Benvenuti Amici! Find Italy in Charlotte! You don't have to be Italian, speak Italian, or been to Italy to join our fun events!! Join the Italian Social Club today to participate in many exciting gatherings focused on Italian wine, cuisine, language, culture, movies, and so much more!! The Organizer: Nada Vergili, an Italian native, cultural ambassador, and major Italiaholic! Connect with other members on the Message Board http://www.meetup.com/ItalianSocialClub/messages/boards/ Follow us on …

Our potlucks are well attended (30-50 participants is typical) as are our dinners out (avg: 20 participants). For more info email: veggieville@aol.com or visit our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Asheville-Vegetarians/11903167148311 Meet fellow Vegans,Vegetarians and the veg-curious near you! Come to our local events and  break bread with us, enjoy visiting speakers and the company of our diverse group. All are welcome, the only requirement is that attendees order vegan meals w …

Meet fellow wine enthusiasts near you! Our goal: Merriment! Let's just have fun and discover all that the beloved grape has to offer! Come to our gathering to taste and enjoy new wines or old favorites. We may even learn about noses and legs. Everyone's welcome. 21+ We do have one light-hearted prerequisite for membership and admission to our events...You must bring a smile!

QC Dinner Group is a welcoming foodie group in Charlotte which gathers semi-monthly to try a new restaurant or to visit a favorite. We make every effort to support locally-owned restaurants but we may stray to a unique chain once in a while. Some of our favorites include:   Dish (Plaza/Midwood), Las Margaritas (East Charlotte), Savor Cafe (Uptown), Waldhorn (Pineville), Fiamma (Dilworth),  Alexander Michael's (Uptown), Woodlands (East Charlotte), Greek Isles (Southend), Bistro La Bon (Plaza/Mid …

We meet at DunBurks in Easley, SC, quarterly on the last Thursday of every month for a wine tasting, education and great fun! Explore wines from around the world and learn more about wines, food pairings and more!

We know your dog is your best friend, and who doesn't like to go out for a drink with their best friend? Come out and meet other dog lovers and enjoy some drinks and fun.

Wine Vine is for wine lovers. We will host special events where you can taste fine handcrafted California wines and meet other wine lovers. There will be wines for purchase at each tasting. These wines are all from California will vary aqccording to the seasonand availability. All wines ordered are shipped directly to your home. You will also have an opportunity to join the premium monthly wine club. We will be offering wine tours as well. At this time we are offering a tour to Napa in the fall …

I love cooking food from all over the world, trying new spices, exploring new restaurants and discovering great wines in the company of wonderful people. This group does informal cooking classes, dinner parties, recipes, dining out, wine tastings, culinary tours, and the list goes on and on….. A Bon Vivant is a person having cultivated, refined, and sociable tastes especially with respect to food and drink. Our group takes the snobbery out of being a Bon Vivant and injects tons of fun! Whether i …

I recently moved to Charlotte from PA and was a member of a Sushi meetup group there. I checked for a group here and there wasn't any, so after months of waiting, I decided to start one up myself. I'd like to have a fun, active group to meet up at local sushi places, in addition to hibachi, thai, etc. when there is interest. This group is for anyone who likes sushi, from the beginner (like myself) to the expert and for anyone who likes trying new sushi restaurants out, and who likes meeting ne …

"To bring together and serve all who believe that a right understanding of good food and wine is an essential part of personal contentment and health, and that an intelligent approach to the pleasures and problems of the table offers far greater rewards than the mere satisfaction of appetite."

Become part of Asheville's most active community! Have you been ignoring a very important part of your life-  Being a part of a diverse community filled with people of varied backgrounds & interests who laugh a lot, make plans to explore, dance, travel, and enjoy life together? Stop working so hard, staying home so much.  Remember that having fun makes even the following day more exciting! We are a community, not just a group of people looking for an excuse to visit one more restaurant.  Our mem …

This is a group of women who who already know each other & get together for food, fun & friendship. The formation of the group is to assist in organizing activities. If you have not been invited by someone in the group, please do not apply - we are not actively looking for new members. There will be no sales parties disguised as meetups.

