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As Dionysis (God of the grape and harvest once said) "What better way to bring people together then over wine." OK, I just made that up and maybe he didn't say it but it's a great place to start. Wine is, after all, over thousands of years old. Almost every culture and tradition in the world has celebration and communion with wine. It's not only symbolic but it's good for you. (So says my doctor.) This group is for anyone who likes wine and wants to meet new people. You don't have to know anythi …

Wine/Food meetups for your Trojan Family and friends. This is not an official USC Alumni Group but intended to be for casual gatherings of Trojans to enjoy food, conversation, and wine. We'll move locations around the city and in between. Trojan Family and Friends are welcome. Fight On! ---------------------------------------- Please visit our sponsor - Underground Cellar - where you can discover the secrets of the most prestigious wineries and receive high-end wines at your door without paying …

We are winos & wana be winos with a semi serious poker problem who like to eat good food. We will be having poker games where we will taste good wines and eat good stuff. (Poker playing will be optional at our larger 70+ attendee potluck events where a large number/most of the party attendees willl be non players & sometimes there is a beginners table). We are fun, friendly, diverse group. If you want to socialize & play poker while drinking good wine & having some good eats you are in the r …

Hello, Inspired by my best friend (Wendy's) meet-up group in NYC and her showing new/offbeat or classic independent/foreign films and discussing them with other film lovers where we instantly became friends I've decided to start a similar group here in Santa Monica! If you also enjoy trying new types of food and wine this group will focus on pot-luck "themed" meals also inspired by the films we select which I'll be picking based on your suggestions! This group is for young film, food & wine buff …

Only $10 gets you a glass (or more) of wine, cheese and crackers and a Saturday night that is uniquely creative. (No artistic talent required) This fun workshop is lead by Pamela Hayes, a Board Certified Art Therapist who has been working in this field for over twenty years. Saturday, April 20th, 6:00 to 7:30 PM Location: Good Life Academy, 18719 Calvert Street, Tarzana, CA 91335 Cost: $10 / person, $15 / couple

The enjoyment of wine can be a lifelong adventure. The best thing about it is sharing it with like-minded people. Nothing stuffy. Just some fun, relaxed events that let the wine shine and expand everyone’s knowledge of the wines of the world. This group is not for singles only, couples are welcome. Here’s what’s in store! Local wine tasting BYOB parties (e.g., Napa Cab night, Wines of Paso Robles, etc.) Food pairing parties Cooking classes, where we’ll match wine, sake or whatever is appropr …

This group gets together bi-weekly to enjoy GREAT PEOPLE and the finest in FINE DINING and WINE. The group is appropriately called "Grub & Grapes." While we want to experience the most interesting culinary delights, and savor the best of wines, we want to emphasize friendship and community over pretentiousness. In other words, everyone attending a dinner should bring a bottle of wine with the cost of which a function of their economic comfort. There are many great wines that aren't that expensiv …

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.

We are a fun group who loves to play and see live music while drinking good beer and wine! We have different themes and learn different songs, combined with the liquid of your choice. We also would like to hear your input as to what type of music you like and what instruments you play. Rock and Roll and blues are the norm. We'll even to a teaching sessions for those who want to learn a particular instrument. *Live Bands* *Wine, cheese and food pairings* *Beer tastings* *BBQ's* *Jam Party's*

Hello Ladies! I created this group for females in their 20’s, living in the Santa Monica area that are looking to create lasting friendships. My goal is to pull together a fun group of young women who share similar interests. Join this group if you enjoy chatting over coffee and tea, dining socials, movie nights, scrapbooking , wine & cheese, museums, happy hours, and mainly just having someone to chat with. I would like to create a few meetups per month and take in any suggestions from members. …

This is a new group being created for people who want to enjoy many of the wonderful things local to us. This group is for people who are friendly, happy, and love to go out and enjoy the day or night. Events will include happy hours, dinners, clubs, summer pool days & drinks, wine tastings, food & wine festivals, day trips or weekend trips to Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, etc...There will be casual events such as at home get togethers, backyard bbqs...Ladies can get together for nails, spa, or w …

What do you get when you mix and mingle Wine Lovers, Sexy Singles, Friends, and Business Professionals at an upscale venue? Find out by joining us at one of our next events and enjoy meeting fellow wine lovers, sexy sophisticated single women & men, network, make cool and fun friends and explore some of the more upscale venues in Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice, & Marina Del Rey, culver city. etc. We are a fun group of singles in their 30's to 40's who love making new friends at our events from: …

Wine tasting events for LA proper and Costal Los Angeles couples (married, dating, life partners) who enjoy wine, socializing or just looking to network with other couples. The groups goal is to have monthly events throughout Los Angeles. The age of our group members range anywhere from 35 to 65.

