YelpyCon! Yelper Party

This was a fabulous party! I was not excited about a comic museum, but there were so many items I loved (original Strawberry Shortcake and Orange Blossom Dolls, Hello Kitty, Care Bears, Disney, etc.) that it was really cool. And the gift shop had great options.
Onto the party part: You can beat drinks from Bad Decisions, ever. So that was awesome. The food options were amazing, and left overs were available to take home. I loved all the cupcakes at Ooh So Sweet and food from Mother’s and Water for Chocolate was delicious (though I liked all the food I tried).
Music was fairly awesome (at least in the beginning when it was old school hip hop) and the DJ seemed to be really into. I just wished more people were dancing. But it was a great time anyway — thanks Elsa!

We all know Elsa knows how to throw a dope party by now!
So much good food… Mother’s, Chap’s, Gordon Biersch, Nalley Fresh and Water for chocolate…
Bad Decisions mixing drinks…
DJ iRock Jays &The DigiLog Crew spinning the tunes…
And of course Geppi’s for providing such a wonderful space for everyone to feel the vibe.
It was just the perfect mixture for such an awesome evening.
Adding to that Pixilated Photobooth giving everyone the chance to don a mask and cut loose in the photobooth.
I came, I saw, I rocked out!
Can’t wait for the next… It’s good being elite and just being connected into an awesome community :)

The location (Geppi’s), the food (Mother’s, GB, Water for Chocolate, Chap’s), the costumes and the people were on point! It was a moment that made me proud to be a «Baltimorian». After endless drinks, stuffing my face full of food and teaching the dougie on the dance floor, I am extremely ecstatic for the next Unilocal event!
Few suggestions for the future: Name Tags (nothing fancy smancy), a larger food selection and maybe (2) people doing the caricature drawings, as there was a line as long as the BSO railroad up in that joint. Even still, it was an amazing night filled with nerdfulness and dope memorabilia.

I had SO much fun.
There’s really nothing else to say!
I loved trying all of the foods, cheeses, drinks, MINI CUPCAKES, taking creepy cool super hero pictures. It was just awesome.
I will definitely be attending more events in the future. LOVED it.

I geeked out so hard over the tall stormtrooper that I had to change panties twice. It was great seeing other DC Unilocalers reppin’, and I met some awesome Baltimorites in line. Pixilated photobooth was running on super-​candid speed. The caricaturist generously gave cleavage, which every Asian saluted him for.
Chili lime is still my favorite popchips flavor, but I was happy to try the jalapeño. Crispin definitely expanded their fan club. All the vendors were pretty awesome– finally got to try Chaps Pit Beef! Mother’s chipotle mac’n’cheese was pretty satisfying, and Gordon Biersch’s jambalya was nice and hearty. Nalley Fresh really impressed me with their flavors. Oooh So Sweet maple bacon cupcake was a hit. Water For Chocolate has me back in the kitchen tweaking my cornbread recipe again. Bad Decisions didn’t quite impress with their table, but my afterparty visit made me a huge fan. Can’t wait to bring my kid brother to this museum and share the nerdery of cartoons he’s never heard of. Awesome event!

What can I say that hasn’t already been said by everyone else? This party was ABSOLUTE.DOPENESS. I had never been to Geppi’s before so the nerd in me spent most of my time looking at all of the comic books and memorabilia. I was like a kid oohing & aahing and if it hadn’t been for this party I would have never came here so massive S/​Os to Elsa for picking this place.
The choice of vendors was absolutely excellent and the fact that one of my fave honeycomb hideouts (Bad Decisions) had tables at both ends of the hall to keep me stumbling back & forth like a ping pong ball between the two kept a smile on my face.
The DJs had the party jumping too. I made my way back to the dance floor a couple times to do my lil two step so I could burn a few calories in between mouthfulls of sampled food.
My only gripe was the parking situation and the $ 10 but for the fun we had, it was more than worth it!!! I would have also liked to have seen name tags so I can pick out the non-​elite reviewers there to put names to faces but with so many folk there, I know it would have been a little hard to maintain enough name tags & supplies.

