the CULTURE SPONGES

Meet others who lack true refinement, lack a regal heritage, and lack a superior attitude towards other cultures. We live in a city of vast ethnic diversity. The idea of this group is to explore that heterogeneity, find other open-minded flavour seekers and do it on a budget. There are hundreds of ethnic, family-owned restaurants, often no frills, but really authentic flavours from around the world. Please have a face picture posted!

SOME BASIC RULES
*If you have far-right political, sexual or racial views, join a different group.
*Be open-minded and tolerant. You don't have to eat super-spicy goat testicles or crunchy insects, but others might. And please be aware that this is NOT a vegetarian group.
*Be a nice person, that's really what it's all about.

PLEASE READ OUR RSVP ETIQUETTE:

SHOW UP or change your RSVP to "NO" the day before.
If you're new and you don't follow that rule, you're out.
If we've met you before, 2 strikes and you're out.

Many of our events have pre-ordered food, so if you don't come or cancel late:

WE would have to pay for YOU

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  • 5 days ago · 6:45 PM

    New Orleans - Crawfish Boil

    14 Sponges | 2.50 2.502

    Cray Kitchen + Bar offers a $25 per person minimum-two-people Crawfish pot. http://www.getcray.com/menu#our-famous-seafood-combos There is an article that mentions them... Learn more

  • May 5 · 11:45 AM

    The Monthly Dim Sum

    11 Sponges | 4.00 4.005

    We can have 8 to 12 people at one table. We can have up to 24 people on 2 tables. So get on the waitlist and I'll ad a table if there's enough us. 24 hour cancellation... Learn more

  • May 3 · 7:00 PM

    Magda's Restaurant

    9 Sponges | 4.00 4.002

    From the website: "Venezuelan, Colombian and Latin american food for your tasted buds. It would be the same food you would taste if you went to Latin America as it is... Learn more

  • April 22 · 6:30 PM

    Alaskan King Crab

    14 Sponges | 4.50 4.503

    Unfortunately I missed "King Crab Weeks" when this is a bit cheaper, but I've been waiting for a year for this and won't wait any longer! One of the most delicious meals... Learn more

  • April 18 · 6:30 PM

    Another Venezuelan Meetup

    8 Sponges | 4.50 4.503

    The other meetup there (hosted by Simon) has filled up very fast and the place is small, but good. So decided to add another date. Recommended by a genuine Venezualan,... Learn more
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the CULTURE SPONGES http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/3/5/8/global_12989528.jpeg
Burnaby, BC V5j 1z6
Founded Jan 29, 2010
20100129
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