Do you enjoy wine?  Learning?  An expert?  Are you 30+ and looking for a way to meet down to earth people who share your enjoyment of wine? About every 6 weeks, the Manhattan and Astoria Wine & Social will either put together a food and wine dinner, find a great deal at a good wine bar, or even just go to a good wine bar.  If you are looking for relaxed folks who can find no better way to start or end and evening than with good wine, you have found the place. We are non-discriminatory on geograp …

Meet fellow Israeli-Wine Enthusiasts like you in a casual, easy-going and fun atmosphere! Come to our Metro New York City meetups to taste exciting Israeli wines - just great wines that overcome the sweet, sacramental wine stereotype.  We respect everyone and follow a simple rule -- don't mix Kosher with non-Kosher wines -- so all wines and foods are Kosher during a Kosher tasting. Non-Kosher tastings are marked with NK in the announcements.  Everyone is encouraged to voice his/her opinion …

The name of this group says it all.  Love + Wine.  Wine is wonderfully complex, like us, as individuals.  Some people have a natural taste and inclination for certain flavors, types and colors of wine. Others, look for something a bit more unique and rare.  Many are unexplored and waiting to be discovered. This group should be the place where you can express things that you LOVE and your curiosity or passion about WINE.  The rules are simple.  Social graces are a must. Be curious, open minded, s …

Just because we live on the east coast doesn't mean that we can't enjoy the beauty of sunsets and the experience of that perfect end of day wine and dine moment. Do you look forward to a glass of wine, good food, good company when you finish the day? Join mi. I'd like to bring people who can put their smart phones, business titles and business cards away for a moment. Come join us, have some wine, have some food and be yourself. Chat about travel and where you'd like to go and where you've been. …

Hey everyone! I joined a few meet up's so far on this site and had a great time in all of them. Lately I have been on this 'wine' kick and been going to a few wine places and wineries in the NYC area! Brooklyn Winery is one of my favorites. They host TV show viewings there as well; (ie. Walking Dead, Mad Men, Breaking Bad) and also do a set of Movies through the summer too. Game of Thrones and other HBO shows also play at Professor Thoms Bar in Manhattan! I personally love to drink and socialize …

In 2007 we started off as a wine tasting group but luckily grew and evolved to so much more. While we continue to focus on small gatherings to learn and teach each other about wine, we have sometimes branched out to have book club discussions or will cook dinner together, go see a film. All have been wine related, so far. As always, your input is encouraged. It you have an idea for a meet up, let us know! Whatever we do, we will keep our meetups small so that we can all talk to and get to know e …

Calling all NYC area foodies interested in healthy eating, enjoying fine wine, good companionship, warm atmosphere for social and business networking, in relaxed and comfortable Manhattan (primarily) venues, with no rush to leave, all at affordable cost. We will not be going to restaurants for their regular meals, you can do that on your own. We plan frequent meet-ups in select private and unique venues, buffet or sit-down, and encourage your opinions for what you want most to enjoy. Classes, gu …

Like eating and drinking?  Like making new friends and having great conversations?  Then join us as we eat our way through Manhattan, from cheap eats to five star restaurants, dive bars to upscale lounges and wine bars, meals for serious foodies and gatherings over comfort food for all - making culinary stops anywhere and everywhere between.  We're looking for fun, friendly people who love to have a great time over a great meal.  IF that's you - then please join our adventures in dining out in h …

Dine Outside The Box is a great way to find the hidden eatery gems in NYC and the surrounding boroughs, try great food, meet great people and open yourself up to a multitude of new experiences. Movies, recipes, demos, tastings, samplings, wine, music, theatre and more...Step outside your box and see what possibilities this great city has for you. You never know until you try. "If you always do what you always did, you always get what you always got" Check us out and be on your way to making chan …

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 …

This is a group for gay men to experience the beauty and sensuality of Italy here in NY. Come meet other men who love to travel, enjoy GOOD wine, are interested in the philosophy of Italian cooking and who want to exchange tips about traveling to Rome, Florence, Venice and Italy in general. Find travel partners, learn to speak some Italian before you go, find out where the gay "locales" are and how to meet gay men once you land in Italy. This group is for everyone from young, single men to partn …

Immodest Proposals is a monthly discussion group for people fascinated by fringe ideas. Discussions center around an outlandish social idea made possible by modern technology and society. For example, past discussions have ranged from defining alternative culture for the 21st century to deciding how much government is too much. Immodest Proposals is also a group for the appreciation of good wine, beer, and food. We select venues with affordable, sustainable options and then arrange for our m …

Events for NYC/NJ Professionals. Wine social, business networking events, get together, seminars. Places to Meet, Mate & Connect! BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR NEW MEMBER WELCOME EMAIL! Inside is a special THANK YOU gift

Join other single professionals for happy hours, wine socials, and the best in NYC nightlife! The organizers are all single and have full-time careers. We all work together to throw free parties, mainly for singles. If you are a young professional and are interested in fun, often upscale, free social events for singles, then you are in the right place! We have been running free events for singles for 5 years now, so we know that singles want to come out and have a great time, meet a lot of other …

Welcome to NYC singles social where single gather for all kinds of the events. If you are new to New york or a native New Yorker 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. Join us. We offering both larger and small events so that members feel comfortable in their own preferred social network setting. Most events are free admission. The group's age focus i …

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN , 40 AND OVER WHO ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING TOGETHER FOR FASHION AND ACCESSORIES, DECORATING, FITNESS, VISITING FOOD AND GOURMET MARKETS, MUSEUMS, WINE BARS AND MORE..