Thank you Unilocal for another fantastic event! Geppi’s is pretty neat. It certainly was a fun way to see the museum.
The liquor was flowing, thanks to Bad Decisions. There were all kinds of libations throughout the museum, which made for a drink of choice for everyone. The food selection was neat and I got to try a variety of snacks from many restaurants that I have never been to before. The mini cupcakes were yummy and totally adorable.
There were many fantastic costumed folks running around. Smiles were found throughout the property. The photo booth was insanely fun. Good times were had.

Pardon me, but I’m going to indulge here with a totally biased opinion: That was a damn good party.
Bad Decisions hit me upside the head with their ‘sourpatch kids’ cocktails. Mark strong drinks off the checklist. Food selection and quality was top notch from Mothers, Chaps, Water for Chocolate, and so many more. The staff working their booths were energetic and really made the evening move. Very positive energy.
The crowd was festive, the music was terrific, and the venue was wonderfully appropriate. Events like this really make you appreciate living in Baltimore. Many are quick to point fingers at certain negative aspects, but gatherings that allow us to celebrate our community are vital to remind us of what we have.
(And I found ten bags of jalapeño flavored popchips in my coat this morning. Damn you Bad Decisions!)

Unilocal GIRL SAVED ME… from a boring weekend!
Thank you so much Elsa! I keep saying that I have no clue how you are going to top event after event and you always do, but this one went above and beyond anything I’ve ever imagined!
First off… The venue was breathtaking. When I heard that the party was going to be in a museum I was kind of concerned that there would not be much to do, boy was I wrong! There was so much to look at and to do! I loved seeing all the old comic books, statues, figurines, and nostalgic collectors items. If there was ever a Unilocal event to take my hubby to, it was this one! He was on cloud nine! I would like to point out that there is a severe lack of cat woman memorabilia :)
Second, the food was SLAMMIN! Gordon Biersch did an amazing job, hubby loved the seasonal beer they were serving and the mini pork sammies were off the hook. Mothers had amazing honey BBQ wings, I tried the mac and cheese and whoooo! Save me Unilocal girl, that stuff was spicy! Thank goodness I had lots of yummy drinks to cool my mouth off. We weren’t a fan of the honey tea Jim beam but the sparkling wine was delicious. What was the name of the table with the pulled pork on top of corn bread, that was also so tantalizing I want to go back and harass them for more food in the near future.
The guys at the collectors corner were a hidden gem, if you’re a nerd like me… don’t lie, I know you are… you would have been thrilled to come by this place. They had mini comic books to give out and World of Warcraft trading cards… WOOT! I was way too excited about that.
Did anyone else try that apple cider alcohol? It was the only booth I went to more than once. Stuff was so so good, I requested that they call my local liquor store and start selling there! It was only 5% alcohol but still amazing. Ooooh so sweet had seriously creative and tasty cupcakes. I liked the minis I tried the chocolate salted caramel, I will be using them in the future!!!
Camera guy was fun and sweet! Thanks for the awesome photos, can’t wait to see them! DJ was crazy awesome! I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun! Gangnam style, the wobble, yeah… that has my name all over it!
Special shout out to everyone who dressed up, that made the night really above and beyond. Troopers, Pokemon, Mysterio, Grammar Girl, Joker, what fun!
Anyways, it’s obvious from the novel I just wrote that this was a night I won’t soon forget. I can’t wait to bring my kids to Geppi’s to see the comics. Thank you to everyone who made this night happen!

I am convince that I will never be disappointed whenever I attend a Unilocal event. My inner nerd had truly met its match.
The food was OUTSTANDING!
The music was ON POINT! (I even got my Reggae on :)
Personnel working tables were WONDERFUL!
The venue was OVERWHELMINGLY AWESOME!
This event was one for the books!!!

Can I give this event one thousand stars? No? Well, if I had super powers I would! Let me say, Baltimore rules! Where else can you be a geek and revel in it?!
Geppi’s Entertainment Museum was the perfect venue for this shindig. It was a great bonus to tour the museum for free and reminisce about childhood mementos.
The food and beverages were overflowing! If this was a DC event, you can bet there wouldn’t be food left behind. The sweet ladies from Oooh So Sweet even gave out take home containers to lucky Unilocalers nearby to savor a dozen sweets back home. Guess who had cupcakes for breakfast? Best cupcakes ever!
Mayan Hot Chocolate from Chocolatea… yummy, yummy, in my tummy! And it wasn’t a bad decision (I slay me) to stop by John from Bad Decisions’s table and get a unique drink, made just as you want it. Did you try the new popchip flavors? Chili lime, jalapeño, and sweet potato… who knew chips could be healthy and delicious at the same time!
If you missed out on this super Unilocaly, super geeky in a good way, and super fun party, then you have no one to blame but your own little self. Grammar Girl loved meeting tons of cool Unilocalers, and will be reading and checking their reviews for grammatical errors!

