Are you interested in trying food from other countries? Do you want to check out the oldest and best restaurants in LA and Orange County? While doing so you'll have the chance to walk off all those calories (or at least some of them). Join this diverse group of foodie hikers (Foodikers) as we explore Southern California and many other great places on day, overnight, and long distance trips!

Do you like to try new foods - and share with friends? We host meetups that are not too big .. so people can get acquainted and get to know one another! Feel free to share your ideas for meetups by posting on the Discussions forum. Do you prefer restaurants with local charm over the big chain restaurants? Do you enjoy traditional dishes from different countries and cultures? Do you like to cook - or at least do you like sharing what others have prepared - we have many kinds of "participants" in …

This group is for people to come together to discuss and participate in lectures, cooking classes and events related to food, healthy living, green lifestyles, and nutritional education. We will have guest speakers that are foodies, chefs, healthy lifestyle coaches and authors here to demonstrate their knowledge and provide you with the tools you'll need to live healthier, enjoy new foods & enrich your life. You'll also get some great Whole Foods Market samples and meet other like-minded individ …

Welcome Foodies, Friendship Seekers, Wine Lovers, Restauranteurs , Chefs, Cooks, Bakers, Candy Makers, Drink Masters & Dessert Lovers! Calendar will include a host of meetups such as: Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Wine Tasting/Wine Pairings, Cooking Classes, Baking Classes, Dessert Nights, Cocktail Time  & More! Bakers, Chefs & Culinary Artists interested in Hosting/Teaching baking or cooking classes Please contact me Restauranteurs I'm always on the lookout for new places to …

Do you love arts and crafts? Do you love browsing, talking about techniques, trying new food, and having fun? What a coincidence, so do we! ;) Join us to find out where and when all the official and UN-official trunk shows are happening in the LA County. These shows mostly will be of handmade items (jewelry, clothing, traditional art, home decor) but we encourage all kinds of categories from launching a music album, to beta testing a video game for the iphone. Imagine showing your art, having th …

Who doesn't love delicious food and meeting new friends? Los Angeles is one of the greatest and most diverse cities in the world. You can spend a lifetime here and still not sample all the different kinds of cuisine this fabulous city has to offer. Also, in LA, connection is everything. Let's try to meet officially, once a quarter to connect with new friends while satisfying our palate. As our group gets bigger, we can get together more. And just a FYI, for the last couple of events, we have peo …

We're group that have connected through Meetup & Facebook. If you love good food, enjoy new dining experiences, and good entertainment, come join us and discover the best that LA has to offer! Here's a little peek at some of our past meetups: Sake Festival: http://bit.ly/8YQRBJ Mexican at La Cabanita: http://bit.ly/5lSHxd Join our group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid... And me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidwangla

Dine with and meet other food bloggers in the L.A. area. We choose different restaurants and chat over great food and our love for blogging. Whether you blog about food photography, cooking/baking, restaurant reviews, or just about your love for food all types of food bloggers are welcome! We will plan monthly meetups for dinner, lunch, or brunch at restaurants throughout Los Angeles.  These meetups are casual and intimate, a great way to meet like-minded people over great food, wine, and conv …

A cooperative grocery store created and owned by the vibrant community it serves--This is the Arroyo Food Co-op, an alternative grocery store that will serve L.A.'s northeast: Altadena, Pasadena and beyond. A LOCAL RESPONSE TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES Combining the regional flavors of a farmer's market, the warmth of an old-fashioned corner store and the convenience of a supermarket. YOU have a voice here, and a place to join together with other, like-minded neighbors to envision, build and shop at t …

Los Angeles is a make-up of very distinct neighborhoods, arts and culture, food and people. This meetup will encourage a diverse group of people to explore all that Los Angeles has to offer. The primary activity will be to take a short city walk once a month or every two months to check out 3 City Blocks in a Los Angeles neighborhood. This will involve dining, shopping, museums, happy hours, cultural events, a performance or a fitness activity. In addition, other events will be organized to just …

Sinfully Fun, Creative, Different & Entertaining... A Gothik Community with a twist & a lil more. I bid thee welcome into my world.  Lady Darla "You have to be yourself. Be very open and honest about who and what you are. If people still like you, fine. If not, that's their problem"

