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.

At this group we get together to discuss different marketing methods for restaurant owners. We also get together to discuss other business ideas that restaurant owners can take advantage of. The group is mainly for learning and networking.

I decided to start this group because In a place with so many people, it makes absolutely no sense for anyone to have nothing to do! Anyway, what's the most common thing people do? EAT, everybody likes to eat! Its stress free and pain free. Its great way for anyone and everyone to enjoy life! Just sit, eat, and enjoy the company of others. Partying is ok and there are other groups for that, but if you're like me, sometimes you want to stop and just enjoy a hot dog on Coney Island, or some pi …

This meetup group is to explore a different bar or restaurant (or both) in Williamsburg on the first and third thursday of every month. Note: DUE TO OVERWHELMING INTEREST, THERE IS TEMPORARILY A WAITING LIST TO GET IN THIS GROUP. PLEASE DO JOIN, BUT ALSO BE PATIENT TO GET ADDED TO THE GROUP =)

Love eating the great food that NYC has to offer? Enjoy meeting new people? I created this group so that people can get together and socialize. Whether it be afterwork or on weekends to relax with a great group of people. We will do happy hours/appetizers, dinners, lunch, sunday brunches, festivals etc. All ideas are welcomed and if you know of any discounts please post them for the members. I would also like to host events in everyone's hometown, so that we can visit every ethnic community in …

Would like to invite professional women, 30+ to join our chick-lit Book Club. We will meet once a month for dinner in Manhattan, for fun, good food and book discussion. We are looking for the group to be the same women each time - not rotating like other book clubs.

Join the Meet The Chef Meetup if you enjoy cooking, dining, socializing and would like to meet the chef at some of New York’s finest and most interesting restaurants. Meet new friends, have fun, enjoy a glass of complimentary wine and appetizers and learn to cook while you watch a cooking demonstration of the chef’s favorite dish. The demonstration, and your opinion of a sample of the dish, will be videotaped and published on the eDiningNews website.

Exploration Dining is community of food lovers who find and share the best culinary experiences cities have to offer. The Exploration guides generally negotiate kick ass incentives to restaurants we explore so you not only get to mingle with top chefs, sip with sommeliers, and find hidden treasures, but you also don't break the bank while doing so. We are a community of experience filled with those passionate about life and excited by food and wine. We live and we dine and life is too short not …

We are a fun, classy, inclusive group of working women, welcoming all lesbian moms, expectant moms, and those considering motherhood. Join us to make new friends both with and without our children. We will commiserate about life, fertility, adoption, how we love our children, yet sometimes want to pull our hair out-  basically motherhood in general! Most activities will be in (or near) Manhattan and will include exploring new restaurants, wine tastings, theatre, day trips out of the city, play d …

From the full-time tech who thinks in binary code to the newbie with a new smart phone, everyone in this group has 2 things in common: 1-We all enjoy Technology. 2-We can all benefit from one another. The NYC Gadget/Tech Group was established to give people with different levels of tech/gadget love a social space, in which to share and learn from each other. The people who should join are those who want to help others get the most out of what they have first, only encouraging new purchases when …

Let's just make it easy, dinner, brunch, drinks, wine tasting, happy hours, make new friends, meet new people in their 20's, 30's, 40's and for all those young at heart! I'm originally from California and want to try out as many of the best restaurants in NY with other foodies like me. I actually like having great conversations with all our members new or regular does not matter. The events are mostly small enough to make it easy to get a table AND intimate enough to really get to know each othe …

This is a group for people who hold eating sacred. Be it a burger, bow of mac n' cheese, or the latest creation from Thomas Keller; this group is for you. The organizers are Blanca Valbuena and Antonio Evans; the founders of FriendsEAT. We want to get to know you and break bread with you.

A group for new desis in NYC to meet up and explore the city, adjust to the new setting and get answers to common challenges.

