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Yelp users with profiles from Texas, Missouri and California are attacking the Hideout with one-star reviews, some aimed at the Chicago bar's COVID policies. Why it matters: The one-star reviews appear to be an organized campaign to protest the club's policy of checking vaccination cards and enforcing the state mask mandate. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeBetween the lines: This comes after the club owners reported white suprem

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Whether you subscribe to the supernatural, or you merely enjoy a spooky story, you don’t have to try too hard to find either in Texas. Several of the states most popular hotels and restaurants purportedly play host to the unknown. This information comes courtesy of Yelp, the crowd-sourced review website we’ve all turned to for recommendations of some sort at one point or another (Though we admit, we were intrigued to learn ghost-plagued places were among the things Yelp ranked.)

A photo of Gabby Petito - which has since been removed - was added to a Yelp page for Steven Bertolino. Negative reviews also flooded the page.

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Multiple Houston-area hotels were ranked among the best places to stay in Texas. This information comes courtesy of Yelp, the crowd-sourced review website we’ve all turned to for recommendations at one point or another.

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"After a challenging year, 2021 is off to an encouraging start for the local economy," Yelp data scientist Justin Norman told CNBC.

Nomura, Credit Suisse — Shares of Nomura and Credit Suisse fell again in midday trading after news of anticipated loss from the fallout of Archegos Capital's stock sales. Nomura was down more than 2% and Credit Suisse slid about 3%. Wells Fargo — The bank's stock popped 2.8% after announcing it no longer has any exposure to Archegos. BioNTech – Shares of the biotech company advanced more than 7% after BioNTech increased its manufacturing goal for its Covid-19 vaccine. DraftKings — Shares of the sports betting company popped 3.5% after announcing the acquisition of sports betting and content company VSiN for an undisclosed amount.

In the last three months of 2020, the food-ordering platform added more than 18,000 new food businesses, on par with the previous year. In the first two months of the year, Americans filed applications for 50,000 new food businesses, Census data show — nearly double the 10-year average. During the pandemic, such costs coupled with customers' continued aversion to indoor dining are driving a surge in mobile food businesses. Delivery-only food businesses, sometimes called "ghost kitchens," are seeing the largest growth. For those banking on the survival of their food business, the risk of failure is very real.

Since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic one year ago Thursday, new Yelp data showed nearly a half million businesses opened in America during that time, an optimistic sign of the state of the U.S. economic recovery. Between March 11, 2020 and March 1, 2021, Yelp has seen more than 487,500 new businesses listing on its platform in the United States. Justin Norman, vice president of data science at Yelp, sees optimism in the numbers. Of the almost half million new businesses that have opened, about 59% were within the "professional, local, home and auto" category on Yelp. "The number of new business openings — particularly the high number of new home, local, professional and auto services businesses — also shows great potential for those industries in the future," Norman said.

Crowd-sourced review site Yelp has released its eighth-annual ranking of the Top 100 Places to Eat, spotlighting the best spots to grab a bite across the country. Almost all of the businesses on the list cost less than $30 per person, and many of the entries are new to the list, including the No. 1 restaurant in the country.

Under Armour (UAA) – The athletic apparel maker earned 12 cents per share, compared to analysts' forecasts of a 7 cents per share loss. The stock gained 5% in premarket trading as of 7:46 a.m. Twitter (TWTR) – Twitter shares are surging in premarket trading, after the company reported quarterly earnings of 38 cents per share, 7 cents a share above estimates. Lyft (LYFT) – Lyft stock is up more than 10% premarket trading, with the ride-sharing service posting a smaller-than-expected loss. Lyft reported a quarterly loss of 58 cents per share, 14 cents a share smaller than anticipated.

In fact, the current level of young adults living at home is the highest ever recorded, Pew reports. And while moving back home can help save money, it can also be a challenge for some families to handle long-term. Yelp wants to help with that. To enter, adult children or their parents need to have or register for a Yelp account using their real first name and last initial as their username and include a photo of themselves as their profile picture. Once adult children or their parent submit a quote request, they'll need to fill out an entry form on the contest homepage that includes why they need Yelp's help, along with a snapshot of their submitted quote request.

