About us
This is a group for anyone that loves food. Charlottesville Foodie Meetup group will try out the great places to eat in the area. We may have some dinner parties, try out or exchange recipes, explore different types of food, and take tours. The group was started because of our mutual appreciation for great and interesting food, and we would love to share and explore with others that feel the same.
Our meetup guidelines: \
- Show up if you are on the RSVP list. Our hosts rely on accurate numbers to make reservations and hold spots. We understand that plans change. If so, please contact the host and change your RSVP. It's only polite. After three no-shows you automatically can't sign up for anything, and we don't want that to happen! \
- Be nice to everyone! We all come from different backgrounds and a lot of us don't know each other. Please be respectful of people's differences and don't continue conversations that may cause controversy and hurt. \
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- No solicitation. We love supporting small businesses as you will be able to see. We do ask that you not Market your business to the group as a whole. If you have an idea please contact the organizers .
4. Please consider joining with member dues of $5 a year to help cover the $200 yearly meetup fee. You can pay with cash at a meetup or via Pledge donation at https://www.meetup.com/charlottesville-foodies-meetup/. Put Foodie Group in the notes and your dues will be recorded.
4. We would love you to get involved more! If you have a place you want to go to let us know and we can post it. If you've come to the group a few times we'd be happy to have you post as an event organizer. The more the merrier!
Upcoming events
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Carnival Sunshine Cruise: Norfolk–Bahamas Apr 26–May 2
Port Norfolk, VA, USJoin me on the Carnival Sunshine 6-night Bahamas cruise out of Norfolk on Sunday, April 26. The itinerary includes sea days plus calls at Bimini, Nassau, and Carnival’s new Celebration Key, returning to Norfolk on Saturday, May 2. Think sail-away drinks, shared dinners, trivia teams, and maybe a small group to explore the ports together.
I’ll propose a casual meet-and-greet on embarkation day shortly after sail-away (exact time and lounge/bar TBD once deck plans and show times are final). Once we have a few people RSVP’d here, we can coordinate:
car pooling, cabin sharing/locations, dinner times (early/late/Your Time), and interests (shows, Serenity, stand-up comedy, casino, shore excursions, etc.).Lowest cost per person is around $300 (double occupancy room) so you could spend a little more than a week in Charlottesville ...
Cruise dates: Sunday, April 26, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026
First Meetup: Onboard, sail-away day (Norfolk), exact time/place announced in the Meetup comments closer to departure.
Link: https://www.carnival.com/itinerary/6-day-the-bahamas-cruise/norfolk/sunshine/6-days/bh0?sailDate=04262026Ship: Carnival Sunshine
Departure port: Norfolk Cruise Terminal, Norfolk, VA
Onboard location: A bar or lounge near the atrium or Lido (TBD; I’ll post details once we’re closer).Who should join: Solo travelers, couples, and small groups who’d like some familiar faces on board. People interested in joining up for shows, specialty dining, or sharing tips about Bimini, Nassau, or Celebration Key.
Add your cabin area and dining preference in the comments so we can coordinate.Looking forward to meeting some shipmates before we even step onboard and turning this into an especially memorable Sunshine cruise.
Port of Norfolk
Nauticus National Maritime Center
One Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 235102 attendees
Past events
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