Are you a serious home cook who loves to perfect your technique? Would you like to meet with other passionate cooks for a kind of cook's circle? Do you enjoy reading or commenting on food blogs but wish there were in-person cooking communities? The structure of this group may take on a different form, but to begin, we would meet and share our attempts at a specific dish or technique, savory and sweet. The critique would be much like a writer's or artist's circle where members give feedback. As w …

I created this group because I love to cook! Simple dishes & meals are my specialty. In my many years of traveling all over the U.S., it never fails that I meet a bunch of single guys at the local restaurant eating dinner at the bar. A lot of these guys have told me they would rather save a little money and eat at home but they don't know how to cook. Not even a simple meal. My cooking classes will offer you an alternative to eating out, carry out and pizza delivery. Plus, a guy who can cook is …

For anyone interested in cooking and bread baking! I am the chef of Thurk, an underground restaurant concept, and I would like to extend my knowledge of cooking and bread baking to you. Classes over the course of the next few months will include anything from bread baking to whole animal butchery. Everyone is welcome!

Meat Lovers unite!!We’re supporting a culture of 100%good meat lovers everywhere who want to make a difference in the way we treat our animals, support the land and live full, healthy lives. We hold events that educate and inspire those who demand and seek, Good Meat! Check out our Butcher Classes where you'll not only Cut Meat, you'll learn cooking techniques and demos plus take home fresh meat you just cut! We also organize Meat Shares with local providers! Wanna go in on a quarter, half or wh …

Adventures for intelligent foodies. Join us for exciting culinary and literary adventures here in Chicago and around the world!  If you enjoy eating, reading, writing, cooking, dining out in great restaurants and immersing yourself in fascinating new cultures and cuisines, Litereati is for you! Whether you're a professional chef, a food blogger or just someone who enjoys gourmet reading and good food shared with friends, you're welcome here at Litereati. We get together for lively, delicious din …

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 …

This group is to educate, demonstrate, & encourage healthy clean whole living. It is for like minded people who are looking to learn & grow in a healthy eco consious way. We will be learning how to cook Healthy(Vegan, Vegetarian, clean eating, grass feed meats, etc). How to live green @ home & on the go. What is Healthy Clean body care & why its important. I have started this group because it is my passion to teach people about living a healthy lifestyle & make new friends & have fun while doing …

We decided to modify the group slightly and gather with people who like to cook and play musical instruments. Almost everyone likes live music and wants to learn to play instruments such as guitar, piano, or drums. Taking classes is a commitment not all of us can take on, but meeting with a group of friendly people for good food and music might be fun. If you would like to practice the instrument you are playing than this is a place for you. We are interested in: blues flamenco folk and popular …

Are you looking to lose weight? Have an interest in eating better and healthier? Do you get overwhelmed about what are the right things to eat and what you should avoid? Last year, I lost over 35 pounds and have kept it off all year long by changing the way I look at food. I am now inspired to bring others that are on a weight loss or better eating path together to share ideas on recipes, exercise tips, navigating the grocery stores and more! I want to organize various meet-ups where different t …

Our ladies-only book club started year ten together in Oct, 2012.  That is > 100 book shared.  Meetings are filled with lively conversation and fun related to the book themes. At every meeting, we tie in food or an activity. We usually meet on the far northwest side of Chicago (near Devon & Central in the neighborhood of Edgebrook). Public transportation is excellent.  Members are all ages and stages of life, from college to retirement.  We are also on facebook as a private group. Many meeting …

Learn how easy it is to have a plant strong diet with a Vegetarian or Vegan lifestyle! Come to our local Vegetarian/Vegan Meetup and discuss living a healthy plant based lifestyle. Have delicious meals, share your favorite recipes and make new friends! If you are new to or interested in the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle we want to welcome you to join us.

Want to enjoy DELICIOUS meals!?Discover NEW Restaurants!? Make new FRIENDS!? JOIN US! It's a big dinner table and all are welcome! So many delicious foods, great people to meet, & cool places to see, let’s go! If that's not enough the meals are all discounted! Our FUN DINING EVENTS are for ALL BUDGETS in Chicago, Burbs, & Beyond! Chicago Vegetarians: For health, environment, or animal rights find a new great place to dine, trade tips, share recipes and meet others. Chicago Singles Dining: Meet o …

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 at …

This is a group lead by Julie Marie a certified Plant Based Food Coach who teaches an oil and sugar free whole foods plant based diet. She teaches the cooking classes and leads the group to optimum health. Julie is your guide to answer your questions, help with challenges and build your confidence while you learn how reverse heart disease, type two diabetes, auto immune diseases, and eliminate obesity. This group will share personal experiences, challenges, tips and offer support to each other. …