HOUSTON – Pasadena is one of America’s most affordable suburbs with a city feel, according to a report on the “Cityness Index” created by Zillow and Yelp Inc.Pasadena offers an affordability edge over Houston. The typical home value in Pasadena is $168,080, which is about 14% lower than in Houston, according to the report. Located about 15 miles southeast of downtown Houston, Pasadena is ranked No. 5 on the list of affordable suburbs. The flexibility to work from home occasionally amid the pandemic is driving more people to consider moving, per the report.

HOUSTON – Yelp announced that it will now alert consumers of businesses that are accused of racist behavior in efforts to fight against racism and ensure the safety of its community following the rise in the Black Lives Matter movement, according to the company. - Yelp says it will only escalate to a Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert when there’s resounding evidence of egregious, racist actions from a business owner or employee, such as using overtly racist slurs or symbols. We know these values are important to our users and now more than ever, consumers are increasingly conscious of the types of businesses they patronize and support. In fact, we’ve seen that reviews mentioning Black-owned businesses were up more than 617% this summer compared to last summer. While searches for Black-owned businesses surged on Yelp, the company said so did the volume of reviews “warning users of racist behavior at businesses.”In response to the increased complaints, Yelp introduced the now place Consumer Alert on business pages to caution people about businesses that may be associated with overtly racist actions.

The company, which publishes and aggregates crowd-sourced business reviews, announced Thursday it will be placing a new "Business Accused of Racist Behavior Alert" on Yelp pages to warn users about businesses that have been said to display "overtly racist actions." They will also include a direct link to a news article for consumers to learn more about the reported incident. "In fact, we’ve seen that reviews mentioning Black-owned businesses were up more than 617% this summer compared to last summer. Support for women-owned businesses has also increased, with review mentions up 114% for the same time period." Malik said that as the nation continues to be affected by systemic racism, Yelp feels an obligation to help consumers make better decisions before spending their hard-earned dollars with businesses associated with egregious, racially-charged actions.

Nick de la Torre/Houston ChronicleOnce considered a sleepy but growing town just down the road from Houston, Pasadena has won a new distinction as one of America's best "under-the radar" suburbs for 2020. Note to proud residents of Pasadena: It's the only Texas suburb on the list. A new ranking from Zillow and Yelp has placed Pasadena at No. 5 among America's top 10 under-the-radar suburbs, based on home buyers seeking urban amenities and housing affordability, as first reported by Culture Map's John Egan.

Hokkaido Japanese RestaurantPhoto: nhat h./YelpTopping the list is Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant. Located at 9108 Bellaire Blvd., Suite B, in Sharpstown, the sushi bar and Japanese spot is the highest-rated budget-friendly sushi spot in Houston, boasting four stars out of 806 reviews on Yelp. Yelper Tom K., who reviewed Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant on June 15, wrote, "I was on the hunt for affordable yet good sushi when I came across Hokkaido. Papa YuPhoto: papa yu/YelpNext up is Spring Branch West's Papa Yu, situated at 1037 Blalock Road. It is safe to say this is the best and most authentic Japanese restaurant in the Houston area."

B&B Butchers & RestaurantPhoto: victoria m./YelpTopping the list is B&B Butchers & Restaurant. We turned there to learn more about B&B Butchers & Restaurant. Peli PeliPhoto: peli peli/YelpNext up is Greater Uptown's Peli Peli, situated at 5085 Westheimer Road, Suite B2515. If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Peli Peli. We turned there for an overview of Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse.

Looking for a yummy Asian fusion meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Asian fusion spots around Houston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs. Mala Sichuan BistroPhoto: Mala Sichuan Bistro/YelpFirst on the list is Mala Sichuan Bistro. Located at 1201 Westheimer Road, Suite B, in Montrose, the Sichuan and Asian fusion spot is the highest-rated Asian fusion restaurant in Houston, boasting four stars out of 478 reviews on Yelp. With four stars out of 176 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar, Japanese and Asian fusion spot has proved to be a local favorite.

