Like eating and drinking?  Like making new friends and having great conversations?  Then join us as we eat our way through Manhattan, from cheap eats to five star restaurants, dive bars to upscale lounges and wine bars, meals for serious foodies and gatherings over comfort food for all - making culinary stops anywhere and everywhere between.  We're looking for fun, friendly people who love to have a great time over a great meal.  IF that's you - then please join our adventures in dining out in h …

"80 percent of success is just showing up" - Woody Allen New restaurants open daily. New people move here daily. Navigating a city of this size –connecting with those who share your tastes, within it– can be challenging. Whether you’re looking for romantic connections, or just to expand your social circles, or simply to share in the love of food and this great city... We’re here to help you TAKE A BITE. The benefit: Plans are made for you, all you do is show up Introductions to more than one pe …

This is a group for anyone in NYC who has a food blog, is interested in starting one, or just has an interest in food and sharing their blog with other foodies. Events include happy hours, restaurant outings, informational events and tastings. Looking forward to sharing knowledge and enjoying delicious food with you all!

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 …

Themed Tastings at Great Locations Around the City

It’s our belief that food has a unqiue ability to bring people together and this Meetup is designed to help people come together and find the best culinary experiences that New York City and the surrounding boroughs have to offer. Here you’ll find the most exclusive and underground supper clubs, prixe-fixe restaurant experiences, and pop-up dining events in New York. We’re the team behind Melba.co (an online marketplace for unique dining experiences) are are very excited to being sharing these …

To explore and enjoy the world of fine wine through various tasting events throughout northern New Jersey.

Just a way to get everyone that is interested in discovering New York City (which also includes outside Manhattan) through the LCD screen, view finder or lens of their camera. I have tons of photo outing ideas and hope that together, we can come up with more! If you're looking for a good way to combine photography, city hikes, great convesrsation and NYC's foodie scene, join us! Our average Outing combines a city walk through different and interesting neighborhoods anywhere in the 5 boroughs (an …

Meeting for dinner in NYC restaurants during the week or weekend. I will try to do two meetups per month (sometimes more if I am able to and there is interest) Open to all ages 18 and up! We will go to Brooklyn, Queens or Manhattan for dinner meet ups. Join my brunch meetup group if you want to do brunch on weekends. Please note that this is not a SINGLES group, but a place for members to meet other people who enjoy DINNERS and making NEW friends. If you intend to come to a dinner with the inten …

Attention brewers, bakers, butchers, canners, chefs and all other food industry innovators! The goal of this group is to raise the success rate of food entrepreneurs. We want you to "fail less". Not starting a company? That's OK, this group will also equip people at large food companies with the tools to innovate. We will explore the application of Lean Startup (Eric Ries) and Customer Development (Steve Blank) methods from the tech world to food industry startups. In other words, we'll learn ho …

Discover some new restaurants in and around West New York and meet some of your neighbors. Instead of running into the City, driving to Hoboken or dealing with the crowds on River Road, let's get to know some local spots while meeting new friends. Whether you're single or married, old or young, an owner or a renter, living down by the river or up on the cliffs, we'll enjoy some laid back meals and other events that are mostly centered around our town.

We are a group of moms interested in learning how to cook, learning how to cook better, or just in getting together with other moms who like to cook. Some of us are into gluten-free, low-sodium, low-carb, high-protein, all-natural, local, or organic foods while some of us are into buttery pastries or sweet treats - and some of us just love it all! We live in Northern New Jersey and meet once a month to eat, taste each other's cooking, share recipes, throw dinner parties, or try new restaurants a …

Dine Outside The Box is a great way to find the hidden eatery gems in NYC and the surrounding boroughs, try great food, meet great people and open yourself up to a multitude of new experiences. Movies, recipes, demos, tastings, samplings, wine, music, theatre and more...Step outside your box and see what possibilities this great city has for you. You never know until you try. "If you always do what you always did, you always get what you always got" Check us out and be on your way to making chan …

This group is for anyone looking to explore NYC 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.

This is a group for anyone interested in Mandarin, food, Chinese arts and culture. I started this group because to meet other Mandarin foodies and arts enthusiasts. We will meet the most outstanding Mandarin and English professionals, artists and elites in NYC. Let's go together for food, drinks and enjoy the evening with arts and culture. The group is welcome to all Asian American, and for those who love to make friends with Mandarin speaking people.