It’s good to be a Unilocaler!
I’ve walked/​driven by Geppi’s Entertainment Museum so many times and surprisingly I’ve never been inside until this event. What an awesome place! It’s not just for comic book fans — they cover the entire gamut of pop culture! — and they did an amazing job of displaying it all. Plus, I love that the charitable component of this event benefited Cool Kids Campaign. They are such an amazing organization that does incredible work for pediatric cancer patients and their entire family. If you didn’t learn enough about them at the event, please look them up — you’ll be impressed.
The food and drinks were certainly in full force. John, from Bad Decisions, mixed up some incredible cocktails (as always) with the Jim Beam Red Stag line. I was a little heart broken to find out that Black Cherry wasn’t on-​hand, but the Honey Tea was a great back up. As for the food, there was pulled pork courtesy of Gordon Biersch and Water for Chocolate, a spicy rice bowl from Nally Fresh, cheese tasting from Cheese Galore and my favorites were the pit beef/​ham/​pastrami monstrosity from Chaps (yum!) and the Jet Li wings and Chipotle Mac and Cheese (double yum!) Thanks so much to Ooh So Sweet for my sweet fix — I swear they make the best cupcakes in all of Baltimore. Pink velvet, Maple Bacon and Chocolate Salty Caramel — wow. My husband also fell in love with Chocolatea’s Mayan Hot Chocolate, so I’m excited to hit up that place very soon.
Thanks DJ iRock Jays and the rest of the DigiLog Crew for the awesome tunes and I can’t wait to see all the photos from Pixilated, which was a nice switch up from the usual photobooth. (Sorry to the Storm Trooper whose pictures we photo bombed!)
A round of applause to Elsa, Geppi’s, and all the eateries/​vendors who came together for this event. Thanks for making it a fabulous, flashy, fun-​filled event!

Best Unilocal party yet! UnilocaliCon was the perfect excuse to check out the Geppi’s Entertainment Museum. I don’t know why more people don’t rave about this place! Downstairs is the sports museum that is conveniently located next to Camden Yards and then Geppi’s takes up the entire second floor.
I thank my sister for wanting to dress up to avoid having «costume envy!» We got in for free of course and enjoyed a classy party in an impressive venue. The collection of comic paraphernalia is no joke. Beautifully framed posters line the hallway walls and they have everything from original Mickey Mouse tea sets to comic books, metal lunch pails and toys.
Vendors did an awesome job of taking care of all the guests. The VIP hour was priceless. We had hardly any lines and got to try all the food and drinks and learn about business services before the crowds showed up. I’m not sure I can pick a favorite but enjoyed a ton of things multiple times. My sister and I had the same outfit on and some of them laughed and thought we were coming through the line 4 times! They didn’t believe there were two of us running around at first. We tried some places more than once…:-)
— Nalley Fresh — spicy chicken bowl with the boom boom sauce!
— Bad Decisions bartending
— Gordon Biersch — jambalaya and pulled pork sandwich with fresh cole slaw
— Ooh So Sweet — coconut cupcake was my favorite! snickerdoodle is runner up :-)
— Chocolatea is changing it’s name to Chupon — Mayan hot cocoa is a winner
— Pixilated Photobooth– how fun!
— Digilog Crew — they play great music!
— Umbrella Syndicate — photos! so quick to post online too :-)
— Popchips– learned their popped! not baked or fried!
— Cheese Galore — Federal Hill Crack dip served warm with Old Bay seasoning!!!
— Mother’s — macaroni and cheese
— Segura champagne
There were a bunch more vendors too! I walked around, ate and drank and looked at all the comic stuff behind glass cabinets. I rolled out happy and lucky to have experienced such an amazing party.

