Wine & Food Travel (WAFT) celebrates local and sustainable artisans, growers and businesses. It's for people who enjoy eating, drinking and traveling. It's also a way to get a cultural culinary experience and take a break from the urban hustle and bustle of city life. We're not really foodies, but rather fresh food lovers. Meet farmers in the field and feel, touch and experience the luxury of simple and healthy living. Enjoy a breathtaking garden tour at your local farms and reconnect with your …

SoLA Food Co-op is a growing group of people working to bring South LA it’s first full service natural foods grocery store, a store that will be cooperatively owned by its members. We are all residents of South LA  who buy and eat natural foods and would like to have easy access to them in our own community. Our website http://www.solafoodcoop.com/

Calling all foodies! If you're loco for local, keen on quinoa, gaga for grass fed, a gluten free goddess, a vivacious vegan or vegetarian, or an organic maniac - then come join us! Meet others who share your passion for healthy food and be among the first to know about our special events! Whole Foods Market Porter Ranch is proud to be your Certified Organic Grocer and we look forward to meeting up with you!

The integration of plants and fish to produce the ultimate food production system that is healthy, local, sustainable and accessible to all. Start a desktop food system in your closet or a mega farm anywhere.

This group is intended to create a community for people who either have chickens or are thinking seriously about getting chickens. You should join if you like the idea of fresh eggs, local, ethical food and enjoy hilarious hens.

GAY WINOS is a Gay mens WINE & FOOD TASTING & SOCIAL GROUP that was launched in April 2010 and hosts at least 3-4 wine or food related outings every month. Our group is for Gay men who would like to learn more about the local Southern California wine & food scene, network with other professionals and meet new friends. We visit local wine bars or restaurants and events throughout the greater L.A. area on weeknights or weekends and occasionally get together at members' homes. GAY WINOS also plans …

Meet other locals who are interested in the nutritional benefits of eating delicious plant based, nutrient rich whole foods. Share knowledge and discuss the impact that diet has on the body for good health and disease prevention and reversal. Participate in a monthly potluck where you will meet interesting, fun and like minded people who prefer to not eat processed foods. (remember all OILS and SWEETENERS except for FRUIT are PROCESSED). While you do not have to have taken one of Chef AJ's healt …

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This group is for all those folks who want to learn more about photographing food. We will have meetups at local eateries about specific topics to help you learn more about shooting food with your digital camera. Please let us know what you would like to learn more about. Some topic suggestions could be, how to start a food shot, info about props and how important they are, camera settings, etc. I created this group to have fun gatherings to talk about what we love with food and also food photog …

Are you:• Breastfeeding a food-sensitive baby? • Feeding your kids a gluten/dairy/peanut/tree nut/fill-in-the-blank free diet?• Looking to meet other moms in similar situations for encouragement and information sharing? Then this is the group for you! We are a local support group for San Gabriel Valley area mothers of children with food sensitivities and food allergies. Our hope is to provide a nurturing network for each other to share our collective experiences, knowledge, and information with …

A cooperative grocery store created and owned by the vibrant community it serves--This is the Arroyo Food Co-op, an alternative grocery store that will serve L.A.'s northeast: Altadena, Pasadena and beyond. A LOCAL RESPONSE TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES Combining the regional flavors of a farmer's market, the warmth of an old-fashioned corner store and the convenience of a supermarket. YOU have a voice here, and a place to join together with other, like-minded neighbors to envision, build and shop at t …

Have you ever wanted to give back to your local community, but been afraid of how you could make a real difference on your own? Community Recycling Outreach Organization (CROO) is here to help! By organizing the local community to collect and donate those otherwise wasted recyclable materials with CRV that usually end up in curbside recycle bins (or worse), our goal is to recover those valuable recyclables and turn them into real donations that help our local soup kitchens and food banks. For ex …

Whether you are ecclectic or belong to a coven, come share the magick of our beliefs and make them more a part of your daily life. We will be gathering to celebrate the seasons, the sabbats, do pagan-oriented arts and crafts, offer classes & workshops, & learn about a wide offering of traditions. Come join us.  This is an opportunity for solitary witches, & those of earth based non traditional spirituality to have community. Unless specifically stated, it is okay to "show up" or bring a friend t …

Growing your own fruit, vegetables, herbs and raising poultry is not only a great way of saving money it's part of a healthy lifestyle. We welcome all levels of gardeners from novice to advanced. Our Meetups consist of garden tours, field trips and how-to demonstrations. Co-organizer Mark Rice is founder of Pasadena Learning Gardens and maintains a page of valuable gardening links that you may find helpful.

