This is a group for restaurant and food & wine professional of New York City. We will be doing weekly tasting in a small focus group, perfect platform for those whose seeking further certification for Court of Master Sommelier, WSET or ASA. This will be a study group format, and also a good forum to meet others in the industry and share the experiences and expertise.

As a wine lover and, more importantly, a wine educator, you will always hear me talk about or see me write about “wine appreciation.” Sure, you can make a joke like: “I appreciate wine, I drink it every day” or “I appreciate wine; especially when my glass is full.” That’s all good and fine. But I’m talking about something deeper, more meaningful and more beneficial. Therefore, as an extension of my blog - "Charles Springfield: Maneuvering Wine with Style" - and the various events I produce as th …

Our last meet-up was a great revival of East End Wine Lovers! Thanks to all the members who attended with wine in hand! We enjoyed some homemade wine from Vingnani Vineyards, (Great wine guys!) a group favorite was McCalls Merlot, (Thanks Russ!) and Wolffers Classic white (Thanks Mindy and Melissa!) Hope everyone enjoyed themselves and the goodies Chef John prepared here at Love Lane Kitchen. Let's do it again!

To explore and enjoy the world of fine wine through various tasting events throughout northern New Jersey.

Themed Tastings at Great Locations Around the City

Let's just make it easy, dinner, brunch, drinks, wine tasting, happy hours, make new friends, meet new people in their 20's, 30's, 40's and for all those young at heart! I'm originally from California and want to try out as many of the best restaurants in NY with other foodies like me. I actually like having great conversations with all our members new or regular does not matter. The events are mostly small enough to make it easy to get a table AND intimate enough to really get to know each othe …

Hi there! Do you enjoy discovering new/offbeat or classic independent/foreign films and discussing them with other film lovers?   Do you also love trying new types of food and wine? If so, come join us! We are a group of young film, food & wine buffs (mostly early 30's to early 40's) who live in the city, and get together several times a month in a private, relaxed setting  with comfy seating and large screen TV, for film, food & wine parties. We romp around the globe, pairing up foreign (somet …

Food, wine, and spirits events across Fairfield County. Relaxed, social, fun, and educational.

This is a group for people who love wine and want to explore all the local wine haunts the East Village has to offer! The group will be a place to try new wines, share favorites, be introduced to fantastic local wine bars, shops and events, all while meeting new people.

Why travel to Napa? There are over twenty wineries scattered throughout the beautiful state of Connecticut and each offers something different. Let's plan to visit one winery per month and when possible, coordinate the visit with a winery event, such as live music or a food pairing. We'll also offer a wide variety of events including home-hosted BYOs and Wine Festivals as well as joint ventures such as Wine & Art, Wine & Adventure, Wine & Dine. This group is for anyone who enjoys wine, has a des …

This is a group for anyone interested at discovered italian regional cousine and wines I love to share my passion for italian food and Vino. I pair food and wine in a small plates and share with you my experiences and my acknowledgement.

Calling all NYC area foodies interested in healthy eating, enjoying fine wine, good companionship, warm atmosphere for social and business networking, in relaxed and comfortable Manhattan (primarily) venues, with no rush to leave, all at affordable cost. We will not be going to restaurants for their regular meals, you can do that on your own. We plan frequent meet-ups in select private and unique venues, buffet or sit-down, and encourage your opinions for what you want most to enjoy. Classes, gu …

I am looking for other foodies in Putnam County that want to attend a food and wine tasting with me.

If you like wine and would like to learn more about it, We'll be meeting at restaurants in Bergen County and sampling some fine food and great wines.

Join Wine and Food NYC to meet fellow wine and food lovers near you! Connect with other people who want to learn about wine and enjoy sumptuous food in a casual and fun setting. Our events include wine tastings, wine pairing classes, cooking lessons, food festivals, wine and food trips. You will have fun meeting and mingling fun loving New Yorkers while indulging in great wine and food.

