About Wine Tasting Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine. Wines are made up of chemical compounds which are similar or identical to those in fruits, vegetables, and spices. The sweetness of wine is determined by the amount of residual sugar in the wine after fermentation, relative to the acidity present in the wine. Dry wine, for example, has only a small amount of residual sugar. Individual flavors may also be detected, due to the complex mix of organic molecules such a …

Hi Everyone!   A BIG Thanks to Will for starting this group and for all of the fantastic activities he organized!  As the new co-organizers of this group we strive to follow in Will's footsteps by continuing to plan fun meetups.  We are also looking to our group of 600+ for meetup suggestions in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area! Meet fellow Wine & Spirit Enthusiasts and Foodies near you! Come to a local Wine & Beverage Meetup to taste new wines of all varietals, single malt scotch, sipping …

This is a meet-up for "like minded individuals" to get together over a good bottle of wine, paired with a good meal and share thoughts/feeling about wine, winemaking and viticulture in general. We are a group of "Wine Enthusiasts" that meet at various locations in the South Jersey area; with an occasional foray into Philly and Delaware. Members and their guests are required to pay a non-refundable, $2 event fee, which will be collected at the event.        

Meet fellow Wine Enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines; learn about wine types and vintages; meet others interested in the fruit of the vine. Everyone's welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs.

Asian food is delicious, but it's even better when you can share it with other enthusiasts! The goal of this group is to meet once or twice a month, rotating cuisines, meal times (i.e. dinner, dim sum), and areas of Philadelphia. There is no "foodie snobbery" here! Whether you're a food novice or as adventurous as Anthony Bourdain, the purpose of this group is just to go out, have a good time, meet new people and enjoy all of the fabulous Asian food that Philly has to offer. There is one catch, …

This group began so that all us forgotten Delaware County and South Montgomery County people can get together and have a nice meal from time to time.....with some even nicer people....and hopefully at a nice discount just as a bonus! We also would like to put some emphasis on wine and other spirits that go nicely with our meals. So all you food, and wine and other spirit lovers come eat, drink and meet Mary! The idea is that every other week, or at least once a month we would get together and ha …

Explore the excellent Philadelphia BYOBs. How lucky are we to have so many choices for fine food?! Forming new friendships will be a bonus when joining this fun loving group.

LOVE FOOD and LOVE to try everything? Come and join the Adventures Foodies as we sample the most exotic foods from all over the world RIGHT HERE IN PHILADELPHIA! This is the perfect opportunity for you to try different foods that you would never have tried before! Do all of this in a fun, relaxed setting with other adventurous eaters just like yourself! I hope to see you at our dinner table soon! - Alex Chang, Organizer (alexfchang@gmail.com)  

Wine, Dine and Art tours. Join small groups of like-minded people to art galleries, cultural events, wine bars, artisan restaurants and creative boutiques in limousines or by foot. Trips domestically and abroad to wherever great art is shown and fine wines poured.

Hi and welcome to our group. Please be advised that all members must have a recent photo as well as responded to the new member questions in the member application page, no exceptions! This is not a cooking class group, nor a group of highly trained chefs. But a social group who appreciates' the joint efforts of it's members to host and assemble dinners in their homes from various food venues from different parts of the world. A little experience, and some creative effort is all it takes. If you …

Un gruppo di Italiani ed amanti dell'Italia che amano incontrarsi e dedicarsi ad attività legate all'Italianita'. A fun group of Italians & Italy lovers who get together and enjoy Italy-related activities.

We decided to form a group of meet up spaces available for local Philadelphia meetups.

Meetup meets Groupon, but better. What’s better then great food at nice restaurants? How about enjoying it while meeting new people. What’s even better then that? How about saving 30% to 50% at the restaurants while doing all this. This group is first and foremost about discovering new restaurants and food, meeting new friends, and enjoying an evening in a fun and casual way. But why not also save money while doing it. We take the best of Meetup and married with the deal phenomenon but with one …

A group for educated, interesting, and polite adults in their 40's plus who gather to converse and enjoy a well-prepared meal. We'll talk, laugh, and make new friends. Everyone is encouraged to make suggestions for future events.  Some places will be local favorites, and others more sophisticated. Our grand and great city has much to offer. Let's take it in one dinner at a time. List of Current Events: http://diningout.meetup.com/263/calendar/list/ Come enjoy the food and the company!

Come dine with me! Saturday nights should be spent out and about, eating good food & drinking good wine/beer/similar. But it can be so hard to meet people and make friends in a big city. So let's go out and have a good time! I host an event every few weeks at a new restaurant (suggestions are always welcome). The focus is on affordable places with well-reputed food and a decent drinks list, within Center City. Everyone is welcome! Let's meet up and enjoy lively conversation, new venues, and bein …

This is a group of 30- and 40-something African-American professionals, who meet monthly, over good wine and good food, to discuss specific news items in politics, education, health, lifestyle, criminal justice or entertainment. The first discussion: the November cover story in The Atlantic magazine article on how the economy has affected sex and marriage.