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“ Lots of interesting people of all ages and backgrounds. ”
— Kate on Jun 7, 2009.
“ Interesting places and people as well as great food, how could you go wrong? ”
— Frank on Apr 12, 2009.
“ A wonderfully diverse group with individuals who are easy to get along with! ”
— Danielle on Mar 24, 2009.
“ Great people, lively conversation & nice restaurants! ”
— Ali on Mar 22, 2009.
“ This group is very down to earth and welcoming. They are diverse and open to trying a wide variety of ethnic foods. They are a lot of fun! ”
— Vonda on Mar 1, 2009.
“ Lots of friendly people of all age groups and they do diff. events to liven things up! ”
— Kat =) on Feb 14, 2009.
“ Chicago is famous for restaurants, join this group and you can try ones you might have never otherwise known about.. ”
— Ellen on Feb 13, 2009.
“ Eat great food at the city's best restaurants while meeting interesting people ”
— A former member on Feb 12, 2009.
“ Great way to experience the tremedous variety of restaurants that Chicago offers. ”
— kashush on Feb 1, 2009.
“ Nice group of people looking to explore new places to eat ... ”
— Marshall on Jan 25, 2009.
“ You will enjoy company from different people from different walks of life. The people are wonderful and easy going. ”
— JT on Jan 2, 2009.
“ Eating with others is much more fun than eating alone! ”
— Jeudi on Dec 26, 2008.
“ This is a large meetup group, but I've met many of the same folks at previous CDO events and we always have a good time. Provides a chance to sample a wide range of restaurants that you might otherwise not be aware of. ”
— Ron on Dec 25, 2008.
“ A fun group, good conversation, a nice way to try out new places and we all shared plates, so everyone got to try a lot of different dishes. ”
— Mary on Nov 17, 2008.
“ Lots of variety and a great group of people! ”
— A former member on Oct 7, 2008.
“ Very well organized, and everyone is friendly. ”
— Howard on Sep 24, 2008.
“ It's easy to have fun with this group. ”
— Buzzy R. on Aug 15, 2008.
“ food +wine + people = guaranteed good time ”
— Ann on Jul 31, 2008.
“ CDO is a Great group with which to share a good meal and conversations with other interesting & fun members! ”
— Steve W on Jul 18, 2008.
“ This is a good group for those who want to meet others who are interested in dining out and trying out the different restaurants and cuisine that Chicago has to offer. Good food and good company go hand in hand with this group. ”
— Joyce on Jul 6, 2008.
“ This is a great way to meet new people. The atmosphere is relaxed, casual and enjoyable. ”
— A former member on Jul 4, 2008.
“ I really like this meetup group. It gives me a way to enjoy ethnic dining in a group on dates selected rather than waiting around for someone who I know to be inspired to go out to a dining experience with me. ”
— Susan N. on Jul 3, 2008.
“ The people are wonderful! Excellent conversation and fun to be had! ”
— A former member on May 25, 2008.
“ Anyone wishing to meet people and have interesting conversation and a good time, would truly enjoy this group. ”
— Ruth Smerling on May 18, 2008.
“ I always have a fabulous time, meeting great people at great dinners! ”
— Shannon on Apr 28, 2008.
“ It's nice to meet some fellow foodies. ”
— Bridget Houlihan on Apr 16, 2008.
“ I really enjoy dining with such a great group of people. Thanks to the organizers for their hard work! ”
— "Biz Coach Jason" Rosado on Apr 13, 2008.
“ Restaurant was good. It had that homestyle feeling. Staff was marvelous and very helpful. ”
— Stephen L on Apr 2, 2008.
“ Great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy a variety of goodies. ”
— Sheryl on Mar 20, 2008.
“ It's a good way to explore new restaurants in Chicago and meet fun people. ”
— sarah on Mar 20, 2008.
“ Really fun bunch. ”
— A former member on Mar 13, 2008.
“ Good leader who kept the conversation going, and was very flexible with ordering and sharing. ”
— Laura on Mar 13, 2008.
“ It was nice meeting everyone and the food was fabulous ”
— Bonnie on Mar 12, 2008.
“ My first time, so have to say good people and good food. ”
— Jason McGinnis on Mar 9, 2008.
“ It's a good way to meet people and enjoy good Chicago restaurants. ”
— Crystal Fencke on Mar 9, 2008.
“ Looking forward to the next event! ”
— A former member on Jan 30, 2008.
