before i started this group, just about 2 years ago, i had less than 5 "foodie" friends.  it wouldn't be unusual to see these friends dining on frozen dinners or fast food.  not-to-say they complained when faced with a home cooked meal at my place, but . . . i just wasn't getting that fuzzy feeling.  that feeling that surrounds you with a warm and satisfied glow (who doesn't like to bathe in the praise that a well-cooked meal elicits).  during this same time period i was getting ready to move in …

Sistas, the Erie Urban Wine and Book Club is about reading some of our best contemporary authors while sipping and learning about wine. It's about getting together for fun, food, wine, and conversation.

An opportunity to make long term relationships, to connect with intelligent woman in an atmosphere of success, creativity and understanding. The goal of the Maven Business Network is to inspire women, and to create a vibrant community for women to share ideas, experiences, work through change, and help each other in an open and fun environment. The Mavens are a terrific resource for businesswomen, entrepreneurs and those wanting to build their long term business support networks. We have week …

As a Sommelier, Chef & Restaurateur I love food & wine. I host Structured Wine Tastings to share my knowledge & passion. At Sarah's Cafe & Bar theme nights I invite you to explore wine, beer & spririts guided tastings paired with food.

Let's mingle with fellow 30-Somethings as we re-visit the Toronto landscape together. @ 30-Something in Toronto, you can expect to find a good variety of event's, everything from self-improvement to going out for some fine ethnic cuisine. Or if you're the type who likes to keep a low profile, then hopefully you can join us at one of the monthly coffee meet-ups. THey will be held at selected downtown and surrounding area cafes. Here is a taste of some of the monthly events we'll be hosting; a …

Meet people who are interested in learning about, talking about, and (especially) tasting different kinds of Japanese sake (Nihonshu) in a casual, social setting. The founders/hosts of this group are a pair of certified sake professionals who also happen to be husband and wife.

We are a group dedicated to promoting conscious eating! We decided not to put a food category associated with this meet-up and invite all kinds of food eaters. Weather you are a meat eater, raw, vegan or vegetarian you are invited to join us and bring a dish to the potluck. There is a main focus on Raw Vegan Living Foods... and would prefer raw vegan dishes for the potlucks. The idea behind this is to focus on foods in their natural form, to celebrate food this way and to share recipes and insp …

This group is for Oakville single people and their friends who are looking to enjoy themselves and make lasting and meaningful relationships. Did I mention genuine ? This club is about friendships, unique activities,hiking, travel, camping, visiting interesting places, art, theatre,dancing, fine dinning or picnics, wine and cheese tasting, attending Healthy foods Expo's, sports, BBQ's, or simply finding new friends ? Anyone interested ? Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the …

I am an idealist, who loves life, people, volunteering, spas, traveling, the arts, red wine/ tastings, cultures, languages, and deep, genuine, spiritual and considerate friends who like to engage in intellectually stimulating conversations....I feel it is important to teach and learn about different cultures as well...I love to travel, and have lived on two continents, and yes I have a bunch of passports...(:- I am a Canadian citizen, with a rich international background  and ancestral tapestry …

Welcome to Try New Things in Toronto, a place where you get to meet new friends from all over the world, try out new cuisines and have fun trying new, fun hobbies too! Whether you're a newcomer, a college/university student, just starting a new career or looking for something after the 9-5 grind, TorontoTNT is for all adults of all ages. Some of the variety of events we've already tried include: Canoeing around the Toronto Islands, Wine tasting, Comedy Shows, Karaoke, Paintballing, Board game b …

Join us for tasty adventures in and out of Toronto while socializing with fellow food enthusiasts.

There are lots of activities happening in Toronto, ON. Our city is bustling with festivals, blockbuster movies, Foodie events and even new Restaurant openings. I intend this Meetup Group to take advantage of what the city has to offer - some events will be in North York, mid Town or even Downtown. This will include sampling new restaurants, combining Food and Festivals or Food and Movies.  Events such as cultural festivals and Food events (Taste of the Danforth) will also be included.  I will li …

Are you hungry? Looking for something different? Want to show off your favorite place? Join us and explore the decidedly diverse assortment of ethnic restaurants, shops, concerts and museums, music and cultural entertainment offered in Western New York. People of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds are welcome!

Envious? Well you should be. The Finer Things Club will be your link to everything refined. Become a member and come out to our gatherings to sample specialty items you wouldn't necessarily buy for yourself. From week to week we'll sample delicacies such as artisan olive oils, breads, cheeses, wines, chocolates, olives, teas, coffees, pâté, craft beers and even more than you can imagine! Each meetup, we'll educate ourselves about our latest culinary delights and sample something new and whenever …

We enjoy tasting and learning about different beers from across the country. Looking to meet other beer enthusiasts. Meeting location will be held at bars with craft beers in the Buffalo area.

