Hello! My name is Mikey Corona, co-founder of Yo Soy Underground Supper. I, along with my partner Brian Riggenbach, share a passion for food and the arts. Together, once a month, we host a unique dining experience at museums, art galleries, cafés, people’s homes, and other non-traditional settings with the goal of redefining the way we dine and connect with food. Our "Mexican Inspired" menu is theme-based and carefully assembled drawing from our travels, holidays, and other unique ideas not norm …

About This group is for people wanting to find secret dining events. It is also a place for people planning to hold a secret dining event to advertise and sign up guests. What is secret dining? Secret dining is when someone uses their house or some other space to run a cross between an amateur restaurant and an intimate dinner party. Hosts serve up a menu of fresh home cooked dishes and guests make a donation or bring a gift to so say thank you. (A recommended donation can be specified in advan …

Do you enjoy neighborhood ethnic BYOB restaurants in Chicago? If so join us the first Friday of every month. Group age range is 20's-50's everyone is welcome!

This Meetup is all about steaks. We will seek out and visit the best steakhouses in Chicago, preferably in conjunction with celebrating a special occasion. You name it, we'll celebrate. Within city limits (after all, it is Chicago, not "Chicagoland," Steakhouses) and NO chains, though. Much as it pains us, we reserve the right to revoke the membership of anyone whose presence negatively affects other members' experience at our events. Anyone who has been banned or has had their membership revoke …

This group is for anyone looking to explore Chicago restaurants and meet new people over delicious food! We'll aim for at least two meals a month and will be working with restaurants to offer special pre-fix and family style tasting menus for our members.

LIVE CHAT too!  Interested in learning what it means to eat local? Or why eating food from family farmers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana is not only good for your health but also good for the environment? Or do you just like to eat delicious food? This Meetup is for locavores, foodies, food lovers, vegetarians, meatatarians and everything in between. We'll get together to check out farmer's markets, dine at restaurants that feature local products and produce, go to bars that featur …

Eat Me! Chicago 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 …

LIVE CHAT too!  Beer n BBQ (Chicagoland) We are BBQ Masters (if only in our own minds) and Tenders of grills - United in Smoke! We venture out to barbeque joints and rib shacks to search the best of barbecue. Briskets, links, shoulders, butts, ribs, sausage, hot links, ham, pulled pork, even smoked turkeys, sides...We smoke it all -- beef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish, cheese... We are Passionate--We will taste it all. All of this makes us very thirsty! We seek out lovely selections of beer and wi …

Want to enjoy DELICIOUS meals!?Discover NEW Restaurants!? Make new FRIENDS!? JOIN US! It's a big dinner table and all are welcome! So many delicious foods, great people to meet, & cool places to see, let’s go! If that's not enough the meals are all discounted! Our FUN DINING EVENTS are for ALL BUDGETS in Chicago, Burbs, & Beyond! Chicago Vegetarians: For health, environment, or animal rights find a new great place to dine, trade tips, share recipes and meet others. Chicago Singles Dining: Meet o …

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events. Break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Learn to create new meals and desserts when we offer our Cooking Classes! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are w …

Window to the World Chicago is a wonderfully diverse city; each culture has its personality, language, customs, traditions, and cuisine. Each month we will explore various geographical regions by visiting restaurants deemed representative of, or attending events highlighting, the cuisines of those regions. Each restaurant has been selected based on critical reviews, uniqueness, or Zagat or Michelin recommendations (NEVER Yelp, or Check, Please!, or Diners, Drive-Ins, and Drives. Do not even make …

We will try each of these coffee shops 1. BRIDGEPORT COFFEE HOUSE The coffee-roasting operation on the corner of Morgan and 31st Street is a point of pride for Bridgeport and a source of jealousy for almost every other neighborhood. Housed in a prototypically warm-toned, wood-heavy coffeehouse (only without the fleabag couches and drum-circle vibe), Bridgeport Coffee sets itself apart by roasting its own beans and brewing them with levels of respect usually reserved for presidents. The pour-ov …

This is a group for Streeterville residents to get to know their neighbors, the neighborhood and support the various business and cultural venues together. But if you live elsewhere and really want to learn more about the neighborhood and its fine residents, you're welcome too! These meetups will intentionally be small in number, 1 - 30 people, to facilitate conversation and insure that all the local venues can accomodate our group. However, exceptions are always likely from time to time. Also, …