“ I like the variety of events that are done. I prefer events where we move between courses or get to mingle. Obviously, this kind of venue isn't right for that. Thanks for doing this Fong. I can see it wasn't easy and it was clear you wanted all of us to have a good time. ”
— Anne Gadon on Jan 20, 2008.
“ Tops. Professionally managed. Picks great restaurants. Enjoy the other guests. ”
— A former member on Nov 22, 2007.
“ Nice group....great job Cheryl! ”
— A former member on Oct 20, 2007.
“ Great group of people, easy to talk to. ”
— A former member on Sep 24, 2007.
“ Great way to meet people and try out new cuisines! ”
— Rick H. on Sep 6, 2007.
“ The meetup group was really friendly and despite the fact that I was the only African American there I did not feel uncomfortable nor out of place. Everyone was very nice and the conversation was great after each course. ”
— Kelley Robinson-Baker on Aug 2, 2007.
“ Warm, friendly group of people. I look forward to the next experience. ”
— Michele on Jul 28, 2007.
“ All really great people. ”
— A former member on Jul 19, 2007.
“ Awesome! Excellent food and fabulous company, what could be better? ”
— Joy on Jun 15, 2007.
“ Very well organized and a great group of people. :) ”
— A former member on Apr 13, 2007.
“ I am very pleased with the overall experience and will definitely go to more events. ”
— A former member on Apr 4, 2007.
“ I love to eat... What's not to love about this group!!! ”
— A former member on Apr 4, 2007.
“ A great variety of restaurants each month - for the most adventurous diners! ”
— Marguerite on Mar 26, 2007.
“ Very friendly. It was my first time and I felt welcomed. ”
— jyoti on Jan 28, 2007.
“ I will definitely attend another meetup with this bunch. ”
— A former member on Jan 28, 2007.
“ This is a great meetup group. People from all walks of life. ”
— lori on Jan 28, 2007.
“ Everyone was social and friendly. I really liked this group! ”
— Julie aka Cool Breeze on Jan 28, 2007.
“ A great group. I love it. ”
— A former member on Dec 7, 2006.
“ Great diverse group of people. Very enjoyable. ”
— Laura on Nov 24, 2006.
“ I loved meeting everyone; you were all really interesting and easy to talk with. ”
— Hillary on Nov 13, 2006.
“ This was my first outing with this group and the people were great! I had a great time and look forward to more events. ”
— A former member on Sep 17, 2006.
“ Great group fo people and a lot of fun. Tony kept the conversation lively and everyone was very freindly. Will definitly go to other meetups ”
— Jaye on Sep 11, 2006.
“ Great opportunity to meet new people, and connect with old friends or acquaintence friends. ”
— Kristin on Aug 14, 2006.
“ Friendly and fun and a terrific variety of food! Our organizer really did a superb job! What more could one ask?! ”
— A former member on Jul 9, 2006.
“ Great way to meet some great people. ”
— Mike Zurek on Jul 9, 2006.
“ So far so good! ”
— A former member on May 22, 2006.
“ Look forward to more events. ”
— A former member on Mar 12, 2006.
“ What fun ”
— A former member on Feb 26, 2006.
“ I had a good time and I am looking forward to attending other dining meetup gatherings. ”
— A former member on Mar 22, 2005.
“ Fun group ”
— A former member on Mar 21, 2005.
“ This is a great opportunity to meet more people with different backgrounds. Also great chance to try resaurants I've never been to :) ”
— Izumi on Dec 22, 2004.
“ Good question. The activities are always too crowded and yet you never meet any other people. I guess I wouldn't recommend joining this particular group. ”
— Maureen on Nov 2, 2009.
“ If you enjoy food and great company, this is the place to be. ”
— John on Oct 18, 2009.
“ Good company and great suggestions on places to meet. Also, the meetups are within a reasonable price range. ”
— Tom & Deborah on Oct 10, 2009.
“ I am enjoying all the different locations and people who join us. Thanks for helping make Chicago a great move for me! ”
— Laurel (LJS) on Aug 26, 2009.
“ Good way to meet people and have good dinner/ conversation. ”
— Peter on Aug 24, 2009.
“ Everyone is so wonderful and they all bring something different to the table. I so enjoy meeting these folks at various events. There's never a problem with the check at the end, and someone is always ready to ride home with someone or give someone a ride. Great group of people. ”
— A former member on Aug 19, 2009.
