eat, chat, laugh

This group has moved from Atlanta to Washington, DC. Events are expected to begin in DC in Q1 of 2026.

Let's allow food to bring us together around DC! Perhaps you're foodie looking for a new palate adventure, a transplant who is seeking new friends, or even an introvert who is looking to break out of their quiet daily grind. Our goal is to bring together friendly folks who are looking to chit-chat over a good meal, share stories, and have a few laughs. If you're willing to try a burger from a dive or a dish that has a name you may not be able to pronounce--and anything in between--this is the group for you! Bring your appetite and leave with new friends.

Housekeeping:

-Your profile photo must be a current photo of you - and only you - showing your face so we can identify you at events. Submissions with no pictures, pictures of an animal, an object, background scenery, darkened sunglasses, obscuring filters, group photo, or photo where your face isn't completely or clearly visible will not be approved. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

-Each person must individually RSVP for an event (i.e., no “guests”; each person in a couple must RSVP separately). This is so that it is transparent to everyone in the group who will be at the event.

-A deposit or prepayment may be required to confirm your reservation for an event.
* A deposit will be refundable if you show up to the event as planned (unless otherwise noted in the event description) and non-refundable if you do not cancel within the timeframe specified in the event description. People on the waitlist who who get moved to the “Going” list, including last-minute, will be required to pay the deposit within the timeframe listed in the event description if it is before the deadline or immediately if it is on or after the deadline.
* A prepayment may be required for restaurants that require payment up front or that do not separate checks. This amount will go towards your dinner bill, and any additional costs (e.g., drinks, add-ons, etc.) must be repaid immediately following the event. If the prepayment amount exceeds the actual cost of your dinner (including taxes, gratuity, any fees added by the restaurant, and food & drink), the excess amount will be refunded to you.

-If you need to cancel an RSVP, you must do so within the timeframe specified in each event’s description, or else you will forfeit any deposit or prepayment and may be removed from the group.

-If you no show for an event, you will be removed from the group.

-You must ensure your RSVP is updated at all times. This includes changing your RSVP from the waitlist to “Not Going” if your plans have changed or if you would otherwise not be able to attend the event if you got moved into the “Going” list. If you get moved to the “Going” list and do not show up or cancel after the deadline specified in the event description, you may be removed from the group.

-You are responsible for reviewing the entire description for each event you RSVP to AND following the instructions provided. By RSVPing to the event, you agree to meet all requirements of the event. This includes making sure to set your settings to allow notifications and messages from this group… and responding when requested. If you do not, you may be removed from the event or from the group.

-No postings about anything unrelated to “eat, chat, laugh”. Such postings — and you — will be removed from the group.

Note: If I notice that you are signed up to our event and multiple events in other groups at the same time, you may be removed. This limits others from making plans to join our event - and these folks either late cancel or no show.

I reserve the right to remove any member at my discretion. This includes making others feel uncomfortable: BIG no no's - discussing or pushing politics, harassment, arguing or bullying of any kind, showing unwanted attention or making advances, or just being an overall jerk to our members or the staff at the establishments we visit.

Our group is about acceptance. It is meant to be light & fun.

Come join us as we enjoy dining out in peace.  You may make new friends in the process!