What we’re about
We are a group of friendly people who just like to enjoy a good meal with others doing the same. We discover hidden gems but still enjoy going back to some that members have loved. We've been dining out all over the Detroit metro area for more than 20 years. Its a big dinner table and all are welcome. Discover great little restaurants while meeting new people. We meet, we eat, we sip, we savor and enjoy good conversation. We discover new faces and places, we discover old gems. We gather and meet all over SE Michigan.
One thing we don't allow is all that high school drama that other groups seem to have problems at time. Our organizers take their own time to set up all the meals and remind the attendees about those meals. We take other members complaints seriously. So don't worry if you seen problems in other groups, we are drama free by the rules the owner of the group will enforce for the good of all in the group.
"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." --Virginia Woolf
Please note: A clear picture of you must be on your profile in order to join this group. Our anticipated age range is 25 to 80.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Early supper at Visetta Garage on Woodward in Berekley27799 Woodward Ave, Berkley, MI
"The oldest garage east of the Mississippi was born to serve one purpose but is now preserved to serve another. While the service provided inside the walls of this Woodward Avenue landmark has changed, the foundation of quality craftsmanship laid by the Kurta and Marwil families remains that same; fine tuned and authentic. With burgers, Union Mac & Cheese, tacos, coal-fired pies and the like, the new crew is working to keep the legend of Vinsetta Garage alive." (from their website). I just love the cool surroundings, but I grew up working on cars and engines. While it can be a little loud at time, the food is worth it. Parking can be a little tight so come a little early to find a place.
Link to website that has all the menus on it. Vinsetta Garage website
As normal, please get on the going list ONLY IF YOU WANT TO EAT THERE and not just a placeholder on your calendar just in case nothing better comes along. Dropping out the week before does count against your total of no shows or late drops. Even if you switch yourself to not going at the last minute, we can still list you as a NO SHOW after the meal. We need to be fair to other members, we have over 600, the staff and owners of the restaurant, and all of organizers of meet up groups that are now having a hard time scheduling events because of no shows. I cut off RSVP 24 hrs before the meal. You will be asked to confirm the week before and if you don’t, you will be moved to not going.
If you are on the waiting list don’t give up if you really want to go. The wait list has disappeared lately to give up openings a few days before for late sign ups. I also try to make a way to add to the reservation if I can. I have found that when I have more than 8, I am lucky to get 8 people even with a longer wait list. I can’t use our Meet Up name since on shows at those meals have made the restaurants not to give Meet Up groups reservations.
- Dinner at Troy's Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant151 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI
Reservations are hard to get for parties over 6 on the weekend, so I have a table for 6 at one of the most popular meals places. It is a kind of place that you dress a little better and enjoy the wonderful food and service.
Here a link to the wine and food menus: Menus
As normal, please get on the going list ONLY IF YOU WANT TO EAT THERE and not just a placeholder on your calendar just in case nothing better comes along. Dropping out the week before does count against your total of no shows or late drops. Even if you switch yourself to not going at the last minute, we can still list you as a NO SHOW after the meal. We need to be fair to other members, we have over 600, the staff and owners of the restaurant, and all of organizers of meet up groups that are now having a hard time scheduling events because of no shows. I cut off RSVP 24 hrs before the meal. You will be asked to confirm the week before and if you don’t, you will be moved to not going.
If you are on the waiting list don’t give up if you really want to go. The wait list has disappeared lately to give up openings a few days before for late sign ups. I also try to make a way to add to the reservation if I can. I have found that when I have more than 8, I am lucky to get 8 people even with a longer wait list. I can’t use our Meet Up name since on shows at those meals have made the restaurants not to give Meet Up groups reservations.
- Dinner at Royal Palace in Troy5087 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI
I have heard that this place has some very good Dim Sum and have been wanting to try it and it is located in the middle of our wide ranging membership.
# 豪庭
Fine Dining Chinese and Dim Sum
Dim Sum: menu Traditional Chinese: menu American Chinese: menu
I really hate to have to post this, but we still have members who don't understand that RSVP of yes meant you are promising on your reputation and honor that you will be there. I may be older, but this is how I was raised but my parents were born in the 1920s.
As normal, please get on the going list ONLY IF YOU WANT TO EAT THERE and not just a placeholder on your calendar just in case nothing better comes along. Dropping out the week before does count against your total of no shows or late drops. Even if you switch yourself to not going at the last minute, we can still list you as a NO SHOW after the meal. We need to be fair to other members, we have over 500, the staff and owners of the restaurant, and all of organizers of meet up groups that are now having a hard time scheduling events because of no shows. I cut off RSVP 24 hrs before the meal. You will be asked to confirm the week before and if you don’t, you will be moved to not going.
If you are on the waiting list don’t give up if you really want to go. The wait list has disappeared lately to give up openings a few days before for late sign ups. I also try to make a way to add to the reservation if I can. I have found that when I have more than 8, I am lucky to get 8 people even with a longer wait list. I can’t use our Meet Up name since on shows at those meals have made the restaurants not to give Meet Up groups reservations.