“ What's not to enjoy about good food and good people??? ”
— Tai on Aug 16, 2009.
“ Tab picks first class restaurants for the Meet UP group. Has good taste. ”
— Bill C. on Aug 9, 2009.
“ Honestly, after signing up for this group some months ago I started looking at all the pictures of the young people attending the functions and decided it wouldn't work for me , being "slightly older", but after my good experience Friday night, I think I will break away from my comfort zone of the same people all the time. ”
— Joyce Towner on Aug 3, 2009.
“ If you want to explore Chicago's culinary opportunities, why not? ”
— Scott on Aug 1, 2009.
“ Great way to enjoy new dining establishments and meet new people ”
— Kristin on Jul 26, 2009.
“ It's a great way to meet new people and try many new dishes. ”
— Juli on Jul 26, 2009.
“ Great way to experience different restaurants and meet interesting people. Great if your new to the area and don't know many people. ”
— kara samoff on Jul 19, 2009.
“ Meet others who have similar intersts, in a casual atmosphere. ”
— Linda Flentye on May 11, 2009.
“ One of the most active groups in the Chicagoland Meetup. CDO supports multitudes of events in which most the members can participate. The best part is that the participants are friendly and fun. New members are always welcomed. ”
— JD on Jun 26, 2008.
“ Meetup is a great way to meet new people, make friends, and learn about other events taking place in the city! ”
— A former member on May 14, 2008.
“ Joelen thought of everything! She's great!!! ”
— Zildjian on Jun 18, 2007.
“ My first time meeting Pam, and I must say she is a great organizer. Very friendly and made everyone feel welcome. We all seemed to have a great time. Very relaxed crowd. ”
— A former member on Nov 29, 2006.
“ Tony is an excellent host and does a nice job selecting restaurants. ”
— A former member on Apr 7, 2007.
“ Thanks to Nimmi for organizing this dinner - it was very enjoyable. ”
— A former member on Feb 26, 2007.
“ Shannon did a great job for her first time organizing. ”
— Bruce on Nov 23, 2006.
“ You should join this meetup if you are sociable (like to meet people, talk) and if you love food. If you're the kind of person who is a loner, get a sandwich and sit in a phonebooth. ”
— Ruth Smerling on Nov 1, 2009.
“ If the event is organized by Ruth, then they should definitely not join this Meetup Group. ”
— viki on Jun 10, 2009.
“ The people were very friendly and and well informed and we discussed a variety of subjects. The restaurant was quiet so we could actually hear each other. ”
— Arthur D on May 13, 2009.
“ I think we all agree this was a great night, great space, food, wine - all of it was super and I highly recommend another evening with Joelen, her husband and more good times!! THANK YOU JOELEN!! ”
— Kerry Dugan on Jul 28, 2007.
“ It's so much easier to meet people when everyone is there for the same reason. ”
— Patty on Jan 10, 2009.
“ How about more diners for Chinese New Years? It's a time of good luck in the Chinese community, and all our food will be lucky. Please join us! AMY ”
— Amy K on Jan 24, 2009.
“ Shannon was great - very friendly. The other people were quite friendly and easy to talk to as well. The food was the worst part - I cannot recommend Bistro Margot in good faith to anyone! ”
— B on Nov 22, 2007.
“ Will not attend another one. ”
—A former member on Nov 15, 2007.
“ I'd like to see a venue at some of the local wineries--like house of Glunz or House of Red in Forest Park---I don't know quite how that would work. ”
— Johanna Brocker on Jul 30, 2007.
“ If this is a Singles Group for diners, please let me know. ”
—A former member on Apr 21, 2007.
“ Not a bad meeting and I recognized folks from the group that met on Halsted a few weeks ago. This is the 2nd time I came prepared to dance and ended up leaving and going somewhere else where they really played dance music. ”
—A former member on Apr 14, 2007.
“ I would go again. But I would want it without any smokers. Really no smokers. Like make that a condition. ”
— Debra on Mar 2, 2007.
“ Organizer was pleasant...there were several cancellations do to circumstances beyond her control. ”
— Peter Lauson on Dec 10, 2006.
“ The was the second event I've attended but the first that was so incredibly disorganized. ”
—A former member on Oct 29, 2006.
“ Looking forward to actually meeting some people from the group next time. ”
—A former member on Feb 19, 2006.
“ met some great people ”
— Jan on Aug 26, 2007.