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 …

Who We Are: From food novices to epicurean gourmands, Chicago Foodies always have a great time enjoying delicious food. Join us to share a meal with Real Foodies! It's just two bucks to save your seat at one of our communal tables. What We Do: We bring together Real Foodies around delicious food. Whether it's a fantastic hole-in-the-wall or hot, new upscale restaurant, we're sure to pay a visit. Don't see your favorites on our calendar? Suggest them on our homepage! Partnering with the Chicago …

Looking for healthy meat raised on pasture by small local farms? It's expensive, but by banding together to buy whole animals we can support farmers and save money. Each animal for sale is an "event" when you RSVP for the event, you will be able to order the meat. If you are interested in hosting a drop-off spot in your own neighborhood, let me know! This is an extension of New York Meatshare, which I started. I'm now moving to Chicago. To get an idea of what kind of things we'll be doing, check …

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 bad …

Do you need a Girls Night Out, but can't seem to sync calendars with your friends? Or, are you and your friends looking for some new activities that don't involve bar-hopping and guys hitting on you? Are you new to the city and want to meet a few new girlfriends? I am really tired of the bar scene, but still want to have a fun night with my girlfriends! I will be hosting a Monthly Themed Girls Night Out as well as various other activities throughout the month. This is a group for everyone, so if …

After seeing the documentary "Forks over Knives" and attending Dr. Esselstyn's workshop at the Cleveland Clinic our eyes were opened to the undisputed benefits of his plant based diet and we have first hand experience in the benefits. I decided to organize this group to meet others who are on the diet or who might be interested to hear more about it. Anyone who wants to prevent or even reverse heart disease should join!

Maybe you're like me, and you're not so much into the bar scene. The Quiet Ones is a group for women who have been to the wild side and back. We're about small, intimate meet-ups where the possibility of friendship isn't drowned out by the DJ. If a trip to the museum, a cup of coffee, or a shopping buddy is what you're looking for, then you've come to the right place!

Hey you sassy, creative, dynamic Chicago woman! Yeah, you. This group is a place for you to share, develop, test, express your ideas, projects and creativity. A group who will support you in your daring efforts big and small. A forum for feedback, ideas and inspiration. Maybe you write, sing, dance, act, make films, bake cakes, teach workshops, paint, sculpt, take photos, knit, build things, design, volunteer for amazing organizations... whatever the format you use your wild feminine energy to …

Hey girls! Finding it difficult to meet awesome girlfriends and want to have stronger friendships with the ones you do have? Join this group! This group is for women only! It doesn't matter if you are single or in a relationship, because we all just want to make friends. We are in our 20s-30s and we'll get together at fun events around the city to get to know one another and form amazing friendships! We can try a variety of events, such as going for picnics, going to bars, seeing some shows, we …

The Chicago Veggie Club invites you to have fun and make friends, while exploring veggie restaurants and learning from experts about eating a healthy diet and living a healthy lifestyle. A great way to meet people with your same interests and learn more about how to improve your health and thrive! Learn the latest about nutrition from leading experts locally and from around the country.  Educational programs will include: different vegetarian and healthy diets such as raw, vegan, ayurvedic, ph …

This group is designed for women in the their Mid/Young 20s who are new to Chicago or girls who are looking to meet new friends. I have found in my 2 months in Chicago I am having a hard time finding girlfriends close to my age/ who are in the same part of their lives as I am. I figure by hosting meet ups with women closer to our age group we will have a better chance for successful friendships! Especially when taking time out of our hectic lives to attend these meetups! Activities will range fr …

Meet with others and enjoy some of the finest food around Chicago. We will meet at different Chicago area restaurants to enjoy quality food and take advantage of the many culinary events held during the year. Also join the Chicago Buffets Social Networking Web Site at: http://www.chicagobuffets.com Tea lovers may join the Tea Social Networking Web Site at: http://www.hotfortea.com

We're a group of people who are interested in checking out the various cultural and art offerings of Chicago, which includes concerts, art shows, visits to museums, open mike nights, and even culinary experiences. We want to make new friends and form of community of people sharing common interest in the arts. We want to explore Chicago together!

Hi everyone! Looking for some awesome new adventures to spice up your life? Join this group! We'll find all the cool stuff going on in and around Chicago and organize outings to them! Some of our adventures might take us out of the city, but most things will be public transit accessible. Let's get together, meet tons of awesome new people, and go on super cool adventures!