Calling all slow cooker/crock pot chefs! The purpose of this group is multifold: - to COOK and SAMPLE new crock pot recipes - to share recipes and ideas with friends - to meet new friends/chefs that share the passion of experimenting with delicious slow cooker recipes! Here's how it works: Once a month, the group will meet to sample crock pot creations that were cooked over the course of that day (by signing up to attend, you are committing to cook!). All attendees bring their pot, a print-out o …

This is an ongoing group that needs new members. We are foodies and we love to cook and entertain and this group gives us the opportunity to do all three. We meet once a month, on a Sunday, for dinner, and we take turns hosting the dinner at our homes. We have had many inventive themes to spark our creative food thoughts. The hostess makes the main course and provides beverages - everyone else brings something: appetizers, side dishes, dessert. The dinners are always delicious.  If you like to c …

ATTENTION!!!!!! This group is being transfered to a different site. If you want to join Chicago Veg*n Nerds, go here: http://www.meetup.com/vegNerds _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We get together for various events. They can be for social, ethical, and / or intellectual purposes. We encourage all members to suggest event ideas, on the Message board. Some events we have include: 1. Potlucks 2. Socials a …

Join us for exciting culinary and cultural adventures here in Chicago and around the world!  If you enjoy wine tours, cooking classes, dining out, reviewing great restaurants, and immersing yourself in fascinating new cultures and cuisines,  SALUT! is for you. Whether you're a professional chef, an experienced wine connoisseur, or just someone who enjoys good food shared with good friends, you're welcome here at SALUT! We get together for lively, delicious dinner …

inspired by an amazing friend who started a very successful meetup to connect with like-minded new mommies, i've decided to start a little group too!  girls about town is dedicated to nurturing all of my favorite hobbies -- and hopefully yours too.  our events span a whole spectrum of socializing ranging from meeting up for a movie, trying delicious new restaurants, sunday brunching, art classes of all sorts, potluck dinner parties, a good day of spa-style pampering and much much more! we'll be …

Join to keep up with the Chicago's incredible food scene and learn about sustainable food systems! Our events include restaurant excursions, artisanal food and wine tastings, farm tours, book launch parties, film screenings, food truck runs, benefit dinners and galas, Slow Food events and more.

This group is for women who are ready to create a lifestyle that is healthy & whole, despite their circumstances. We all live very busy lives, and in today's society of "fast & convenient", it can be a challenge to be at your best. Join us if you're a working professional who is ready to start achieving nutrition & health goals that will provide you with the energy and stamina you need to be productive throughout your busy work day. Or if you're a busy working mother/wife that's ready to learn h …

Women and Mother's social networking group to discuss all topics of concerns of today's Mothers.  Who should join? All are welcome especially grandmothers who are raising grandchildren, foster mothers, single moms, married and divorced moms, moms of special need children, adoptive moms who are desiring to adopt children or ideas in raising their adoptive children.  Occassionally, this meet up group with exchange nice  clothes that each of us have in our closets and will never wear again and exch …

Eat Me! Chicago is part of FeastMonkey.com, a national social network of chefs and foodies who get together face to face for unique adventure dining experiences. We rely on our members to help post ideas and organize meetup events. If you have an idea just post it and see who likes it. If we get enough interest we'll make it happen. Join our national members on http://www.feastmonkey.com to receive special offers and get invited to exclusive events. You can also follow us on twitter or facebook …

      LIVE CHAT too!  Interested in learning what it means to eat local? Or why eating food from family farmers in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana is not only good for your health but also good for the environment? Or do you just like to eat delicious food? This Meetup is for locavores, foodies, food lovers, vegetarians, meatatarians and everything in between. We'll get together to check out farmer's markets, dine at restaurants that feature local products and produce, go to bars that …

A group for those interested in leading a healthy and enjoyable life! Real whole food is delicious and good for you, and it should be fun to prepare and eat with friends and family. Learn about what "real food" is and why it is so important for our health. We are focused on helping people eat fresh whole foods on a local and sustainable scale as much as possible. We will help you to avoid foods that are not good for you such as highly-processed foods, sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, and …

  LIVE CHAT too!  Beer n BBQ (Chicagoland)   We are BBQ Masters (if only in our own minds) and Tenders of grills - United in Smoke! We venture out to barbeque joints and rib shacks to search the best of barbecue. Briskets, links, shoulders, butts, ribs, sausage, hot links, ham, pulled pork, even smoked turkeys, sides...We smoke it all -- beef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish, cheese... We are Passionate--We will taste it all. All of this makes us very thirsty! We seek out lovely selections of beer …