Uber saw a 5% drop in ridership during the quarter, but orders placed on its Uber Eats service jumped 52%. Zillow Group Zillow lost an adjusted 26 cents per share for its latest quarter, 9 cents smaller than Street projections. Overall, the parent of Priceline and other travel websites saw adjusted profit fall 69 percent as virus-related lockdowns took hold. TripAdvisor TripAdvisor reported adjusted quarterly profit of 7 cents per share, 12 cents shy of estimates, with the travel review website operator's revenue also missing Wall Street forecasts. Clorox Clorox told the Wall Street Journal it does not expect to catch up to demand for its disinfectant wipes until the summer.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Korean spots around Houston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings. Kot Dae Ji - Flower Piggy Korean BBQPhoto: khoi t./YelpFirst on the list is Kot Dae Ji - Flower Piggy Korean BBQ. Located at 1411 Gessner Road, Suite A, in Spring Branch West, the Korean spot, which offers barbecue and more, is the highest-rated Korean restaurant in Houston, boasting four stars out of 275 reviews on Yelp. H MartPhoto: Hmart/YelpNext up is Spring Branch Central's H Mart, a location of the chain, situated at 1302 Blalock Road. Teriyaki KitchenPhoto: Kevin m./YelpTeriyaki Kitchen, a Japanese, Korean and Asian fusion spot in Spring Branch North, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 168 Yelp reviews.

While states prepare to open their economies at different rates, a CNBC analysis of how the country closed down finds the nation shuttered virtually as one. CNBC analyzed state and national data from Yelp of restaurant, food establishments, bars and other nightlife locations. About 52,000 such businesses were closed throughout the country as of April 26, according to the Yelp data. CNBC indexed the data for the week before the shutdowns began to compare state closures with their normal levels. Small states did lag behind big states in the pace of closures, but establishments in these states still closed at a strong pace.

You can pick up a box of curbside goodies for your sweet tooth at these Houston bakeriesDessert Gallery3600 Kirby Dr Ste D Houston, TX 77098(346) 201-6677 Photo: Yelp/Dessert Gallery Dessert Gallery3600 Kirby Dr Ste D Houston, TX 77098(346) 201-6677 Photo: Yelp/Dessert Gallery Photo: Yelp/Dessert Gallery Photo: Yelp/Dessert Gallery Image 1 of / 30 Caption Close You can pick up a box of curbside goodies for your sweet tooth at these Houston bakeries 1 / 30 Back to GalleryIf you're looking to satisfy that sweet tooth, these Houston bakeries and dessert shops are just the ticket for those cravings. ON HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM: H-E-B is now offering two-hour grocery deliveryFrom the fresh sweet bread at El Bolillo Bakery, with three locations around Houston, to the sugar rush you'll get from the Sweet Bakery, you're sure to be in dessert heaven. Take a trip around the world and try the international delicacies at Venezuelan Bakery El Tuttopane. Check out these Houston bakeries that are open for business. STAY INFORMED: Sign up to receive breaking news alerts delivered to your email here.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Japanese barbecue restaurant to a churro spot. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Willowbrook, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Gyu-kaku Japanese BBQPhoto: mary w./YelpTopping the list is Japanese and Asian fusion spot Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, which offers barbecue and more. Located at 7748 Cypress Creek Parkway, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp. Look for the churro sundae, which has a layer of churro pieces topped with ice cream, whipped cream, caramel and chocolate drizzle.

A new Chinese and halal spot, offering bubble tea and more, has debuted in the neighborhood. Located at 11805 Westheimer Road, Suite 340, in Westchase, the new addition is called Caobao Hot Steamy Buns. According to the business's Yelp page, Caobao Hot Steamy Buns serves up "bao or baozi — soft, steamed buns stuffed with savory or sweet fillings." With a five-star rating out of seven reviews on Yelp so far, Caobao Hot Steamy Buns is on its way to developing a local fan base. Caobao Hot Steamy Buns is open from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on Tuesday-Sunday.

