As wine lovers and collectors, we aim to propagate the love of this magical juice by providing other wine enthusiasts the opportunity to learn about the intricacies behind each bottle of vino.  Our focus is to taste from world-class wine regions,  socialize and be surrounded by a diverse group of people with this interest and passion. This is a recipe for fun and success, trust us. The venues for our meetings will be appropriately selected to offer an ambiance and setting that is conducive with …

Hi there! Do you enjoy discovering new/offbeat/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 film, food & wine buffs (20's - early 40's), who 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 (sometimes just indie) films with foreign wines, …

Meet other New Yorkers who love to cook and eat! delicious delightful food Connecting the world of food  through exclusive and private culinary experiences is our goal. We host dinners a few times a month in exclusive locations around NYC,  from homes, lofts, rooftops, or anywhere we can set up some  table and chairs without getting wet or being cold. Come and explore your cooking adventures with us. This meetup group is open to anyone who loves food and enjoys eating and attending dinner partie …

Our group is dedicated to friends gathering and appreciating craft beers. We will sample and rate brews with fellow beer snobs at local craft breweries, pubs, and tastings. Anyone who appreciates a well made beer should join!

We moved here couple of months ago, and found it difficult to meet new peoples of our ages. We like to go out for a beer, movie and play games at home (Wii, boardgames) or a relax conversation. If you think you might like that or  in need to meet new peoples like us,  join us!!!

Our focus is enjoying nature by doing beginner and intermediate Hikes; Rock Scrambles, Rafting, Kayaking, Snowboarding, Skiing, Rock Climbing, Easy Backpacking, Great  beer and wine Socials. We love an adventurous day out in nature and sharing good company.  The group is free of any fees. Join us if you want to come rock climbing and backpacking with good folks from all walks. HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING, HIKING. BACKPACKING, BACKPACKIN …

Do you long for ways to live a more wholesome existence? Are you attracted to the idea of a more sustainable lifestyle while connecting with people who care about the same? Now is a great time to start creating the homestead you dream of.  Now is a great time to connect with a community of people who are interested in sharing their successes, sharing their skill, and sharing their joy of the same. The place to start your homestead is where you live right now! You can start right now, be it a 100 …

WHAT IS THIS GROUP ABOUT ? FUN with Strangers is basically all about FUN i.e. F is for Friends who do stuff together, U is for you and me, N is for Anywhere, Anytime, Anything, Anyone :)(PG 13). Big Apple is very big and it is very tough to meet people. This group is designed to make it a whole lot easier in bringing people together for some fun activities. The main goal of this group will be to create a cohesive environment where everyone feels welcome and can create a great network of friends. …

There's a resurgence in the popularity of oysters and we've formed the New York Oyster Lovers Meet up to gather like minded folks to share their love of these delicious bivalves. Old hand ostreaphiles and oyster newbies alike are all welcome. We'll have outtings to oyster bars, restaurants, and farms to taste old and new oyster varieties from West Coast and East Coast and learn about wine and beer pairings that go well with oysters.   RSVP PoliciesDue to event exclusivity and occupancy limitat …

Just a bunch of folks who enjoy Good Food, Good Drinks and Good Times. You may also be interested in some of the other Meetup Groups I organize: Meetup Groups I Organize: NYC Beer Enthusiasts Meetup  - http://www.meetup.com/nycbeer NYC Sake Enthusiasts  - http://www.meetup.com/nyc-sake NYC Whisky Enthusiasts - http://www.meetup.com/nyc-whisky NYC Ping Pong - http://www.meetup.com/nyc-ping-pong Queens Ping Pong - http://www.meetup.com/QueensPingPong Photo 101 - http://www.meetup.com/Pho …

OurNextDate.com is a social networking website that introduces Couples with similar interests  After years of giving others advice about New York’s best date spots, professional event planner, Cari and her husband launched OurNextDate.com to share their secrets, helping singles and two-somes plan their next date and build a network of friends through unique themed events from Beer Tastings and Culinary Events to Wine Tastings and Walking Tours. OurNextDate.com allows Couples to create person …

As a recent semi-transplant from Northern New Jersey to Suburbs of Philadelphia, I have found it difficult to find and befriend women who share similar interests. I also realized that finding career driven women to socialize with was difficult because they are probably working as much overtime as I do. I started this meetup group to provide a meeting place for women in the New York and New Jersey areas to build long-term close friendships with hardworking, conservatively sexy women who happen pr …

Do you like crocheting, knitting, and other needlework? Do you like beer? (Of course you do!) Then this is the group for you! NYC Pints 'n' Purls is a Meetup group where folks can kick back with their needles and a pint of beer (or a glass of wine, or a martini) and just chitchat with other crafty folks. In fact, you could say we put the "craft" in "craft beer." (Groan!) Folks of all ability levels and all stitching crafts (tatting, cross-stitching, needlepoint too!) are invited to join. Don't …

Immodest Proposals is a monthly discussion group for people fascinated by fringe ideas. Discussions center around an outlandish social idea made possible by modern technology and society. For example, past discussions have ranged from defining alternative culture for the 21st century to deciding how much government is too much. Immodest Proposals is also a group for the appreciation of good wine, beer, and food. We select venues with affordable, sustainable options and then arrange for our m …

Other Queens meetups seem to meet right outside Manhattan (LIC, etc) and other Nassau County meetups seem to meet by Suffolk (Massapequa, etc.) This meetup is great for those who want to meet somewhere in the middle. Deeper into Queens( Bayside, Floral Park, Forest Hills, etc )and right into Nassau County (New Hyde Park, Garden City, Mineola, etc.) Membership is free and open to those 21 and older who want to hang out, relax and have fun in Queens and Nassau County. We will try to organize vario …

  This group is for Girls/Ladies looking for compatible friendships. Also, enjoy an active, adventurous, fit & fun-loving lifestyle. There are so many activities to do & try that you will never be bored with your lifestyle again. I hope you can "Raise Your Glass" of whatever you drink to toast the New Year 2012 to a year of new friendships, activities, adventures & fun. Remember during our lifetime, we met and will still meet different kinds of friendships at different points in our lives. Peopl …