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Food Tasting Events Today
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"FREEish" OLD & RARE WINE Tastings & Dinner with Sommelier Antony
**Get ready to taste and make new friends in this sommelier-led event where you can learn about and taste 7 old wines - includes $40 dining credit making your tasting just $5!**
THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT:
[GET YOUR TICKET HERE](https://oldandrare.eventbrite.com.au)
**Your wine night just got a whole lot finer!**
\- Includes $40 dining credit
\- Small group setting
\- Sommelier run
Join us for **Old & Rare Wines Tastings** and get ready to make some new friends. Led by qualified Sommelier Antony Anderson (WSET3, WSET4 pending), this evening involves a free tasting of seven back-vintage (old) wines and some wine education, followed by your choice of dinner items and additional drinks from our extensive menus.
We'll be gathering at **Life's Too Short Bar**, located in the vibrant **Tribeca Arcade** on **Victoria Parade**, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia, where you can meet like-minded wine lovers and discuss all things wine, food, and common connections and interests.
**Your ticket includes a $40 dining credit** towards food and drinks purchased on the evening, making your ticket (almost) free.
Reserve your spot now -
Then bring your appetite and sense of humour, and join us for a night of conversation, cuisine and, of course, wine!
**GETTING THERE:** We recommend you use public transport or rideshare. We are on the 12/109 tram line (stop 16, Wellington St), several Bus Routes (302, 303, 304, 305, 309, 318, 350, 905, 906, 907, 908) or a 5-10 minute walk from Jolimont and North Richmond train stations. If you decide to drive and/or have a designated driver, 2-hour paid parking is available around Powlett Reserve, Darling Square, and the Fitzroy Gardens. Extended paid parking is available at Care Park at 162 Albert Street, East Melbourne or the Epworth Freemasons Car Park in Gotch Lane off Grey Street.
**UNABLE TO ATTEND?**
Cancellations and Refunds are generally not possible. However, for sudden illness, COVID, or other special circumstances, we may agree to reschedule your session to another night or provide a gift certificate for part or all of your ticket price. Please SMS your request to 0466 045 473\*\*.\*\*
**TERMS AND CONDITIONS:**
* See the ticket link for further conditions
* This is a preferred pre-booked event, but walk-ins may be possible.
* RSVPs on Meetup do not constitute a booking.
* Minimum spend for F&B following the event is $40
* Minimum Event Sales 2. If the minimum number of seats is not sold, the event may be rescheduled later or cancelled and tickets refunded.
* If you have booked a ticket and an event is amended, we will contact you before the event to advise and make new arrangements.
* Please note: By Public Health Directives, all attendees must be fully COVID-vaccinated, and proof of vaccination may be required.
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Pride Drag Bingo
It's Footscray's famous Drag Bingo! We promise there is no drag bingo like it, it's famous for a reason!
Join your fabulous drag host for an evening of fun bingo games, camp drag shows, comedy, cocktails, prizes & much more! [(Link to booking)](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/825729)
It's just $12 to play with over $100 in guaranteed prizes to give away including a $50 bar tab, $50 cash, and other drink and prize giveaways throughout the night. You can also add a cocktail or meal package to your ticket for the full Pride of our Footscray experience!
Doors open 6:30pm and balls drop at 7:30pm sharp. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to be seated and get your food and drink before the show starts!
FREE GENDER BALANCED Professional Networking LAST ENTRY 8.30PM FRI SAT
TO MAINTAIN A GENDER BALANCE ALL MALES MUST ATTEND WITH A FEMALE FRIEND, NO EXCEPTIONS. All females are welcome to attend alone but encouraged to attend with a female friend too for free drinks and food! MUST TAP “ATTEND” and include all guests.
UNLIKE other meetups which are overwhelmingly male dominant, we provide ONLY gender balanced events where females also have a chance to meet other females, not only men.
8PM EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY (LAST ENTRY STRICTLY 8.30PM) AT 215 QUEEN’S
Pentridge Palace cinema
Hi all
Fortnightly dinner and movie at Pentridge Palace cinema in Coburg.
Generally get dinner at Jacky Jones then see a fick around 7-7.30pm screening slot.
Hope you can make it
🚩FREE Friday Language Exchange Social🌍
**🙋♀️**Welcome to FREE FRIDAY Social + language exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends.
👉We always have MANY people attending our Friday event since this event is listed in 3 different meetup groups. Some people come early some come late, best time is between 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party.
👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians.
Food Tasting Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Melbourne: Penang Hawker Experience
**A taste of popular Penang Hawker experience right at the center of Melbourne CBD - Lulu's Char Koay Teow with NEW menu curated!**
General Ticket: $59/pp
Ticket link:[ [https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerexperienceapril](https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerexperienceapril)
**WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE**
Embark on a flavour-packed journey through the vibrant street food culture of Penang. This experience showcases some of the most iconic and beloved Penang hawker dishes — from fragrant noodle bowls to irresistible local desserts — all in one unforgettable evening at one of the most popular Penang hawker food restaurant - Lulu's Char Koay Teow.