HOUSTON – Yelp has teamed up with GoFundMe to create a donation button to make it easier for people to support to a local business they love. Yelp and GoFunMe wanted to make it easier for loyal customers to help relieve small businesses of their financial burdens during the pandemic. The partnership follows Yelp’s announcement of a $25 million in relief for local businesses, which will primarily focus on supporting independent local restaurant and nightlife businesses, in the form of waived advertising fees, and free advertising, products and services, during the outbreak. The GoFundMe fundraisers will appear on Yelp pages for restaurants, nightlife, beauty and fitness and active life businesses. For more information on the partnership with GoFundMe and eligibility for participation, click here.

Daily spending at Houston-area food and beverage shops last year rose by 16% in March over the month before. Located at 2343 University Blvd., Suite B in University Place, the bakery, which offers desserts, cupcakes and more, is the highest-rated dessert spot in Houston, boasting four stars out of 242 reviews on Yelp. Crumbvillephoto: cake s./yelpLast but not least, there's Crumbville, a Greater Third Ward favorite with five stars out of 149 reviews. Stop by 2316 Elgin St. to hit up the bakery and vegan spot, which offers cupcakes and more, next time the urge strikes. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Southern vegan spot to a bakery. Crumbvillephoto: cake s./yelpTopping the list is bakery and vegan spot Crumbville, which offers cupcakes and more. Located at 2316 Elgin St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 149 reviews on Yelp. Lindiana's Southern Vegan Kitchenphoto: willie g./yelpVegan, Southern and breakfast and brunch spot Lindiana's Southern Vegan Kitchen is another top choice. Not Jus' Donuts Bakery Cakes & MorePhoto: Not Jus’ Donuts Bakery Cakes & More/YelpNot Jus' Donuts Bakery Cakes & More, a bakery that offers desserts and cupcakes, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 95 Yelp reviews.

Yelp, one of Google's most enduring critics, got to share its grievances with senators on the Antitrust Subcommittee on Tuesday. Some of those non-Google results included Yelp, which Lowe said gets about 80% of its web traffic from Google. "We build Google Search for our users," a Google spokesperson said in an emailed statement. The Federal Trade Commission previously investigated Google's search engine, concluding in a 2013 statement that "Google's display of its own content could plausibly be viewed as an improvement in the overall quality of Google's search product. He claimed the "majority of traffic going to Google either terminates on Google or it goes to Google secondary pages."

Camping spots in Texas that are a must-add to your bucket listGarner State Park Garner State Park will provide a one-of kind camping experience where generations of Texans have come to unwind and enjoy swimming, hiking, or floating down the crisp, cool waters of the Frio River. It's one of the best ways to take in the beauty of the outdoors as you experience the best views Texas has to offer. An outdoor activity everyone should add to their traveling bucket list and try at least once in their lifetime. Big Bend National Park located in West Texas is a national treasure and one of the most amazing camping spots you could experience. TEXAS CAMPING TREASURES: 23 things to do on a Texas Hill Country road trip, from bluebonnets to tubingSituated just outside of Llano in central Texas, Enchanted Rock State Natural area is a must see destination to travel to for a great camping experience.

Top-rated kolaches to try in Houston, according to Yelp reviewsPHOTOS: Where to find the best kolaches in HoustonWhether you enjoy then plain, with ham and swiss, or even with jalapeos, they are a scrumptious choice to get your morning going with a little coffee. ... more Photo: Carla Gomez / Carla Gomez Photo: Carla Gomez / Carla Gomez Image 1 of / 27 Caption Close Top-rated kolaches to try in Houston, according to Yelp reviews 1 / 27 Back to GalleryKolaches are a go-to breakfast of choice for many. The list is composed of locations, according to Yelp, that rank highest for where to find the best kolaches around town. Chron.com used Yelp's ranking of best kolache spots in Houston to narrow down your options. However you enjoy them, your sure to find a favorite among the Yelp options reviewers raved about in these 20 choices.

