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AWSLA is the Los Angeles chapter of the American Wine Society. The AWS was founded in 1967 as a non-profit, educational, consumer-oriented organization for those interested in learning more about all aspects of wine. AWSLA hosts at least one regular wine and food event every month. We'll be posting those, as well as many other wine related events that our members want to attend. These will include everything from high end tasting events, to informal BYO dinners, to afternoons at local wine bars. …

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 …

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 the largest foodie group in Southern California. Meet People Interested in Dining Out, cooking, baking or drinking in L.A.! Enjoy & share culinary talents with our 4,000+ fellow foodies, gourmets, wine lovers, chefs and home cooks. Discover new restaurants, visit Food Festivals, grab some cheap eats, check out the latest foodie trucks, farmers markets, wine tastings & meet new friends. Learn about dining discounts too. Let's broaden our horizons and get together for some themed potluck di …

Whether you are new to the area or not, our Los Angeles area events assist in providing professionals with an atmosphere that is relaxing and friendly, where people can enjoy the event activities and the pleasant company of other professionals. Our members come from the Valley, West L.A., East L.A., Downtown, Hollywood, Long Beach and Orange County to enjoy our many exciting events! We host a variety of social events in the LA area, to include happy hours, wine tastings, singles events, bar cr …

Happy Hours over 40 is a fun group for meeting people over the age of forty at local bars, lounges and restaurants. We enjoy wine, beer, cocktails, food, dining, and music together. Lets try some of our favorite nightclubs together. We can also visit some brand new clubs, check out new restaurants for dining. Maybe do a bar crawl. Everyone in the age range of 40, 50, 60 is welcomed to join us! So if you are over fourty and want to get out and make new friends while drinking your favorite wine, b …

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 …

Grub Connection - A group for  FOODIES who LOVE, KNOW and APPRECIATE Great Food & Wine and want to connect with others who feel the same! Perhaps your family and current group of friends don't quite get your Passion for food? Are you interested in meeting other foodies in your age range ( 40+) who love trying new restaurants and recipes as much as you do? If you can relate to all of the above, we're the meet up group for you! How we operate is Simple! Click on the Suggest Tab on our site and pos …

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!

Hi ladies!  I am starting this meetup group in hopes to bring together a group of awesome ladies looking for lasting friendships, good conversation, and creating fun memories! Please join this group if you are interested in exploring LA, coffee, hiking, wine tasting, small bars, movies, bowling, dining in, dining out, museums, and any thing else that sparks your interest! I find myself often busy during the week, but always looking for something fun on weekends! Our activities will include a goo …

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 …

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.

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 …

A social community centered on cooking and conversations, where friends and soon-to-be friends cook and talk together while enjoying tasty dishes. How it works. Bring the ingredients necessary for everyone to try a little bit of your dish, grill, extra knives & cutting boards (if you have them) and a bottle of wine per person. When you arrive 1) Check in 3) Pour yourself some wine 4) Start making your dish 5) Drink some more wine 6) Help your new friends 7) Bang on a pot when your dish is finish …

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.... Part educational, part foodie, we are a friendly group interested in quality, fresh, farm-to-table food here in the Los Angeles area. After having travelled abroad and experienced the simplicity of farm-fresh products and whole foods, the organizer was inspired to create this local group to discover together what L.A. offers in terms of locally sourced, sustainable foods. WHO SHOULD JOIN: Not for food snobs, but rather those who are curious to experience farm-to-table in a variety of …

LA Social Connections is a Social network group to make friends over drinks and explore the outdoors. If you are new to Los Angeles or a native seeking dance, happy hours, singles nightlife, open bars, roof top bars, wine tastings, boat cruises, sporting events, business networking, fashion shows, movies, dinning, and concerts. Are you looking for a new way to meet friends, meet someone special, or network? This group is for singles who are really interested in meeting new people for friendship, …

Welcome to L.A. Vegetarian Foodies!!! Are you looking to explore Los Angeles and all the dining options it has? This is a group for people who love all type of cuisines and dining out. Oh yeah, and most likely don't eat meat. We'll be going to mostly omnivore restaurants checking out what bites or meals they have to offer without the meat. There are a ton in this city and it would be great to go with some like-minded people. So if you are: *A Foodie *Want to try new places to eat, drink and soci …

SOCIALIZING with OTHER DOGGIES LOVERS. Doggies having play dates while Owners exchanging Ideas and Issues. Always looking for Pet-friendly places & activities. Meetups various locations with variety of activities, having fun with our Furry Babies discussing new ideas solving dog issues, and discuss favorite future Meetups. Some Members & Furry Babies love Playdates, Yappy Hour, Parades, Doggie Birthday Parties & Wine/Cheese Hours, Wine/Martini Yappy Hour, love helping Rescues/Shelters, Fundraise …

Cocktail & Conversation A monthly mixer around connection, low-key networking, food & fun! Consider it a "working happy hour" or, looking for like-minded ladies; this is an escape from the press-the-flesh-card-passing events and intended to create contacts! Kick off Your Heels, Grab a Drink, & Get Ready for A Fantastic Time before heading home!

We are Valley ladies in our 20's and 30's, single, married or dating, looking to socialize and make new friends in Los Angeles. Our group plans a wide variety of events from wine tasting to dinner with the girls. If you are looking for a down to earth, friendly bunch of girls to socialize with than this is the group for you! A few requirements we have to be a member of our group.  Every member must pay $2 a year in order for us to pay the Meetup dues each year.  Please only RSVP to an event if …

Founded in April 2012, the Women Entrepreneurs Club is a group for dynamic, creative, educated, and forward-thinking Los Angeles women to share their ideas, career stories, and goals as they embark on non-traditional careers. The group is a forum for women to post ideas, events, and collaborate on projects. During our monthly meetings, we will have speakers lead discussions on various topics, such as taking the plunge into entrepreneurship, financial planning, balancing work and family, and prac …

A "Salon" can be described as an inspiring gathering of people in the home of a welcoming host, where ideas, questions, decisions, and passions are shared by participants through conversation (with good wine and cheese). The Lesbian Salon is for women who would like to create and sustain an inspiring, sultry, and genuine community with other women.

This group is for anyone interested in Vegan lifestyle, healthy eating and animal welfare:) We will meet at L.A Vegan Crepe restaurant in Beverly hills to share knowledge, recipes and talk about natural healing and animal welfare. We are a French couple, so French lessons and good Vegan wine are mandatory!:) Can't wait to meet you all:)

You should join if you are in your thirties or forties, like to meet new people in a variety of industries, and want to see what's going on in Los Angeles. You can also join the L7 list for free at www.L7scene.com

Tired of mindless partying? Do you want to be part of a community of professionals that make a difference in this world? Then this group is for you! Mix with 30's is a group of dynamic, creative, smart, giving, charitable and fun professionals with a purpose!  We meet for drinks, dinners, wine tastings, art gallery receptions, charity and activist events for social and political causes... the focus is to make a difference in this world, form genuine connections with those of our same ilk and hav …