Hosted by Malaysian founder **Pheh Sze**, this intimate evening offers you a true taste of her hometown Penang, which is famous for its hawker food. Enjoy a variety of popular hawker dishes which includes the trade mark char koay teow noodles in a vibrant setting that transport you right into the street of Penang!
Spaces are limited, so gather your foodie friends and don’t miss out on this unique cultural dining experience
**WHAT YOU'LL GET**
* **Variety of four hawker dishes :** Enjoy a curated of hawker dishes
* **A special drink:** Enjoy your meal with one of Malaysia's favourite drink
* **Host :** Learn all about Malaysian food culture with fellow host
* **Socialise and Dine :** Connect with fellow foodies , share your passion, and make lasting connections
Limited tickets are available, so secure yours now for an unforgettable experience!
General Ticket: $59/pp
Ticket link:[ [https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerexperienceapril](https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerexperienceapril)]
Taste of Malaysia : Penang Hawker Experience
**A taste of popular Penang Hawker experience right at the center of Melbourne CBD - Lulu's Char Koay Teow with NEW menu curated!**
**EARLY BIRD TICKET: $49/pp until SUN 5th of April**
General Ticket: $59/pp
Ticket link:[ https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerexperienceapril](https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerexperienceapril)
**WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE**
Embark on a flavour-packed journey through the vibrant street food culture of Penang. This experience showcases some of the most iconic and beloved Penang hawker dishes — from fragrant noodle bowls to irresistible local desserts — all in one unforgettable evening at one of the most popular Penang hawker food restaurant - Lulu's Char Koay Teow.
Hosted by Malaysian founder **Pheh Sze**, this intimate evening offers you a true taste of her hometown Penang, which is famous for its hawker food. Enjoy a variety of popular hawker dishes which includes the trade mark char koay teow noodles in a vibrant setting that transport you right into the street of Penang!
Spaces are limited, so gather your foodie friends and don’t miss out on this unique cultural dining experience
**WHAT YOU'LL GET**
* **Variety of four hawker dishes :** Enjoy a curated of hawker dishes
* **A special drink:** Enjoy your meal with one of Malaysia's favourite drink
* **Host :** Learn all about Malaysian food culture with fellow host
* **Socialise and Dine :** Connect with fellow foodies , share your passion, and make lasting connections
Limited tickets are available, so secure yours now for an unforgettable experience!
**EARLY BIRD TICKET: $49/pp until SUN 5th of April**
General Ticket: $59/pp
Ticket link:[ https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerexperienceapril](https://www.globalfoodsocial.com/event-details/atasteofmalaysiapenanghawkerexperienceapril)
Bucket list opportunity - Dinner at Vue de Monde
Vue de Monde needs little introduction. It has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for over 20 years, continuing to present beautiful food that not only appeals to a sense of luxury but also honesty, integrity and an inherent natural flavour. In 2025, it was again awarded three Hats.
I’ve booked for 6 Fine Diners to enjoy the set menu at $380 per person for dinner from 6pm on Saturday 18 April.
Join the waitlist to express interest.
Once I have names in the waitlist, I’ll send you a ‘Meetup Message’ to confirm if you have a spot and how to pay. The last minute cancellation fee is the full $380 menu cost, I’m asking for an initial $100 deposit to secure your seat and then I’ll follow up for the $280 balance one week prior to the event.
This will be deducted from your bill on the night.
Once the deposit is paid, I’ll move you from the waitlist to going.
Vue de Monde is a bucket-list venue, so this event will be in demand. Please check that you don’t have your settings blocking messages; if I can’t contact you I’ll have to move on to the next person. Also if you don’t respond to my message within 3 days, I’ll let you know that I’m offering the seat to the next person on the waitlist.
Thanks everyone!
Indonesian Dinner at ”Nelayan" CBD
**Address**: 195 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
**Website**: https://www.nelayangroup.com.au/
Dear foodies, let's try Indonesian food this week, make new friends, and enjoy the company of other foodies.
Please join our **Facebook Group** for future events information\*\*;\*\* the Link is attached here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/172BrZ4TKU/
Please "Subscribe" and "Like" the group video.
[https://youtu.be/qkLR5DalbFE?si=znCIeVXE7wCPHhT0](https://youtu.be/qkLR5DalbFE?si=znCIeVXE7wCPHhT0)
Please kindly inform us in the comments if you are running late. Do not forget to update your RSVP. Call me 0402714889 if you can't find us.
如果迟到,请务必在评论栏里留言告知, 可以去餐馆里面找我们, 我们的桌上放一个Meetup sign。
Dinner @ Hochi Mama Richmond
Let's go back to Hochi Mama...but we'll check out the Richmond one (I'm not sure the menu is that different).
We can have the [Favourite Feast group menu](https://hochimama.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SG030725_CBD-BANQ.pdf) at $75pp (second page).
