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 …

This is an ongoing group that needs new members. We are foodies and we love to cook and entertain and this group gives us the opportunity to do all three. We meet once a month, on a Sunday, for dinner, and we take turns hosting the dinner at our homes. We have had many inventive themes to spark our creative food thoughts. The hostess makes the main course and provides beverages - everyone else brings something: appetizers, side dishes, dessert. The dinners are always delicious.  If you like to c …

This meetup group is for people who currently own or are interested in starting a food-related business. Restauranteurs, culinary artisans, personal chefs, caterers, food truck-owners, culinary instructors, or anyone interested in doing one of the above. In our meetups, we will share stories, discuss national and local trends and issues pertaining to the food industry, and of course, eat good food. We can also organize group-purchases for equipment, ingredients, and consumables.

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 …

Welcome to ChicagoVeg – Community for Chicagoland Vegetarians, Vegans, Raw Foodists, and their friends. ChicagoVeg is the largest Chicagoland community for vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists to socialize and meet like-minded people. We organize a range of fun activities and educational events in the city and the suburbs. Whether you are vegan or not vegan, we welcome everyone who is interested in a vegan/vegetarian/raw lifestyle for any reason - ethical, environmental, health, or spiritual. W …

Paint Dancing is a new venue created solely for the purpose of openly expressing yourself for fun in 2 different mediums - AT ONCE! That's Right! PAINTING and DANCING (at the same time) in private art studios around the Chicago area while helping support your local food banks. Watch some of our crazy Paint Dancing videos on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF09B34FE51B3199 We will supply non-toxic paint, brushed and paper! All you need is your paint clothes (and shoes) a …

  Meet with other local saké enthusiasts! Gather to taste, discuss and share your favorite types of saké, as well as interesting aspects of Japanese culture, history and cuisine. This Sake Meetup group will be casual, social and educational. The group is intended to bring people together to share their knowledge and curiosity regarding all things having to do with saké, the people who make it and the land that it comes from.   Please fill out your introduction, add a pic or two (Please do NOT ad …

    Meet with other local people who are interested in meeting for brunch! We like to talk about all sorts of subjects while we check out the yummy breakfast and delightful lunch items at some of the coolest brunch locations...   Let me conclude by saying, WE ARE SOME OF THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE WHO ATTEND MEETUP EVENTS!!! Yes, you will feel included, yes you will be encouraged to join into the conversations... Yes, you will be introduced around....

Our group is here to explore what this city has to offer! We are between the ages of 25-50 years old. Events are anything from visiting an art gallery for a little culture, wine tasting event to enrich the palate, fabulous dinners, a girl’s night out at one of the local pubs for some mingling, a day of shopping or a fashion event, get together for some relaxation and pampering at the Spa, enjoy a movie and lunch, meet up for a nice happy hour work, gather for a game night, attend some profession …

… Tuitions is $3.00 to help defray costs, with a request by the restaurant for a food/drink purchase. Free parking is available, and the Irving Pk Brown Line CTA stop is one block away. Information on Upcoming Programs/Topics: http://www.collegeofcomplexes.org Info: cpaidock@hotmail.com (312) 327-6611

ChickChat’s monthly Women’s Networking Soirees bring women together in interesting and inspiring venues to try new products, learn about topics and meet local entrepreneurs and each other; all while sipping delectable cocktails and noshing on great food. ChickChat also helps women connect with local and international charities dedicated to improving the lives of people all over the world. In addition, a few vendors show off truly unique wares and, a bit of shopping might occur. For a night …

Konnichiwa! Ogenki desuka? Meet other local Japanese Expatriates and friends of Japan who have been to Japan, who just love Japanese culture and our country, or who just would like to meet local Japanese. All those are welcome to join us. We meet once/twice a month at either Japanese(sushi, Shabu-Shabu, Yakitori, Tonkatsu, Japanese French...etc), Spanish, Italian, French, Pizza, or any other cool restaurants. Japanese don't eat Sushi everyday! Policies: 1. If you RSVP and NO Show without noti …

Privet!   Thank you for the interest in out meetup.  This meetup is for RUSSIAN speaking people residing in the city of Chicago and nearby suburbs!  And we ask you not to apply, if you do not speak Russian language.   Our activities range from theater outings, picnics in local parks, game watching to a monthly BOOK CLUB meeting in a peaceful home environment. I encourage all members to be active and to make use of "suggest a meetup" feature available on our home page.  I hope that once you becom …

We welcome all veg*ns (vegans/vegetarians) in the greater Chicago area (and in the entire Midwest) who would like to give or receive support in their choices, whether they are based on Health, Ethical, Environmental, or Spiritual reasons. It doesn't matter if you discovered health benefits of a Vegan Raw Food diet, or chose being vegetarian/vegan because of your Animal Rights stands, or because of any other reasons. The point is that you see an advantage of the plant-based diet and wish to share …

… We have relationships with a small, local farm, from whom we may purchase wheat berries; and a small, local mill, from whom we may purchase flours and meals milled from locally-grown, organic grains. We encourage our bakers to incorporate fresh, locally grown ingredients into their breads whenever possible. And we seek to increase our access to, and knowledge and appreciation of, ingredients that go into making delicious, nutritious bread. How experienced are our bakers? Our bakers range wide …

Join us for exciting culinary and cultural adventures here in Chicago and around the world!  If you enjoy wine tours, cooking classes, dining out, reviewing great restaurants, and immersing yourself in fascinating new cultures and cuisines,  SALUT! is for you. Whether you're a professional chef, an experienced wine connoisseur, or just someone who enjoys good food shared with good friends, you're welcome here at SALUT! We get together for lively, delicious dinner …