Anyone is welcome, regardless of what county you live in. This meetup group is about enjoying different types of wine in a social setting. This may be at local resturants, members residences, local events, etc. Time will tell when the group grows. Wine to us is meant to relax and unwind after a day in the rat race. The goal of this group will be to meet new people, both locals and transplants, and make them feel at home, while enjoying the finer fruits of life. Seriously, if you are looking for …

Now in its fourth year, Triangle Opera Appreciation is a small, intimate group of down-to-earth, gay-friendly people who love opera and enjoy experiencing it together. We warmly welcome newbies as well as long-time opera lovers. We watch recorded performances in members' homes, live broadcasts in stadium movie theaters, and socialize over food and drink. We also schedule Meetups for on-stage performances when available. Active participation is a requirement to retain membership: attend at least …

This is a group dedicated to trying new global cuisines in Cary, Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. If you love ethnic food, join us as we explore one of the many great restaurants in the area. We'll try everything ethnic - Indian, korean, thai, vietnamese, ethiopian, chinese, japanese, central and south american. Everything from Korean BBQ restaurants to hole in the wall panaderias, taquerias, and noodles-tofu-pho-curry houses. Join us! :)

This group is THE place for anyone who has an interest in wine.  It is for those that already enjoy wine as well as those who are just interested in starting to learn about and try wine. This is not a group for pretentious wine drinkers. Think of it as a wine group with a beer attitude!  Wine should not =pretentious. It should build community & strive to include rather than exclude. Lower your nose:)  We will enjoy wine, hopefully learn some things, and have a good time.  At times we dive into c …

Draft (verb) : 1. To follow another cyclist (or motor vehicle) so closely that the leading vehicle takes the brunt of the wind resistance, and acts as a windbreak for the drafting cyclist. 2. The process of dispensing beer from a bright tank, cask or, keg, by hand pump, pressure from an air pump or, injected carbon dioxide inserted into the beer container prior to sealing. Based in the Triangle Region of North Carolina - we ride for fun, camaraderie, and to raise money to combat Multiple Sclero …

The Raleigh Happy Hour Club is a relaxed, diverse group of fun and attractive young (20's and early 30's) professionals that have a great time meeting new people and discovering bars and relaxed lounges throughout Raleigh.

Food, Friendship and Fabulous Fun Cooking Club is a hybrid of a book club, a dinner party, and friends night out! We are a group of women in the Triangle area who like to cook, want to experiment with new recipes, and like sharing our food with other friends! For one event each month (second Monday of each month) we will select one cooking magazine (Cooking Light, Food and Wine, etc.), cookbook, recipe website or theme. Each member attending that meetup will sign up to make one dish from the se …

Are you someone who … … already cooks but wants new recipes? ... would like to connect with local foodies? … thinks they are lucky if they can use a knife and boil water but would like to learn more? … is an overworked professional or student who believes that 12-hour days do not allow you to cook at all? … most of all loves food? Then my classes are for you! Born Italian, studied in Paris at the Sorbonne and married to a fine Swedish fellow, I have traveled much of the world and enjoyed cook …

This group of beer lovers come from throughout the Triad. We'll meet once a month at an interesting place with a unique beer specialty for beer tastings and beer/food pairings. Every once in a while we'll also find a fun watering hole to meet at for a happy hour. We will be looking out for festivals and other events which segue between beer and music, art or culture for group day trips. Our monthly events (normally the 2nd Tuesday of the month) will typically be sponsored by brewing company repr …

HELLO and thank you for taking a look at B.E.E.R.! We are Julie & Ali  ~ we love beer and we love great places to socialize in RALEIGH. He was a wise man who invented beer ~ Plato

The Varina Vines is a wine group that "intertWINES" the community thru wine. We support local business throughout the Fuquay Varina area.

"Seize the Day" my friends. This group is meant to do just that! Get out and about, try new things, and meet new friends. Guys and Girls welcome, Single and Taken. We'll plan events for the homebody, the partier, the fitness fanatic, the trivia masters, food and wine lovers, and everything in between!

This is a group for anyone interested in dining out and meeting new people. My vision for the group is to be a diverse and inclusive environment so anyone is welcome to join. Other activities than dining out may be posted from time to time as well. I started this group to meet other people who enjoy dining out and socializing. Looking forward to exploring different foods with everybody.

This is a group for folks with Candida, Wheat or other Allergies, on the Cave Man diet, or otherwise interested in eating less packaged food, less sugar and more vegetables. Join like-minded eaters for cooking workshops and pot-lucks.

Tired of being overweight, unhealthy, run down and want to regain your life back? This is the group for you! It is designed to bring the fab inner you out by adding a plant based diet, juicing, exercising with the support of a team. This is a place were women can come together to work hard (not complain), lose weight and become the best you! I have been personally inspired by turning around my eating habits by juicing and incorporating a plant based vegan diet. But this is not a group for just v …

This is a group for anyone interested in exploring the other side of west african culture- music, food, dance that is generally not shared in the media. I started this group because I wanted to share the vibrancy of our culture -the dances, the food. If you love exotic music and foods, then this is the group for you! Looking forward to a an exciting and vibrant new year!

For Raleigh area residents who enjoy cooking as well as exploring new restaurants and old favorites!

We are interested in dining out once or twice a month, sharing good food and great conversation with other fun-loving couples. As a participant, we'll meet at fine dining locations throughout the Triangle community from Raleigh to Chapel Hill savoring and sampling cuisines. We also love to plan travel experiences to places such as wineries, brewery tours, and weekend shoreline trips...and more! You will be a part of get-togethers and getting to know others as friends. Bon Apetit!

Join our laid-back group of Raleigh-area individuals who enjoy meeting cool people, reading the latest fiction releases and discussing them over a great meal. We vote on which books to read, then we meet up at a local restaurant whose theme is related to the theme of the book. We meet for weekday dinners, Saturday breakfasts, and Sunday brunches at places that are always affordable and located in or around Raleigh. Our members are both men and women, and our ages range from early 20s to 60s.  Do …

Calling all Triangle Wine Lovers! This is a group dedicated to drinking, enjoying, and learning more about wine! We will feature weekly meetings and tastings with wine experts, as well as occasional in-depth wine classes. No previous experience necessary!

Are you a "Foodie"? This group meets once a month to enjoy a 4 course meal prepared by 2 Culinary Trained Chefs. Each course will be paired with cocktails or wine. The food, the wine, the people and great conversation is what this Food Club is all about.

Politically conservative and socially liberal? We seem to be a rare breed these days! Looking to connect with like-minded folks in the Triangle for house parties, dinner/drinks, concerts, weekend adventures, whatever. Please note that this is NOT a political group; it is purely social. Those just seem like the best descriptors to use to reach the people I hope to reach. (That said, a number of people have asked what I mean by this. I mean fiscally conservative; a believer in minimal government, …