Do you live in NoVA and love fresh, locally grown foods and locally produced wines and spirits? We are a group dedicated to seeking out local food, wine and spirits producers, creating relationships with them, and with each other, by meeting up and visiting local farms, dairies, wineries and distillers, as well as farmer's markets. Many of these local establishments welcome groups for tours, tastings and even classes, so how better to enjoy those than as a group of fast friends seeking out the b …

This group was started to share happy hours, fun classes and events. If you enjoy tasting and learning about new foods and wine this group is for you. Lets eat!

Grapevine is more than just tasting wine - it's enjoying great food too! Whether you're new to wine and want to learn more or you're a "foodie" and you love to try new restaurants, Grapevine offers great events. The Organizer: Charlie Adler, President of TasteDC, has completed his first book on wine: "I Drink On the Job: a Refreshing Perspective on Wine" - More Information at http://www.idrinkonthejob.com "A Meal Without Wine is Breakfast!" Cheers!

This is a group for anyone who wants to explore the restaurants that Alexandria has to offer. I started this group to meet new people and socialize while enjoying good food and wine. If you see a posted meetup that's full and you want to go, still add yourself to the waiting list. About 3 days before the event, I'll send out a reminder for everyone to update their RSVPs and more spots become available. Also, meetups that are posted more than 2 weeks out will be waiting list only. I'll manually o …

This is a group to learn about wine. Learn how to enjoy wine, pair wine with foods, and to simply sit and sip great wines.

Loving wine is a passion that is quickly spreading, faster than a bush fire in the arid land of the Aussie down under. To share wine is one of the greatest joys in life, right next to the joy of cooking, and sharing the spoils while dining with friends and family. This casual group will be driven by tasting wine, food pairings, enjoying entertaining banter, and listening to guest speakers as they bestow upon us the essence of the wine world as they know it. All are welcome. Couples, single …

This is a group for people who are interested in not only drinking great wine but learning about it as well. Let's plan events that are fun and educational. Let's find out why Chardonnay tastes different in Burgundy then it does in Napa. What wines should we drink now or lay down for 20 years? Let's find out together while drinking great wine and having fun. This is a group for wine enthusiasts of all levels who want to learn more about what's in our glass. Events will include the standard wine …

Welcome All Wine lovers This is a group that centers on attending wine events, trying wines of different origin, learning new things about wine in general and enjoying culture, fun, getting together with good friends.  Meet fellow Wine enthusiasts or food lovers near you! Come to our local event Meetups to try new and exciting new wines! Everyone is  welcome no matter what level of wine lover you are. This is a great new social group of professional people who meet to discover new wines, see old …

"Wine is something larger than we might imagine. Wine is passion. It's family and friends. It's warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is culture and refinement. And wine is the very essence of civilization and what we mean by the Art of Living." -Robert Mondavi Calling all those in the Washington DC metro area that love to drink and learn about great wine and enjoy everything that accompanies it – great food, travel, culture, building friendships, great conversations, laughter and mem …

Meet fellow Wine Lovers or foodies near you! Come to a local Wine & Dine Meetups to taste new wines; and discuss great vintages and estates. Everyone's welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. This is a really dynamic and social group of professional people who meet to discover new wines, cheeses, different restaurants, neighborhoods and new people. You have to be 21 years of age for participation. We are mature, friendly and confident professionals who welcomes all walks of …

This is a group for chocolate lovers who are interested in learning about, and tasting fine chocolate. We will taste and review unique chocolate bars made from different cacao varieties, origins and brands; Likewise, we will seek interesting bon-bons , truffles and other confections made with the finest chocolate. I would like to organize events that will allow members to gain insight into subject such as: a. The chocolate making process from bean to bar b. Chocolate tasting and appreciate tec …

Meet fellow wine enthusiasts in the DC region and learn about the fascinating world of wine. You don't have to be a member to attend one of our local events and friends are always welcome! We host wine events for every kind of taster: Beginners to experienced palates. Our wine events include 10 for $10 Super Tastings, meeting with winemakers, wine importers, and journalists.

