Just to give you a little geography: The term East Coast includes the U.S. states of (from north to south): Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, D.C., PA, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. I am new to the Phoenix area and I hail from the New Jersey/New York area. I am looking for other East Coast natives who love good food, beer/wine, arts, etc. Let's Make it Happen and Explore Together!

A food-centric social network and resource working to bring the foodie community together through a variety events geared around food and dining.   Join us for monthly socials that may include: meetings with notable chefs, behind the scenes tours of restaurants, food and wine tastings, exploring the trendy and ethnic local restaurant scene, cooking classes and social gatherings.  Something for everyone. Events will be scheduled in different parts of the valley and are designed to bring people to …

If you love to cook, but prefer cooking with and for others this group is for you. Each month we meet-up on the West side of Phoenix with others who like to cook or want to learn to cook! We trade recipes, tips, ideas, cookbooks, and discuss all the magic that occurs in the kitchen! We always want input from our members, so don't be shy about suggesting any type of cuisine or event to share. Our member's always put additional "foodie" events on the board for sharing, or if there is enough intere …

This area is Foodie Heaven- especially for those of us on a budget and with an adventurous palette. Tons of interesting, inexpensive and GOOD ethnic restaurants of all sorts- Cambodian, Cuban, Middle Eastern, Indian, British, Greek, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Mexican, Latin American, fusion...  Good food- low prices--lunch, and sometimes dinner as well, can generally be had for around $10 or less. Sometimes places may lack ambiance, but its the food that counts here. This is casual, not fine din …

This is a group for people looking to meet new friends and network, enjoy good food, wine and cocktails.  We love to cook and we want to try new foods and exchange recipes. Our meetings are typically held in members homes but on occasion, we may plan afternoons or evenings out if we find an interesting culinary event. We are a social group of males and females seeking to establish new relationships in a fun, casual and supportive environment.  We will plan BBQs, cocktail parties, cooking lessons …

Like to Cook? Like Dining Out? Look no further. We have it all here. Welcome! This meetup is for ACTIVE MEMBERS who love gourmet food/wine/beer/desserts, want to know the BEST that Phoenix and nearby areas have to offer, like dining out, and are not afraid to pay for a good meal but also understand amazing food can be had on the cheap. Never a dull moment here! We will keep the gatherings as small as possible (usually 8 max) so people actually get to know one another. If you love the Food Networ …

Hello RAW food and fruit lovers! Join our group to be apart of an awesome community that celebrates health and food the way nature intended for us! We are about making new friends, sharing yummy recipes, offering community support, and helping to educate and learn from one another on how to live this amazing lifestyle successfully. We also want to have LOTS OF FUN so we will definitely be meeting up for all kinds of cool activities! Everyone is welcome who is interested in Raw Food, Veganism, an …

Welcome, gatherers! Do you appreciate the tradition of sitting down together for a homemade meal?  Do you enjoy celebrating simple, wholesome food?  Let's get together for small group dinners to share food, stories, and of course a little fun. We welcome food lovers of all kinds but will focus the meals on healthful, real ingredients.  Dinners will be held monthly with a different menu/food genre each time. Attendees are asked to contribute by bringing a homemade dish (small or large) that compl …

*** Our group is perfect for Singles or Couples that want to enjoy a more active social life by taking advantage of the entertainment opportunities that Arizona & Vegas have to offer. We'll plan a spectrum of Random Events, such as… Movies , Board Game night , Poker / Texas Hold em , Comedy Clubs , Bowling , Karaoke , Baseball Games , Dining new restaurants , Themed dinner parties , Potlucks & BBQ 's , Chili cook off's , Camping , Hiking , GeoCaching , ATV / off road Quading , Jet Skiing , Horse …

Food is a complex topic and involves society, behavior, geo-politics, culture, beliefs, history, trends, fads, art, marketing, sensorial perceptions, biology and, well, almost everything. Beyond the Menu offers special interest classes in food and culture hosted by Chefs, subject matter experts and Culinary Educators in a fun, engaging and educational forum. We invite you to join us for a delectable exploration of food that ranges from recipes to food philosophy, traditions of the past to curre …

A group dedicated to getting together to taste interesting wines, sakes, spirits, beers and foods in the Phoenix Metropolitan area guided by Sommelier, David Johnson. No wine snobbery here, this group is about fun and "edutainment." Open to all that love wine and a good time.

