Food Tasting

A first for this group - a food and premium cyder matching dinner! This is a collaboration between The Newt, a boutique hotel in Somerset, and The Holland W8 where we have had many previous fabulous wine dinners. The food at The Holland cooked by head chef Max de Nahlik is always at a very high standard. The Newt's cyders are made from 100% apple juice, slowly cold-fermented in the cellar for months, sometimes years, for a fresh, aromatic expression exuding the full flavour of the fruit, even the weather of the growing season. Sam from The Newt will introduce the cyders. **Here is the menu with matching cyders:** Brown crab with Roast Chicken skin **with Winston** \-\-\-\-\- Asparagus, wild garlic and white crab, cider dressing **with Falstaff** \-\-\-\-\- Scallops with elderflower vinegar, apple kimchi dressing **with Wyvern Wing** \-\-\-\-\- Wild Rabbit braised in Falstaff cyder, mustard, tarragon and a dash of cream, mash and chard **with Orchard Amble** \-\-\-\-\- Burnt honey tart, apple and creme fraiche **with Yarlington Ice Cyder** **DIETARY ISSUES:** This event is suited to 'flexible' diners the menu is fixed. **COST:** The 'ticket price of this event is £89 to include the 5 course food and cyder matching menu, service charge, and meetup/paypal fees. I have reserved 6 places for the group. Please note that we will be on a larger table shared with non-members of this group **Please note that Meetup now charge an additional fee to attendees on top of the price which the Organiser sets. This fee is paid direct to Meetup and is beyond our control.** **REFUND POLICY:** If you cancel your place by Sunday 5th latest you will get a refund of £85 but, IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE, only if there is someone on the 'waitlist' who books and pays for your place. **WAITLIST:** If this event is fully booked and you would like to attend if someone cancels, post a comment in the event to let me know that you are interested. Cheers, Christos

Craving a night of laughs, friendly faces, and great board games? Come hang out at Board Gaymz East! With nearly 100 games, a fun LGBTQ+ crowd, and tasty food and drinks, it’s a cozy spot for a great evening. 📍 **The Breakfast Club, Spitalfields**. Just 2 minutes from Liverpool Street Station 🐶 **Dogs welcome**. Bring your pup along! 🍹 **Food & drinks**. Snacks, cocktails, and local beers Whether you’re new to board games or a seasoned player, you’ll find a warm welcome and people to play with. We usually have around 50 guests, so there’s always someone new to meet and a game ready to start. 📸 Follow us on Instagram: **@boardgameseast** ❗ Please arrive by **7:00 pm** to secure your seat.

Syrah produces some of the world's finest single varietal wines. It's also known as Shiraz in some regions, but it's the same grape. In this tasting we'll taste Syrahs from several different countries, 4 from the Old World and 4 from the New World. We'll start with 2 bottles of a Californian Viognier as the welcome wine, and then **we'll taste 8 Syrahs from France, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Australia, New Zealand, Chile and South Africa - see the photo for four of the wines we will taste**. **All of the Syrahs in this tasting cost £30-35 retail**. Numbers will be limited to 12 people seated round one table, so almost a bottle of fine wine per person. During the tasting a selection of fine cheeses, pates, and other food will be served. **WAITLIST:** If the event is fully booked and you would like to join the ‘waitlist’, post a comment to let me know **REFUNDS:** The 'ticket price' for this event is £40 including £3 for paypal/meetup fees. If you cancel by Tuesday 7th latest AND there is someone on the waitlist who pays for your place you will get a refund of £37. **Please note that Meetup charge an additional fee to attendees on top of the price which the Organiser sets. This fee is paid direct to Meetup and is beyond our control.** Cheers, Christos

