MISSION: This group is for foodies interested in exploring a variety of foods, and possibly sharing a good bottle of wine.  Don't let the name fool you, however - this is more about the dining than the wining. We'll go anywhere members would like to go, which could be very high brow but could just as likely be very low key (but please...no chain restaurants).  Socializing is of course, the second facet of the mission, and we think we have one of the best groups for it!! Our focus is on exploring …

Meet People Interested in Dining Out in the Northwest Suburbs! Come to one of our numerous dinners to break bread with fellow foodies and gourmets. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and have interesting conversations with friendly dinner companions.

This is the Chicago Dining Out Meetup Group. We will do dinners at various Chicagoland restaurants (in the city and in the burbs). Come on out and join us for some good food.

Started out as a seasonal group, to pass the winter with new friends out and about at dining and cultural events in the city. By popular demand, the season has been extended! The group is centered around dining in Chicago, but extends to other cultural social events in the city. The dining focus is on finding the best combination of fine food at prices reasonable enough to attend these as often as you can. That means a selection of BYOB's, events on specials night at some of the best restaur …

Feel free to join our group if you are interested in dining out and meeting new people.  We welcome men and woman in their 30's and 40's to join us for a few dinners. Whether you are married, single, like Italian food or Mexican, feel free to join us just to get out once in a while. If you are a couple, both people need to create a profile and be approved.  There is a fee which is collected at the start of each event which pays for the meetup site. Share with us a few things in your profile and …

Start out meeting people interested in dining out and/or just experiencing activities on the north shore! Come to a local Dining Out Meetup to break bread with fellow foodies and gourmets. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and enjoy satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. Then expand with us to enjoy events besides dinner. We have become the North Shore DO. We are DOing lots of interesting things. (NSDO) FOR EXAMPLE: We have nights at Zanies' comedy club. We join …

Living Gluten Free in the Windy City? Do you have Celiac Disease or a gluten intolerance? Then come join us! This group is open to anyone in the Chicago area who is living the "Gluten Free"l Meet others who face the same dietary challenges and triumphs...as we share great food, tips and conversation. Join us as we explore the many 'Gluten Free" dining-shopping and cooking options available in our great city Please see our pages page for a List of GF Restaurants in Chicago.

This group is for anyone looking to explore Chicago restaurants and meet new people over delicious food! We'll aim for at least two meals a month and will be working with restaurants to offer special pre-fix and family style tasting menus for our members.

This is a group for people that like good food and good company. We will sometimes explore new restaurants, and sometimes return to old favorites. We plan to have a meetup once or twice a month, but it will depend on the desires of the membership.

LIVE CHAT too!  Meet other playful active singles in the city and suburbs that like going out and having fun meeting new people. Whether it be for beach volleyball, mixed doubles tennis, bowling, ice skating, sleigh riding or anything else sporty. Join us for live music events or dining, wining, dancing, romancing! It's mostly for fun and meeting new people, so you don't have to be a pro at anything! We also have ice breaker games at some events to get things off to a more comfortable start. …

Calling all women of Northbrook (& nearby)! I'm hoping this group helps to create a strong, close-knit community of women in the Northbrook area. I'd like to help connect women in the area and build new friendships. I'd also like us to capitalize on our collective experiences, wisdom and passions. For what purpose? To cover the spectrum: From light-hearted, fun social gatherings (game nights, movie nights, wining, dining, comedy shows, musicals, etc.), to more adventurous activities that we've a …

If you are an adventurous eater, this is the Meetup for you. We are looking for unusual dining experiences: the more unusual, the better. Have you ever tried to gross someone out by describing your culinary adventures? What have you tried that most people won't eat? Tell us about it! This is a Meetup to explore real but unusual foods, not dares. Postings will be moderated and inapproriate comments designed to rile people up will be removed. Due to the unusual nature of our dining focus, it may b …

Gluten is a fabulous wheat protein that makes up some of our favorite foods. It's especially cherished by people who are vegan and often use seitan in place of animal flesh as a option. Let's relish it and support those who make their living selling products containing it. Chicago Gluten Gluttons will host fundraiser dine-outs featuring glutenous options with proceeds going towards autoimmune disease research.

Hello! My name is Mikey Corona, co-founder of Yo Soy Underground Supper. I, along with my partner Brian Riggenbach, share a passion for food and the arts. Together, once a month, we host a unique dining experience at museums, art galleries, cafés, people’s homes, and other non-traditional settings with the goal of redefining the way we dine and connect with food. Our "Mexican Inspired" menu is theme-based and carefully assembled drawing from our travels, holidays, and other unique ideas not norm …

Single men and women gather for sporting activities, parties, performances, art evenings, lectures, seminars, courses, volunteer vacations, weekend getaways, dining in favorite restaurants, entertainment events suggested by members of the Tribe of positive, successful singles.

