Fun group of people coming together to enjoy wine and good company.

This is a group for anyone who wants to explore the restaurants that Alexandria has to offer. I started this group to meet new people and socialize while enjoying good food and wine. If you see a posted meetup that's full and you want to go, still add yourself to the waiting list. About 3 days before the event, I'll send out a reminder for everyone to update their RSVPs and more spots become available. Also, meetups that are posted more than 2 weeks out will be waiting list only. I'll manually o …

Welcome to the Cultural Activity Group (created in 2003) for single professionals in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area who enjoy Culture and Social Events and are looking for mutual enrichment and other congenial ways to pass the time, enrich the soul, and make new friends in a friendly group environment. Military, Government and Law Enforcement welcomed!! This group falls into the category of: Social/Friendship Group/Cultural Interest Group *** EVENT EMAIL IS FREE *** WE ARE NOT A PRIVATE CL …

Being new to the Logan's Circle area, we would love to get to know our new neighbors by creating a way for us all to taste fun wines while taking the opportunity to meet new people and create friendly bonds. Our group will include casual wine tastings, excursions to vineyards in Maryland and Virginia, wine maker dinners at local restaurants, and even wine movie night! We are open to new ideas, so feel free to post comments on our discussion board! All are welcome to join. Anyone who has had a …

Introduction: Our founder decided to start this group because she enjoyed wine and want to get to know other people in their 20s & 30s that like wine too.  It worked!  Since getting started in April 2010, we have attended 250 tastings, wineries, dinners, festivals, happy hours, parties, and almost any other idea, as long as it somehow involves wine, with many more planned! We look for a great mix of men and women in their 20s & 30s - single, married, couples, just friends, it doesn't matter - th …

Grapevine is more than just tasting wine - it's enjoying great food too! Whether you're new to wine and want to learn more or you're a "foodie" and you love to try new restaurants, Grapevine offers great events. The Organizer: Charlie Adler, President of TasteDC, has completed his first book on wine: "I Drink On the Job: a Refreshing Perspective on Wine" - More Information at http://www.idrinkonthejob.com "A Meal Without Wine is Breakfast!" Cheers!

We are a group of black professionals who enjoy a glass of wine or a gin and tonic. Join us as we explore the world of wines and spirits. Whether it's a happy hour or a tasting you are guaranteed a good time!

UPDATE:  Effective 2.4.13, this group is now closed.  All 20s & 30s Food and Wine Group events will be posted as events under our big sister group, the 20s & 30s Going Out Group.  Please join that group for a full list of events.  http://www.20sand30sgroup.com/ -- Join other young professionals in the DC area as we embark on culinary explorations with cooking classes, wine tastings, wine & dinner events, and much more!

Meetup meets Groupon, but better. What’s better then great food at nice restaurants? How about enjoying it while meeting new people . What’s even better then that? How about saving 30% to 50% at the restaurants while doing all this. This group is first and foremost about discovering new restaurants and food, meeting new friends, and enjoying an evening in a fun and casual way. But why not also save money while doing it. We take the best of Meetup and married with the deal phenomenon but with one …

We at Grapes And Grains believe in learning and tasting wine, beer and whiskey in an unpretentious and fun atmosphere. We're open to anyone interested in tasting whether they are a novice or a connoisseur (newbies, enthusiasts, wine snobs, and cork dorks welcome). Great Times occur around Good Food, Wine and Fun conversations. Our objective is simple: organize affordable, fun tastings and food pairing events in diverse, convenient locations in the Washington DC Metro area to allow our members to …

Split the Bottle is for D.C. area wine lovers of all levels of sophistication, from Franzia aficionados to Cabernet collectors.  We primarily meet up to split bottles of wine over appetizers and meals at local restaurants. We split the bottle because: By sharing the bottle we also share the experience of drinking a particular wine.  This gives everyone the opportunity to practice describing what they're tasting.  For many, this is the most intimidating aspect of wine snobbery, so some may be mo …

Past the point where you want to do shots at the bar till 3am, but still want to get out and socialize?  Your best girlfriends aren't local anymore and you miss that time with the girls?  Then this group is for you! We are a fun group of professional women in the 30s range who like to do things like happy hours, dining out, winery & brewery tours, brunches, coffee, getting dressed up to go to events, beer & wine tasting, spa days, movies, concerts, shopping trips, local festivals, beach weekends …

Welcome to Montgomery County Chick Lit's... Chick Lit's ~ Fun Fab Females Book & Social Club is open to all adult women in Mo Co.  If you're a fun loving gal who wants to connect with like minded ladies, this is the group for you! Chick Lit's is for local Mo Co women who'd like to expand their social circle, build friendships & enjoy fun activities in the process. Together we'll enjoy a variety of activities (Dining out, brunch, movies, book club discussions, wine tasting, shopping or day trips, …

LADIES!!!! Just because we live in the suburbs doesn't mean we don't know how to have fun, right?!?!?! This meetup is designed to target ladies that want to meet and network with people with similar interest. I would like to keep this group within the age range of 20s - 30s years old. So let's go out to socialize and flirt with life! We will be hosting happy hours, dinners, lunches, brunches, sporting events (watching and playing), movie nights, shopping, dancing, pot lucks, festivals, concer …

This group is for residents of Woodley/Cleveland Park who are looking looking to meet and socialize with other people in the neighborhood. We'll meet up for happy hours, dinners, wine tastings, hikes, trivia nights and other special events. The only requirements for the group are that you be friendly and fun. (And ideally you should live around Woodley/Cleveland Park/Adams Morgan/Van Ness). New residents are especially welcome!