16 magical state parks every Texan should visit at least onceMcKinney Falls State Park5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TexasThings to do: Fish and swim in Onion Creek, hike or bike on 9 miles of trail, picnic and camp at 81 different campsites. Brent L's review: "Lots ... more Photo: Photo By: Colin S/Yelp Photo: Photo By: Colin S/Yelp Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close 16 magical state parks every Texan should visit at least once 1 / 20 Back to GalleryTexas is home to myriad state parks that offer stunning scenic trails, magical watering holes and historical sites that make for the ultimate adventure. Drive out to Canyon and see the "Grand Canyon of Texas" at Palo Duro Canyon State Park. From sand dune surfing to swimming in waterfalls to touring historic caverns, these 16 state parks boast unique, natural amenities that are worth exploring. Click through the photos above for 16 top-rated state parks in Texas...Rebecca Hennes covers community news.

In Uber's earnings report last week, the acronym EBITDA showed up 42 times. The term showed up 33 times in Lyft's report this week, while Yelp included it 39 times in its earnings release after the close of trading on Thursday. Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger describes it another way: "bulls--- earnings." To get to EBITDA, companies take bottom-line net income (or loss), based on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and then add back in items they had counted as costs but that don't affect their cash position. Some internet companies, in particular, take the further step of reporting adjusted EBITDA, providing a glimpse of their earnings if they didn't have to account for stock-based compensation.

33 top-rated restaurants to explore in Houston's booming ChinatownMIAN 9600 Bellaire Boulevard, Ste. The chili dumplings (chili oil chanshou) were piping hot when they came out but were well worth the 15-minute wait. There are no concerns about a virus here at all.In an effort to help alleviate the aftermath of the false coronavirus rumors, Chron.com rounded up 33 top-rated restaurants and dessert shops to explore in Houston's booming Chinatown. From Chinatown mainstays such as Tiger Den and Mala Sichuan Bistro to recently-opened, trendy dessert shops such as Beard Papa's and Meet Fresh, explore the best of what Houston's Chinatown has to offer with a food tour of these 33 top-rated spots. Just down the street is the newly-developed Bellaire Food Street, a massive new food center that opened last February at 9393 Bellaire, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a French bakery to an Indian pizzeria. Located at 2704 Polk St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 531 reviews on Yelp. Yelpers give the business, located at 1725 Main St., Suite 1, five stars out of 92 reviews. Head over to 2118 Lamar St., Suite 101. to see for yourself. You can find the Indian spot at 914 Main St., Suite 105.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a meat shop to a Mexican restaurant. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Denver Harbor, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Burt's Meat Market & Cajun FoodsPHOTO: ly n./YELPTopping the list is meat shop Burt's Meat Market & Cajun Foods. Located at 5910 Lyons Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 61 reviews on Yelp. Stop by 6800 Lyons Ave. to hit up the fast food spot next time you're in the neighborhood.

The best Houston happy hours you need to try right nowStone's Throw 1417 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006 Happy hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Deals for: Cocktails, punches and Shiner beer. Photo: Yelp/Sue N. Stone's Throw 1417 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006 Happy hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Deals for: Cocktails, punches and Shiner beer. Photo: Yelp/Sue N. Photo: Yelp/Sue N. Photo: Yelp/Sue N. Image 1 of / 29 Caption Close The best Houston happy hours you need to try right now 1 / 29 Back to GalleryCongratulations. Houston has an expansive array of bars, lounges and restaurants that offer fancy cocktails, fun drinks and delectable foods. Click through the gallery to some of the best spots in town to get your drink on.

Small bites: Where to celebrate National Cupcake Day in HoustonCupcakes are having a moment, and with good reason. Hoodline rounded up Houston's most popular cupcake sellers, using Yelp data and our own methodology, to help you decide where to spend your cupcake dollars on National Cupcake Day, also known as Dec. 15. Celebrity CupcakesPhoto: celebrity cupcakes/YelpTopping the list is Celebrity Cupcakes. With four stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers cupcakes and more, has proven to be a local favorite. You can find the bakery, which offers desserts, cupcakes and more, at 1151-06 Uptown Park Blvd.

