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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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  …

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 is a fun social group where foodies in the SF Valley get together to try new restaurants within the area. The myth is that the valley is short on good cuisine, but not true!! Let's eat and explore the valley!

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 …

For those who are truly food obsessed. You've been and will go to the ends of the earth to find the perfect ramen, foie gras, reuben, gelato, sidecar... You love going to both 3 Michelin star restaurants as well as taco trucks to find that little bit of food epiphany. You love following new trends and ideas in food both in your own kitchen and restaurants. You'd consider yourself an advanced foodie. I'm one, are you one too? I'm hoping to go to restaurants together, have food related adventures, …

Seeking wine knowledgeable collectors to share great wines and even better conversation about other topics. If you feel that wine can open up the best in yourself, this may be the tasting group you have been looking for. It's not really about the wine. It's about sharing wine with people who contribute passion, intelligence, thoughtfulness, playfulness and personal accessibility. It's about life, with a lot of good wine added. Wine and food geeks welcome if properly socialized.  We start with wi …

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Westside Young Professionals & Adventurous Spirits Unite (Late 20s - 40)! *Events & Activities will include restaurants, concerts, bars/lounges, volunteering, athletic activites, the outdoors, and various events around LA! Majority of events will take place on the Westside but will be open to exploring other parts of LA as well.* Please feel free to suggest meetup ideas so we can keep this group active and fun! :-) XO, Suzy

If you prefer sampling many different wines with food on a given evening, this group is for you. You will help wine producers, importers, distributors, retailers and internet distributors launch new and vintage wine arriving in Los Angeles. Meetings will be usually be 5-7 PM tastings, 7-10 PM dinners, or afternoon tastings on weekends at local restaurants all over LA. You will be consulted about each wine poured and its pricing and how you think other wine buyers will react to it. Some events wi …

A group for people of ALL ages that live in, work in, or just love to hang out in BEVERLY HILLS. A great way for people new to the area (like myself) to meet other 90210 locals or aficionado's, and explore various cafes/bars/restaurants/hotel bars/rooftop bars/lounges, while meeting new people, making new friends and socializing. This group is open to everyone, single or married, kids or no kids, but you have to be FRIENDLY and SOCIAL! Its OK if your shy, we'll make you feel comfortable so you c …

A place where like minded women of color mostly in our 20's & 30's (however we except everyone) can hang out, have fun, meet new friends, and empower one another! A lot of the events I post are free or inexpensive that way everyone can join regardless of their financial situation.  SO Come out and join us for A night on the Town, dinner, dancing, movies, festivals, concerts, red carpet Events, traveling, hiking, Volunteering and so much more!! Whether you're new to Cali or have been here your wh …

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, …

Meet other women in their upper 40's and 50's to create a network of supportive women who want to laugh go bowling, museums, movies, happy hour, dinners', lunches, brunches, theater, weekend getaways, the possibilities are endless. This group is for all women. I am looking for women to participate at least once a month or more in our events and who are willing to make a commitment to this group. Ladies, it is never to late to form lasting friendships. Please take that first step; join and com …

We are starting this meetup group because singles at the young age of 30 plus need more places to dance and mingle in classy locations. So if you love to go out dancing, but hate the LA nightclub atmosphere, this is the group for you. We will be sponsoring dances, and happy hours for these beautiful business professionals along with other singles’ groups. Now classy single professionals have some nice venues to dance and mingle in the Valley! You are going to meet hundreds of singles like you, w …

Hello and Welcome to Long Lasting Hang Out Friends. This Group Is part of Making Real True Lasting Friendship, and It's all about creating a supportive long lasting friendship. ( This is not a singles group, but it is part of learning, growing and supporting true friends who are vital to a fulfilling life). True friends help us distress, and challenge us to follow our dreams, while we cheer each other on when times get tough or when we need an extra push. Although true friends bring tons of val …

Over the hill? Out of gas? One foot in the grave? They couldn't be talking to you because if you're reading this, you're far from being "done" with living and you're looking for new stuff to do! Well, this is it! I'm a Meetup organizer that loves to go out dancing above anything else socially. But I also love the Hollywood Bowl, Jazz concerts, the Magic Castle, art fairs, dinner out on the town or intimate dinner parties at home with a dozen or so of my fave people in attendance. I also like the …

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.

We provide a relaxed and friendly opportunity to meet other dynamic, engaging singles. We dedicate the time necessary to get to know you and your potential matches for you. We will listen to you're dating and life experiences and strive to find what you are looking for in your social life. We provide confidential dating and relationship coaching and make matchmaking follow-up phone calls for you after our events. We create a comfortable social atmosphere in many venues, where you will succeed in …

This group is for anyone in the San Fernando Valley or nearby who regularly watches the Los Angeles Dodgers on TV, and would rather do so with other Dodger fans. We meet at restaurants, sports bars, anywhere that would play the game, enjoy good food and drinks and eachother's company, and cheer on the LA Dodgers! If you have any location suggestions, create a MeetUp (making sure it doesn't interfere with another) or contact Troy with the details. We look forward to hanging out with you!

Hello. Welcome to the West LA & Beverly Hills Dating and Networking Club. Our objective is to provide an environment where you will enjoy life by discovering so much Los Angeles has to offer. Find others to work together with on reaching your fitness, personal, business, and professional goals and have fun doing it! As a partnership with several meetups, we've consistently held events with 30+ quality fun professionals! Our events will include various fitness activities (Hiking, Biking, Can …

Flak·ey --- adj., to be unreliable, and/or absent-minded, flighty, fickle. Generally irresponsible Tired of the flakey group singles/friends scene in Los Angeles? Ever show up to a Meetup event, just to find that the organizer is a no-show and only a few other group members have bothered to attend? This group is all about those who are serious about meeting new friends, having a good time with old friends, meeting potential dates/mates and having a good time doing it. We'll have happy hours, …

And it is often Happy hour here. Happy hour! what could be better. Food drink and new friends --with Happy hour drink specials - even better. Looking for active, fun people in Sherman Oaks, Encino, and Studio city Areas who enjoy getting together for an after work beer or happy hour cocktail. Happy Hour Members range from late 20s to mid 40's, with most in their 30's. Prospective members must be social and outgoing AND WITHIN OUR AGE RANGE. All Happy Hour members have a profile photo with you f …

If you are friendly with a loving heart, want to meet new kindred friends and soul sisters and brothers, have fun adventures with great people that want to extend , enjoy volunteering to help others, are "spiritually minded" (meaning you have compassion for others and our planet), you have found the right spot! (This is not a religion-based group). You may even meet your soulmate! We will be planning outings mostly geared towards events with a spiritual flavor that put a smile on your face and o …

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 …