on treats from five of London's finest market stalls. Take a seat in our Pop Up Pub a nugget of the famous Portobello Gold, and enjoy traditional cask ale, organic beers and mouthwatering pub grub. Prepare to be spoiled with a sampling of London's finest restaurants, market stalls, bars, entertainers and musicians.

Still not convinced? How about a trip to Yelp's birthplace? Zipcar is not only offering free rides to the after party, but also giving every attendee a chance to...

Win a trip for two to San Francisco!

Guest will be noshing on treats from:
**Portobello Gold: http://www.portobellog.../
**The Veggie Table: http://www.theveggieta.../
**Butterfingers Cakes: http://www.butterfinge.../
**Chipstixs http://www.chipstix.net/
**Choc Star: http://www.chocstar.co.uk
**Frae Organic Frozen Yogurt http://www.frae.co.uk/...
**Roast Hog: http://www.roasthog.com/
(who are so kindly bringing an entire free range pig marinated with Rosemary, fennel, salt pepper, garlic and olive oil!)

Quench your thirst with:
**Freedom Lager: http://www.freedombeer.../
**Harveys Bitter: http://www.harveys.org.uk/
**Sotol Tequila: http://www.SOTOL.com/
**Maker's Mark: http://www.makersmark.com/
**Juniper Green Gin: http://www.junipergree.../
**UK5 Vodka: http://www.uk5.org/
**Papagayo Organic White Rum:http://www.maisonjomer...

Great entertainment from:
**Louise Golbey: http://www.louisegolbe...
**Will and the People: http://www.myspace.com...
**The Bonfire Band: http://www.myspace.com...
**Fabio Tedde: http://www.fabiotedde.com/
**Dan Magness: http://www.danmagness....
**Jon the Accordion Busker

To keep in the relaxed party mood, we'll have:
**A Most Curious Party rousing your inner vintage: http://www.amostcuriou.../
**GlimpseOnline with designer décor: http://www.glimpseonli.../
**Rag and Bow with Vintage Costumes: http://www.ragandbow.c.../
**Michelle MacGregor providing Hair and Make Up: http://www.glamitwithm.../
**ZipCar zooming guests to the after party at Slim Jims: http://zipcar.co.uk/
**The Photo Booth Company for those unforgettable party snaps http://www.thephotoboo.../

Wondering how much this party will cost ya? Don't. It's FREE!

RSVP:
Want to celebrate with us?
Then what are you waiting for?! Hit that RSVP button in the upper right corner!
(Please use full names. No RSVP, No Entry.)

On the night we'll be supporting FareShare, so bring along your pennies to donate. FareShare is the national charity supporting communities to relieve food poverty by redistributing quality surplus food from the food industry to a network of over 500 local charities. Last year, the food redistributed by FareShare contributed towards 7.4 million meals for some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

Donation page: http://www.justgiving....
Homepage: http://www.fareshare.o...

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1/1/2010 Leon "punch hard but punch pretty" C. says:

We are going to PAAAAAARTY!! If you are not there you really are square.

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1/1/2010 Sam "J.D." F. says:

Will have to see what's going on nearer the time in my lesson. Grr Tuesdays.

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1/1/2010 Leon "punch hard but punch pretty" C. says:

Sam, you have to be there buddy. It is going to be a mega party.

2/1/2010 Chris D. says:

Would absolutely love to be there but am in Italy at the moment. Happy New Year to all, and I hope the Party is as great as it sounds!!

2/1/2010 Sahar "M Poochie" M. says:

Would love to finally meet everyone, So am game !!

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2/1/2010 Omoraka "I'am Lovin London in the Sun!" O. says:

Leon can i invite a guest please, pretty please?

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3/1/2010 Lizzie "VP of Squirrels" G. says:

Hey Omoraka,

Anyone who has a Yelp profile can RSVP to this event and everyone who does RSVP gets to give the name of one guest they would like to bring along.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Lizzie :O)

3/1/2010 Nicholas K. says:

Thanks for the invite and I would have been there in a heart beat, but I am going to be in China that week so will have to pass.

Cheers

Nicholas K

4/1/2010 Autumn "Autumn Witch" W. says:

I think I will be able to make it. Can you tell me how to RSVP?

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5/1/2010 Sarah "Tart with the Cart" O. says:

@Autumn -
If you look in the top right hand corner of the page, there's a red button that says 'RSVP now'.

Cheers!

