Mission Brunchies is back! Let's do brunch in one of the most diverse, interesting, and foodie-dense areas of the city. From street food to fine dining, we'll do it all. Occasionally, we will also venture out to try good brunch spots in other neighborhoods in San Francisco.

NOTICE: As of 11/7/11, this Meetup group (formerly known as 'Creative Cooks') is under New Management. Greetings Bay Area Creative Cooking Enthusiasts! Do you love to cook gourmet dishes, or just wish you knew how to cook? Maybe you have (or, maybe you haven't before) traveled to places like Indonesia, South Korea, Philippines, Ghana, Ethiopia, Morocco, Iran, France, Russia, Columbia, Jamaica, or Alabama, but wish you could taste some of these and other authentic foods right in your own back yar …

We love listening to interesting stuff. From String Theory to Seventeenth Century Scandal and everything in between. We're foodies at heart, love the New Yorker, dabble with Freakanomics and have been known to indulge in a bit of RadioLab. There is just so much out there and finding it might be quite overwhelming. Also, the cool people making these amazing audio bytes (Audio/Podcast producers) need hints on making their programmes, what their listeners really thought and maybe some inspiration …

Calling all Food Lovers who want to eat amazing food, drink good wine AND look and feel good about their bodies. (Basically you want the best of both worlds.) I started this group because it can be done. We Meet up and check out the local SF Restaurants especially in the Pac Heights Area. We enjoy ourselves with incredible food & wine and great conversation. I also get specialized menus made specifically for our group from time to time that is healthy but still tastes great. We then meet to do f …

Meet female foodies interested in checking out SF's top restaurants and more. Enjoy delicious meals, great conversation and make new friends. This will mostly be a supper club but may also include some food and/or wine events. I plan to schedule a dinner every other week and most dinners will be on Wednesday nights. Some of the restaurants on my list include Foreign Cinema, Piperade, Poleng Lounge, Salt House, Town Hall, Bacar, Delfina, Zuni Cafe and Sushi Bistro. I am open to suggestions includ …

Brrr... it's cold out there. Come join like minded foodies for Sunday dinner. Whereas Sunday is often leftovers night, join us for a home cooked meal and make new friends. Comfort food will be the theme as the cold weather leaves us craving heavier dishes and warmer food. The emphasis will be on fresh, locally grown and organic produce, free-range meats and California wines. Think sinful desserts made with Calebaut Chocolate, sweet berries, or Creme Brulee if you're game. If you like cooking wit …

There are lots of dining groups on Meetup; I belong to some. And they're great. But I don't see anything devoted to the goofy, offbeat restaurants and snack shops and events that can make eating a purposefully amusing experience. Tabletops before tablecloths, go cups before goblets, fun before fancy, cute before culinary. I don't want to be a decadent foodie all the time! This isn't intended to be devoted to bargain, cheap-eats places, though most of the things I'm interested in for this group …

Let's meet up and do fun things in the Bay Area together! Activities can range from movies, dinners, foodie events, conventions, tours, game nights, karaoke, museums, bounce houses, anime events to MMA/UFC events. Anything and everything interesting we can think of! So come and join if you're in you're 25-45, and looking to make awesome friends and have a great time!  :)

Go to places with good burgers, pulled pork, steaks, etc and consume them, with good beer/wine.

Meet other Sailors, from experts to those who have never tried it - and those just out of classes but still new to the sport/lifestyle. Oakland Sailing Meetup Group (OSMG) welcomes all (and kids often go free). We sail for the love of sailing and to practice. Our practice outings include: sunset sails, casual fun regattas, Bay cruises, loops around an island, sail to SF city front. Try a sail to an island raft-up or a photography sailing tour of San Francisco Bay. We often enjoy great food - BBQ …

Check out the latest and greatest eateries with Savor Oakland. We also sponsor special events throughout the City Of Oakland that highlight the culinary and artistic renaissance in Oakland. Come join our group and Savor A Taste Of Oakland Soul!

For those who love to try new restaurants, new foods with new people. At each event, we'll dine at two or more restaurants e.g. appetizers at one place, entrees at another, and drinks and dessert at maybe yet another. Food Crawls are brought to you by Anubhav, CEO and founder of FoodCamera (http://foodcamera.com).

We are a fun loving group of people that must have two things in life! Food & Wine Join our club for monthly events that include great wine, great food, great people, and a whole lot more!

