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 …

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 …

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 …

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  …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 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 …

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 …

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!

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 …

Time to tempt your palate with all the pleasurable flavors that LA has to offer. Join Pleasure Palate as we do some culinary exploring of restaurants (both high-end & holes-in-the-wall), food & beverage tastings, cooking classes and more. From savory to sweet, spicy to tangy, exotic to All-American, we'll taste it all, so come along and let us take your tastebuds on the ride of their life. Also keep an eye out for other events that will focus on various aspects of city life, ranging from archite …

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!

This group is for single professionals in their late 20s to early 40s who are looking to meet new people while discovering new bars and restaurants. I live in West Hollywood so most events will be in Hollywood, Burbank, Silver Lake, Los Feliz area with an occasional event on the westside. Venue suggestions are welcome. This group is NOT for people who drink excessively. It is for people who enjoy a cocktail or two while socializing. Please drink responsibly. No drama!! No-show policy: 3 strikes …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Social events Over 40 is a fun group to meet new people, find new friends and have a good time. We have an eclectic mix of events from casual dinners, movies, music concerts, art museums, summer festivals, happy hours, social parties, mixers, hikes, walking and more for everyone over the age of forty. So if you are in your 40s, 50s, or 60s please join us at one of our events, and meet new people who enjoy having fun! Please read over our Group Policies here: http://www.meetup.com/Social-Events-O …

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 …

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, …

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, …

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 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 …

Do you like checking out some of LA's hottest restaurants? Conversing about the latest best-seller? Meeting interesting women and making new friends? As the LA version of a popular NYC meetup, we will get together at least once a month at an upscale restaurant for brunch or dinner to discuss a novel or book that will be voted on and selected by members. Books range from the latest releases to classics. We will try and expand the number of people who can RSVP for a meetup - having possibly two di …

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.