Singles Dinner!
- May 4, 2012 · 5:45 PM
UPDATE #4: There are still 2 spots left for women. You may claim a spot by coming to the door with exact cash. For both men and women, I also anticipate a few no shows, so if you'd like to come and "fly standby," you may... just come early with exact cash!
UPDATE #3: Men spots are temporarily filled. We need a few more women to keep the ratio balanced. Men please do not sign up and make payment until we balance out the ratio.
UPDATE #2: The early-bird price has ended and the ticket price is now $50. Looking forward to seeing you there!
UPDATE #1: There are 10 early bird spots left and the price will increase from $40 to $50 when the early bird spots are gone or before Friday, April 27th (whichever comes first). To be fair to those who want to join in and are ready to make payment, I'll be removing those that haven't paid by Friday, April 13th. So make payment to *truly* lock in your spot.
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This one's for the singles in our group!
I've made special arrangements with Cafe Asia for this event. Let's get together with numerous local and single young professionals for dinner!
From 5:45 - 6:30pm we will check in and each receive a name tag. From 6:30 - 8pm, we will dine on exotic pan-Asian cuisine while getting to know each other. Our menu consists of:
- Appetizer (choose one of the following)
- Fried or Steamed Vegetables Dumpling, Edamame, Vietnamese Spring Roll, Fried Crab Wonton
- Entrée (choose one of the following)
- Vietnamese Grilled Pork, General Tao Chicken, Thai Basil (served mild or spicy; option: chicken, beef, or shrimp), Indonesian Grilled Tofu, String Bean Garlic, Sushi Assortment (5 piece + 1 roll, served with Miso soup)
- Beverage
- Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Iced Tea, Hot Tea (alcohol is a separate cost)
After dinner, let's mix, mingle, and get to know each other a little bit more at the bar!
For those that haven't been there before, Cafe Asia puts a modern spin on everything from presentation to performance. Well known for it's pan-Asian cuisine, it also houses two large full service bars!
Please note the men-to-women signup ratio will be at or near 50:50. Come event time, sometimes we have no shows, which means there may be more of one gender than the other (usually only a few).
I'd like to again encourage each person to have a GOAL OF MEETING 3 NEW PEOPLE at this event. To help do this, for an icebreaker, we'll put your name in a jar as you walk in, and then give you someone else's name from the jar.
We've got an early bird special for this event of $40! The first 20 paid sign-ups, or those who pay before Friday, April 27th (whichever comes first) get the early bird price! After that, the ticket price will go to $50. We have a LIMITED number of spots so make sure to RSVP early and make payment to get the early bird price!
Also please know that your RSVP is not guaranteed unless we receive payment. When you pay, your online receipt is confirmation that we have received your payment.
Come join us as we spend a great evening having dinner with other singles from our group!
- J.T.
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Metro
Closest Metro is Farragut West (Orange / Blue Line), I suggest Metro / cabbing it. I also recommend using wmata for travel planning. Don't forget to account for Metro and traffic delays.
Payment Instructions (Paypal account not required):
Please follow the instructions below for making payment. Payment at the door will be permitted only should the event not sell out. Most of our events do sell out, so we recommend you secure your spot online early.
- Select "Yes" under "Will you attend?"
- Enter the number of guests coming and click "rsvp"
- Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for, click "Pay Now" button
- If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card"
- If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal
Refund Policy
Since we paid in advance for this event, all sales are final unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled. Similar to a concert ticket or a football game ticket, you are free to sell your ticket to someone else (same gender only) if you are unable to attend. Work out payment between yourselves, and send us an email letting us know who will be taking your spot. Thanks for understanding. =)
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Cristina
Hi, thanks for the dinner and for the entrance in the club later, it was really nice. See you soon and again... i will say always what i think, and... i dont think is rude, cause i always have said my point of view respecting everybody, OF COURSE, and trying to understand booth parts. Thanks and take it easy! :D
May 7, 2012
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Joseph Murray
An evening with a great bunch of people- looking forward to the next one !
May 6, 2012
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Mark
JT, thanks, you are a wonderful host and I think you run an incredible group. I completely support the pricing and I would hope that you make a profit for your time, you definitely deserve it!
I'm not sure why anybody would ever publicly inquire / complain (whatever you want to call it) about the pricing of an event or if the organizer makes a few bucks right under the post for the event. It's kinda rude and makes the think that the splitting of the check will be as much of an ordeal.