This is a group for Streeterville residents to get to know their neighbors, the neighborhood and support the various business and cultural venues together. But if you live elsewhere and really want to learn more about the neighborhood and its fine residents, you're welcome too! These meetups will intentionally be small in number, 1 - 30 people, to facilitate conversation and insure that all the local venues can accomodate our group. However, exceptions are always likely from time to time. Also, …

This is a group for Streeterville residents to get to know their neighbors, the neighborhood and support the various business and cultural venues together. But if you live elsewhere and really want to learn more about the neighborhood and its fine residents, you're welcome too! These meetups will intentionally be small in number, 1 - 30 people, to facilitate conversation and insure that all the local venues can accomodate our group. Also, I have officially annexed Navy Pier........summer is appr …

LIVE CHAT too! Have you lived here for a while but never had the chance to get out and see the things and places in Chicago that visitors from other cities have seen? New in town and want an excuse to check some "must-see" things off the list? Just looking for something fun to do but didn't really want to do it all by yourself? Be a tourist in our own city! I had always spent the time to check out other city's offerings when I traveled on business or for pleasure, and about 10 years ago, thought …

If you are an adventurous eater, this is the Meetup for you. We are looking for unusual dining experiences: the more unusual, the better. Have you ever tried to gross someone out by describing your culinary adventures? What have you tried that most people won't eat? Tell us about it! This is a Meetup to explore real but unusual foods, not dares. Postings will be moderated and inapproriate comments designed to rile people up will be removed. Due to the unusual nature of our dining focus, it may b …

ChickChat’s monthly Women’s Networking Soirees bring women together in interesting and inspiring venues to try new products, learn about topics and meet local entrepreneurs and each other; all while sipping delectable cocktails and noshing on great food. ChickChat also helps women connect with local and international charities dedicated to improving the lives of people all over the world. In addition, a few vendors show off truly unique wares and, a bit of shopping might occur. For a night, …

Welcome to Fine Dining and Cultural Events, a group designed to bring you the very best of the Chicago area. Our goal is to provide top quality events throughout the year so you can enjoy yourself while making making new friends as well as social and professional connections. Dining, theater, concerts, sporting events, cultural activities, and posh gatherings are just some of the selections that you will have access to as a member of our group. If at any time you have a suggestion please send …

See our webpage - www.asianamericanchicagonetwork.com Welcome! The first thing you will notice different about AACN is that we are a new, fun, and active group.  We were founded in the summer of 2011 and average more than 2 events per week.  Below is a short summary of who we are and what we're not. WHO WE ARE: The Asian American Chicago Network is focused on connecting younger and working Asian-Americans to NEW friends and connecting you to the city of Chicago! [Younger being New Professionals …

Want to stay in the neighborhood? Are you a professional in your 20's, 30's or 40's? Let's Hang out at the local bars, restaurants and coffee shops and explore all the new venues opening up in the West Loop. I am a professional living in the West Loop and I would like to meet professionals who are social, friendly and down to earth.....

Welcome Asian Pros! We are an exclusive group for Asian Professionals and Entrepreneurs to meet and network with other Asians in the community. This group was started in 2005 by a few people with the passion of providing a place for our local young professionals to get together and to have fun activities. Our members are between the age range of 21 - 45 and are the workforce and masterminds of their industries. With a great idea, this group became the "go-to" for many new professionals to call …

This group is for all couples who'd like to meet other couples, preferrably in your late 20s or early - mid 30s, who love trying new things, ethnic foods, and finding unique neighborhoods. We'd love to set something for the last Friday/Saturday of every month, and each time try something different than the last time. The more the merrier - all couples are welcome. Hope to meet you soon!

Have you ever wondered who has the best burgers in town? Do you think Kuma's has the best? How about The Bad Apple? Maybe it's your favorite hole in the wall down the street. What about the best steak, or dessert, or brunch, or you name it? We all love food, right? Why not enjoy the best of our favorite foods this great city has to offer? Time to stop relying on the critics and voice your own opinion. This group is about finding where the best food in town truly is. Our goal is to pick a food (w …