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 …

Do you love to cook? Do you enjoy finding new recipes? When you try a new recipe that tastes great, are you excited to share it with others? The purpose of this meetup is to give all of the foodies out there the opportunity to share their love of cooking with others while meeting some new friends and having some fun!

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 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.

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 …

This group is for people who enjoy or want to learn more about oak-aged spirits such as Bourbons, Scotches, Whiskeys or craft beers. Our members are an eclectic group of unpretentious people who welcome beginners & aficionados alike. We typically meet on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each month at different bars and restaurants around the Charlotte area; however, we also tour various distilleries and take trips to national events such as the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. We look forwa …

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.

Calling all foodies. You are serious about food. Your familiar with picante, all clad, wustorf, Andreas, Rippert and Brock. You read cookbooks instead of novels and the cover of Bon Appetit is this weeks dinner. You know the difference between a mandoline and a madelaine. We will be meeting at various markets, having unique dining experiences and cooking and sharing ideas together. If you enjoy the fine art of cooking then this group is for you.

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 …

There are pet owners and animal lovers everywhere around Charlotte. I would like to bring them together and share our pet stories, ways to keep our pets safer today, and methods to protect them from harmful things that could shorten their lives. I would like to check out the natural foods that are now available and look into natural remedies for ailments. We could share effective dog training tips, helpful advice for dogs that don't get along with other pets and jealousy. We should investigate p …

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

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.

I wanted to start this group to gather people like me who really like everything about Paris, the city, art, culture, food and of course the "Eiffel Tower" I really want to go someday. We can meet and discuss a budget plan and bring stories and pictures of planning our trip in about a year or so. :) We can do nights of everything French, wine, food cheese and songs. We can do a french food class, watch french movies all through the time up to our actual trip.

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….

Grape Nuts and Foodies, let's get together to eat, drink, and be merry! We will host wine tastings and dinners as well as spirit and beer tastings in the Spartanburg an Greenville area. If your just getting into wine and food or are a connoisseur of fine wines and spirits, we can create a place where you can feed your love of fantastic creative cuisine and passion for fermentation.