This group is for anyone curious about vegan cooking! Every Saturday we'll meet at Throop Hall in Pasadena where a different guest vegan chef will teach. After class we'll all share a meal based on what we just learned to make!

This meetup is a place where people can play with their food!  For anyone who loves to cook and tweak recipes, this is where you can bring your creations for a taste test and get some feedback.  We are your guinea pigs and you will be ours! These meetups are designed to be like a pot luck, with everyone bringing their own culinary experiments to give and receive some unbiased feedback as well as just enjoy some time amongst friends. It's a time to ask questions, swap recipes, try new techniques …

Do you like to try new foods - and share with friends? We host meetups that are not too big .. so people can get acquainted and get to know one another! Feel free to share your ideas for meetups by posting on the Discussions forum. Do you prefer restaurants with local charm over the big chain restaurants? Do you enjoy traditional dishes from different countries and cultures? Do you like to cook - or at least do you like sharing what others have prepared - we have many kinds of "participants" in …

Dine with and meet other food bloggers in the L.A. area. We choose different restaurants and chat over great food and our love for blogging. Whether you blog about food photography, cooking/baking, restaurant reviews, or just about your love for food all types of food bloggers are welcome! We will plan monthly meetups for dinner, lunch, or brunch at restaurants throughout Los Angeles.  These meetups are casual and intimate, a great way to meet like-minded people over great food, wine, and conv …

This is a group dedicated to vegetarian cooking. I started this group to support people that are new to being vegetarian/vegan, people interested in incorporating more veggies in their meals and anyone interested in finding meat and/or dairy substitutes. There is no judgment in this group, no matter your eating habits. Everyone is welcome, vegetarians, vegans and omnivores alike. Lets get together at your home or mine. We could also do baby showers, birthday parties, moms' night out, and anythin …

About This group is for people wanting to find secret dining events. It is also a place for people planning to hold a secret dining event to advertise and sign up guests. What is secret dining? Secret dining is when someone uses their house or some other space to run a cross between an amateur restaurant and an intimate dinner party. Hosts serve up a menu of fresh home cooked dishes and guests make a donation or bring a gift to so say thank you. (A recommended donation can be specified in advan …

Glendale's Shared Table ~ Dinner Exchange & Community Food Events The focus of this group is to meet others in the local area who would like to cook together and share healthy cooking ideas. We will have some social events (to meet folks), field trips (to explore new foods and shopping experiences), and monthly Make & Take Cooking Events.

PIZZA LOVERS! UNITE! Pizza Club of L.A. is a monthly meetup of totally awesome pizza enthusiasts who try various pizza places in LA. Once or twice a month, members will decide on a new pizza place to meet at & taste an array of pizzas over silly conversation & good times! :) Ready to get saucy & join?! All new members will be asked to go through the "Initiation Process" for their first meeting.  This will entail you making a pizza of your choice for the group to try.  Remember that it DOES NOT h …

We are the largest foodie group in Southern California. Meet People Interested in Dining Out, cooking, baking or drinking in L.A.! Enjoy & share culinary talents with our 4,000+ fellow foodies, gourmets, wine lovers, chefs and home cooks. Discover new restaurants, visit Food Festivals, grab some cheap eats, check out the latest foodie trucks, farmers markets, wine tastings & meet new friends. Learn about dining discounts too. Let's broaden our horizons and get together for some themed potluck di …

This group is for people to come together to discuss and participate in lectures, cooking classes and events related to food, healthy living, green lifestyles, and nutritional education. We will have guest speakers that are foodies, chefs, healthy lifestyle coaches and authors here to demonstrate their knowledge and provide you with the tools you'll need to live healthier, enjoy new foods & enrich your life. You'll also get some great Whole Foods Market samples and meet other like-minded individ …

Let's get together to melt the "flabby" away and get fabulous lean and toned bodies we deserve! This group is for all women who are inspired to get in the best shape of their life and don't want to do it alone. We are a community of powerful, determined, encouraging women who get together for a great workout as well as for sharing beauty, health, and success ideas, empowering each other, laughing, trying new healthy recipes, etc.

This is a group for anyone who is interested in meeting other moms and kiddos with food allergies. Anyone living with food allergies knows how hard it is to live a "normal" life. By that I mean going to parties, holidays, school lunches, etc. Imagine how our kids feel not being able to eat the birthday cake at their friend's party, not being able to eat anything out of their trick or treat bags, or unable to participate in any food related activities at school. No one really understands how hard …

heartmindbelly is here for your "thriving!" We host events in Southern California, mainly LA and OC. We embrace conscious food and lifestyle habits from ancient and modern sources of wisdom, in order to heal, live optimally, and truly know the Self. Our activities include: learning about healing/cleansing tools, collaborating, sharing, cooking and embodying the wisdom of Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, and more modern food and lifestyle traditions (primal/raw foods, herbology, elemental bodywork includi …

We are the largest dining/foodie group with special emphasis on all the Asian cuisines with over 1,900+ members. Meet other local foodies at our many dining events who wish to share sushi & Asian cuisines and explore new Asian restaurants around town. You don't need to be Asian to join, but you do need to love dining on Asian food! We will explore both high end gourmet as well as highly recommended local dives in search of a great place to eat and meet others who share our love of Asian food. To …

This group is for people to come together to discuss and participate in lectures, cooking classes and events geared at making us all the best we can be mind, body and soul. We will have certified nutritionists, personal trainers, culinary trained chefs and authors here to demonstrate their knowledge and provide you with the tools you'll need to go forth and spread health. You'll also get some great Whole Foods Market freebies too!