The McLean Social Club for single men and women over the age of 45, was founded with object of providing fine dining and events with a little more sophistication than commonly provided by the rest of the meetup groups in the Greater DC area. The purpose of this group is to get well educated, highly professional, sophisticated people together, have a good time, establish new relationships, and broaden our horizons. Join us and take some time away from your busy life to focus on enjoying yourself, …

I love food. Cooking it, eating it, talking about it, reading about it, watching shows about it. But I’ve had trouble finding people around my age in this city who like to make this a part of their daily life AND are looking for friends that are interested in the same. This is a group for those who want to explore all forms of food the DC area has to offer (restaurants, specialty stores, etc.), cook and bake for others, and meet new people in their 20s and early 30s who want to do the same. We c …

Hello! This is a group for young women looking to meet some friends in the DC metro area. I started this group because there is so much to experience here and who better to do that with than new friends! Anyone is welcome to join and I hope to do all sorts of activities from wine tasting to museum browsing to happy hours. I'd like to do a meetup at least once every week and a halfish. Looking forward to meeting you all! Also, please if anyone has any meetup ideas please schedule one!

This is a group for people with a wide variety of interests. Anything from happy hours, hiking, biking, tennis, going to see live bands, wine tastings, theatre, dinners…anything we can do as a group to expand our social circles, find people with common interests and hopefully make some friends along the way. We’ll do things in all different neighborhoods in the area (mainly in Alexandria, Arlington but also Falls Church, Tysons and Springfield) so our get-togethers will have more variety. Both s …

Since its inception in 2007, Good Eats and Meets has been a gathering place for people who love food, and love to socialize.  The group spread from Charlotte, NC to Columbia, SC, Atlanta, GA, and now, Washington DC.  Whether you are new to the area or a lifelong resident, Good Eats & Meets is for fun-spirited people that are looking to try something new - be it a new type of wine, a new cuisine, or a new social activity.  We explore the local 'Best of" lists, sniff out the hidden neighborhood ge …

This is a group for people who live/work/whatever in Greater Washington DC Area etc but more importantly this is a group for people who like to eat, drink, and dine out. All are welcome, and your suggestions are greatly appreicated.

*** As featured in The Washington Post's Weekend section cover story here! *** We are the ORIGINAL 20s & 30s Group, and the 2nd largest Meetup group in the world!  This social group is for people in their 20s and 30s, in the Washington DC metro area, who enjoy dancing, dining, pubs, clubs, outdoor activities, road trips, dinner parties, and other local activities. This group is for married people, single people, new-in-towners, and people who have been in the DC area for a while and are simply l …

Fun.  Friendly.  Welcoming.  Respectful.  Diverse.  Active. If you're looking to meet new people and socialize in the Arlington area, you've found the right group.  Arlington 30/40 is quickly becoming known as one of the very BEST social meetup groups in all of DC.  We welcome fun, friendly, respectful people of all ages, and we do our best to keep the creepy people away.  No BS with us - no agenda - our leadership group and our members are all about having fun, trying new things, making friend …

We are largest 30s & 40s Meetup group in the world!  This social group is for people in their 30s and 40s, in the Washington DC metro area, who enjoy dining, BBQs, picnics, winery tours, cooking, outdoor activities, dinner parties, and other local activities. This group is for married people, single people, new-in-towners, and people who have been in the DC area for a while and are simply looking for a new group to go out with. Membership is FREE, and you only have to be friendly and fun to join …

Simple! If you live in Centreville or the surrounding area (Fairfax, Loudon, Prince William Counties)  you should join, make suggestions and/ or just hang out! [If you are willing to come from farther away we would love to meet you too!.... we just figure there had to be some bounds..!!] Ages: 25-100 (if you want to do something, if you want to suggest something, if you want to lead something - You're a Candidate for CSC!) We solicit your ideas and encourage your leadership in making this group …

This group is fighting the mundane! Open to weekenders (men and women) in their 30's to mid 40's. A few examples of the activities this group will participate in: Wine tasting, gun ranges, trapeze lessons, rock climbing, visiting the monuments and museums, traveling to NY to see the holiday windows, snow & water tubing, attending plays on and off Broadway, drag queen brunches, bicycling, cooking class, visiting the various islands around the Washington, dc metro area; I'm Open to suggestions for …

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival." This is not a group who just meets up when we are bored and have nothing to do, its about open women building genuine and lasting friendships, sharing a common bond, and simply having fun!! It doesnt matter where you're from, what color you are, your age, weight, backgroud, marital status, etc, as long as you're a woman......this group is for you. Thi …

Loving wine is a passion that is quickly spreading, faster than a bush fire in the arid land of the Aussie down under. To share wine is one of the greatest joys in life, right next to the joy of cooking, and sharing the spoils while dining with friends and family. This casual group will be driven by tasting wine, food pairings, enjoying entertaining banter, and listening to guest speakers as they bestow upon us the essence of the wine world as they know it. All are welcome. Couples, single …