If you enjoy reading books written by French / francophone authors and would like to discuss them with other lovers of French Fiction in French, this is a group for you. We try to pick books that are both well written and likely to interest the greatest number of people, including works considered modern (or even classic) classics and more recent prize winners. These books are picked and discussed by our member group, both through polls and at our meetups over a cup of hot chocolate, a cup of co …

Do you love Champagne? Sparkling wine? Dessert wines? Port? Sauternes? Meet fellow Wine Enthusiasts near you and enjoy a bit of the bubbly and the sweet side of life! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines, learn about noses and legs, and discuss great vintages and estates. Everyone's welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. While most of the wines we taste are on the sweet side, dry champagnes and sparkling wines are also included.

If you're fanatical about food, you've found the right table. And there's no wait. We are the people who review, blog, discuss, find, chat-about anything and everything, from appetizers and aperitifs, to dessert and digestifs. Soup to nuts. If it's about food, we are in the know. We FriendsEAT...love Gourmet and always ....Bon Appetit.

I8 FOOD BLOG: This is were me and my authors/editors drop our wisdom with reviews, eatymology, recipes, etc! Our new food blog is up! http://www.i8nyc.com TWITTER @ I8AND8: Every Deal will be posted there. That's right. You get the inside track to invites on everything I get. Well, most :) http://www.twitter.com/i8and8 I8 FACEBOOK PAGE: You will get invited FIRST to Exclusive Events. All you have to do is 'Like' Us and you're good to go! http://www.facebook.com/i8nyc I8 SUPPER …

THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE INVITE ONLY PRIVATE GROUP! Flakers are not tolerated here. We only accept 200 members so be sure to stay ACTIVE! Undoubtedly the most active Meetup on the site, with amicable foodies to boot. Love Desserts? Baking or just eating? No problem! Demographic is active young professionals 20's-30's. Rules: http://www.meetup.com/chocolovers/about

Business Networking and Professional Development WHAT WE'RE ABOUT: ‘Connecting to Greatness - In Business. In Life. I’m Kate Gaffin. I’m a lifelong entrepreneur and entrepreneurial energy is my absolute favorite kind. I created 'Connecting to Greatness' because I wanted to create a better, more rewarding and even fun networking experience.  And over the last couple of years, I've been invited to teach my style of Business Networking and 'Warm' Marketing to Diplomats at the British Consulate, Stu …

We're strictly for singles who are 40 and over, who enjoy upscale travel, parties, dining out, Museums, Theater/Broadway, and, live within 4 hours of NYC OR who are in NYC frequently. A note to those thinking about joining this group This club features everything from dining out & movies to Broadway/Lincoln Center outings to Yankees games to day trips & even vacation opportunities. Please be forewarned that most activities will be in the $50 to $150 per person range, so, if that is too high for …

This group is for people who love to cook good food - or would like to learn how - in a group setting! We meet at a host's house (anybody can host - we'll do this in turns, but no obligations) and each person brings ingredients for and cooks a part of the meal (appetizer / entree / dessert). Cookware is provided by the host. We will do this by theme - Italian, Indian, 15-minute-or-less, French, Mexican, Dessert only, and any others that members suggest. We then pair the food with great wine and …

Hi there! Do you enjoy discovering new/offbeat or classic independent/foreign films and discussing them with other film lovers?   Do you also love trying new types of food and wine? If so, come join us! We are a group of young film, food & wine buffs (mostly early 30's to early 40's) who live in the city, and get together several times a month in a private, relaxed setting  with comfy seating and large screen TV, for film, food & wine parties. We romp around the globe, pairing up foreign (somet …

Hello all!! This group is dedicated to bringing women of all kinds together to embrace all sorts of adventures. The purpose is to embrace life and enjoy it with best friends. As a group, we arrange fun activities from weekend getaways to book clubs to holiday parties. We only have three rules: you’re not allowed to bring your significant others (unless we’re hosting a couples party ), you’re not allowed to NOT have fun and (for technical purposes…if you RSVP to 3 events and are a no show, membe …

This group is for people who want to experience many Asian foods and drinks with a focus on pub style cuisine.  Mainly basement sake bars and yakitori spots. But Izakaya is an umbrella group description as I have other events planned outside what would be described as an Izakaya. Things like tea & dessert, Korean BBQ, any local Far East events like movies and concerts. Also its not so much an "exchange" as you won't find any American style bars/eateries on the agenda. Sharing language and cultur …

Metafit is launching a nationwide effort to help you find an eating buddy or buddies in your area. What is an eating buddy? Eating buddies are new or old friends with whom YOU go out to share and enjoy a meal. This could be a long time friend or someone you meet through metafit magazine. We expect that you will share your meal and adhere, on your honor, to one rule. The rule is that you must always split in half one and only one Entré per sitting with your Other-Half Buddy no matter what you ord …

Whether you're looking for new amis, l'amour or connections for your entreprise, at these French-American networking soirées, you get to mix and mingle with native speakers and other Francophiles as you savor French flavors. The first hour of the party consists of a "speed-friending" game where you'll get to meet the maximum number of potential conversation partners, followed by a talent show of French theater, music and more (All are invited to submit an "act"), followed by more informal mixing …

City life is infinitely more fun, intimate and exciting when you have friends living close. The major advantages are: you get a sense of community you can randomly arrange to do things without planning days/weeks in advance and you can walk over to see your friends! This group is designed to make friends that live in/around the Lower East side area of Manhattan - including the Lower East Side/Chinatown/Alphabet City/East Village area - which just so happens to be one of the best parts of the b …

Do Watch Food/Travel Shows like Bizarre Foods or No Reservation? Do you drool over the places they show on Deep Fried Paradise or Dessert Paradise? When you are cooking for friends do you secretly act like your kitchen is the set to your own show on the Food Network? This is a group for people who love all things related to FOOD. Do you like to travel and look forward to trying new cuisines?, Do you love to cook,or host dinner parties for friends? Are you that person that takes a picture of e …

REAL is eating where the international communities of New York eat when they want a taste of home. REAL is eating what they eat. REAL is taking your senses on an adventure around the globe without leaving New York City. REAL is supporting small restaurants.  All bills will be paid the old-fashioned way, cash only. REAL is being yourself. Talk about food. Talk about work. Talk about love. Talk about the world. Talk about anything. Just keep it real. But don't forget to laugh your ass off. REAL is …

This is a group for any young indian (28-40) physicians and lawyers interested in mingling and networking with each other. Its for like minded sophisticated individuals who enjoy a good conversation over cocktails, dinners, desserts, board game nights, weekend outdoor excursions, or who even wish to travel abroad, partake in health fairs/humanitarian rallies, volunteering and or just for a relaxing evening to take mind off from work..just to expand a good circle of friends. As the main objective …

Participate in the muck out and mold suppression of homes in the Rockaways, Staten Island and Brooklyn with World Cares Center. Volunteers will be matched with an experienced team lead and perform basics of muck out of homes. Basic personal safety items and muck out equipment will be provided. On occasion, tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.) are useful for mucking out homes. If you have access to this equipment and are willing to use them for this task, please bring them to the site. These oppo …