This group was founded to bring together Dietetic Professionals and Educators to enjoy the pleasures of eating and cooking good food. This group will meet to create and share great food experiences with a focus on seasonal, local foods. We will enjoy food together in "pot-luck" settings, spontaneous "iron chef" cooking parties, food events and eat at restaurants that focus on local, seasonal and artisan foods.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

“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!!!

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 follow a high carb, low fat Raw Vegan lifestyle (also known as 80/10/10) for optimal health and sustainability. We want to share our yummy recipes, offer community support, and help educate one another on how to live this amazing lifestyle successfully. Everyone is welcome who is interested in Raw Food and/or striving towards OPTIMAL health throug …

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 !

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!

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.

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 …

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, …

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 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.

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.

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.