This group is for those of us in Chicago and the suburbs that want to meet with other vegans and vegetarians for not only dining out together, but also doing other fun social things like going to see shows, museums, volunteering, potlucks, drinks, etc... Please check the "Pages" tab for information on our group's attendance and harassment policies.

Are you familiar with the ideas of the White City? How about underground dining? Or pop up restaurants? I'm forming a group to go to a series of pop up dinners inspired by Chicago's 1893 World's Fair Columbian Exposition: The series of hosted events is similar to secret or underground supper clubs, but each will happen in different and unexpected locations, much like flash dinners or popup restaurants. Dinners will be designed by a series of awesome guest chefs. The menu and Chicago neighborhood …

Single men and women gather for sporting activities, parties, performances, art evenings, lectures, seminars, courses, volunteer vacations, weekend getaways, dining in favorite restaurants, entertainment events suggested by members of the Tribe of positive, successful singles. We suggest special events for each age group and some activities are perfect for the whole Tribe. After meeting people in one of our events, we invite you to stay in touch on live video chats--by claiming a FREE membership …

Window to the World Chicago is a wonderfully diverse city; each culture has its personality, language, customs, traditions, and cuisine. Each month we will explore various geographical regions by visiting restaurants deemed representative of, or attending events highlighting, the cuisines of those regions. Each restaurant has been selected based on critical reviews, uniqueness, or Zagat or Michelin recommendations (NEVER Yelp, or Check, Please!, or Diners, Drive-Ins, and Drives. Do not even make …

There will always be food! We're a group of woman-identified gals who enjoy the company of women. We welcome you regardless of whether you're single, dating, coupled for life or any other status. Same goes for age, race, religion or any other element of diversity ... other than being a woman who enjoys sharing a meal in the company of other women, that is.

!All Things Fun ! North & NW Burbs 30s - 40s Our group is focused on getting fun people together to do fun things! We are a social group comprised of singles, couples, childfree or parents of all shapes, sizes, colors and creeds,who are 30 to 40 something. Members of our group are very friendly! NO MORE seeing and doing things alone. When you attend one of our events, you'll be greeted with a smile. Some of the events we will host: Comedy Shows Cooking Classes Day Trips Dining Out Ethnic Resta …

We will meet periodically to discuss future travel trips. They may be as simple as a weekend in Chicago to international travel. Persons belonging to this group are interested in travel, that includes the arts, adventure, learning new cultures, wine and dining.

Welcome! We are a group of 30-50 something professionals that enjoy after work Happy Hours/Dining throughout the Northwest Suburbs. This is a welcoming, fun group where ideas are shared, new friends are made and the vino is flowing! We do request you attend what you sign up for. If you cannot attend, please send us an email at least 24hrs before the event. That is most appreciated. 3 no-shows and you may be removed from the group at our discresion. It takes a lot of planning to create these even …

Do you enjoy events featuring the richness of African American culture in all forms including plays, parties, shows, festivals, dining, classes and more? If so, this is the perfect group for you. We are dedicated to meeting new people and supporting African-American events and venues, particularly in Chicago and in the South Suburban area.  Come with an open mind and willingness to participate. Please feel free to share your ideas and interests. If you are ready to get this party started...Let's …

Do you want to meet new people? Do yo want to try new things? Do you want to travel the world? Do you enjoy dining out? Are you looking to promote your business? Do you want to do a little bit of this and a little bit of that? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this group is for you! I created this group because I love organizing things and I love doing a little bit of everything. We will have events and meetings for everyones taste. This will involve, dinning out, concerts, bow …

This group is for women in their 20s and early 30s in Oak Park and its surrounding areas who want to get out of the house and have fun! I hope to create an awesome community of women for you to connect with, become friends with, and pretty much just have a good time. We plan many of our meetups in Oak Park and Forest Park such as dining out, movies, festivals, book discussions, wine tasting, hiking, arts and crafts, and many more. We also plan meetups in Chicago and other areas. All relationship …

Do you find yourself sitting at home bored, because you have nothing to do? Are you having a hard time meeting other women? We're starting this group to hopefully find long lasting friendships, women who enjoy going out for coffee, movies, dining out, going for drinks, taking walks, hikes, taking in some art fairs, or anything is game, we're open to suggestions. Note: this is a WOMEN ONLY group. Sorry guys...

Established in 2007, the NW Suburban Sisters Meetup Group brings women of color together in the western and northwestern suburbs to provide an outlet from the vicious family-work-school cycle of which so many of us often find ourselves trapped. This group is for women who enjoy high tea, dining at unique ethnic restaurants, theatrical productions, wine tastings, day spas, canoeing, volunteering, traveling, engaging in book discussions, and discussing current events. THIS MEETUP GROUP IS CURRENTL …