Ni Hao, Y'All! I love eating and exploring cultures, places & stories through food. I'm a great guide--I teach hands-on, multicultural cooking classes, do TV demos, write a food/culture blog (book in the works), know my Asian/Chinese history, food factoids, speak Mandarin Chinese, and can navigate meals and deals (and strange menus) at restaurants and international supermarkets (Note: I was born in Atlanta, but I get easily "disorientaled" on the hwy and with directions!) I'm kicking off a new g …

We love to explore the different flavors and styles of tea. Do you love tea? What about food inspired by tea? Are you a foodie? Join us for our tea socials! Our group is for men and women (couples and singles) who want to enjoy tasting tea in a friendly atmosphere. I can't wait to meet y'all!

The stretch of Buford Highway, known as the “International Corridor,” is packed with restaurants that serve (in some cases) excellent ethnic foods. We like to meet at one of them, every other week or so, to try something new or to enjoy an old favorite! Occasionally, we plan an extreme food meetup, e.g. still-wiggling octopus legs or a goat brain masala. And now and then, we stray from Buford Highway. But this meetup is mainly for folks who love ethnic foods and who want to explore Buford Highw …

This group is dedicated to experiencing all of those fabulous food and wine events offered across the city…or perhaps a road trip or flight away! We are not the frugalistas of eating, drinking, and being merry...we are the ones who love and adore these events and KNOW… it's all about the epicurean experience! If you enjoy the finer things and love to indulge in decadent food, wine, and special food events, this is the place for you! We will explore food events, wine events, try out new restauran …

We are single men and women 40 and up who like to cook, eat, learn, and read about food. Dinner with a twist… “You know that scene in the deli from the movie When Harry Met Sally? That’s what I feel about food when it’s really good.” This quote, from Malcolm Gladwell’s novel Blink, is from a woman who is a professional food taster. How’s that for a dream job?! If you’re like me – single, 40+ and you enjoy cooking, learning and reading about food as much as you do eating it, then pull up a seat a …

Drop by Thursday, April 18th from 5pm-8pm for some great food at 140 Milton Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30315 in Chosewood Park! This is the first food truck event in South Atlanta and we want it to become a regular thing. We need attendance in order to do that, so come on out and eat some awesome food!! Vendors for the evening will be: The Marlay Mobile Food Truck - [serving up fresh, authentic pub fare] http://on.fb.me/XHOVWh Viet-Nomie's - [traditional, flavorful vietnamese food] http://on. …

Calling all raw foodies, health enthusiast, and whole foodist! I started this group to meet people interested in mouthwatering healing colorful foods. This group is for you if you are interested in recipe sharing, cooking classes, healing common ailments with food, losing weight, a holistic lifestyle or just eating great food. We specialize in living, raw, vegan, and vegetarian foods. Look forward to potlucks, food demonstrations, festivals, seminars, movie nights... and anything else that looks …

Chow Hounds welcome!! Are you ready to explore all that Atlanta has to offer in the culinary world? Whether it's testing the "Best of Atlanta" restaurants, sampling the "greasy spoons", road trips, tastings, parties or putting the 120 item buffet to it's test, this group is for adventerous people that enjoy sharing a meal and great conversation. So, if you are: * A foodie * Looking to meet others that love food * Want to try new places to eat, drink and socialize * Looking for some hidden fo …

We pick the wine region and you bring the bottle. Crü's bottle society is all about bringing people together to drink, think and talk wine. This is BYOB redefined!

This group is perfect for the health conscious foodie that is interested in Whole Foods-Clean Eating, Weight Loss, Cooking Clean with Whole Foods, Whole Food Healthy Recipes, The Power of Eating Fruits & Vegetables, Educational Speaking Events, Teleconferences, a lot of fun activities like dining out in different restaurants, and fun get-togethers. I plan on meeting once a week in some capacity, in which we will engage in our passion for healthy foods, healthy living and friendships.

This group is for serious minded singles (30-50s) who want to meet/network with other high quality individuals. You'll experience some of Atlanta's top art and cultural events while expanding your social circle. Our group is for those who have been around the dating circuit, and just haven't been able to find that very special individual. Dating in Atlanta can be frustrating for both men and women - This group will take much of the guesswork out of the process.  It starts with a basic analysis a …

Do you salivate at the thought of prosciutto, whole roasted pig, sausages, or char siu? Are you a person who likes bacon with everything? If you love eating pork, then this is the group for you. Join us and we'll roam the city of Atlanta in search of the best BBQ and pork dishes while enjoying each other's company. Don't worry if you're a pork novice. Once you discover the many delectable ways pork is prepared around the world, you'll want to come back for more.

