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 …

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!

"CWC" - This Is A Group For Wine & Cheese Enthusiasts In The Charlotte NC Area. Meet Educated People Who Like Tasting New Wine Or Would Like To Know More About Wine and Artisanal Cheeses. Charlotte Wine Group is open to every prospective member who wants to discover, discuss and share his/her passion. We meet a few times a month to discover new wine, new countries, new varieties, and meet new wine enthusiasts. Members are encouraged to take advantage of scheduled wine tastings at local Charlot …

Meet fellow wine enthusiasts near you! 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. By the way, if you're in your 20s or 30s, or if you are a woman, you have the best natural palates (ability to smell and taste). So, don't be put off by the photo of the old guy drinking wine in Rome, who is organizing the group. :-) You will make new friends through t …

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

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!

This group will provide a way to hook into the local wine tastings around the area, and do some of our own. We will also do some social tastings, and perhaps even some private ones. The goal will be to learn about wine, socialize and have fun. It does not matter if you know a lot or nothing, this will not be an intimidating group. There will be some social wine tastings and some more organized, guided tastings.

Meet fellow Lake Norman (LKN) Wine Enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines; learn about noses and legs; and discuss great vintages and estates. We may have some tasting sessions, an opening information session by a local sommelier, or just have a few glasses, some cheese, and talk! Everyone over 21 years of age is welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs. DISCLAIMER: By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liabilit …

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!

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 …

The purpose of the organization shall be to provide the opportunity for women to broaden their knowledge of wines (in the scope of all areas) and to have fun and social bonding in the process. The vision is to develop a small organization where lasting friendships can develop with strong women who they admire and want to get to know better. These women also put their efforts into projects that both contribute to the growth and development of their community, as well as helping those in need-All …

Since there aren't any dining out groups in the area that include brunch and lunch, I thought it would be a good idea to have one! This is for all singles or couples over the age of 21. We will explore many restaurants in the area, and also have special events such as cooking classes, wine tastings and outings. I look forward to your company!

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting Good Friends while enjoying Great Food at the Restaurants of the Carolina's, Gluten Free Style! Also enjoy day and weekend trips within these two beautiful states. I started this group to meet others who share in a Gluten Free Lifestyle, have a heart to explore and love the company of others. I am looking forward to exploring with all interested.

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.

We are a group of young adults (21- 40) in the Charlotte area who enjoy exploring the city and taking advantage of all it and the surrounding area have to offer, while having the opportunity to meet other young adults in Charlotte who enjoy discovering these adventures. Our adventures range from the fun (nights out on the town) to the nerdy (board game nights), from the outdoorsy (hiking) to the cultural (museums), from the sporty (ultimate frisbee/football) to the social (monthly microbrew/craf …

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 …

The ORIGINAL & The Best Beer Group in Charlotte, NC Approaching Our 5th Year Of Supporting Craft Beer in Charlotte, NC Sign up here, then visit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TheCharlotteBeerClub The Charlotte Beer Club's Founder, Darrin Pikarsky, is not only one of the craft beer pioneers in Charlotte, he also is the creator/founder of other craft beer events here like Charlotte Craft Beer Week, Charlotte SantaCon & The North Carolina Brewery & Music Festival. The Charlotte Beer Club i …

There have been many requests for a travel group, and I will plan many outings that involve day or weekend trips. We will focus on activities that our significant others may not be as enthusiastic about as we are - shopping comes to mind! There are many places to explore within driving distance, and some of us may want to travel to far away places with great food, wine and culture. We may even invite the men, at times! We will have some social events for planning and getting to know each other …

Foodies & Chow Hounds welcome!! Are you ready to explore all that Greenville has to offer in the culinary world? Whether it's testing the "Best of Greenville" restaurants, sampling the "greasy spoons", road trips, tastings, parties or putting the 120 item buffet to it's test, this group is for adventerous people that enjoy sharing a meal and great conversation. So, if you are: * A foodie or chowhound * Looking to meet others that love food * Want to try new places to eat, drink and socialize * L …

This group is for professional single men and women in their 40's and 50's that would love to get together with other singles. We may attend a special event around town, a wine tasting, a fun bar or get together for dinner at a great location. Food & beverage is always a part in our events!!! No matter where we meet it is a way to have a great evening of conversation, food & beverage and a chance to meet some new friends or maybe that special someone. This group will meet in the early evenings d …

FESTA ITALIANA CHARLOTTE www.festaitalianacharlotte.org Welcome to Festa Italiana Charlotte, where it’s all about charity and the Best Italian Food in Charlotte. Throughout the year, "appassionati della d'Italia" get together to share their enthusiasm of Italian culture and food and plan a handful of fabulous events that celebrate all fine things Italian. Membership is open to all--moreover, you neither have to be Italian nor speak a word of it. The key event held each Spring offers everyone the …

Venez rencontrer des Français, des Francophones et des Francophiles chaque dernier vendredi du mois au Wine Cellar ! L’atmosphère sera garantie d’être détendue et pleine de joie ! Vous allez pouvoir converser en Français ou en Anglais (pour ceux qui se sentiront rouillé) pour partager vos expériences de voyages, culture, gastronomie, etc… Une dégustation de vins français vous sera proposer lors de ces soirées mais si vous souhaitez des boissons non-alcoolisées, vous pourrez apprécier un Perrier …

Join one of the newest and most exciting social groups in the Upstate THE HAPPY HOUR TOUR Our goal is to organize great social events and happy hours at different venues around the area. It’s a great way to explore your town and meet new people. Besides food and drink specials offered at discounted prices, we will have promotions as well: Liquor, Beer and Wine Tastings, Dinner Events, Concerts and More It’s totally FREE to join!!!

This group is for adventurous men and women who are enthusiastic about getting outdoors and playing disc golf. Skill level and experience are not important, if you are a fun-loving and outdoorsy person, you will fit right in. We schedule day trips and weekend excursions for the purpose exploring this great nation of ours and playing a bunch of disc golf. We also schedule several local rounds of disc golf during the week at any/all of the area's many disc golf courses. On our weekend adventures w …

* A Three Hour Tour...A Three Hour Tour.... This group is for responsible adults (21+), singles or couples, who'd like to motor around Lake Bowen during the evening hours, just before and after sunset. What to Expect:  Music.  Beautiful scenery.  Smiles.  Swimming.  Food and beverages.  We might even throw in a theme event now and then.  (I am open to suggestions.) Alcohol is fine.  Please no glass (except wine or liquor bottles that are kept secure and out of plain sight). Your Skipper doesn't …

This is a group for Italian Americans interested in practicing the Italian language. I started this group to connect to other Italians who speak Italian and want to keep practicing the language. We will meet once a month at a local Italian Restaurant.