It all comes at you so quickly: One minute, you’re making grocery lists and setting the menu for Thanksgiving, and then, in the blink of an eye, the holiday has arrived, only to be followed by Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday -- and then your tree goes up and Christmas morning is here.

Best Houston-area bakeries for National Cake Day, according to YelpThe Thanksgiving holiday is upon is, which can only mean one thing. This year, Nov. 26 is National Cake Day. And, in case you were wondering, the word cake comes from the old Norse word, kaka, meaning a baked flour confection. Above, you can check out the best Houston-area bakeries for National Cake Day, according to Yelp. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, houstonchronicle.com.

Head to one of Houston's top bakeries, all of which are cranking out autumnal-inspired baked goods and sweet treats perfect for Thanksgiving. Located at 6918 Wilcrest Drive, Suite A in Alief, the bakery is the highest rated bakery in Houston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 295 reviews on Yelp. With 4.5 stars out of 77 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite. Alphorn BakeryPhoto: william n./YelpFourth Ward's Alphorn Bakery, located at 1100 W. Dallas St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bakery 4.5 stars out of 72 reviews. With 4.5 stars out of 45 reviews on Yelp, the grocery store has proven to be a local favorite.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mexican restaurant to a burger joint. Ninfa's Mexican RestaurantPhoto: cindy g./YelpTopping the list is Mexican spot Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant. Located at 8553 Gulf Freeway, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 176 reviews on Yelp. Tacos Tec Lo Mejor De MonterreyPhoto: marisol m./YelpMexican spot Tacos Tec Lo Mejor De Monterrey is another top choice. Benny's, a Cajun/Creole spot that offers seafood, sandwiches and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 61 Yelp reviews.

Cold-weather comfort food: Try the best pho spots in the Houston area, according to YelpIt's really cold outside in Houston right now. Over the course of the past 24 hours, a cold front pushed through Texas, that dropped temperatures in Houston by 30 degrees in 24 hours. The cold temperatures will only drop further Tuesday, possibly down to the 30s and 20s overnight into Wednesday morning. Simply put, there has never been a better Houston era for the consumption of soups, specifically pho spots. The type of meat typically found in pho is usually either ph g (chicken) or ph b (beef)Above, you can check out the best pho spots in Houston in the surrounding areas.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Thai restaurant to a Cajun spot. Aim Thai RestaurantPhoto: lan n./YelpTopping the list is Thai spot Aim Thai Restaurant. Located at 9734 W. Montgomery Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 185 reviews on Yelp. Esther's Signature RestaurantPhoto: Betsy G./YelpFinally, check out Esther's Signature Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Thai restaurant to a Cajun spot. Aim Thai RestaurantPhoto: lan n./YelpTopping the list is Thai spot Aim Thai Restaurant. Located at 9734 W. Montgomery Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 185 reviews on Yelp. Esther's Signature RestaurantPhoto: Betsy G./YelpFinally, check out Esther's Signature Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a lash salon to a Chinese restaurant. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Neartown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Located at 415 Westheimer Road, Suite 208, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 421 reviews on Yelp. Campesino Coffee HousePhoto: g s./YelpCampesino Coffee House, a Latin American spot that offers coffee and tea and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 369 Yelp reviews. Mala Sichuan BistroPhoto: mala sichuan bistro/YelpFinally, check out Mala Sichuan Bistro, which has earned four stars out of 435 reviews on Yelp.

This fitness club franchise, based in Minnesota, has nine other Houston-area locations, according to the Houston Chronicle. Rosalie Italian SoulPhoto: lance f./YelpHead over to 400 Dallas St., C. Baldwin Hotel downtown, and you'll find Rosalie Italian Soul, a new Italian spot, offering pizza and more. Panda GardenPhoto: panda garden/YelpNew to 5475 W. Loop South in Greenway is Panda Garden, a Chinese spot. Panda Garden offers wonton and vegetable soup, egg rolls, dumplings as well as rice and noodle dishes. Currently, Panda Garden only offers take out and delivery, but the business plans to open a dining room by the end of the year.