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5/1/2010 Sebastian "California Burrito" F. says:

Awesome- that will be my first Yelp! party in the UK. Can't wait!

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5/1/2010 Omoraka "I'am Lovin London in the Sun!" O. says:

@ Lizzie Thanks for that! Iam sooo slow so thats what RSVP meant. :)

5/1/2010 Jane "DJ Tanner from The Sco" C. says:

Hi guys! I'll hopefully be bringing my flatmate-cum-fellow-Yelper, the lovely Mr. Matt H. I've been missing y'all in the past few months, and am looking forward to introducing Matt to my Yelp homies. Yay!

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5/1/2010 Larissa "my grandma surfs with fire wall." D. says:

G&T Garden! Hurrah!

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5/1/2010 Lizzie "VP of Squirrels" G. says:

It's back by popular demand!

6/1/2010 Farhan "magitam" R. says:

Wahey!! Looks awesome! Can't wait! Good to see there'll be something there for the non-pig eaters among us ;)

6/1/2010 Farhan "magitam" R. says:

BTW - as well as the cool prize.. Will ZipCar also be offering cars to whizz us home, after the afterparty? :P

6/1/2010 Farhan "magitam" R. says:

Also.. Where will the afterparty be happening?

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6/1/2010 Laura "business socks" N. says:

Mmmm... that will be revealed shortly!

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6/1/2010 Ian "Lord of the Shoulder Dance" P. says:

Sounds like good hi-jinks, would love to attend but I'll have to see what my heinous plans are a bit nearer the time. When do we need to RSVP by? Also, after-party? Will I need to take the Wednesday off work?

6/1/2010 Meji "Loves Food" A. says:

would like to go..

7/1/2010 Damien "middle name goes here" F. says:

Yelp's birthday lies on the same day as Australia Day. This site needs more Australians.

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7/1/2010 Larissa "my grandma surfs with fire wall." D. says:

Spread the word, Damien. Certainly you people stick together...

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10/1/2010 Shawn "p90x" P. says:

If this were not a Tuesday I would fly over for sure - next time

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11/1/2010 Sarah "Tart with the Cart" O. says:

SO many RSVPs...I'm super SUPER excited!!!

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12/1/2010 Molly "the particular kitchen" K. says:

Duuuuuuude veggie table!!!!!!!!! I'm tres excited for this :) I've missed you, Yelp London

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14/1/2010 Eric "Ninja Master" J. says:

Bakewell Tarts! Bakewell Tarts!
That's the Devil's version of the heavenly Bakewell Pudding

I shall get some sent down from Bakewell, and bring to the event - then compare to the usurper tart.

History - see here
http://en.wikipedia.or...

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15/1/2010 Mei "vamos a la playa!" L. says:

roastroastroasthoghoghog. rooooooooooooooast hog.

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15/1/2010 Laura "business socks" N. says:

Yes. And I think we should put up a sign that says:

Everyone can thank Mei L for this pig!

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16/1/2010 Don W. says:

I want in but I'm on the wrong side of the ocean. Have fun!

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18/1/2010 Fazan "Give me a keg of beer... and these..." K. says:

yeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaa

18/1/2010 Danielle "batgirl13uk" W. says:

Can not wait!!! I am all about the hog roast!

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18/1/2010 MiRIAM "kleine maus" w. says:

Quite curious about this Freedom Lager - I love freedom!

20/1/2010 Rupesh "Da-pesh mode" A. says:

oh man... i sooo wanna be there and finally meet y'all! but alas i'm out of town :-(
have a ball!

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21/1/2010 Kat "the centipede whisperer" F. says:

Holy crap.

This party looks amazing!! Who's paying for MY flight from Canada to come check it out, hmm?

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21/1/2010 Lizzie "VP of Squirrels" G. says:

hey Kat, can we fit you in a fed-x box? x

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21/1/2010 Leon "punch hard but punch pretty" C. says:

Kat!? Your not coming to our first Open Party? What's up with that!

22/1/2010 Meji "Loves Food" A. says:

welp its full

22/1/2010 Tom M. says:

Some questions, is this free food and drink then?

Also I got confirmation of invite but not who is on my guestlist as I forgot who I put down! Please let me know ASAP!

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22/1/2010 Lizzie "VP of Squirrels" G. says:

Hey Tom,

If you have any questions in regards to your guests you best bet is to email London@yelp.com.

Yes the event will be free, we are asking for donation at the cloak room in aid of the British Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal.

Lizzie