Je veux, donc je peux! "Nous savons, nous savons que nous savons jamais" (We know, we know that we never know) When it comes to food, we can never know everything.  Would you like to join our never-ending food adventure? As food lovers, we cook and dine out together, trade recipes/tips/ideas and discuss all the food magic, maybe in French, too. http://youtu.be/_H3rvT8gVcc Video from "Southern Style BBQ Meetup by Heather" on August 2, 2009: http://www.meetup.com/LACooking/events/10808773/?act …

Meet other people interested in herbs & natural healing, while you learn about the role of plants in health care. A different herb will be discussed once a month on the 2nd Friday, with new plants introduced, tasted, smelled & enjoyed, participants are given an ounce of the herbal tincture, an ounce of the herb itself, a comprehensive monograph, & other stuff as I see fit. 4th Fridays will focus on different aspects of Natural Health: Non-toxic home care, medicine making, skin & hair care, medic …

This social club consists of fun, great, and active members getting together for some good, clean, and healthy fun. We are open to anyone who wants to meet wonderful people in welcoming environments & currently average 2 to 3 events per week! That's right, 2 to 3 events per week!!! Having fun is the main theme of this group and everyone is welcome to join us. We currently have events scheduled that revolve around: restaurant dining, nightlife/dancing, movie screenings, wine tastings, holiday-th …

Time to tempt your palate with all the pleasurable flavors that LA has to offer. Join Pleasure Palate as we do some culinary exploring of restaurants (both high-end & holes-in-the-wall), food & beverage tastings, cooking classes and more. From savory to sweet, spicy to tangy, exotic to All-American, we'll taste it all, so come along and let us take your tastebuds on the ride of their life. Also keep an eye out for other events that will focus on various aspects of city life, ranging from archite …

Meet fellow Tequila Aficionados in the Los Angeles area! Learn from the MEXICAN ACADEMY OF TEQUILA and the AMERICAN TEQUILA GUILD everything you ever wanted to know about tequila. Learn about the culture of tequila, the history of its people, its food and folklore while enjoying great dining experiences and Tequila tastings in great restaurants and tequila lounges through out the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. It is a fun way to learn about our favorite spirit while having fun and meeting new f …

We are group of 20's , 30's +............ Asian-American Professionals, Singles and Students meet each other through our group for networking opportunities, fun, socializing, night life and cultural events.  It's a great way to build your network, meet new people and catch up with old friends, especially if you're on the go. Our Activities include the following plus much more: fine dining, sports, hiking and outdoor activities, ballroom dancing, salsa dancing, parties, clubs, local wine tastings …

And it is often Happy hour here. Happy hour! what could be better. Food drink and new friends --with Happy hour drink specials - even better. Looking for active, fun people in Sherman Oaks, Encino, and Studio city Areas who enjoy getting together for an after work beer or happy hour cocktail. Happy Hour Members range from late 20s to mid 40's, with most in their 30's. Prospective members must be social and outgoing AND WITHIN OUR AGE RANGE. All Happy Hour members have a profile photo with you f …

We are a friendly, fun-loving couple that are incredibly passionate about good food and wine. We are looking for other couples who share this love so we can explore new restaurants together, have dinner parties, and conduct private wine tastings from our collections. Or maybe plan trips to wine country. How to tell if this is the right group for you: 1) You think nothing of driving across town to try out the latest restaurant opening. Even a weeknight is ok because you don't need a sitter and wh …

http://celiasgourmettoffee.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQohRM... http://www.flickr.com/photos/32808109...... Once a month we will open our home for a tasting fest of all the flavors. No charge to you and absolutely no obligation to buy. I firmly believe that word of mouth is a very powerful marketing tool. And the wonderful thing about this, is that it is a monthly event that you are welcome to come over and over as many times as you like with no brow frowning from us or feeling obli …

Yarom hedonism. Entertainment for sure. Theory of free pleasure. Great wine, food and friends. No interlopers. Caution ---YOU MAY CONTRACT THE WINE FLUE ---WE ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY. WINE GLASSING HAS KNOWN TO OCCUR AT TIMES. Our dinners are at upscale restaurants with an average bill of $75-200/pp. You must know personally at least 1 of the 3 organizers. You must bring a high end wine that is with the theme of the dinner.

GAY WINOS is a Gay mens WINE & FOOD TASTING & SOCIAL GROUP that was launched in April 2010 and hosts at least 3-4 wine or food related outings every month. Our group is for Gay men who would like to learn more about the local Southern California wine & food scene, network with other professionals and meet new friends. We visit local wine bars or restaurants and events throughout the greater L.A. area on weeknights or weekends and occasionally get together at members' homes. GAY WINOS also plans …

We're a fun group of people who enjoy life with great wines & food. I have been exploring the South Bay for restaurants & wine bars to check out.  We'll meet monthly meeting new faces, making new friends and raising our glasses to fine wines.  We'll also schedule some special events and may venture to explore some new places outside of the South Bay. Everyone's welcome, singles & couples, so please join us.