Have you asked yourself, "Where are the individuals rocking vegetarianism, veganism and very cool ideas in the Mile Square City and the JC?" If you have, welcome to V Rock! The Hoboken + Jersey City Vegetarian + Vegan Meetup where men and women rock connection over conscious, delicious cuisine to create positive change for ourselves, our cities, animals and Earth. We're a tribe from all walks of life - V-Rockers - vegetarians, vegans and the very cool - who strive to be conscious and compassio …

Manhattan Valley is that little, wonderful slice of NYC between where the UWS Ends (96th St.) and Morningside Heights begins (110th). It's been my home for the last three years and I. Love. It. So. Much. It's magical, no? I wanted to create a group where neighbors of MV and the UWS could meet up over some of the best meals this area has to offer... because there are some truly awesome places. The margaritas at Cascabel, the Turkish food and Turkaz, and the Thai at Thai Market are among my favori …

Meet people from the area that are enjoy checking out new restaurants in this general vicinity! Come to a local Dining Out Meetup to break bread with over 200+ 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! Also check out some local events.

As a wine lover and, more importantly, a wine educator, you will always hear me talk about or see me write about “wine appreciation.” Sure, you can make a joke like: “I appreciate wine, I drink it every day” or “I appreciate wine; especially when my glass is full.” That’s all good and fine. But I’m talking about something deeper, more meaningful and more beneficial. Therefore, as an extension of my blog - "Charles Springfield: Maneuvering Wine with Style" - and the various events I produce as th …

Calling all NYC area foodies interested in healthy eating, enjoying fine wine, good companionship, warm atmosphere for social and business networking, in relaxed and comfortable Manhattan (primarily) venues, with no rush to leave, all at affordable cost. We will not be going to restaurants for their regular meals, you can do that on your own. We plan frequent meet-ups in select private and unique venues, buffet or sit-down, and encourage your opinions for what you want most to enjoy. Classes, gu …

Join us for cooking classes, tours of farms and farmers markets, ethnic neighborhoods and eateries, nutrition events, hikes, walks, yoga, movie nights and more. Events will be in Northern NJ, Hoboken, Weehawken, NYC and the Hudson Valley.

The group is for people who love to dine out in NYC and meet new people.  I will be planning dinners in restaurants.  I will also be planning some after work events that are more casual.

From the professional to the home cook, this group caters to those who love to make and share authentic, home cooked meals. We gather regularly to cook for each other, share recipes and tips, and meet other good people. The group is a part of Feastly, an online marketplace that connects passionate cooks with hungry eaters to offer homemade meals prepared and served in a cook's home. We have a growing following of hundreds of cooks and thousands of eaters in D.C. and NY. Now, back to the meetup!  …

SpotLite Caribbean Cooking is a bold and new way of socializing through food. In this group we will focus on Caribbean Cuisine . Have you ever wanted to meet and build relationships with other local foodies who love and has a passion for everything Caribbean. If you just love all things Caribbean or just want to learn about the food and a little culture then this group is for you.  It's about having fun, showing support to one another and creating new and real friendships which hopefully will l …

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Join Wine and Food NYC to meet fellow wine and food lovers near you! Connect with other people who want to learn about wine and enjoy sumptuous food in a casual and fun setting. Our events include wine tastings, wine pairing classes, cooking lessons, food festivals, wine and food trips. You will have fun meeting and mingling fun loving New Yorkers while indulging in great wine and food.

Looking for a great way to wind down your day? Want to watch your favorite chick flicks, action, drama, mystery, adventure, and sob stories with girls who love 'em as much as you do? Don't want to drag your boyfriend to yet another girly movie he can't stand? Meet fellow college chicks (or other cool chicks in their 20s) for a night of popcorn, wine, and appetizers! Watch your classic faves, or new releases in a beautiful loft with a huge theatre sized screen and plush antique seating.. Guarante …

Most blessings and a Happy 2011  to all Black Professional Lunch Mates. This year will be the most prosperous New Year for you all. There will be many professional event, social brunches, business receptions and even speedating for all to enjoy. In addition, we will promote elegant and upscale affairs for all members that love the lifestyle. We understand that like minded professionals enjoy the company of one another and desire to foster professional alliances among  each other. Yes, this orga …