“Let's ALL get together for some great NEW DINING EXPERIENCES!!! We will try a different ethnic restaraunt a month, from Indian to Chinese, from Indonesian to Mexican, from Brazilian to ???? Come join us and help us experience the ethnic cooking delights that the Valley has to offer!!!

Welcome to Arizona WineBats, the largest and most active wine community in metro Phoenix ! We do several events per month at different venues all over Phoenix... happy hours, wine tastings, foodie events, and blind tastings as well where you have to opportunity to learn a bit about wine while enjoying time with welcoming friends. Come raise your glass with us !

This group is for beautiful women inside and out that are 25-45 years old who want to network, socialize, or just have some fun experiencing new things. Let's face it, meeting good hearted women such as yourself is hard to come by when you are a busy, independent woman. So why not increase your network of friends and cross paths with us! You never know who you can learn from, or simply have a good laugh with at the next Girls Night Out! This Valley based group is for dynamic women in their 20s t …

Meet people interested in exploring ethnic, unusual and exotic dining experiences. We might eat rattlesnake, throw dishes after our Greek meal, eat with our fingers or we might even eat in places with no walls. Breakout of your daily food rut and enjoy new taste sensations. Adult dining at it's peak.

Looking for ladies age range of 30-55 in the West Valley:  Surprise, El Mirage & Peoria areas to go to dinner, movies, do crafts, holiday events, working out at a local gym and other activities... Age range is the average age of the members, every age and background is welcome. New group, our meet ups have been a blast so far-lots of positive energy... Sign up now and don't miss the fun!!  If you have any suggestions for location, activities, or you own a business you are trying to grow- please …

Welcome to East Valley Italian Food & Wine! We explore, learn, prepare, and enjoy all there is to know about Italian food.  We hope you will join in on the fun as we try new restaurants, learn new recipes, sample wines, and make new friends!  No dues required, just your willingness to have a great time, Ciao!

We meet monthly over a glass of wine or other beverage to discuss and learn about exciting destinations and new ways to discover the culinary delights around the world. We will explore both domestic and international destinations that have a unique sense of place and strong culinary heritage. Join us June 2 at the Total Wine on Camelback & 16th Street for our first meet-up! Must RSVP to reserve your place as space is limited.

Hi Everyone! This group is for Young Adults in there 30's, 40's, 50's Singles, Newly Singles, Married Couples, New in Town. This is a good way to make new friends and have a good time as well. If you like dress up Classy, Trendy, look Sharp, wear your Fancy clothes this group is for you.  There is so many groups out there but, a group you can get dress up and look sharp and have a great time.  Meet Professional Members and have a good conversation at a classy Lounge, a Fancy Hotel, or Posh Bar.  …

We are couples that are 40-60 give or take some.... and living life. We enjoy happy hours, motorcyclists, foodies, four wheelers, hikers, bikers, volunteers, Christians, church go ers, beer drinkers, whinos, and just about anything you would like to do. There will be trips, backyards, bbq's, and elegance. We offer a wide variety, because there is a little bit of country, a little bit of city, a little bit of good, and alot of "spice" in all of us! We welcome all individuals in a monogomous heter …

If you're a fan of America's Test Kitchen, Cook's Illustrated, Gourmet , Bon Appetit or Saveur magazines this is the group for you. We are about learning, stretching, teaching and enjoying the process of making good food.

Join us today - Free Registration! Mission Statement The Artisan Food Guild is dedicated to improving public access to information about local sources of food by facilitating better communication, education and collaboration within the local food and beverage community. The AFG works with farmers, producers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, educators, nonprofits, public agencies and consumers to gather, organize, sort, prioritize, promote and manage great food and beverage ideas, products, …

This is a group for people who enjoy creating with sugar - cakes, cupcakes, cakepops, cookies, chocolate) and would enjoy meeting with others who share a similar interest of the sugar arts.