NOTE: This group is geared toward African-Americans, Africans throughout the Diaspora and friends. Everyone from all racial/ethnic backgrounds are welcome to join this group.  Are you a well-informed and cultured individual? Are you interested in politics, fashion, all types of musical genres, pop culture, books, theatre, art, indie movies, museums, wine, food, traveling and more? Let's add another dynamic: Do you enjoy discussing national and international politics? Do you love to voice your vi …

The Foodtech space is about to explode, and nipping at its heels will be BoozeTech, where technology meets all things booze. This group is for current, aspiring, or interested entrepreneurs in the alcohol-tech space. Come grab a drink, vent about archaic government regulation, and meet others like you: bold entrepreneurs on a mission to save the world, one drink at a time.

Just a bunch of folks who enjoy Good Food, Good Drinks and Good Times. You may also be interested in some of the other Meetup Groups I organize: Meetup Groups I Organize: NYC Beer Enthusiasts Meetup  - http://www.meetup.com/nycbeer NYC Sake Enthusiasts  - http://www.meetup.com/nyc-sake NYC Whisky Enthusiasts - http://www.meetup.com/nyc-whisky NYC Ping Pong - http://www.meetup.com/nyc-ping-pong Queens Ping Pong - http://www.meetup.com/QueensPingPong Photo 101 - http://www.meetup.com/Photo-10 …

Welcome to Black and Latina Bi/Lesbian Professionals! A group of fun-loving, career-minded friends launched Black and Latina Bi/Lesbian Professionals to provide unique, sophisticated and fun social events for the ever-evolving taste and interest of today's bi/lesbian woman. Social activities range from art openings, hotel bars, brunches, theater, movies, poetry readings, yoga, dinner parties, book clubs, white water rafting, afterwork drinks, outdoor adventures, wine tastings, group travel to …

"Out With The Gay Girls" has shifted its focus from after work wine bar meetups to a wider range of activities that I believe a broad base of lesbians might be interested in.  Yes, some activities will be out at a club, but we will also revisit the wine bar scene, as well as adding some outdoor activities, concerts, art exhibitions, performance art, poetry slams, meetups at big events like pride or outdoors festivals.  I will look for interesting activities to touch on everyone's interests.  I h …

SpotLite Caribbean Cooking is a bold and new way of socializing through food. In this group we will focus on Caribbean Cuisine . Have you ever wanted to meet and build relationships with other local foodies who love and has a passion for everything Caribbean. If you just love all things Caribbean or just want to learn about the food and a little culture then this group is for you.  It's about having fun, showing support to one another and creating new and real friendships which hopefully will l …

Hi, We offer a * Coed Adult Volleyball on Fridays from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. (Techniques, tips and practice at the beginning of the class, usually 30 min., then we play). THIS IS NOT A PLACE WERE YOU COME AND PAY TO PLAY FOR THE NIGHT.  THIS IS AN ONGOING TECHNIQUE / SKILL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. IF THAT'S WHAT YOU NEED, PLEASE KEEP READING. Players are required to have ADVANCED volleyball skills/experience.- B/BB level 80% of our players are on an advanced level and we would like to keep it that w …

This group should simply be a place for young individuals living in Astoria to plan dinners, drinks, daytime activities, anything! Join if your young, fun, new to the area, and astoria vet, part of a couple, an individual - and lets get to meeting up!

The purpose of this group is to bring together young professionals in a relaxed, intimate social setting so we can get to know each other better and develop friendships over casual meals and activities. We're two friends who met via Meetup and we've realized how much fun it is to meet new people and explore all that NYC has to offer. Some of our interests include independent films, arts, music, international travel, good food and drinks. Our meetups will be geared towards (but not limited to) th …

Hear live jazz with like minded people in clubs and private house concerts. You don't have to be a musician but you must love jazz! We combine affordable listening with the finer things like wine tastings and pot luck affairs. Come explore creative culture on the Jersey side of the Hudson...

Hi All - This network is for all NYC-based artists and designers who have their own businesses and want to connect with other like-minded souls with the intention of connecting, sharing best practices, finding ways of working together and just generally supporting each other as we go after the visions we have created for our lives. - Attendees: Jewelry Designers, artists, photographers, furniture designers, fashion designers, etc. - Frequency: once a month - Location: TBD based on how many inter …