1 · May 4, 2012
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A former member
Casey and I are on the way - sorry!
May 4, 2012
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Adam S
Somebody thought single tracking during rush hour was a good idea. Therefore I am running very late. Save a seat for me please!
May 4, 2012
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Cristina
Hi JT, just leasing right now from work, will be there in one hour... THANKS! :)
May 4, 2012
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A former member
You're right Mark, you would not be a good fit in the group. This group isn't about attitude. Simply because a person asks a question, doesn't mean they're making a big deal. It's about respecting people's right to enquiry. Anyway, this is my last comment about this because no one wants to see drama and attitude created in what's supposed to be a fun social setting/group.
1 · May 4, 2012
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J.T.
I'd say comments re pricing for events being too much are most certainly in the minority. Everyone's financial situation is different, which is why we try to offer events with varying pricing. I hope you'll reconsider. If you don't join us for this event, I hope you will in the future. I've met a lot of fantastic people in this group, and I'm sure you would too. It's what you make of it. =)
2 · May 4, 2012
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A former member
I agree about the quibbling, but I figure that can't be the whole group, right?!
May 4, 2012
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Chris
Ditto for me actually, with slightly less pompous attitude. Anyone who would like my spot is welcome to it.
May 4, 2012
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Mark
If anybody wants my spot, feel free to take it, free of charge. I've never been to an event on meetup but I'm pretty sure I will not be good fit in a group where people make a big deal over a few bucks, even if it's a few stingy apples. If anybody wants to have a great time, I'll be at Oya later with a friend buying drinks.
May 4, 2012
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A former member
Veronika and I are running just a bit late, but will definitely be there
May 4, 2012
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Leelad
Cristina - Is your friend still interested. I still have an early bird priced entry if anyone is interested.
May 4, 2012
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J.T.
None taken. Your comments are well taken. I hope my explanation is also. See you soon!
May 4, 2012
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Cristina
Hi... This group is great, and if im here, is because i like it. I will say always my point of view, even if it "hurts" or if is dissapointed... i dont want to offense anybody here. Dont worry be happy, and big smile, see u soon :)
May 3, 2012
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Loren Petersen
Hmmmm I think that its a shame for anyone to nickle and dime an event they arent planning. Its hard to know really what goes into it unless you are planning it yourself. It might be possible to make it cheaper if you planned your own dinner out with friends, but events this scale do require a lot.
2 · May 3, 2012
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Cristina
PD: I think also as Matt that is a little bit expensive for what we have... agree also with JT, that you have to pay people and that is a lot of responsabilites buuuuttt... I think next will be fair if it will be cheapest... I can understand that you profit $5 per person... but like now... $15 or more... Anyway, thanks for everything! I will see you all tomorrow :)
May 3, 2012
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Cristina
Hello Leelad, i have one friend who is interested, let me know how we can do it. Thanks!
May 3, 2012
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J.T.
Matthew, we charge for events to cover the cost of the event itself, as well as to help cover our group operating expenses. We do have a life outside of Meetup, so we've hired assistants to help us run and manage our group. They post events, promote events, send out emails, send out newsletters, manage payments, manage guest lists, manage sponsor ads, upload photos, manage our Facebook (and other) accounts, to name just a few of their responsibilities.
1 · April 25, 2012
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A former member
Am I missing something or do others feel the same? I'm calculating the cost of appetizer + entree + beverage and it totals to $20 +/- depending on what you order. So why is the cost $40? Is there a profit going to the organizer of the group?
2 · April 22, 2012
28 attended
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Joseph Murray
25 Going Out Points!
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Adrian
20s & 30s Superstar 2! - 228 Going Out Points!
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Chris
1 Going Out Point!
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Christy
20s & 30s Superstar 1! - 191 Going Out Points!
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Dave
10 Going Out Points!
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Loren Petersen
20s & 30s Rockstar - 1 Going Out Point!
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Veronika
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Leelad
128 Going Out Points!
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Andrew
20s & 30s Rockstar - 21 Going Out Points!
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Your organizer's refund policy for Singles Dinner!
Refunds offered if:
- the Meetup is cancelled
- the Meetup is rescheduled
Additional notes: Since we paid in advance for this event, all sales are final unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled. Similar to a concert ticket, you are free to sell your ticket to someone else if you cannot attend. Send us an email with who will take your spot.
Payments you make go to the organizer, not to Meetup. You must make refund requests to the organizer.
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