We all know that are many fantastic restos in Toronto!  Once a month (give or take), we visit the types of places you might typically keep saving for a special occasion, but never actually get around to trying.  In fact, that's what this group is all about...making special occasions happen, rather than waiting for the 'someday' that may never come. Our focus is on high-quality restaurants in the upper-middle price range.  For example, if you were to purchase an appetizer, entree, and a glass of …

Amici dell’ Enotria is a wine appreciation club in Toronto Ontario dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of Italian wines. Enotria “The Land of the Vines” is the name given to Italy by the ancient Greeks. The club hosts monthly wine tasting events (except July & August) which provide a forum for tasting a wide range of Italian wines, eating great Italian food, and meeting visiting producers and importing agents. In addition, club members are entitled to attend the annual Italian Trade Commiss …

I got interested in dim sum because it's part of my culture. Years ago I wrote a do it yourself book "Have some Dim Sum" and I made some easy ones. I decided to start a group because dim sum allows us to explore interesting tastes and textures within one meal. It is brunch that turns into a party. Our group will visit affordable, good places as well as the more sophisticated ones. It's for anyone who loves Chinese food - maybe you already know a lot or maybe you're new at it. Either way, join us …

Some time ago I went to the wine school at ISG( international sommelier guild). And I was hooked! Everything about wine is fascinating. There is a lot of history, geography, and a lot to appreciate, and more to learn. I want to share my love for wine with people. I want to show, how much there is, more than just red and white wine. And how much fun wine can be! This group is for wine lovers, who are interested in wine tastings, finding out more about wine, new World and Old World wines. Wine and …

To All "Adventurous and Inquisitive Foodies": Culture.licious is a social enterprise that hosts cultural cooking classes around GTA. We hire the best Home Cooks (aka Master Cook) from around the world to pursue their passion of sharing their secret home recipes, cultures and stories. The Culture.licious Dining Club is formed with the intention to gather the "Inquisitive Foodies" who are worldly and like to taste the "real deal" ethnic cuisine - Authentic ethnic homemade dishes made from the real …

We are a group of beer lovers! We get together once a month, at least for now, to try different craft brews. The outings will be at different pubs around Toronto that serve different micro-brews. When we have a committed group of individuals we plan to expand by ordering our kegs of craft brews directly from different breweries and meeting up at different restaurants in the GTA. That way we get to try beers from all over Canada!

Calling all "foodies" who enjoy cooking gourmet & exotic foods ,but have no one to share your dish with. Many years ago I was chairman of youth for Unicef (volunteer) Ontario chapter. .I helped organize "chefs for Unicef" where chefs donated their time and expertise to this exciting event. All money went to charity. Recently I went to a"chili fest" where everone brought in their own version of their favourite homemade chili. It was fun, but not exciting. There were four levels of taste, basic, h …

If you have passion for food this is a group for you. We will post unique dining opportunities and will be happy to customize events just for you. You will journey with our chef as he pushes the boundaries of culinary creativity, sampling from a plate of delectable original recipes developed specifically to pair with limited release wines.

If you love adventure and love to travel.. "This is for You!!" Our Trips are Exciting, High End and/or "Once in a Lifetime" Excursions! Some are expensive, (Which is why we will have regular fundraisers to help with our member's costs if needed). ALL will be "Unique", "Memorable" and "Once in a Lifetime" Excursions!! Trips in the upcoming months will include 1. New York's Greenwich Village. A journey into the lives of famous artists and writers. 2. Normandy France; we will explore the favorite h …

The first meeting of the newly formed Eastern Lake Erie Chapter of the American Wine Society is inviting all of you wine lovers, wine makers, wine novices and even you foodies! The American Wine Society is a national organization whose motto is "Promoting the Appreciation of Wine Through Education." So we're more than just a wine tasting group. There are no wine snobs here! Beginners are just as welcome as veteran tasters. You'll learn that whatever wine you like is a "good" wine. When we gather …

Hello fellow west-enders! I recently moved to the area with my husband and am loving this new neighborhood immensely. I used to belong to several bookclub in the past and have really enjoyed thoughtful discussion and ideas exchanged amongst a group of like-minded and not so like-minded individuals! With the onset of better weather to come, I would like to start hosting a variety of bookclub, art, outdoors, and community-centric events again. I have a lovely garden space and deck to host members …

Calling all travel lovers! Lets get together to do fun and affordable day trips. Some examples may include theater, wine tasting, shopping, casino days and much more. If this is what your interested in then don't hesitate, join now!

Hi, We are The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne Calling all wine lovers, fanatics and friends! This group is all about the adventure in wine, wine tasting , great food and the lifestyle it entails, from hiking in the vineyards, pairing wine and chocolate, a winemaker's dinner or wine tour at a winery.We welcome women and men, married or single, the sophisticated wino or wine novice. Our website www.TheWineLadies.com