LIVE CHAT too!  Interested in learning what it means to eat local? Or why eating food from family farmers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana is not only good for your health but also good for the environment? Or do you just like to eat delicious food? This Meetup is for locavores, foodies, food lovers, vegetarians, meatatarians and everything in between. We'll get together to check out farmer's markets, dine at restaurants that feature local products and produce, go to bars that featur …

A group for those interested in leading a healthy and enjoyable life! Real whole food is delicious and good for you, and it should be fun to prepare and eat with friends and family. Learn about what "real food" is and why it is so important for our health. We are focused on helping people eat fresh whole foods on a local and sustainable scale as much as possible. We will help you to avoid foods that are not good for you such as highly-processed foods, sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, and bad …

This is a group that has dinners in restaurants. While there is a number of vegan and raw groups, our focus is a little different. We are looking to have events at restaurants that will provide vegan and raw options at our events. It may not always be possible to have a raw option but that is one of our goals. Another one of our goals is to have events at restaurants thay may not be only vegetarian/vegan or raw. We would like to show the traditional types of restaurants that there is a market fo …

TheCity to Suburb Moms group will encompass 3 very important values and is part of our mission: - Offer Mom to Mom Support - Provide Kids Connection and Enrichment - Community The Mom to Mom Support and the Kids Connection is obvious but the one trait that may not be so obvious is the “community.” Giving back to the community is important and as a member, your participation is highly encouraged. Your participation can be monetary or in the form of your time. Before you join, please ensure th …

This meetup is specifically for those interested in the western suburbs. Interested in joining us for a Grillers Anonymous event? Contact us at info@grillersanonymous.com or hit us up on facebook! MY FIRST GRILLERS ANONYMOUS MEATING Q&A Q: So what the heck is this Grillers Anonymous thing? A: Grillers Anonymous is a not for profit society of gentlemen grillers dedicated to the advancement and enjoyment of grilling, BBQ and beer.  The mission is to encourage fellowship and camaraderie among f …

What would happen if you took a culinary club full of fun foodies and added gourmet reading and travel? Join us for exciting culinary and literary adventures here in Chicago and around the world!  If you enjoy eating, reading, writing, cooking, dining out, reviewing great restaurants and immersing yourself in fascinating new cultures and cuisines, Litereati is for you. Whether you're a professional chef, a food blogger or just someone who enjoys good food and good books shared with friends, you' …

Do you enjoy neighborhood ethnic BYOB restaurants in Chicago? If so join us the first Friday of every month. Group age range is 20's-50's everyone is welcome!

This group is for those who love to cook and try new dishes and different ethnic cuisines to meet and share our love for cooking & food! We meet once a month in west suburbs of Chicago to have different themed cooking parties.

This is a group for people from the Northwestern Chicago Suburbs who love wine or just want to know more about it. Meetups will be held at various locations that allow members to experience different kinds of wines and learn more about wine.

We are a group of  Wine Lovers who love to meet to enjoy new wines at attractive venues in the Northwest Suburbs. Meet fellow Wine Lovers and enjoy meeting and socializing with other Wine Enthusiasts. Every Wednesday  we invite you to join us and enjoy the best life has to offer. See you at the next Wine Lovers Party!!

I started this group after meeting several people like myself who absolutely love Door County, Wisconsin. As anybody who has been there will tell you, Door County has an intangible jè ne çe pas, an aura of healthiness and happiness that just cannot be explained. As you drive up the peninsula, crossing Sturgeon Bay, you start feeling healthy and robust, as if all of your troubles have been left behind. Door County is a place like no other. It is a land of gorgeous cliffs, bluffs and rock outcrop …

This group is for all couples who'd like to meet other couples, preferrably in your late 20s or early - mid 30s, who love trying new things, ethnic foods, and finding unique neighborhoods. We'd love to set something for the last Friday/Saturday of every month, and each time try something different than the last time. The more the merrier - all couples are welcome. Hope to meet you soon!