We are group of 20's , 30's +............ Asian-American Professionals, Singles and Students meet each other through our group for networking opportunities, fun, socializing, night life and cultural events.  It's a great way to build your network, meet new people and catch up with old friends, especially if you're on the go. Our Activities include the following plus much more: fine dining, sports, hiking and outdoor activities, ballroom dancing, salsa dancing, parties, clubs, local wine tastings …

And it is often Happy hour here. Happy hour! what could be better. Food drink and new friends --with Happy hour drink specials - even better. Looking for active, fun people in Sherman Oaks, Encino, and Studio city Areas who enjoy getting together for an after work beer or happy hour cocktail. Happy Hour Members range from late 20s to mid 40's, with most in their 30's. Prospective members must be social and outgoing AND WITHIN OUR AGE RANGE. All Happy Hour members have a profile photo with you f …

We are the largest dining/foodie group with special emphasis on all the Asian cuisines with over 1,900+ members. Meet other local foodies at our many dining events who wish to share sushi & Asian cuisines and explore new Asian restaurants around town. You don't need to be Asian to join, but you do need to love dining on Asian food! We will explore both high end gourmet as well as highly recommended local dives in search of a great place to eat and meet others who share our love of Asian food. To …

A group for people of ALL ages that live in, work in, or just love to hang out in BEVERLY HILLS. A great way for people new to the area (like myself) to meet other 90210 locals or aficionado's, and explore various cafes/bars/restaurants/hotel bars/rooftop bars/lounges, while meeting new people, making new friends and socializing. This group is open to everyone, single or married, kids or no kids, but you have to be FRIENDLY and SOCIAL! Its OK if your shy, we'll make you feel comfortable so you c …

Meet with others in your local area who are interested in Armenia/ Mediterranean Culture & Heritage. Our Meetup will have socials, going to AGBU Young Professional events, AYF events, festivals, going to genocide events (Ottoman Empire did genocide against its Christians--Armenians, Greeks, & Assryians),  Armenian/ Mediterranean food (my favorite), hikes, etc.  Meetup is also open to non-Armenians. This group is free. This isn't a singles group.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: A community of like-minded prepared citizens, who actively meet to group life long friendship bonds, and develop survival skills among ethical trusting people - prepared for whatever may come! As residents of Ventura and LA Counties, we created this group to come together and prepare for any foreseeable crises.  We feel it is important to also build close supportive relationships in the event of a disaster. The purpose of this group is to interact with like-minded individu …

Welcome to The Wine Club, a Pasadena-and-beyond group that encourages lovers of the grape (and those who want to be) to explore the wide world of wine through local tastings, wine-and-food events, winery visits and private parties. While many members of this group are true connoisseurs, this is NOT a high-society, button-down, hushed-tones collection of snooty people to sniff and swirl with. Rather, it's a club for everyone who wants to enjoy good wine, learn more about the art and science of ta …

Welcome.... Part educational, part foodie, we are a friendly group interested in quality, fresh, farm-to-table food here in the Los Angeles area. After having travelled abroad and experienced the simplicity of farm-fresh products and whole foods, the organizer was inspired to create this local group to discover together what L.A. offers in terms of locally sourced, sustainable foods. WHO SHOULD JOIN: Not for food snobs, but rather those who are curious to experience farm-to-table in a variety of …

Meet fellow Vegans, Vegetarians, Raw Foodists and exploring friends near you! We are from Ventura County and surrounding areas. Join us for fun community events, dining at local restaurants, potlucks, parties, field trips and more. Our meetups offer opportunities to enjoy our world with fellow conscious people who share a healthy lifestyle that is great for our world, body, mind and soul. Ideas for meetups are welcome, hope to see you soon!

AWSLA is the Los Angeles chapter of the American Wine Society. The AWS was founded in 1967 as a non-profit, educational, consumer-oriented organization for those interested in learning more about all aspects of wine. AWSLA hosts at least one regular wine and food event every month. We'll be posting those, as well as many other wine related events that our members want to attend. These will include everything from high end tasting events, to informal BYO dinners, to afternoons at local wine bars. …

The first party forum is Free! "Transition To Green" Community is all about learning at the local level how to make a transition to greener living. This is a grassroots, (non-partisan) public educational outreach that is on the nonprofit path. The concept of making a transition to green is something that all of us should be interested in learning more about, even if that means starting with baby steps. If you care about having cleaner air, water, energy efficiency, healthier food products and re …

Meet fellow Wine Enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines; and discuss great vintages and estates. This is a social group, not an educational group. The expectations of those who RSVP 'Yes' are to come and have a good time. Activities include and are not limited to: local wine tastings, food and wine pairing, group trips to vineyards in Temecula, Leona Valley, Ojai and Santa Barbara areas and just about any other social activity that includes wine and other alcoholic …

This local wine tasting group is dedicated to blind-tasting high-end red wines at shared cost in an elegant and relaxed dinner setting, for everyone in Beverly Hills and surroundings who likes wine, wants to learn more and wishes to meet like-minded friends and knowledgeable wine drinkers. The group organizer holds a sommelier certification. Unlike other 'wine' groups, all events will be dedicated to an intense assessment of top wines at the lowest cost possible. Our group is for: Beginning wine …

The enjoyment of wine can be a lifelong adventure. The best thing about it is sharing it with like-minded people. Nothing stuffy. Just some fun, relaxed events that let the wine shine and expand everyone’s knowledge of the wines of the world. This group is not for singles only, couples are welcome. Here’s what’s in store! Local wine tasting BYOB parties (e.g., Napa Cab night, Wines of Paso Robles, etc.) Food pairing parties Cooking classes, where we’ll match wine, sake or whatever is appropr …