Welcome to the Raw Food Meetup Group of Greenville, SC. We are so excited to get started and glad you decided to join us. Greenville has a growing community of vegans, vegetarians, and health food enthusiasts. Our fun raw food events will help you to detoxify your body and get healthy & energized! Join us for Juice & Smoothie Cleanses, Potlucks, Outdoor Adventures, and Raw Food Classes & Workshops.

This group is for singles who would rather share a meal than stand around in a bar or larger social event. We've all got to eat so why eat alone? A relaxing conversation over dinner can be a wonderful way to meet new friends and maybe meet your future partner! I plan to keep the events small and approachable, especially good for those who don't like to attend large events.

This group is for Women who like to dine out travel to new places and try new resturants. If your looking for a good group of ladies to have fun with and want to meet new people in the area this group is for you.

Are you a true animal lover? Do you advocate for all animals? Do your food choices reflect your commitment to animal rights? This is the place for you. Join us, we meet monthly and have action groups that advocate for Animal liberation around the State of North Carolina. You can be a part of a group that expresses compassion for all.

If you are in your 20's or 30's and part of the LGBT community and like to go out to eat, grab a drink, go hiking, take day trips, bike, rollerblade, see cool attractions around town, have cooking nights, attend a game night, see movies, then this group is for you! Come join this group as we get together and hangout around Charlotte! This group is great is you have been in Charlotte for a while or just moved here and you're looking to connect with others in the LGBT community! This is a relaxed …

Our focus will be on Outdoor Music Events. Tailgating/Food/Cornhole/Washers. From todays music to the Stones. Large events to small venues. We will do indoor venues also.

A group for those in the Charlotte area who want to make a difference in the lives of animals in the food, entertainment, research, and clothing industries. If you support the ethical treatment of animals join us as we educate ourselves and others through activities such as lobbying, gentle protesting, letter writing events to elected officials about supporting the humane treatment of animals, meeting victims of animal cruelty by visiting sanctuaries, volunteering, leafleting, and fund raising f …

This is a group created for people of Asian descent aged 20-35 to get together for affordable activities in the city such as coffee, dinner, movies, happy hours, etc. We can also have events like picnics, camping, kayaking, karaoke, happy hours, anything that members are interested in doing. Looking forward to exploring the city with everybody!

Cork Chix is a wine club for women who like wine and would like to learn a bit more without taking on more. We hold the majority of our events in the evening to make it as convenient as possible for you to attend. Like us on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CorkChix#!/CorkChix and check out our website www.corkchix.com

Let's talk about food! We'll get together to discuss restaurants, cooking shows, cooking gadgets, coffee shops, bakeries, cooking techniques, favorite grocery store items, who has the best prices on groceries, and where to find the best desserts and chocolate. We'll also exchange recipes and give and get advice on growing our own produce. There will also be opportunities to have lunch or dinner at a restaurant, attend a potluck if you are willing to cook or bake something, and attend local food …

Who are we ? Foodies Getting together, sharing experiences and most importantly... Trying out new restaurants! Our goal is to meet up at least once or twice a month and explore a new eatery. We want to really connect with everyone , get to know you and build lasting friendships. There are so many restaurants , diners  & bakeries just waiting to be explored.......So lets get to it !!!!

Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment. Join us and see what it is all about!

Go out to eat at old favorites and new soon to be faves! We are the Greenville Foodees. We like to discuss dishes, like whats the oddest thing you've ever cooked and/or eaten, try new things and have fun! We may have a picnic once the weather improves.

This is a group not only for cooking, but for people who enjoy combining cooking and getting to know people and/or sharing a love of food and companionship. We can choose a specific food, from time to time, if we like. Or we can explore various cultures and how certain styles of cooking developed. We can look at how geography may have dictated the growth of certain foods, or just cook and enjoy each other's company. It's wide open.

The group is for the interaction between various races and Indian (South East Asian) men/women. Also for women who are attracted to Indian (South Asian) men, and Indian men/ South Asian men who date internationally. And also for Indian Women who date interracially. Come share your culture, love, interest, videos, relationships and break down stereotypes. South Asian, North African, Middle eastern men and lovers are welcome to join!!! The time to Interact is now….

We meet to share food from other cultures and to share past and present travel experiences (or inspire dreams of future travel experiences!) with fellow adventurers of all ages. On months that we have a formal speaker/presentation, we provide engaging "Passport" activity booklets for children as well as a craft project.