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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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!

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 …

This is a singles' social club for all you hard-working, classy group of busy professionals looking for fun, casual events and making new life-long friends!  Woohoo!!   We will host all kinds of different activities such as dinners, happy-hours, bike riding, coffee, live bands, dancing, road trips, travel, etc!    Events will take place in the 818, 310, and 805 area codes!    Members from all areas are welcome!   Come join the fun!   Yeaaay * Ages 35-55 only.   You must have a current, facial p …

We are a free poker league.

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

A unique opportunity for you to join a NEWLY FORMING Meetup group. Are you an LA guy who is busy working, busy with family, chores, or just overwhelmed with the fast pace of life, and have found it difficult to meet active, interesting, high quality friends? Me too. And that's why decided to do something proactive, and create this Meetup group. This group is for professional guys in their 30s and 40s who are looking to build friendships and establish new networks, all while enjoying some of the …

There are definitely many singles who are also vegetarian/vegan (or at least singles who like vegetarian/vegan food) in the SoCal region, interested in meeting people of the opposite gender.  Many people who fit these characteristics are very busy and don't have the time to search and find compatible people. That's where this group can definitely help out. Health conscious people usually have many other common aspects besides what they eat (or don't eat) such as the basic one--many are actually …

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 …

Hi Awesome Ladies! THE PURPOSE To find down to earth awesome female friends. Have you also had a hard time making quality friendships, especially in LA? Then you are in the right place! THE AGE RANGE This group is for anyone 30-40's. THE PEOPLE This group is for any female that is 100% drama free, down to earth, easy to talk to, honest, caring, and looking for the same thing in another female friend. If you are more into labels, looks, industry conversation, or the club scene, this is not the …

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 …

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 …

This is a group for anyone who loves the outdoors, especially the BEACH!!! I started this group because I find the beach to be one of the most calming, restorative places on earth. The warmth of the sun and the sound of the waves renew my spirit. Because most of my friends are not beach lovers, I decided to reach out to all the beach lovers that I have yet to meet! We'll visit our favorite beaches, check out restaurants along the beach, make new friends and introduce each other to what we all lo …

Hello and Welcome to Long Lasting Hang Out Friends. This Group Is part of Enter Your Mind Center, INC. Non-Profit. This group is all about creating a supportive and long lasting hang out friends. ( 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 friend …

We are a group of knitters and crocheters who live and craft from Santa Monica to the Westside. We meet the LAST WEDNESDAY of every month at The Market at Santa Monica Place on the dining deck from 7-9ish. We will be sitting at round tables in the Market between the entrance and GROUNDWORKS COFFEE. For directions and more info click  http://www.themarketsmp.com/ Park on the top level of the parking structure (lots of available spaces) The first 90 minutes are free. First hour after is $1.00. …

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 …

Hi everyone, I'm Laurent. I'm gonna be organizer of Los Angeles Iron Chefs for a while. But the most simple for everyone will be to join my main group which is: http://www.meetup.com/Cooking-Classes-with-a-Fun-French-C... After learning cooking in France, working in England, Belgium of course in France and for the last 3 years in Los Angeles, many of my friends and relation keep asking me about doing some cooking classes, and i done already a bunch of it in France and Belgium and it was always …

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 …

During the week are you tired of having lunch alone, eating at the same restaurants, having the same conversations or being with the same work people? If so, let's have lunch! We meet once a week at a new restaurant in the area. We can try new places and meet new faces. Everyone eats! We also have special events and activities outside of lunch.  These activities may include movies, happy hour, brunch, poker, skating, game shows (Price is Right), hiking, picnics, boating and other recreational ac …