Unilocaler’s delight at Unilocalacon!!!
A 5 star hit Elsa!!!
Awesome food and drink at a truly awesome venue. Geppi’s entertainment museum was a fantastic location for this Unilocaler’s event.
Thank you Mother’s, Chaps, Water For Chocolate, Bad Decisions, Gordon Biersch, Nally Fresh, Oooh so Sweet, Chocolatea, Cheese Galore!!!
Sheri n I ate & drank until we felt like exploding…
The Umbrella Corp… er Syndicate thanks for the fun photos.

First Unilocal-​Elite that I have attended and it was awesome! I came here with my husband and we had a great time.
Food was great, tons of cool things to look at and do. Unilocal staff and vendors were very friendly and the eats were delicious!
Also it was fun dressing up and seeing others do the same!

HELLO CHARM CITY!
I want to thank Elsa M. for organizing such a GREAT event and dressing up as Unilocal GIRL! You F’in rocked it! Geppi’s Museum is a comic book fan’s wet dream. I’m not kidding. Oodles and oodles of MINT CONDITIONED comic books all of seemingly the original artwork from anywhere before WWI and present.
SNACKS & SWEETS!
POP CHIPS — These are my favorite brand of chips now. This is the second time I’ve tried this brand but I didn’t get to try the sweet potato flavor. Upon trying it in… OMFG AMAZING.
Oooh So Sweet — They brought along my favs Red Velvet and Coconut cupcakes. They also had a variety of chocolate, vanilla, and etc.
The FOOD!
CHAPS PIT BEEF — This corned beef was oh so TENDER. However, what really gave this baby sandwich a kick was the BBQ and Tiger (horseradish and mayo) sauce. The spiciness with the tangy flavor of the BBQ was just simply AMAZING!
NALLEY FRESH — The salad they were offering was more like a concoction of a WHOLE LOTTA stuff in a cup. Specifically, salad with rice topped with chicken broth and a spicy sauce that were described by another fellow Unilocaler as «scorching». Hm. come to think of it, that could have been me that thought it. lol The taste was a bit weird for my taste but I commend the soup and salad combination creatively speaking. I’m sure with a little tweaking this would be a seller fo sho!
GORDON BIERSCH — Ever since I saw one of these bad boys right in the Honolulu International Airport I’ve been feining to try their food. I was NOT disappointed. Their BBQ pulled pork could stand against any of my favorites vendors any day. Well maybe second to Dinosaur BBQ, still pretty darn good. It was suppose to come in a bun but I opted for it to go on rice instead which was a pretty good choice as well. Love me some rice! They also had sausage and shrimp jambalaya. I sure do love them Southern flavors.
MOTHER’S — This vendor offered 2 types of wings. The garlic wings had a certain… well garlicky taste for better lack of the word. It could use some improvement on as the wings were cooked to tender. The second type of wings they offered were called «Jet Li Wings». With a name like that I expected a kick to the jaw flavor. Alas, this was not to be. I could taste the tanginess of the sauce but I’m not sure whether it was because the chicken were cold or that the sauce was dry, the intended effect was a little off. I would gladly try them again at their restaurant setting. Their third dish was the Chipotle Mac & Cheese. If you are a cheese lover, this you gotta try!
SIPPIN ON SOME…
RED STAG HONEYTEA — This is good on its own. However, the bartender did come up with a concoction with Lemonade and iced Tea + Red Stag HoneyTea. F’in DELICIOUS.
REG STAG SPICED — The bartender said this was more like Fireball whiskey in taste but I think I got it right the first time. It tasted more like Captain Morgan’s spiced rum. It was smooth yet the spices in this bourbon whiskey definitely gives you a jolt.
REG STAG BLACK CHERRY — OH where art thou’. Apparently Jim Beam forgot to send this bad boy to this party but it is all good. I will just have to try it on my own accord.
SEGURA VIUDAS — They provided the Bruta Reserva (dry) and Bruta Rose (sweet). I preferred the sweet one myself as it tasted more like a sparkling dessert wine. Good by itself fo SHO. The Bruta Reserva tasted more like a Riesling.
The MUSICA!
WAS POPPING. I think once Pitbull was played you know it is a PARRRRTTTAAY!