It's the best thing since sliced bread: National Sandwich Day, Nov. 3, is fast approaching. Hoodline rounded up the most popular sandwich joints in Houston, using Yelp data plus our own toppings and seasonings. With 4.5 stars out of 59 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score sandwiches has proven to be a local favorite. Zero's Sandwich ShopPhoto: sri k./YelpDowntown's Zero's Sandwich Shop, located at 1110 Lamar St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score sandwiches and more four stars out of 25 reviews. Head over to 1001 Fannin St., Suite 220, to see for yourself.

Located at 4310 Westheimer Road, Suite 150, it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,577 reviews on Yelp. (Check out the entire menu here. ) Steak 48Photo: steak 48/YelpNext up is steakhouse and bar Steak 48, which offers seafood and more, situated at 4444 Westheimer Road, Suite A-100. Yelpers give the business, located at 2555 Kirby Drive, 4.5 stars out of 804 reviews. The restaurant serves up quesadillas along with tacos filled with either seafood, steak, chicken or pork.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Caribbean spot to a barber shop. Located at 17776 Tomball Parkway, Suite 21, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 509 reviews on Yelp. The spot offers buffet-style dining, with set prices for lunch, dinner and weekends. REIPhoto: liz f./YelpREI, a bike shop and outdoor gear and sports wear spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 31 Yelp reviews. The barber shop offers children's and men's haircuts, shaves, beard and mustache trims as well as specialty designs.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Cajun cafe to a nail salon. Esther's Cajun Cafe & Soul FoodPhoto: Esther's Cajun Cafe & Soul Food/YelpTopping the list is Cajun/Creole spot Esther's Cajun Cafe & Soul Food, which offers soul food and more. Located at 5204 Yale St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 292 reviews on Yelp. Head over to This salon offers 3902 N. Shepherd Drive, Suite A1, Garden Oaks Plaza to see for yourself. The salon offers manicures and pedicures (regular, deluxe, super deluxe), shellac gel polish, refills, solar design tips, acrylic fill-ins and nail art.

Located at 5000 Westheimer Road, Suite 624 in Greater Uptown, the fresh arrival is called Taste Sichuan Bistro. Taste Sichuan Bistro specializes in authentic Chinese Sichuan cuisine, with menu items ranging from shredded chicken in garlic sauce to spicy boiled beef to salted fish slices. With a five-star rating out of five reviews on Yelp so far, the fresh arrival has been warmly received by patrons. I love the twice-cooked pork and sliced pork with garlic sauce." Taste Sichuan Bistro is open from 11 a.m.10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 11 a.m.11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Vietnamese spots around Houston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings. Roostar Vietnamese GrillPhoto: ronnie n./YelpNext up is Spring Branch West's Roostar Vietnamese Grill, situated at 1411 Gessner Road, Suite I. With 4.5 stars out of 1,249 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese spot, offering sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite. Tau BayPhoto: thao l. /YelpTau Bay, a Vietnamese spot in Sharpstown, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 148 Yelp reviews. Pho Ve DemPhoto: alice a./YelpFinally, over in Alief, check out Pho Ve Dem, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 127 reviews on Yelp.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top breakfast and brunch spots around Houston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges. The cafe, specialty food, breakfast and brunch spot is the highest-rated breakfast and brunch restaurant in Houston, boasting four stars out of 497 reviews on Yelp. Yelpers give the traditional American, breakfast, brunch and caterer spot four stars out of 413 reviews. You can find the whiskey bar, New American, breakfast and brunch spot at 4310 Westheimer Road, Suite 150. Stop by 3711 Travis St. to hit up the breakfast, brunch and Southern spot the next time you're in the mood.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a steakhouse to an ice cream shop. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Mid West, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Located at 5865 Westheimer Road, it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,364 reviews on Yelp. Flying IdlisPhoto: jacob m./YelpFlying Idlis, an Indian, breakfast and brunch and vegetarian spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 169 Yelp reviews. Nu Ice & DrinksPhoto: amy b./YelpCheck out Nu Ice & Drinks, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 579 reviews on Yelp.