Looking for a great way to wind down your day? Want to watch your favorite chick flicks, action, drama, mystery, adventure, and sob stories with girls who love 'em as much as you do? Don't want to drag your boyfriend to yet another girly movie he can't stand? Meet fellow college chicks (or other cool chicks in their 20s) for a night of popcorn, wine, and appetizers! Watch your classic faves, or new releases in a beautiful loft with a huge theatre sized screen and plush antique seating.. Guarante …

Pelican Wine is an informal wine club in New York who meet regularly for wine tastings, dinners and other events. We like to think of ourselves as a new generation of wine drinker, one whose motivation is for enjoying wine with friends, without pompous ceremony or show off wine stories. We are from all over the World, each with a different perception of wine and together we aim to break through the misconceptions and learn about how brilliant wine is. There is a shared enthusiasm for getting sli …

If you love wine and fine handcrafted chocolate, you'll love our tasting group! Please note that this group is not just about meeting at places that have chocolate and wine.  It’s an ongoing interactive decadent learning adventure that will take place along with the ability to socialize and meet others that share the same interest. At each group meeting, a tasting is led by the two organizers of this group and feature a synchronized selection of extraordinary fine wines and artisan chocolates …

It’s our belief that food has a unqiue ability to bring people together and this Meetup is designed to help people come together and find the best culinary experiences that New York City and the surrounding boroughs have to offer. Here you’ll find the most exclusive and underground supper clubs, prixe-fixe restaurant experiences, and pop-up dining events in New York. We’re the team behind Melba.co (an online marketplace for unique dining experiences) are are very excited to being sharing these …

Do you love to try new places to eat, have a drink, meet new people, and have a good time? This group is for all people and food lovers 21 to 49 who love to enjoy all the great cuisines offered by New York City. We're open to all ideas from our members, such as doing food festivals, wine tasting, museums, happy hours, hot pots, pot luck picnics, food walking tours,  all you can eat barbecues, and anything else. Come and join us! We look forward to seeing you! Victor

Like eating and drinking?  Like making new friends and having great conversations?  Then join us as we eat our way through Manhattan, from cheap eats to five star restaurants, dive bars to upscale lounges and wine bars, meals for serious foodies and gatherings over comfort food for all - making culinary stops anywhere and everywhere between.  We're looking for fun, friendly people who love to have a great time over a great meal.  IF that's you - then please join our adventures in dining out in h …

This group is for mothers and fathets of children all ages who want to enjoy food and meet other parents. We will come together through cooking, dining and festive activities that parents and children can do together. This is for all parents with children 0+ who love adding flavor to life!

This group is for people who love to cook good food - or would like to learn how - in a group setting! We meet at a host's house (anybody can host - we'll do this in turns, but no obligations) and each person brings ingredients for and cooks a part of the meal (appetizer / entree / dessert). Cookware is provided by the host. We will do this by theme - Italian, Indian, 15-minute-or-less, French, Mexican, Dessert only, and any others that members suggest. We then pair the food with great wine and …

A social community centered around cooking and conversations, where friends and soon-to-be friends cook and talk together while enjoying delectable dishes. How it works. Bring the ingredients necessary for everyone to try a little bit of your dish, grill, extra knives & cutting boards (if you have them) and a bottle of wine per person. When you arrive 1) Check in 3) Pour yourself some wine 4) Start making your dish 5) Drink some more wine 6) Help your new friends 7) Bang on a pot when your dish …

This is a group for anyone interested in Mandarin, food, Chinese arts and culture. I started this group because to meet other Mandarin foodies and arts enthusiasts. We will meet the most outstanding Mandarin and English professionals, artists and elites in NYC. Let's go together for food, drinks and enjoy the evening with arts and culture. The group is welcome to all Asian American, and for those who love to make friends with Mandarin speaking people.

Women United by the Passion to TRAVEL! - Are you faced with the dilemma of staying home because your friends either don't have the money, or time to travel with you and you're afraid to travel alone? No worries, Traveling Girlfriends has members that are just as excited to travel to the same destinations that you are interested in. Paris, France, French, Safari, Africa, Cuba, Jazz, Cuban Culture, Singles - Are you a teacher with time off and looking for a travel buddy? Travel with us during you …

Calling all female foodies in their late 20s and 30s! Welcome to an exclusive Manhattan dinner club for fabulous women who love fine dining. We will dine at the finest food establishments in NYC and savor their tasting menus, wine pairings, seasonal ingredients, and more. Dinners will generally be held on weeknights, and each is limited to 6 guests in order to provide an intimate, elegant gathering of female food lovers. Bon appetit!

Coffee beans have up to 800 flavor characteristics that our senses can detect. Red wine, by comparison, only has 400. Most coffee connoisseurs prefer mild roasts because the longer a coffee bean is roasted the more characteristics that are burned off. Tasting coffee is an art form. To detect the most amount of flavor from the coffee bean, it must be tasted properly. Coffee tasting works much like wine tasting. As in wine tasting, coffee tasting has special terms, used to describe the taste of co …