Meet fellow Wine Lovers or foodies near you! Come to a local Wine & Dine Meetups to taste new wines; and discuss great vintages and estates. Everyone's welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. This is a really dynamic and social group of professional people who meet to discover new wines, cheeses, different restaurants, neighborhoods and new people. You have to be 21 years of age for participation. We are mature, friendly and confident professionals who welcomes all walks of …

Meet people interested in exploring Richmond and the surrounding area's rich and varied restaurant scene! Come to a local Feasting on Richmond meetup to break bread and raise a glass with fellow social 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! This is a group for everyone who loves to eat and socialize so if you have a favorite restaurant in the area, feel f …

This group is for any young couple interested in hanging out with other couples who are Fun, Kind, Outgoing and Open-Minded. My husband and I decided to start our own group after trying out many other meet-up groups and leaving each disappointed. Our goal is to meet other great couples and make REAL lasting friendships, not just networking (like those "other groups" do). There was an article in a recent Washingtonian that stated that married couples who had many couple friends reported having a …

Welcome to DC CAFÉ, where creative artists and foodies gather to explore all the wonderful places, both hidden and renowned, tucked in the metropolis that is our nation’s capitol. This is both a social and working group for those who want to sample and explore the DC area while letting loose our creative juices. The goal is to have regularly scheduled meet ups at different locations in DC where we can sketch, draw, paint, or play with our medium of choice, discuss and offer constructive feedback …

Trying something new can be exhilarating, but it can also be scary -- whether it's meeting new people, starting a new phase in your life, eating something new for the first time, or trying a new activity. We’re a group of friends who are adventurers and foodies that want to explore all the culinary and entertainment treasures this region has to offer.  We want as many friends as possible along for each expedition. The more friends we have with us, the more fun we’ll have as we do “exploratory di …

This is a group for people who are interested in not only drinking great wine but learning about it as well. Let's plan events that are fun and educational. Let's find out why Chardonnay tastes different in Burgundy then it does in Napa. What wines should we drink now or lay down for 20 years? Let's find out together while drinking great wine and having fun. This is a group for wine enthusiasts of all levels who want to learn more about what's in our glass. Events will include the standard wine …

"Wine is something larger than we might imagine. Wine is passion. It's family and friends. It's warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is culture and refinement. And wine is the very essence of civilization and what we mean by the Art of Living." -Robert Mondavi Calling all those in the Washington DC metro area that love to drink and learn about great wine and enjoy everything that accompanies it – great food, travel, culture, building friendships, great conversations, laughter and mem …

This is a group for anyone who wants to explore the restaurants that Alexandria has to offer. I started this group to meet new people and socialize while enjoying good food and wine. If you see a posted meetup that's full and you want to go, still add yourself to the waiting list. About 3 days before the event, I'll send out a reminder for everyone to update their RSVPs and more spots become available. Also, meetups that are posted more than 2 weeks out will be waiting list only. I'll manually o …

This is a group for chocolate lovers who are interested in learning about, and tasting fine chocolate. We will taste and review unique chocolate bars made from different cacao varieties, origins and brands; Likewise, we will seek interesting bon-bons , truffles and other confections made with the finest chocolate. I would like to organize events that will allow members to gain insight into subject such as: a. The chocolate making process from bean to bar b. Chocolate tasting and appreciate tec …

Do you love brunch but hate getting up early in the morning? Do you live in DC or are you willing to come into DC for brunch? Do you want to meet new people and expand your social circle, while eating the best meal of the day? Do you promise that if you RSVP yes you will show up? If so, this group is for you! I will schedule brunches as often as interest allows. Since it's hard to seat large groups, I'll keep the brunches to 8-10 people max, unless we find places that can easily seat or take res …

Do you think it's fun to get dressed up and have a fancy 5 course meal? This is the group for you. Various events (dinners featuring tasting menus, chef's tables, and the like) will be posted here. Know of an event that the group would be interested in? Post it in the suggested meetups.

THIS DINING OUT GROUP IS FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN CULINARY ARTS, MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND HAVING GREAT CONVERSATION. Come to our local Dining Out Meetup to break bread with fellow foodies and gourmets. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and engage in satisfying conversations. It's a big dinner table and all are welcome! Typical cost per person runs from $25 to $50 (including tax & tip). The Tidewater Epicureans do not eat at chain restaurants, therefore dinner prices ra …

An opportunity for LGBT professional women-who work downtown-to spice up their day with dash of social life. Bon appetite.

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!  Suggestions are welcome as well!