This is a group for women that would like to get out and have fun, we can hike, cook, movies, etc...

A group for members to get together and share gluten free foods, visit restaurants, trade recipes and knowledge. This is a group to inspire and support each other and have fun. This is a good group for anyone who has been diagnosed gluten intolerant or has celiac disease, those living a gluten free life style, as well as those recently diagnosed. This is also a good group for parents of celiac or gluten free children to help build a supportive community.

Foodie? Do you have adventurous palate and love to try new cuisine? Crave innovative and fresh-forward food in a natural, outdoor environment? Curious about foraged delicacies? You are at the right place! Join us for leisurely walks while learning about foraged goodies around us and then relax and enjoy a gourmet, foraged tasting menu.

You are invited to experience all the best in L.A. with us! Bring your appetite as we are taking you around the globe without ever leaving L.A., exploring world cuisine from hot dog to caviar, from Ramen noodles to 10-course Chinese dinner banquet; food stands, high-ranking restaurants to underground dining; Asian, European, South American, Ethiopian, Middle Eastern just name a few…with an exploration of a wide range of fine dining establishments to hot new foodie sites, as well those small dini …

This is the Meetup for people who truly love the taste of a quality beer and know that beer is meant to be savored and talked about, rather than tipped thoughtlessly down the throat. If you know what Ales and Lagers are or enjoy learning about beer, discussing beer and of course, drinking quality beer, you've found the right group for you!  We'll meet monthly at pubs around Los Angeles to enjoy various lagers, Belgians, Hefes, IPA's, American Pale Ales, Stouts, Porters and more and we'll learn a …

Table for 4 + 4 is a group designed for activities that will comprised largely of dinners, lunches and events that will be of interest to our members.   We try to get 2 gender balanced tables of 8 members for each meetup.  Networking is the key.  Whether you are a single working adult, or a couple or a family, we welcome you to join us and be part of the bigger family in Los Angeles. Some of our goals will be to a) Try Different restaurants - both high end or specialty restaurants in California …

Bonjour, Hello, My name is Daniel and I moved to LA to organize more events around French language and culture, wine and business between Francophones and Francophiles. Join us if you just want to meet at least once a month... I look forward to meeting you !!! Daniel

Hi!! My name is Andi. I'm always on an adventure and can be found almost anywhere (just like Waldo). My motto is to "Celebrate Life" and all it has to offer. If you're interested in quality social experiences that will nudge you out of your comfort zone, encourage creativity and spontenaeity with a great blend of culture, I would love for you to join me and some really great people for an adventure. No cliques, no drama, no fluff, no gimmicks. Adventures are very flexible and go with the flow, j …

Who doesn't love delicious food and meeting new friends? Los Angeles is one of the greatest and most diverse cities in the world. You can spend a lifetime here and still not sample all the different kinds of cuisine this fabulous city has to offer. Also, in LA, connection is everything. Let's try to meet officially, once a quarter to connect with new friends while satisfying our palate. As our group gets bigger, we can get together more. And just a FYI, for the last couple of events, we have peo …

Welcome to Knockout Singles Ready to Mingle. Thank you for signing up.  This group is for singles who are in their mid 20's to mid 40's age range. This group is to make new friends, possibly find the love of your love of your life or just chilling with a friend over dinner and movie. If you're fun, down to earth, and want to meet other singles in forming long lasting relationships then please come and join us as we take this venture together!  We will be checking out different and hip venues out …

Meet the neighbors! This group is for those of us over 40 who want to expand their social circle. Do you feel a social void in your life due to divorce, empty nest transitioning, or are new to the area?Let's get together in the neighborhood for hosting barbecues, potlucks, house parties, pool or jacuzzi get-togethers, cocktails, and of course watching sports (college basketball - Go Kentucky!) and movies. This group is for normal people who like to relax on the weekends with friends. No rock-cli …

This is a group for moms residing or working within about 20 miles of Yorba Linda who are interested in purchasing organic foods straight from the farm and meeting every other week to pick up and/or get to know each other. I started this group because I am interested in feeding my family 100% organic and started driving out to a farm to pick up boxes of fresh fruits and veggies. Personally, my young children both suffer from allergies and asthma so that is a huge motivator for me. Right away, se …

The LABB's mission is to further the art of bread baking in Los Angeles. We're a group of dedicated amateur bakers. LABB members will get together to discuss techniques, order ingredients in bulk and work towards the creation of wood fired community bread ovens.