BELLA SAVOUR BRINGS YOU... LOS ANGELES VEGAN COOKING CLASS AND SOCIAL! As a vegan culinary artist I get asked all the time, "How do you make that?!" So I decided to start this group to share some secrets on how to make delicious vegan meals. But I also wanted this to be an opportunity for people to meet and socialize with likeminded individuals so having in home cooking classes seemed like the best idea! In the Los Angeles Vegan Cooking Class and Social you will get hands on help to create an e …

Come on out for cards, conversation and fun! When it was invented in the early 1930's it was called "Oh Pshaw!" My father taught it to me as "Oh, Phooey!" Best known now as "Oh Hell!" (and about twenty other names) it remains my all-time favorite card game. Every hand seems to end with a bit of drama and laughter. Easy to learn, it can be played with anywhere from 3 to 7 players. For more info about the game: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oh,_hell http://www.pagat.com/exact/ohhell.html In addi …

A group for all travelers who want to learn how to become expert travelers or share travel stories with others. A group for passionate travelers who enjoy meeting fellow travelers. We will share travel tips and inspire others to travel well and often. This group bring travelers together so they can better enjoy their holidays and vacations stress-free! EXPERIENCE TRAVEL WITH US! TRAVEL is a passion! We are curious about the world and its many cultures. This group was formed out of that passion a …

We are group of 20's , 30's +..... Asian-American Professionals, Singles and Students meet each other through our group for networking opportunities, fun, socializing, night life and cultural events.  It's a great way to build your network, meet new people and catch up with old friends, especially if you're on the go. Our Activities include the following plus much more: fine dining, sports, hiking and outdoor activities, ballroom dancing, salsa dancing, parties, clubs, local wine tastings, foodi …

Welcome to Downtown LA and LA Metro a dynamic phoenix-like stage, where so much is changing, growing, and re-inventing itself. 'A Downtown Los Angeles and Los Angeles Metro Meetup' a newly revive social group that is about going out and experiencing Downtown's night life and other cultural events plus expanded to the entire Los Angeles Metro such as Beverly Hills, Santa Monica,Pacific Palisades, Long Beach, West Hollywood and etc... Whether it's the 'Historic Core', 'Art District', 'Little Tokyo …

Do you love to cook, explore new techniques and experiment with ingredients? Come share a good meal with others who understand the passion of cooking (and eating, of course) and we'll teach each other! Food is the focus of each gathering; the way it is prepared, served and the way it tastes. Being able to enjoy it with friends makes the experience much better! Whether you like to cook or just like to eat---come and join us!! Talent, ability, skill etc... not required. Just show up, be willing to …

Wine & Food Travel (WAFT) celebrates local and sustainable artisans, growers and businesses. It's for people who enjoy eating, drinking and traveling. It's also a way to get a cultural culinary experience and take a break from the urban hustle and bustle of city life. We're not really foodies, but rather fresh food lovers. Meet farmers in the field and feel, touch and experience the luxury of simple and healthy living. Enjoy a breathtaking garden tour at your local farms and reconnect with your …

YWCA North Orange County, will allow you to explore rich cultural communities through dinner outings. Our goal is to share food and create meaningful community bonds through the understanding of different cultures. Join our Meet-Ups! Average cost $20, which is all inclusive.

Asian Professionals + group fosters primarily on professional and social activities among Asian American Professionals. Our membership is FREE and our events may relate to Arts, Business Network, Community Service, Culture, Clubs, Dating, Dining, Education, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Hiking, Food, Leisure, Museum, Music, Network, Party, Scholarship, Social Activities, Sports, Theatre, Travel and others. Although our membership is primarily of Asian American Professionals, we welcome Non-Asian Am …

This meetup is for people on the far right side of the Bell Curve who are blessed with high IQ and the need for compatible friendships with others who share this characteristic. If Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory (TV show) has more similarities to your style than differences - this group is for you!! A lifelong characteristic of high-IQ individuals - we have unique ways of understanding the world around us - sometimes it is difficult to find compatible conversations and networking at the usual K …