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 …

This meet up is now open to everyone. Also you are welcome to bring your kids. Do you love to be in the kitchen and be innovative but you would enjoy more if someone else to do it with? Or Even if you are shy from Kitchen it's OK, Let's explore every ethnic home cook meal.  Techniques and experiment with ingredients. This meet up is for active and aspiring cooks to share their recipes, cooking tips and instructions, and home-made creations with each other, share a good meal with others who under …

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 …

Culinary Historians of Chicago studies the history of food and drink in human cultures. Why we procure, prepare and serve the food we do has cultural, sociological, geographical, financial and political influences. We encourage participation from all walks of life: from academics to home cooks, chefs to grill masters, farmers to heirloom gardeners, food scientists to students. Our programs, and those of our sister organization Chicago Foodways Roundtable, are supported by research, fieldwork and …

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 …

This group is dedicated to supporting men and women 35 years of age and over whom are serious about learning how to improve their health. We will provide education on Food Security and Safety, How to Avoid GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) and GE (Genetic Engineering) and discuss the Monsanto Farmers Protection Act and how it affects you and your family. In addition, we will train and empower you to become your own health advocate. We will also show food documentaries and host healthy cooki …

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 …

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 meetings …

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.

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

This group is for women 40+ (or close to becoming of age:)) interested in building long-lasting friendships, that include running/walking, 5Ks, outdoor activities such as camping, kayaking/canoeing, cookouts, etc. I started this group because I feel there are plenty of women out there who want to become/stay fit, are in need of a friend, a new beginning or a non-judgmental shoulder to lean on...an uplifting person who will be there as a friend all while having a good time and easying up on the d …

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 …

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!

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!

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 …

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 featur …

Join us for a series of five classes designed to teach you the basics of The Middle Way Meditation Technique. Learn how meditation can benefit your body, mind and foster mental development for improving the quality of your life and helping you achieve inner peace in the world where it so often eludes us. People of all faiths, religions and background are welcome and will benefit from this course. We suggest that you attend all five classes for the best outcome. Many have found that regular pr …

Looking to have Bunch, Lunch, or Dinner with other like minded Geneen Roth fans? Let's get together to eat mindfully and enjoy each other's company.

Do you find yourself looking for any excuse to bake? Us too! We are just two Chicago baking addicts that randomly found each other, and we figured there had to be more of us out there, hiding behind our muffin tins and baking pans. We decided there ought to be a support group where we can freely bake till our heart's content. This group is designed for anyone with a love of baking, both men and women, from novice to expert and everything in between. Each month, we will host a themed event at som …