What we’re about
Hello fellow wine lovers!
I have been managing the group for almost four years now and what fun it has been!
We do all sorts of different events so please do read the details on each event thoroughly.
Most of our events will either require a pre-payment as I will be purchasing tickets or paying venues directly.
Our casual small dinner reservation events will also require a pre-payment to hold your spot which will be refunded to attending members. This is an attempt to eliminate no-shows and have full capacity at our events. Some higher end venues will charge $50 to hold spots so I will increase the amount in those instances.
NOTE: In order to attend events held in private homes (cheese, chef du jour and the like)members must have attended three previous public venue events.
There is an annual fee of $15 to cover the $400 annual fees I incur from Meetup. After covering the Meetup Fees I promise I will spend every dime on items to raffle at events!
Upcoming events
31
- $15.14
Neighborhood November Roundabout - Bushido! - Webber & Beneva
Bushido Sushi SRQ, 3688 Webber St, Sarasota, FL, US🍷 Join Us for Our Ever-Popular Three-Location Roundabout Dinner!
Our dinner events have been such a hit that we’re now hosting concurrent events at three nearby restaurants. This gives you the chance to choose your favorite spot—and meet up with friends afterward if you’d like. It’s a fun way to mix things up and explore new flavors!
Join us for a small table reservation at Bushido Sushi SRQ! Offering specialty cocktails, authentic Malaysian cuisine, and Sushi including signature rolls.
### 🧾 Event Details
This is a casual group reservation—no pre-set menu or wine pairings.
- Ordering: You will have the entire menu from which you can order your meal and beverages for the evening. You will be required to pay your tab directly with the restaurant the night of the event.
- 🍽️ Menu: https://www.bushidosushisrq.com/menu
- Parking: Free parking is available in front of the restaurant.
- For those interested, after dinner, we will be meeting up with the attendees from the other restaurants at The Parrot.
About Bushido Sushi SRQ
“Bushido” is a reference to the samurai code of ethics, and you’ll find warrior-themed designs throughout the space. Jon Woo opened Bushido after running a sushi restaurant in New York City for 15 years. (Woo has no relation to the director of Face/Off, nor does Bushido have any relation to the Venice restaurant that goes by the same name.) “Bushido” is a reference to the samurai code of ethics, and you’ll find warrior-themed designs throughout the 4,000-square-foot space. According to a note on the menu, the bushido code emphasizes loyalty, self-sacrifice, justice, a sense of shame, purity, frugality, honor and affection. Of those, you’ll find purity at Bushido, with its emphasis on fresh, high-quality seafood.
## 💳 Payment Instructions
Prepayment of $15.14 via the methods listed below is required to hold your spot. Attending members will be refunded the weekend after the event. No shows or late cancellations we cannot fill from the waitlist will not be refunded.
Venmo
- Username: `dkbvenmoaccount`
- Last 4 digits of phone: 2192
Zelle
- Email: `dawna9999@yahoo.com`
- Name: Eldringhoff
Itadakimasu! 🍣🥢🇯🇵 Said before eating to express gratitude.
6 attendees - $11.21
Dinner at Rose & Ivy - downtown Sarasota
Rose & Ivy , 1296 First Street, Sarasota , FL, USJoin us for a pre-show dinner at Rose & Ivy in downtown Sarasota - a two-minute walk to the Gompertz theater. You are welcome to join even if you are not attending the show however, show guests get first dibs.
This gets solid reviews - 4.6 on Google
🍽️ Menu: https://roseivysrq.com/menus
About Rose & Ivy
Rose & Ivy, located in the beautiful two-story, vine-covered historic I.R Burns and H.H. Bell Building right next to the Sarasota Opera House in the heart of Downtown Sarasota. Featuring eclectic Pan-Asian cuisine, with a focus on sushi, sizzling steak, exotic dim sum, a superb beverage program, plus a curated atmosphere like nothing in Sarasota.
The space is a multi-faceted property with large front and courtyard patios with lots of fans for Florida weather, interior dining room and upstairs piano bar.
🍶 Dining Details
There is no pre-set menu or wine pairing. You’ll order directly from the full menu and settle your tab with the restaurant on the night of the event.
📝 RSVP, Deposit & Refund Policy
💬 Please include the event name and date in your payment note to help us track your reservation accurately.
💳 Pay for each event separately — no lump sums — to ensure your spot is properly recorded.
🔁 Change of Plans?
Update your RSVP and leave a comment on the event page so we can confirm someone from the waitlist.
✅ Refunds of the deposit will be issued the weekend after the event.
🚫 No-Shows & Late Cancellations
Refunds will not be issued if we’re unable to fill your spot from the waitlist or if you simply do not show up without updating your RSVP in a timely manner, barring emergencies.
📋 Waitlist Info
Join the waitlist and send your payment — you may be added if someone cancels or we expand the reservation.
### 💳 Payment Instructions
To reserve your seat, please send a refundable deposit of exactly $11.21 via one of the methods below:
Venmo
- Username: `dkbvenmoaccount`
- Last 4 digits of phone: 2192
Zelle
- Email: `dawna9999@yahoo.com`
- Name: Eldringhoff
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