Meet other single food lovers (most in their 30's and 40's) at restaurants in all price ranges that are rated the "Best In LA." We notice outstanding food reviews from LA Magazine, LA Weekly, LA Times and Zagat and make reservations at those restaurants for our Meetup group. We also enjoy temples appearing in Bon Appetit, Food & Wine and Gourmet, as well as gourmet food trucks and brand new restaurants that are wonderful enough to be swooned over in the food press and blogosphere. Being able to …

For most it’s history, Los Angeles was a gastronomic wasteland, but not any more. Lovingly prepared and lusciously presented food, good wine, and outstanding cocktails, some of life’s greatest pleasures, are available all over the place. The purpose of this group is to visit, and revisit, some of the best, to share an evening of great food and pleasant conversation, and, last but not least, make new friends who already share a common interest. Our events will happen at least once a month, possib …

It's said that it takes a village to raise a kid. Well, the same can be said for startups! The goal is to come together as LA area entrepreneurs and startups to soak up wisdom, partake in some wine, and broaden our networks to gain a better understanding of the LA startup ecosystem!

The San Fernando Valley is full of night life, cool people, and many adventures to make life exciting and fresh. Let's go out as a heartfelt group to enjoy life and meet some playful, interesting new friends along the way!                             *** THIS GROUP IS FOR SINGLES AGES 35-55 ONLY *** We do Happy Hours, Gourmet Rotation Dinners, Wine Tastings, Art & Street Festivals, Dance at Upscale Clubs, Host Festive House Parties, Personal Growth and Relationship discussions, and just about an …

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 …

I decided to start this group because I am fairly new to the area and have always had a great group of girlfriends! I definitely miss that and looking forward to meeting new female friends here in the LA area. If you are a woman in your 30's or 40's and you like "girltime", going to dinner, wine tasting, brunch, happy hours, great conversation, being active, movies, music and doing other fun activities, then this group is for you! All welcome to join but most meetups will be located on the Wests …

It is great to do anything solo, but sometimes is even better to do them in a group. I have decided to plan events we all love and gather people together to do things such as; concerts, movies, the beach, camping, bbq’s, wine tasting,dancing, comedy clubs, game night, etc… the list is limitless.  I live in the Valley, but open to events in all areas of California (especially southern), Nevada, Arizona, etc. So, let’s get together and have some fun! *Please no flakes, drama, spamming or disrespec …

We can all use more Girl Friends! This group is for active, upbeat, ladies in their 40s, who primarily live or work in the West Los Angeles area and want to have fun and make friends in the process. We'll schedule brunches, lunches, HAPPY HOURS, High Tea, coffee time, bike rides, movie nights, bowling, wine trips, beach parties, and other fun activities, all with the goal of making new friends. This is NOT a business networking group, but as you make friends, a business opportunities may develo …

What food inspires passion and excitement in your? If you say, "chocolate," then this is the Meetup group for you. Meet with people who love chocolate? eating it, tasting it, trying it, cooking with it, and living with really great chocolate. Come to chocolate salons, chocolate tastings, wine events, cooking classes, chef demos, book signings, and other tasty stuff.

Single Boomers are an underserved group in Los Angeles County. Most clubs and events cater to a younger crowd. We wanted to start a group to help 40+ singles to make the most of events and activities that will be created and presented just for them. These will include dances, parties, wine tasting events, entertainment of all kinds, happy hours, lectures, outings and trips. We want to create an atmosphere where people will be very comfortable meeting new acquaintances, making friends and sharing …

The goal of this group is to bring people together to listen to and discuss black metal records (or cassettes or CDs), along with wine, whiskys, or craft beers. To come together and enjoy black metal as fine art.

The Beverly Hills Women's Network is the perfect destination for happy, affluent renaissance women who are focused on living their lives to the fullest and creating a relevant legacy! Renaissance: --n. a revival or rebirth, especially of culture and learning. A renewal of life, interest, or vigor. Membership Has It's Privileges. What Are The Next Steps ? 1. Submit a true, recent and accurate photo of your "human" self and not an "avatar" nor photos of flowers, animals, or the like that you feel …

LA Dinner Club introduces an exciting new spin to the dining experience. Think the club promoter business model, but for restaurants. Therefore, instead of DJ’s featured as the centerpiece of the evening… it’s Chef’s. We assume full control of a participating restaurant, on their slowest night – typically Monday’s, select a bad ass culinary god and pair the feast with a local winemaker. To make it interesting for the our guest executive chef we challenge them to utilize the existing inventory  …

Welcome gourmet food lovers in the San Fernando Valley! Finally, a place to discover elegant dining establishments within our community. Think you have to travel to the Westside for a memorable dining experience? Think again! We'll explore fine dining establishments throughout Ventura Blvd. and the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Let's explore some great finds in the San Fernando Valley that are tasteful and exquisite. Note: This group will primarily visit dining establishments that are gourme …