This group is for all the DC-region wine lovers out there. We'll be organizing weekly wine tastings, and tours of Virginia's wine country. If you want to learn more about wine, discover great local vintages, and meet new people, sign up for this group today and join one of our meetups!

Introduction: Our founder decided to start this group because she enjoyed wine and want to get to know other people in their 20s & 30s that like wine too.  It worked!  Since getting started in April 2010, we have attended 250 tastings, wineries, dinners, festivals, happy hours, parties, and almost any other idea, as long as it somehow involves wine, with many more planned! We look for a great mix of men and women in their 20s & 30s - single, married, couples, just friends, it doesn't matter - th …

This is our exploration of the food of Fredericksburg (and surrounding areas). We're looking for local, international, diferent or just our favorite places for a great meal and chance to catch up each month.

Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. To do that, Slow Food brings together pleasure and responsibility, and makes them inseparable.

I believe in a world where food is the keyhole to learning about different cultures and traditions. I want to meet anyone who can keep an open mind to trying exotic cuisine (chicken feet anyone?!), and would like to learn more about how food and culture are intertwined. I certainly am not an expert on every type of cuisine, so if you can teach us something about food and culture, your presence would be appreciated! We will meet up every two weeks to sample a variety of cuisine (including drinks! …

Do you like food? Do you like making new friends? Then join us at Fresh Friends and Food where we explore a new local (Washington, DC) restaurant with amazing food each week. Every Friday, Fresh Friends and Food makes a group reservation for ten people at a new restaurant (all metro accessible!). The food and alcohol bills are tallied up separately. The food bill is split evenly 10 ways and the alcohol bill is split evenly between everyone who drank. No muss, no fuss. So join us next Friday for …

We at City Grapes believe in learning and tasting wine in an unpretentious and fun atmosphere. We're open to anyone interested in wine tasting whether they are a novice or a connoisseur (newbies, enthusiasts, wine snobs, and cork dorks welcome). Great Times occur around Good Food, Wine and Fun conversations. Our objective is simple: organize affordable, fun wine tastings and food pairing events in diverse, convenient locations in the Washington DC Metro area to allow our members to learn and enj …

This group is for wine and food lovers in Virginia and around We will post some events and invite you to some tastings Join us

This is a group for all interested in home winemaking. Whether you're a long-time winemaker or a beginner or with no experience, this is the group for you to learn how to make your own wine or share your knowledge of home winemaking. We will meet regularly to share knowledge and experiences in home winemaking, invite guest speakers on wine making, have wine tastings, and plan outings to local wineries. Bring your enthusiasm and fresh ideas to make this group fun and interesting.

Welcome to Around the World Gastronomists. Our goal is to explore the many varieties of restaurants in the Hampton Roads area . Our Meetups will rotate around Hampton Roads area and will occur about once a month. There is no membership fee. We welcome any suggestions or ideas for places to go or to avoid. Members are welcome to bring adult guests to our events.

Do you think it's fun to get dressed up and have a fancy 5 course meal? This is the group for you. Various events (dinners featuring tasting menus, chef's tables, and the like) will be posted here. Know of an event that the group would be interested in? Post it in the suggested meetups.

African Diaspora Roots and Culture This is a diverse group that connects all people through the celebration and exploration of the culture and history of the Black African Diaspora. Membership Drive Time. Open to new members! Make Donations see the June 30th 2013 meetup! Diaspora (DI-'AS-PAR-A) n a. The breakup and scattering of people. b. People scattered far from their antral homelands. c. The place where these people live . Group Max Group Max = 150. We desire very active, participating and c …

We are a group based in the DC Metro area that love craft beer and trying new things. Beer Snobs need not apply. We meet 2–3 times a month, the first Thursday of each month we meet at Meridian Pint in DC (starting January 2013) and the first Saturday a month we tour a local (or not too distant) brewery. We also have some outdoor activities such as hiking and biking followed by beer, bottle shares, beer dinners, and soon beer classes!