Split the Bottle is for D.C. area wine lovers of all levels of sophistication, from Franzia aficionados to Cabernet collectors.  We primarily meet up to split bottles of wine over appetizers and meals at local restaurants. We split the bottle because: By sharing the bottle we also share the experience of drinking a particular wine.  This gives everyone the opportunity to practice describing what they're tasting.  For many, this is the most intimidating aspect of wine snobbery, so some may be mo …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in a monthly, themed food swap( Month #1 fix and freeze, Month #2 Christmas Cookie, Month #3 Soup swap, etc.). Let's get together for food, fun, and friendship. Make several containers of your favorite recipes and WALK AWAY with an armload of new meals. Also requesting that each dish have printed recipes so that our members can reproduce the efforts again and again. We can brainstorm together for ideas and guidelines. Perhaps even create a "recip …

Our mission is to promote an appreciation of Italian language and culture through Italian language lessons, cooking lessons, film, art, music, literature, wine tastings, sports, travel and social engagement. We help people with a strong interest in Italy connect with one another, both online and in person.  Membership is FREE and we're open to all levels of Italian language from zero to native fluency. We're the original Italian language meetup group in our area, the largest, and still the faste …

I love food. Cooking it, eating it, talking about it, reading about it, watching shows about it. But I’ve had trouble finding people around my age in this city who like to make this a part of their daily life AND are looking for friends that are interested in the same. This is a group for those who want to explore all forms of food the DC area has to offer (restaurants, specialty stores, etc.), cook and bake for others, and meet new people in their 20s and early 30s who want to do the same. We c …

DC's best Meetup for global adventure! This group is for people who enjoy events in the Washington DC area such as: international travel, embassy events, hiking, museums, festivals, kayaking, meditation, adventure travel, outdoor recreation, sports, spa visits, concerts, films, trips to the beach, ice skating, hot air balloon rides, and/or making friends while doing all of these things. YOU ARE: Single, married or in-between...young, old or in-between....students, professionals or in-between.... …

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!

Hello my beautiful sisters! My name is Shakira and I have been searching for a group of naturals like myself to meet up with ever so often to share our natural hair journey and tips. I would like to invite those who are serious about meeting naturals in the Richmond area to Meet Up and interact with each other. I know there are tons of you out there so as soon as I get at least 20 members who are willing to meet up and get this movement going, I will set a date and location to meet up!!! I've be …

Introduction: Welcome to our social/cultural Moroccan - Americans meet up group where Moroccans and friends of Morocco gather to socialize; participate in cultural events; professionally network; exchange ideas; and brain storm to create new ways to encourage other Moroccan Americans to reconnect to their roots. It is a great opportunity for the: • Moroccan-Americans to gather and speak “Darija” and “Tamazight” • New Moroccans to the DC area can make new friends and feel welcome. • Creating opp …

Do you like food? Do you like making new friends? Then join us at Fresh Friends and Food where we explore a new local (Washington, DC) restaurant with amazing food each week. Every Friday, Fresh Friends and Food makes a group reservation for ten people at a new restaurant (all metro accessible!). The food and alcohol bills are tallied up separately. The food bill is split evenly 10 ways and the alcohol bill is split evenly between everyone who drank. No muss, no fuss. So join us next Friday for …

This group was started to share happy hours, fun classes and events. If you enjoy tasting and learning about new foods and wine this group is for you. Lets eat!

If you like going out to eat, catching a great movie, and participating in interesting and exciting activities ... and you live in the Woodbridge or surrounding area ... then this is the meetup group for you! Most of the meetups will be in the PWC area, but I'm open to going to other theaters in the area as well that may be metro accessible and even home movie nights. I love AMC theatres and like going to Potomac Mills AMC.  I'd love to try some midweek Wednesday movies after work and weekends b …

Welcome to Around the World Gastronomists. Our goal is to explore the many varieties of restaurants in the Hampton Roads area . Our Meetups will rotate around Hampton Roads area and will occur about once a month. There is no membership fee. We welcome any suggestions or ideas for places to go or to avoid. Members are welcome to bring adult guests to our events.

We love good food and drink. We also love to try new restaurants in and around our Nation's capital and experience different cuisine. However, what makes a good meal a memorable experience is to share it with good company. TABLE FOR 4 is a chance for good friends, new acquaintances, and perfect strangers to get together and enjoy a good meal and even better conversation.

All that's required to join is an interest in Thai food, culture, language... we meet eat at restaurants in the DC, MD, and VA area.  No need to speak Thai, or have been to Thailand, or to know how to order your food in Thai. So if you like to eat Thai food, or want to try it, join us and attend an event.   Share your favorite Thai food locations, interests, and dishes.