So what happens if you post a negative review of a business and the business-owner tries to fight back, or even tries to silence you with a lawsuit? In July, a Yelp user in Florida named Tom Lloyd told "CBS This Morning" that he was left with more than $25,000 in legal bills after a veterinary practice sued him for defamation over a negative Yelp review. In the review, Lloyd recounted how his dog died at the animal hospital waiting for a surgeon who never showed up. "Most Americans don't realize they can be sued for writing an online review," says Evan Mascagni, an attorney who currently serves as Policy Director at the Public Participation Project, a nonprofit group that advocates for First Amendment rights. "Sometimes [a consumer's review] may go too far, sometimes a business may be trying to throw its weight around and trying to silence a consumer," Settlemeyer tells CNBC Make It.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Asian fusion spot to a dessert shop. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Spring Branch North, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Located at 2659 Gessner Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 159 reviews on Yelp. Yelpers give the business, located at 2557 Gessner Road, four stars out of 328 reviews. Head over to 2635 Gessner Road, Suite A, to see for yourself.

Want to get to know the newest restaurant and retail additions to Houston? From a hair salon to a chicken spot, read on for a list of the newest hot spots to arrive around town. Upgrade SalonsPhoto: Upgrade s./YelpUpgrade Salon is a spot to score wigs and hair extensions that's located at 3901 Bellaire, Suite 212, My Salon Suites. "Our mission is to make luxury hair extensions less time consuming and more affordable so women can save time and money to do more of the things they love," reads the business's Facebook page. The spot offers a wide selection of appetizers like onion rings, edamame and lemon shrimp.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mediterranean spot to a pizzeria. The Halal GuysPhoto: the halal guys/YelpTopping the list is Middle Eastern, halal and Mediterranean spot The Halal Guys. Located at 3821 Farnham St., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 1,029 reviews on Yelp. On The KirbPhoto: on the kirb/YelpOn The Kirb, a sports bar and gastropub, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 418 Yelp reviews. Luna PizzeriaPhoto: eric c./YelpFinally, check out Luna Pizzeria, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 875 reviews on Yelp.

Visiting Spring Branch East, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a ramen spot to a beer bar. Tamashi Ramen And SushiPhoto: uyen b./YelpTopping the list is sushi bar Tamashi Ramen and Sushi, which offers ramen and more. The spot offers haircuts for men, specializing in flattops. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.

Get to know this Houston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Vietnamese spot to a salon. Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Sharpstown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Located at 5700 S. Gessner Road, Suite C, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 121 reviews on Yelp. Secret Salon 316Photo: trammy n./YelpSecret Salon 316, a hair salon, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 132 Yelp reviews. Red Circle Ice CreamPhoto: bonnie c./YelpCheck out Red Circle Ice Cream, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 460 reviews on Yelp.

Associated PressHOUSTON - Houston has kolaches on the mind, according to Yelp. The review website has released a list of phrases that it says defines American cities, and apparently among Houston's most used terms in its review system are kolaches -- the savory and sweet pastry with an interesting past -- "breakfast taco," "crawfish" and "Kroger." The review site says it has received 200 million reviews. If you're curious, you can test out other cities on the website's search about halfway down this page. What phrases do you think define Houston?

Itching to explore the newest restaurant and retail additions to Houston? From a dessert shop to a pet store, read on for a rundown of the newest spots to debut around town. Pet Supplies PlusPhoto: pet supplies plus/YelpOn the hunt for a new pet store and pet groomers spot? Pet Supplies Plus has opened its latest outpost, located in Clear Lake at 16915 El Camino Real. The Clear Lake location offers pet food, treats, toys and supplies like bowls, beds, crates and gates.

Yelp just released a list of the top 100 places to eat in Texas. If you're looking to travel in through Texas on a good old fashioned road trip anytime soon, here is the full list:1. Tommy Tamale Market & Cafe – Grapevine5. Nelson's BBQ – San Antonio16. Leon Valley Cafe – San Antonio35.