We are local explorers that venture into our own backyard...the Five Boroughs of New York City. We will visit historical landmarks, forgotten places, well-known places and go off the beaten path. If you love urban exploration or were just curious to see what was in your own town, this group is for you! Membership is free and all is welcome! Looking for Borough experts, Assistant Organizers and Event Organizers! Find us on Facebook! Get information on happenings around the city, recommendations o …

This group is for Koreans to meet other fellow Koreans, here in NYC. Our group started in Jan/Feb 2012 and has rapidly grown in less than 9 months because of our active schedule and variety of events. Prerequisite for this group: You MUST provide a real photo of yourself, showing your face. You must be ethnically Korean (full, half, a quarter, an eighth... however much, if you have Korean blood in you, you are ethnically Korean) I didn't want to discriminate anyone from joining this group, howev …

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 …

Hi!  This group's mission is simple: on a monthly basis, we catch a film at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY and discuss it afterwards over dinner in a nearby restaurant. Any film buff in NYC can join, but obviously it helps if you live in Astoria.

This is a social networking community for Black women professionals (38-50's) who want to gather in small, intimate groups (4-8) to dine at upscale NYC restaurants and/or go to fun events (including spa days, jazz brunches, museums, afternoon teas, wine tastings and more). So, come make new friends and let's have fun while we sample the finest cuisine and events NYC has to offer. Events are often a bit pricey, but then - you deserve and enjoy the finer things in life! What's Upscale? An upsca …

Do you love to try new places to eat, have fun and meet new people? This group is for all people and food lovers 24 to 49 who love to enjoy all the great cuisines offered by New York City. We love dining and brunches. We're also open to all ideas from our members, such as doing food festivals, hot pots, pot luck picnics, food walking tours,  all you can eat barbecues, and anything else. Come and join us! We look forward to seeing you! Best, Victor

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REAL is eating where the international communities of New York eat when they want a taste of home. REAL is eating what they eat. REAL is taking your senses on an adventure around the globe without leaving New York City. REAL is supporting small restaurants.  All bills will be paid the old-fashioned way, cash only. REAL is being yourself. Talk about food. Talk about work. Talk about love. Talk about the world. Talk about anything. Just keep it real. But don't forget to laugh your ass off. REAL is …

New York City is home to a neverending list of lovely restaurants and dining locales. It is also home to an amazingly diverse group of smart and interesting people. The purpose of this group is to bring these two things together. The agenda? It is simple - 1. I'll pick the restaurant (requirements: in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens with delicious food and an enticing cocktail menu). 2. I'll make a reservation for 6. 3. 5 people sign-up (requirements: ages 21-35 and loves to eat, drink, and talk! …

The Big Apple has so much to offer than just nice restaurants & bars... This group is all about Discovering the Unusually Fun & Doing Them Together! Enjoy Outdoors? Do you know you can do kayaking for free? Love Crafts? You can learn to build your own bicycle! Literature is Your Passion? Don't miss the workshops where you meet the arthors! Animal Lovers? Learning about chicken keeping sound fun to you? Plus a whole range of other exciting things! Quirky gourmets, Independent performers, off-br …

South Williamsburg has so much good food to offer, and so closeby! This group is for South Williamsburg residents who believe that meals are best when shared with other people, and who want to meet their neighbors over Weekend brunch. This group's meetup brunches will typically take place in South Williamsburg (think North 7th and south) on Saturdays and Sundays around 1pm.

Just moved to New York City and you don't have a clue how to go about making new friends in the Big Apple? Well fear not..... There are hundreds upon thousands of people in New York going through the exact same thing.... And now I think that it is time for all of us to get together, and start SOCIALIZING! How many times have we been to yoga classes, or Zumba classes or even happy hour at the local bar in the hope of just sparking up a conversation with someone... anyone, in the hope that they ma …

We will explore various neighborhoods in New York's five boroughs. The focus will be on culture (monuments, historic landmarks, religious buildings), food and drink, recreation (museums, parks), and shopping (markets, unique stores). We'll stroll through each neighborhood, taking in the vibe and checking out locations of interest, before eating at a local restaurant. Examples of some neighborhoods are Chinatown, Hell's Kitchen, Astoria, and Greenpoint.

"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 …

Welcome raw/vegans, those interested in healthy food and lifestyle, chefs, artists, and the peculiar! We are an enthusiastic bunch of creative, health conscious, loving individuals eager to share the raw vegan lifestyle. We are committed to community, facilitating raw food education, potlucks, field trips, exploring local restaurants, and more, sharing innovative, high-vibe, healthy gastronomy. We are pushing the boundaries with raw vegan cuisine, mixing exotic flavors, making gourmet plates, pl …