I started this group because I want to make more Pink Lady friends to go and do things with that have similar interests. This group is for the married, widowed or single ladies! Ages 35 years and up!  If you enjoy movies, dinner out, shopping, wine tasting, day trips, scrapebooking and the like. Then this is the group for you! Also, if you're a photographer or just love taking pictures let me know! Love to learn new things!  Who should join? Anyone who loves to build lasting friendships, do thin …

ChicagoVeg Cooking is all about tasty plant-based food, sharing knowledge and cooking experiences between members, educating each other about the many benefits of veg*n cooking and how to make it fun, and of course about making new like-minded friends! While we have a broad scope including Vegetarian, Vegan Cooked, and Raw/Living Vegan Food, we will mostly focus on a general whole food vegan diet as the source of tasty food and a healthy lifestyle. It has been shown by numerous research studies …

Who We Are: From food novices to epicurean gourmands, Chicago Foodies always have a great time enjoying delicious food. Join us to share a meal with Real Foodies! It's just two bucks to save your seat at one of our communal tables. What We Do: We bring together Real Foodies around delicious food. Whether it's a fantastic hole-in-the-wall or hot, new upscale restaurant, we're sure to pay a visit. Don't see your favorites on our calendar? Suggest them on our homepage! Partnering with the Chicago …

A group dedicated to the wine lovers of the Chicago West Suburbs. We are mothers, fathers, sons & daughters, writers, teachers, bartenders & accountants. We. Love. Wine. Paso Robles, Sonoma, Williamette. We crave it, sip it, chug it, love, love, love it! And now we have a group, a wine lovers not-so-anonymous, don't hide your passion for the grape-celebrate it!

Are you a food blogger or food writer? Food photographer or stylist? Let's meet and be inspired, encouraged and exchange successes, failures, tips and, yes, eat!

We also get together for tapas, booze, and other tasty stuff. If you enjoy eating, meeting new people, a well-made Bloody Mary, or combining two words to make a better, funnier sounding word, you will absolutely love this group. If an event is full, don't be afraid to join the waiting list; there are usually a few openings by the actual date of the event. If you planned to attend an event but need to cancel, we ask that you promptly update your RSVP on the website. This helps us be more courteou …

Welcome! We are very excited to launch the Taste of France in Chicago Meetup – the group for English-speakers of all backgrounds who wish to eat, drink and shop à la française in Chicago. Are you looking to infuse taste into your life? The Taste of France Meetup brings together budding connoisseurs of French culture and foodies looking to journey into sumptuous French cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere. Let us introduce you to French art de vivre! Equipped with a passionate knowledge of French c …

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.

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 …

Are you a serious home cook who loves to perfect your technique? Would you like to meet with other passionate cooks for a kind of cook's circle? Do you enjoy reading or commenting on food blogs but wish there were in-person cooking communities? The structure of this group may take on a different form, but to begin, we would meet and share our attempts at a specific dish or technique, savory and sweet. The critique would be much like a writer's or artist's circle where members give feedback. As w …

Have you ever wondered who has the best burgers in town? Do you think Kuma's has the best? How about The Bad Apple? Maybe it's your favorite hole in the wall down the street. What about the best steak, or dessert, or brunch, or you name it? We all love food, right? Why not enjoy the best of our favorite foods this great city has to offer? Time to stop relying on the critics and voice your own opinion. This group is about finding where the best food in town truly is. Our goal is to pick a food (w …

This meet up is now open to everyone. Also you are welcome to bring your kids. Do you love to be in the kitchen and be innovative but you would enjoy more if someone else to do it with? Or Even if you are shy from Kitchen it's OK, Let's explore every ethnic home cook meal.  Techniques and experiment with ingredients. This meet up is for active and aspiring cooks to share their recipes, cooking tips and instructions, and home-made creations with each other, share a good meal with others who under …

There are thousands of delicious restaurants in this city! So many hidden gems waiting to be discovered... Tried and true classics... This group only needs to have one common interest: the love of food. Let's discover these fantastic places together!

“Calling all Sushi Lovers!" I would thoroughly enjoy sharing my love of sushi with new people. There are many great places in the Chicagoland area starting right here in the Fox Vally area. My goal would be to have at least one event a month and try a new restaurant every time. I look forward to meeting you and sharing my love of this wonderful and exciting food!

Meat Lovers unite!!We’re supporting a culture of 100%good meat lovers everywhere who want to make a difference in the way we treat our animals, support the land and live full, healthy lives. We hold events that educate and inspire those who demand and seek, Good Meat! Check out our Butcher Classes where you'll not only Cut Meat, you'll learn cooking techniques and demos plus take home fresh meat you just cut! We also organize Meat Shares with local providers! Wanna go in on a quarter, half or wh …

Calling all people interested in trying new restaurants, going to new exhibits, and exploring the city of Chicago while meeting new people. We can grab coffee, beers, food, see shows, go to local events and more! Let's expand our minds and experiences while meeting new people who have the same interests.