Greetings Raw Foodists! Are you interested in a Raw Food Diet? Do you like socializing with like minded people who appreciate the benefits of eating raw and living foods? Do you need new raw food recipe ideas or advice from experienced raw foodies? If so, this group is right for you! Whether you are 100% Raw or just starting out, you'll find a supportive community and useful resources at Raw Food Atlanta. Your best first step is to join our Meetup Group. Then, you'll soon receive announcements a …

The DoActCrazy Group (Atlanta) is created primarily for artists who are passionate about being involved with producing new media, especially original video content for the web in serial and episodic formats. Actors, video bloggers, and aspiring film makers are the most obvious artists who’ll benefit from participating in this group – however, I hope this group attracts a wide scope of individuals. This includes actors, videographers, film makers, special effects / compositors, writers, musicians …

Do you love dining at different restaurants? If you answered yes, then this group is for you! Join us every Sunday at 6 PM for dinner so you can try new and local fare in Athens. There is something for everyone from Indian food to American food and from inexpensive to the little pricier side! Restaurant suggestions are welcome! To see an updated list of suggested restaurants, please check out "Files" under the "More" section at the top of the website.

Interested in cooking and/or food? Join Atlanta's only book club dedicated to reading books about food and cooking. We will meet once a month to share thoughts on a food literature book. The club will try to not select cookbooks, but instead focus on literature in food such as Harold Mcgee "On Food and Cooking," "What Einstein Told His Cook" by Robert Wolke and "Taste What You're Missing" by Barb Stuckey. The meetings can be pot-luck, will be hosted in town, and will invite local chefs and food …

If you want to meet other people who have moved here from the north east ?  Looking to meet others that have some northern traditions and like to eat good food.  I will be planning dinners, lunch, brunch, comedy, concerts, wine tastings, golf outings and trips to the GA winerys! New ideas for events are always welcome! Need a co-orginazier asap. Please change your RSVP if you cannot attend an event last minute! After  2 (NO SHOWS) your RSVP will be rejected. This is not a dating service or pi …

Fun-Chefs are foodie lovers, aspiring chefs, passionate cookers, health professionals, entrepreneurs, or people who just LOVE eating great food!! At Fun-Chefs, we dine at different restaurants, attend cooking classes/demonstations, go to food festivals, share health fun facts, have business-related speakers, and create potluck nights. Fun-chefs like to eat as well as share their passion, food related skills, and uniqueness. All ideas/recommendations are FANTASTIC! ALL are WELCOME!! Join us--ALWA …

Meet People Interested in Dining Out in your area! Come to a local Dining Out Meetup to break bread with fellow foodies and gourmets. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are welcome!

Calling all Organic Foodies! Find it difficult to eat out with friends and families or don't know where to take your kids for organic food? Maybe you don't want to cook.We are a moving monthly dining met up group that provides a amazing organic 3 course meals. Each month a different cuisine, different location. Interested in hosting- let us know! We will prepare the organic dinner or meet at local area organic restaurants or farms, and provide exciting educational speakers to discuss food, healt …

We have started the Atlanta Food Bloggers' Alliance to have a supportive group in the Food Blog Community.  We meet once a month for an event around Atlanta.  You don't have to have a blog in order to join and participate.  Just have a passion for food, and for getting out and trying all the new, different and exciting cuisines our area has to offer.

Eat Me! Atlanta is part of FeastMonkey.com, a national social network of chefs and foodies who get together face to face for unique adventure dining experiences. We rely on our members to help post ideas and organize meetup events. If you have an idea just post it and see who likes it. If we get enough interest we'll make it happen. Join our national members on http://www.feastmonkey.com to receive special offers and get invited to exclusive events. You can also follow us on twitter or facebook …

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I looooove food, it is my therapy sans the co-pay. The fact that something as simple as a great meal can bring people together, put smiles on faces and just hit the spot is reason enough to launch a Meet up dedicated to FOOD. Bon Appetit is a food enthusiast group compiled of women that enjoy finding good eats and dining gems in the Atlanta area. We meet a couple times a month to enjoy brunch, conversation and … cocktails of course. Bon Appetit! Tiffani Neal =)

Expect to have lots of fun ~unlearning~ all the things you thought were healthy for you! Rawsome Living teaches you how to maximize your health with vegan, raw and living foods (That's fruits, veggies, seeds, nuts and grains made into gourmet dishes!) Our mission is not to convince you to go "raw" but to make it easier once you decide...taste and see for yourself as you become a raw and healthier you!!

A restaurateur is a person who opens and runs restaurants professionally. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who owns a restaurant, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of the restaurant business. This group is where restaurant owners, operators, employees, caterers and aspiring entrepreneurs can come and discuss topics and ideas relevant to running, owning and working in the food service industry.  Collectively, we c …