SAVOUR a **4-course menu** that explores the heart of Filipino home-cooking. Whether you’re a carnivore or a dedicated vegan, the menu is a masterclass in balance: • **For the Meat Lovers:** You’ll start with **Kinilaw**, market fish cured in **Tarsier Gin** and calamansi, followed by a legendary **Pork Belly Adobo**, braised to perfection in cane vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic. • **For the Vegans:** A clever **Young Jackfruit Kinilaw** and a hearty **Tempeh Adobo** that ensures no one misses out on those "distinctively delicious flavours." • **The Finish:** Everyone enjoys a refreshing **Calamansi Granita** before diving into desserts like **Leche Flan** with burnt coconut curds or a **Pandan Pannacotta**. **Why you can trust us to deliver the real taste of the Philippines...** For Mark, our chef, this is his heritage. He **grew up with the Filipino food culture** he now shares from his London home... When you sit at his table, you aren't just eating; you are experiencing the **warm welcome, the social sharing, and the festive feasting** that defined his own upbringing. This deep-rooted connection is exactly why he takes the time during every meal to provide **explanations of the courses and the cultural background** of the dishes. He isn't just a chef; he is a storyteller using **traditional recipes** and **award-winning flavours** to bring the heart of **Filipino food culture** to the table. **The Details** We provide a **complimentary welcome drink**, water, tea, and coffee. For anything else, we operate a **BYOB policy**, so bring along your favourite bottle to enjoy with the feast. **Capacity is strictly limited.** We have room for just **13 guests**. In a city of millions, these seats will vanish fast! **Date:** Saturday, 11th April 2026 **Time:** **7:00 PM** Address provided on order Every ticket sold will see a donation made to UK registered charity The Brun Bear Foundation which supports a mix of community, medical and animal welfare causes. **Meat/Fish Menu** **Starters** Kinilaw - crudo of Tarsier Gin-cured market fish, finished off in calamansi, cane vinegar and rocket oil, with various garnishes [FISH, SULPHITES] Lumpiang Gulay (VG) - deep-fried Five Spice vegetable spring rolls [GLUTEN] **Main and Sides** Pork Belly Adobo - pork belly braised in cane vinegar, soy sauce and garlic [SOY, SULPHITES] Ginataang Gulay - roasted butternut squash, garlic-fried green beans in a coconut milk and fermented shrimp paste sauce [CRUSTACEANS] Ensaladang Kamatis (VG) - Isle of Wight winter tomatoes, brined shallots and rocket dressed with sweetened coconut vinegar [SULPHITES] Jasmine Rice (VG) **Palate Cleanser** Calamansi Granita (VG) - granita made with Filipino citrus juice **Dessert** Leche Flan - Filipino creme caramel, topped with latik (burnt coconut curds) and accompanied by cashew brittle [EGG, DAIRY, NUTS] **Vegan Menu** **Starters** Young Jackfruit Kinilaw (VG) - Young jackfruit salad with a dressing of coconut vinegar and coconut milk [SULPHITES] Lumpiang Gulay (VG) - deep-fried Five Spice vegetable spring rolls [GLUTEN] **Main and Sides** Tempeh Adobo (VG) - fermented soybean cake braised in cane vinegar, soy sauce and garlic [SOY, SULPHITES] Ginataang Gulay (VG) - roasted butternut squash, garlic-fried green beans in a coconut milk and miso [SOY] Ensaladang Kamatis (VG) - Isle of Wight winter tomatoes, brined shallots and rocket dressed with sweetened coconut vinegar [SULPHITES] Jasmine Rice (VG) **Palate Cleanser** Calamansi Granita (VG) - granita made with Filipino citrus juice **Dessert** Pandan Pannacotta (VG) - coconut milk pannacotta infused with pandan, topped with latik (burnt coconut curds) and candied young coconut

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Tea & Samosa Social, hosted in collaboration with LGBT London and the Gay Indian Network (GIN)! This casual meet-up is all about bringing people together over warm cups of tea and delicious samosas in a friendly, inclusive space. Whether you’re new to the community or a regular on the scene, this is a great opportunity to connect, unwind, and meet like-minded people from across London’s diverse LGBTQ+ community. Expect good conversation, a laid-back atmosphere, and the chance to build new friendships and networks. Come solo or bring a friend, everyone is welcome! Please keep your RSVP updated so that we know how many people to expect ☺️ ✨ What to expect: • Tea, cake and tasty samosas • A relaxed, social vibe • Opportunities to meet new people and expand your circle • A safe, inclusive space celebrating culture and community We look forward to seeing you there! Harvi - GIN Lead Mark - LGBT London Lead **Location** London LGBTQ+ Community Centre 60-62 Hopton St, London SE1 9JH **Join the whatsapp** Feel free to join our info only whatsapp so you get up to date and direct communication nearer the time. **Community** LGBTQ+ London is community led so this means we are non profit and all donations are invested in the group to pay for admins fees and subscriptions, nametags and other much needed things to create a safe and inclusive environment. please donate yearly or whenever you can to the following. Name: Mark Geer Account number: 03450947 Sort code: 04-00-04

Dinner and dancing

Join us for a tour of Brothers Drake Meadery in Grandview, hosted by the owner Oron Benary. He will explain the mead-making process and offer us generous samples of their fine meads. Mead is basically wine that is made from honey instead of grapes. There are many different flavors that range from dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet, to sweet. They are best known for their Apple Pie Mead. Oron has offered us a special price of 5.00 each person for the tour and tasting, which is normally 25.00 per person. I've taken the tour several times, and it's always enlightening and fun. Rebecca will bring a tea that will pair well with the mead for a tea tasting afterwards. Park anywhere around the building. Please avoid parking in front of the houses in the neighborhood behind the Meadery. Please keep your RSVP current. Knowing how many will attend will help Brothers Drake plan accordingly to accommodate us.

Let’s try this popular Italian restaurant in Reynoldsburg. This is the menu: https://scaliristorante.com/#4e468054-0235-43e2-81c2-44e061341e9e

Join us for pizza and conversation at Vick’s Gourmet Pizza! 🍕 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! 😄

**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*

***Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Wyandotte Winery!*** Discover where local wines are crafted, and gain insights into the making of small-batch wines. Learn about the interesting history of Wyandotte Winery and the unique aspects that make it a local gem. **Highlights:** • Guided tour of the wine cellar and details on our wine-making process • Historical overview of Wyandotte Winery - and updates on What's New at the winery! • Opportunity to taste our current wine selection • Ask questions and interact with the Wyandotte team **Start Times**: 1:00 PM, other times by request. **Cost:** $10 (includes 1 glass of wine). Pay at the door **Parking:** usually best to park one block down the road in the church parking lot. 2 minute walk. **Note:** Touring the cellar requires taking one flight of stairs. After your tour, feel free to join us for a Fired Up Pizza or winery small plate! Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just curious, this tour will enhance your appreciation for wine and small-batch winemaking. Cheers!!![🍷]()