About us
Hello fellow wine lovers!
We have been managing the group for over five years now and what fun it has been!
We are a group looking for members that truly want to become part of the family and share what life has to offer!
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 we 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 we incur from Meetup. After covering the Meetup Fees I promise I will spend every dime on items to raffle at events!
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KURo Sushi Bar - Lakewood Ranch - Main St
Kuro Sushi, 8126 Lakewood Main St Unit 102, Bradenton, FL, USJoin us for a small table reservation after the movie at KURo Sushi! Priority seating goes to moviegoers, then we’ll open spots for others.
### 🧾 Event Details
- This is a casual reservation—no pre-set menu or pairings. Order directly from the full menu and settle your tab with the restaurant the night of the event.
- Parking: ample and free
- 🍽️ Menu: https://www.kurosushi.bar/menu
## About KURo Sushi
KURo isn’t just dinner—it’s an experience. Think modern Japanese tapas, artfully plated sushi, sizzling robata skewers, and ramen bowls that warm the soul. Owner Daniel Dokko and Chef Brian Briones infuse global flavors with Japanese inspiration, creating dishes that surprise and delight.
Expect upscale yet relaxed—jeans and t-shirts meet high-class service. Share plates, sip Japanese whisky, and maybe even try omakase at the six-seat sushi bar for a chef’s-choice adventure.
This is where food becomes conversation, and every bite feels like a celebration.Your Observer had a great write-up about the place: https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/oct/08/new-sushi-restaurant-main-street-lakewood-ranch/
💳 $10 Deposit to hold your seat:
Zelle: sarasotawinefun@gmail.com (Last name: Malka)
Venmo: @Annie-Malka (Last 4 digits: 0345)RSVP & Refund Policy
- 📝 Include the event name and date in your payment note
- 💳 Pay for each event separately — no lump sums.
✅ This is a refundable deposit to secure your seat. Refunds will be issued the weekend after the event. - 🚫 No-shows or late cancellations, barring emergencies, will not be refunded.
- 🔁 Change of plans? Please update your RSVP and leave a comment so we can help confirm someone on the waitlist.
🍣 Itadakimasu! (いただきます)
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