About us
Meet people looking for interesting and diverse experiences while seeking out fascinating food -- over dinner, at lunch, even on walks through New York neighborhoods. Everyone with interest and enthusiasm is welcome: Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and good conversation is as enjoyable a part of our get-togethers as good food. We've explored diverse cuisines including Malaysian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Indonesian, Burmese, Nepali, Afghan, Haitian, Jamaican, Mexican, French, Romanian, Czechoslovakian, Uzbek, Georgian, and Azerbaijani, and we're hungry for more -- there's so much to choose from in New York!
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Beginning in 2025, we will have limited tolerance for NO-SHOWs. If you aren't coming, please update your RSVP. If you are delayed, put a note on the Meetup event or contact the host. If you are a NO-SHOW (you RSVP'd but don't show up), you will not be allowed to RSVP to future events.
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Beginning in 2026, you MUST post a picture with your face to be a member of the World Food Lover's Dining Out group. It's a matter of trust. Posting a picture of a butterfly, a puppy, a tree, etc. gives people a sense that you are trying to hide something. It's also more convenient if people, including me, the host, can connect your face and name.
Upcoming events
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Family-style Cuban / Latino feast in Forest Hills
Cabana, 107-10 70th rd, Forest Hills, NY, USLet's have some moderately upscale Cuban & Latin cuisine in the heart of Forest Hills. I will choose a variety of dishes for the whole table to share, and we'll split the food bill evenly. Expect around $40-45/pp for food, tax & tip. Any drinks will be billed separately.
Some likely menu items, depending on the number of attendees:
Bocadillos - mixed hot appetizers: shrimp fritters, vegetable fritters, chicken wings & empanadas
EITHER Cabana salad (hearts of palm, queso blanco, tomatoes, red onions, garbanzos, olives, & black bean vinaigrette over greens) OR Tropicana salad (marinated grilled chicken breast & tropical fruits w/guava mojo over greens)
Picadillo - ground beef w/veggies & olives over rice & black beans
Coco Cabana Vegetales or Pollo - mixed vegetables w/coconut milk & habanero curry & rice, or same w/chicken
Churrasco - grilled marinated skirt steak w/black beans & riceYelp listing (3.9 stars): https://www.yelp.com/biz/cabana-forest-hills
Menu link: https://www.cabanarestaurant.com/dinner-menuIf we have room for dessert afterwards (Cabana's portions tend to be generous) then Martha's Country Bakery has a branch very close by.
Please be considerate with your RSVP and change to No promptly if not coming. No-shows can get you removed from the group. Also, please bring cash and some small bills; makes everyone's lives easier.
Transit: Take the E, F, M, or R to 71st St / Continental Ave, walk about a block. LIRR also goes right there.
Who's in?
[crossposted to 60+ NYC Young at Heart]
3 attendees
Past events
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