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 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 …

There are so many fun things to do in Los Angeles! From sunning on the beaches to cruising through the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles attractions are some of the best in the world. Take in the scenery with travel deals that specialize in all the fun games we play in LA like volley ball at Venice Beach, or wine tasting bars, or just celebrity watching at a local restaurant. You might even overhear the latest movie reviews from a near-by table, or go to Free-Bee Events. If you like to cook, there's …

Are you LGBT and a foodie? Have you always wanted to join a dining club that will try out a wide variety of restaurants - from street food, all the way to fine dining, from American cuisine, to all types of ethnic cuisine Southern California has to offer? Then this is the group for you. We have a wide variety of events to fit everyone's budget - from $10 to $15 at street food and certain ethnic restaurants, all the way to $100 plus for fine dining. Its up to you what event you want to sign up f …

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, originally strictly an early brunch group, is now expanding a bit.  Stay tuned for great brunches, dinners and other fun activities. Who are our members? This meetup is for members in the 30's to 40's age group who are friendly and open-minded. I'm happy to say my members are just that: friendly, intelligent, and fun! This group is Los Angeles based and we tend to enjoy restaurants that are not too far from the area. We enjoy restaurants from the east side such as Pasadena/Silverlake …

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: …

Eat Me! L.A. is part of FeastMonkey.com, a national social network of chefs and foodies who get together face to face for unique adventure dining experiences. We rely on our members to help post ideas and organize meetup events. If you have an idea for Eat Me Los Angeles just post it and see who likes it. If we get enough interest we'll make it happen. Join our national members on  http://www.feastmonkey.com to receive special offers and get invited to exclusive events. You can also follow Ea …

This meetup group is for everyone in LA who enjoy dancing, dining, pubs, clubs, outdoor activities, social networking, dinner parties, and other local activities.This group is for married people, single people, new-in-towners, and people who have been in the LA area for a while and are simply looking for a new group to go out with. You only have to be friendly and fun to join!

This is for Women & Men who are 55 nd over, Single,live in West LA,Marina del Rey..........Santa WMonica, etc. Where ever..I know a GREAT CAFE in Marina Del Rey!..........LETS SEE WHAT HAPPENS!...We will meet once a month for Lunch or Dinner on Saturday or Sunday. A Time to Relax, Dine,Socialize and make new Friends.  Very Casual.

Started 10/19/10: Calling all Asians and Asian culture enthusiasts in the San Fernando Valley!!!  The San Fernando Valley Asian Connection is a group for Asians AND those interested in Asian culture who live, work, play (or would like to play) in the San Fernando Valley. While there already are groups for Asians, they are mostly located in the San Gabriel Valley, Long Beach, general Los Angeles and Orange County areas.  For those of us who live in the San Fernando Valley, this means driving a mi …

Hello ladies! I know how hard it is to find true CONSISTENT friendships in LA instead of just having acquaintances. This group is focusing on women in their 20's and 30's for true friendships while doing a VARIETY of FUN and ADVENTUROUS activities in LA and surrounding areas. Some of the activities will be happy hours, dining out, fun day at the beach, trip to Laguna Beach for the weekend, Catalina, Hawaii, movies, concerts, balloon ride, bowling, playing pool. I love variety and any idea th …

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 …

Singles. Singles. Singles.... Calling all Professional Fun Singles.  Are you single and ready to mingle? Are you a relationship minded single that is ready to take the next step in life but also wants to make sure the love of your life is your friend that can share activities with you that you already love or are willing to try?  Or maybe he/she is able to handle social or professional networking settings? Join us!  We are fun singles that want to expand our circle of friends and meet new people …

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 …

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  …

We are singles in our 20's to 50's interested in doing fun recreational activities with other singles, which include: * Happy hour time * Dining out * Exploring Los Angeles together * Going to concerts, movies and other types of shows * Going to art events / galleries  *  Hiking and other outdoor enjoyment * Game days / nights (Backgammon, Texas Hold 'Em, etc) * Discussions (topics open) *  So many options!  Please join us and let's have fun together!

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.

For People 23-40 Years Old.  Every week we pick one restaurant in Santa Monica to dine at until we've been to every restaurant in town.  We DO NOT include national fast food chains, but will include smaller Mom and Pop type places and local chains when appropriate;  choosing 1 dive restaurant a month, at least 1 ethnic restaurant a month, and 1 high end ($$$$). Because reservations are often required and out of respect for the restaurants that save us the tables,  only people who show up after R …

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 …

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. …

Let's explore some of the great L.A. happy hours as well as casual dining spots, specialty coffee places, etc. around town. If you're new to the city-or simply want to try new places or suggest old favorites-this group will focus on fun and relaxed socializing with good food and beverages.  Recent events include happy hours at Bugatta, The Golden Gopher, and Soleto.  The age range of this group is 35 and older.

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 …

This meetup is for women of all ages who live in or around the West Hollywood area. I originally wanted to start a Book Club but decided to make it a social group as well so I could meet new people and explore more of Los Angeles. The Book Club will take place once a month at a Cafe or Restaurant. The social aspect of the group includes anything from exploring LA, coffee, hiking, small bars, movies, bowling, dining in, dining out, museums, spas, book signings and any thing else that sparks your …

Congratulations! You've stumbled across another Meetup group. Aren't there already hundreds of other groups with more members, better organizers, and cooler events? Some ideas: art walks, beach, board games, comedy club & improv shows, dining out, hiking, karaoke, magic shows, museums, photography, theatre, volleyball, and volunteering. Many other groups are already popular, well-established and successful.  This group has no intention of competing with any of them.  This small group is just a …

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 …

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 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 post when …

Senior African American Women who want to socialize, dine out, attend movies, concerts, travel or just a walk in the park. Are you retired, single, divorced, widowed, or just plain bored? We can do anything we choose to do as a group. Don't let lack of funds stop you. We can do two for ones, use Groupon, coupons, or use our senior discounts. Start living your best life now!