Hello SF women-runner-enthusiasts! My name is Kelly and I manage the company, IRUNLIKEAGIRL. So, what's IRUNLIKEAGIRL? We are an activewear fashion brand (www.irunlikeagirl.com) with a greater purpose of bringing women together that are out to activate the lives they want for themselves. It often takes courage to take the leap of faith needed to chase down your dream career, finish a marathon, etc... but we feel that if you surround yourself with other positive, like-minded people, you will like …

In the Mood for Food a local vegan catering and personal chef business has been hosting classes and other events for several years. Currently hosting at least one event each week in the bay area.

Potluck parties have an element of surprise. You get to taste foods that you would probably not make yourself. If you are looking to connect with great people, and to foster a stronger sense of community over delicious food this would be an excellent place to begin! We will gather at least once a month in a member's home.  Any member can host and suggest a meetup.  Whoever is hosting the potluck will decide on a theme (French, tapas, citrus, etc.) and/or activity (movie night, pictionary, etc), …

We're a group that loves to cook, eat and drink together! I created this group to meet people who love cooking food and sharing it with other people. The East Bay has some great restaurants but what really makes it is the community it brings together. What better way to bring community together than over a shared, home cooked meal? We'll meet about once a month at a group member's home. Let me know if you are interested in hosting, organizing or have an idea for a themed potluck.

Do you live in Oakland and realize how baddass it is but yet have very few people to enjoy that with? ME TOO! I'm looking for people in the Oakland area primarily in their late 20's to late 30's, to go out eat, hike, dance, drink, sing, skip and party with! Whether it be the farmer's market on Grand on Saturday mornings, or the art walk on Friday evenings, or Van Kleef's amazing grapefruit goodness, let's get out and explore Oakland! I, myself, am very new to this amazing cultural mecca and coul …

Do you love cupcakes? They're small, bite-sized and utterly yummy! What's not to like, right? Over the past few years I've enjoyed the cupcake craze started by Sex and the City in New York and Los Angeles. I've visited the original Magnolia and Crumbs bakeries in those fine cities, now I want to explore cupcake yumminess in the Bay Area with other cupcake fans. Every month or so we'll visit a cupcake venue, compare flavors and textures, and share our opinions. I look forward to meeting you over …

Welcome everyone! This is a group designed for people that love good food, good wine, and enjoy meeting other people. This group focuses on people really getting to know each other. This way, you can show up alone, or with friends, but know that you will leave having met other wine-loving, social, fun people! The other unique aspect of this group will also be social and business networking- so if you have a business card, I encourage you to bring it and share with others. This is a great way to …

Our group based in Whole Foods Market Potrero Hill will provide an inviting environment where members are empowered to make educated and positive lifestyle choices that promote their long-term health and well-being through coaching, delicious food and a supportive community.

If you are a coffee enthusiast or your just want to know more about coffee this is a great group for you to join. We will be tasting, roasting, and exploring different brewing methods.

Calling all noodles lovers that work in the SF Tech scene passionate in exploring Bay Area's perfect bowl of noodles. Tech+Noodles+New Friends=Happiness Please feel free to recommend your favorite noodle restaurant.

Food Adventurers (for ages 35+) - esp. San Francisco, Peninsula, and East Bay We bring passionate foodies together - people who love to discover new restaurants, revisit favorites, attend food events and classes, always on the look out for new food adventures -whether it's going to a restaurant, buying new foods, cooking different recipes, or just talking about food.

The San Francisco Giving Tree Meetup connects you to interesting volunteer events in the Bay Area. An event usually runs two to three hours and then we typically go out afterwards for some food or drinks.

Check out the Bay Area's fantastic food culture with us! We'll partake of food and drink delights at various eateries in the Bay Area. Want to attend but see a long waiting list?  Feel free to call up the restaurant to make a second reservation! Or if you're interested in hosting a different event, feel welcome to post it!

This is a meetup for those interested in reading the books that are on the NY Times Fiction best seller list or others, and currently or in the past! We meet somewhere central in San Francisco, monthly, to discuss the book, having already read it. We meet in a restaurant so that those who want to eat can, but it is not required!

ve·gan [vee-guh n] noun a vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet. -You don't have to be 100% Vegan, but all items ordered at our meetups should be - because many of us are. This is a vegan group. Please respect! :) -We are mostly in our late 20's to mid 40's -Groups will be kept small so you won't get lost in the crowd -We will ALWAYS meet in Oakland -Sometimes dinner, sometimes lunch, sometimes brunch -Drinking is fine with us...just don't get too sloppy! -Optional $5 yearly …