As usual, a $20 deposit will be required to secure your spot. this will be returned to you on the night, or if you change your RSVP with at least 48hr notice.
And if anyone is interested in gelato afterwards...piccolina and messina are a short walk away.
see you there!
Priscila
Food Tasting Events Near You
Connect with your local Food Tasting community
CINCO de MAYO Flights n Tacos!
Details
Let's join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!)
Taco Bar
Margarita and Beer tasting
Complementary chips and salsa
Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase
Freshly prepared snacks in the deli for purchase
Festive Band/Music
Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: $15.00 per person (covers 4 Margarita or beer samples and one pass thru the Taco Bar)
Where: #MarketDistrict (Grandview Yard) location. The party room (our private space) will be decorated with both patios open! Adjoining upstairs area also open for over flow and mingling.
After Party: Sometimes, we head to a venue to hear live music afterwards. LDNL is at Black Swan in Hilliard tonight!
Wear your bright colors and cheerful !Salud!
Newcomers/ Derby Night (wine tasting)
**In an unprecedented effort** to cram WAY too much FUN into one single night this is a **wine tasting** (*sample 4 wines*) / **Kentucky Derby** celebration (*wear your fancy derby hat that you literally cannot wear anywhere else*)/ and **New Members** Night. But mostly THIS IS "***New Members Night***." If you are one of the many folks on the fence about coming to your first wine tasting with the *Hilliard Wine Club*, this is the night to come. There will be many other new people, so you won't be alone. And the regulars will be there to help make you feel welcome. We're a relaxed and warm group. We hope to see you.
**SIDE NOTE:** New members are welcome to ALL our Friday night wine tastings, but this night is a special overture to those who don't want to feel that they are the only new person in the room. Don't worry. You won't be. And don't hesitate to RSVP to other events.
**OLD MEMBERS NOTE**: Hey Old Members! You're not excluded from this event. We expect to see you there to help make the new members feel welcome.
**Sample 4 different wines** this Friday for $15 (*Cash or Venmo only please*). Glasses are provided. Bring a snack to share. Bring a bottle to share if you care to. See all the details below for the Hilliard Wine Club Wine Tasting. In Person. In Real Life. Actual Wine from glass bottles with corks and everything.
**Wine**: Tastings will be $15 for four samples as always. And you are welcome to bring a bottle of your favorite wine to share with others. Participation in the wine tastings is optional. But since you’re going, I will buy enough wine to cover you. If you bring your own wine and do not participate in the tasting you will only pay $10 to cover the door charge.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**Extra Wine**: After everyone has had their samples, we remove the pouring spouts and any remaining wine is poured freely to whomever wants it. I hate having leftover wine.
**Queen of Hearts**: The Queen of Hearts raffle is a fundraiser for the club and a Barnum and Bailey type extravaganza - minus the dancing ponies, clowns, and actual circus. Bring your ***cash*** as the Queen does not accept American Express or other plastic.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
Distillery Tour and Tasting!
***High Bank Distillery tours*** walk you through our story, our process, and a tasting of our spirits (and maybe a few in the works). We end in the Barrel Room for a wonderful tasting of their best sellers! The tours *cost $10/person* and we ask that you *arrive 10 minutes prior* to the start of the tour.
**3pm PRETOUR**: We'll grab a bite to eat there.
**4:30pm TOUR**
**5:30pm POST TOUR**: We'll try a drink made with your favorite spirit you tasted on tour.
**PARKING**: Street parking and Ohio Power Tool parking lot nearby.
**[High Bank Distillery](https://www.highbankco.com/)** is your destination for great food, cold drinks, and fun times in Columbus, OH. We pride ourselves in the quality and flavors of our spirits, distilled and prepared in house, and perfect for any occasion. Pair our creative cocktails with some traditional pub food, and you have the recipe for a perfect night out.
🍕Stone Bar & Kitchen🍕
Join us for pizza and conversation at Stone Bar & Kitchen 🍕
Good slices, good stories, and plenty of laughs around the table. Come hungry, bring your best conversation, and let’s enjoy a relaxed evening with great company.
Extra cheese and extra chatter encouraged! 😄
Dinner After the Movie: Dinner After MICHAEL at CAP CITY FINE DINER!
A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details:
CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie.
MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/)
RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Soccer + Vida’s Plant Based Butcher ⚽️ 🌱 🥪 🔥
Soccer + vegan deli eats =
the perfect Saturday ⚽🌱🔥
We’re kicking things off with soccer (all levels welcome!) and then heading to Vida’s Plant-Based Butcher for some seriously good food—Vida’s Reubens, Philly cheesesteaks, Chipotle Cheddar Melt and classic deli sides.
Whether you’re playing, socializing, or just here for the food, this is a great way to meet like-minded people and enjoy the day!
Game → Food → Good vibes
📍 Soccer - Park of Roses
3923 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214
📍 Vida’s Plant Based Butcher
1724 Northwest Blvd Unit C
Columbus OH, 43212



