We've all been there...you drank Red Rose in college. Your palette then matured to White Zin by your first dinner meeting. Well, it's time to discover the sommelier inside you. We'll forgo the trip to Napa, but still enjoy a bit of wine education, and more importantly a ton of fun! From my work as a rep with a Napa winery, I will plan blind wine tastings, educational outings and help our wine community grow. You can still experience a traditional tasting room. I also throw my own monthly, the …

This group is for people to come together to discuss and participate in lectures, cooking classes and events related to food, healthy living, green lifestyles, and nutritional education. We will have guest speakers that are foodies, chefs, healthy lifestyle coaches and authors here to demonstrate their knowledge and provide you with the tools you'll need to live healthier, enjoy new foods & enrich your life. You'll also get some great Whole Foods Market samples and meet other like-minded individ …

Wine & Food Travel (WAFT) celebrates local and sustainable artisans, growers and businesses. It's for people who enjoy eating, drinking and traveling. It's also a way to get a cultural culinary experience and take a break from the urban hustle and bustle of city life. We're not really foodies, but rather fresh food lovers. Meet farmers in the field and feel, touch and experience the luxury of simple and healthy living. Enjoy a breathtaking garden tour at your local farms and reconnect with your …

This local wine tasting group is dedicated to blind-tasting high-end red wines at shared cost in an elegant and relaxed dinner setting, for everyone in Beverly Hills and surroundings who likes wine, wants to learn more and wishes to meet like-minded friends and knowledgeable wine drinkers. The group organizer holds a sommelier certification. Unlike other 'wine' groups, all events will be dedicated to an intense assessment of top wines at the lowest cost possible. Our group is for: Beginning wine …

Wine Tasting Toastmasters is a new Specialty Toastmasters Club for people who love and enjoy wine.  This is a group for fun, friendly wine loving folks who enjoy exploring new wines, participating in wine dinners/gatherings and of course making new friends. Just like in a normal Toastmaster club, we practice speaking in front of others.  In addition, we also taste various wines through the meeting.  Doesn't that sound like fun?  Everybody is welcome!

This local wine tasting group is dedicated to blind-tasting high-end red wines at shared cost in an elegant and relaxed dinner setting, for everyone in Pasadena, Downtown LA and surroundings who likes wine, wants to learn more and wishes to meet like-minded friends and knowledgeable wine drinkers. Unlike other 'wine' groups, all events will be dedicated to an intense assessment of top wines at the lowest cost possible. Our group is for: Beginning wine drinkers, experienced wine connoisseurs and …

Hi! We are a young group (mostly singles 20s & 30s but couples are welcome to) that do all sorts of fun events in the LA area and sometimes longer distances. From beach parties, hikes, camping, yoga to concerts, wine tastings, and dinner parties - there is something for everyone. We are all about getting awesome people together to do awesome things! All are welcome (except for on the occasional girls only nights ;-) and we hope to see you at an event soon!

This group is for all those folks who want to learn more about photographing food. We will have meetups at local eateries about specific topics to help you learn more about shooting food with your digital camera. Please let us know what you would like to learn more about. Some topic suggestions could be, how to start a food shot, info about props and how important they are, camera settings, etc. I created this group to have fun gatherings to talk about what we love with food and also food photog …

Welcome to the FoodTrients MeetUp group! Stay tuned for information on upcoming book signing and tasting events, and other FoodTrients-related gatherings.  Exactly what is a FoodTrient? Wholesome foods have nutrients our bodies need to maintain optimum function.  FoodTrients™ are 26 powerful nutrients that specifically  promote health, wellness and longevity. Whether you’re 21 or over 50, your health is important. And what supports a healthy body more—inside and out—than the foods you eat? The r …

Experience Social Networking to the NEXT LEVEL Looking for a way to MEET and CONNECT with people of your same age group? Get ready to experience a social experience like never before! At Pong Yo, we know the hardship of meeting people outside of college or work. That is why, we’re ALL about meeting new people and having fun!! We want to bring, what use to be the social environment from college and school, back into our lives! We will have events ranging from Beach Bonfires, to Ice Skating, to S …

Dining, Happy Hours, wine tastings and other activities in and around Venice. This is an group run group.  Any member can sponsor an event.  Simply click on the "Schedule a Meetup" on our page.  If there's something you'd like to do in the area but no one to go with put it here and find like minded souls.

Come for a lesson in natural wellness, stay for the wine! Yes, wine is healthy in small doses, especially red wine. This is a group for anyone who wants to learn how to improve their health naturally and have a little mid-week fun at the same time. How does this work? Our main meeting will be held once a month at Total Wine & More. We’ll have a presentation on a hot health topic (e.g., Where did my energy go?”; “Diabetes runs in my family…am I going to get it?”; “I’ve been on thyroid medication …

Welcome to The Wine Club, a Pasadena-and-beyond group that encourages lovers of the grape (and those who want to be) to explore the wide world of wine through local tastings, wine-and-food events, winery visits and private parties. While many members of this group are true connoisseurs, this is NOT a high-society, button-down, hushed-tones collection of snooty people to sniff and swirl with. Rather, it's a club for everyone who wants to enjoy good wine, learn more about the art and science of ta …

Calling all beer lovers! Santa Monica Beer Lovers is a meetup group dedicated to enjoying good beer while meeting new people. We want to bring together a fun group who shares our love of beer. We will be going to great taverns throughout the west side, beer festivals, beer tastings, breweries and other beer related events. If you want to learn about good beer, take your knowledge of beer to the next level, or if you just want to drink a beer while meeting new people, this is the group for you! C …

Hi, Southbay Loyal Explorers. I have created this meetup specifically for people that want to discover and enjoy good restaurants from Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Carson, Gardena, Lawndale, Hawthorne, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Playa Del Rey, San Pedro, Palos Verdes, Ranch PV, and Long Beach. Generally, I will research all restaurants that are popular from other websites and work on creating a discount for our members. We will plan Single, Professional, and casual 8-10 people event …

Who says drinking great beer alongside fantastic food can't be a hobby? Join others who enjoy craft-brewed beer and delicious food as much as you do. This group aims to bring together people who appreciate some of life's most simple and yet most rewarding pleasures. If you were part of this group, you'd be home by now.