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 …

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 …

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 …

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!

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

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.

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 …