Food Technology

Join me for a relaxed lunch outing at Kiin Imm Thai Restaurant— known for its authentic flavors and wallet-friendly prices. Kiin Imm Thai brings the essence of authentic Thai street food to the table—balancing sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and savory in every dish. If you enjoy Thai cuisine, this is a great spot to explore. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, from flavorful curries to familiar favorites like Pad Thai and Satay. Not into spicy food? No worries—there are plenty of mild, non-spicy options to choose from. This is all about good food, easy conversation, and a fun, welcoming vibe. Whether you’re a Thai food regular or just curious to try something new, you’ll feel right at home. ***Parking*** : Plenty of parking in front of the restaurant. Come hungry, bring your good vibes, and let’s make it a lunch to remember! **Here's the menu:** https://www.kiinimmthai.com/

Hey Social Sips & Bites friends! 🎶🍹 One of our favorite bands is returning to Solace Outpost, and Social Sips & Bites is ready for another great night out! Join us for live music, cold drinks, good food, and the kind of fun atmosphere that makes these nights unforgettable. The Nonessentialz always bring amazing energy, great songs, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time. Come meet new people, hang with friends, sing along, and enjoy a fantastic night with the Social Sips & Bites crew. https://www.thenonessentialz.com/

**Join me, Carolyn Becker (aka [@Petite_Punk)](https://www.instagram.com/petite_punk/), and thrifters like yourself for exclusive access to shopping one hour before a Goodwill store opens, coupons, and breakfast bites! *The event is free, but each attendee must bring a bag of donations to receive event benefits. Goodwill inventory is NOT free and is available for purchase.*** Please be sure to encourage your friends to create an account with Meetup and RSVP (here) to attend the event. RSVPing on this platform *is required* to attend our Meetup. We will also have special curated racks from local thrift fashion influencers! Please note that the event is free to attend but Goodwill items are all for sale - items are not free. Meetup breakdown and details (please see the details in each Meetup event for final logistics): * At around 8:50 AM, in front of the store of the month, Carolyn will greet attendees and lead everyone into the store by 9 AM (unless otherwise stated). * Those who arrive after 10 AM will not receive Meetup benefits unless an RSVP is made on this site and presented. * Meetup benefits cannot be shared or duplicated at multiple Goodwill locations. * Guests can have +1. * The RSVP cap is 200 attendees. * We will be taking pictures and videos for social media at this Meetup. * We provide complimentary snacks and beverages. Please be mindful of spills and food debris. * Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged. * Attendees must RSVP by 5/29 to attend. I look forward to thrifting with you! Address: #### Annandale, VA 7031 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 286-5176 [Find a Goodwill Retail Store Near Me | Goodwill of Greater Washington](https://dcgoodwill.org/find-a-store/) **Note: Goodwill of Greater Washington is not responsible for transportation to and from the Meetup. Please plan accordingly. Carpooling is encouraged. Thank you!**

This is a coffee roaster and cafe with a warehouse feel - Never been here before. Reviews are positive and it looks like there may be ample seating, but reserve your spot now to make sure you can be here for a simple start to a relaxing weekend. Join me. (Please keep your RSVP updated if you know you won't be able to attend, so others who can join have the opportunity to. No discussions on politics, religion or potentially controversial topics. We're here to relax and have fun. Just be respectful and we'll be alright. Pay your own way, and enjoy!)

We'll check out Lot 38 espresso bar in DC . This place closes at 2 PM, so please plan to come early if you're attending this meetup. After the coffee meetup, we will check out the Bluejacket for some sour and wild beers. Please have a picture profile so we can recognize you in the meetup. Please only sign up if you're sure about attending this meetup, and please update your RSVP as soon as possible if you need to cancel, thank you!

Come the whole time or if you just spend 30 minutes. All are welcome. You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own coloring supplies but, if you don't have any, I will have plenty and am happy to share! (coloring books, colored pencils, and markers). Part of the mission of this group is to provide us an opportunity to check out AND SUPPORT local businesses. So, please don't bring any outside food/drinks and, while purchasing something isn't at all a REQUIREMENT to participate in the event, I do strongly encourage you to try something from the vendor :) I look forward to seeing and meeting you there! ***\*\*DISCLAIMER*\*\*** Photos may be taken during the event to be shared here on Meetup so feel free to let me know if you'd like to be excluded from them.

I’m excited to announce our next culinary outing! We will be heading to Corner Bites in Rockville, MD, to enjoy some authentic Cantonese cuisine. Corner Bites is a popular dim sum restaurant in Rockville, Maryland, known for its authentic Cantonese cuisine, including classic items like har gow, siu mai, and roast duck, served in a modern setting with order-by-the-menu service rather than carts. Monthly Culinary Meetup Note: If you were a previous no show or canceled on the day of when there's a waitlist, you're not guaranteed a seat. - Mellisa

◦Join us for a laid-back Sunday Brunch. The Brunch is All-You-Can-Eat buffet and a bottle of Champagne (750 ml) with Orange Juice. You make your own mimosa. Just only for $ 35.00 per person without tax & gratuity! It includes French toast, pancakes, waffles, omelettes made to order, Pasta, Salads, Roast Beef, Pork Ribs, oyster bar, cheese bar and Salmon, plenty of fresh fruit, yogurt, cakes, cookies, and pudding....mmmm! After brunch, we mingle and socialize. Closest Metro Station is Clarendon. Please take into account Metro's Weekend Track Work & Service Adjustments. Check it on http://www.wmata.com/ and plan accordingly.

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Washington.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Let’s enjoy a relaxed, scenic walk through one of the most beautiful gardens in the area 🌿 Brookside Gardens is a hidden gem filled with winding paths, seasonal blooms, and peaceful water features. Highlights include the Japanese Garden, Aquatic Garden, and the fragrant Viburnum Garden. Expect warm weather, fully green landscapes, lush, late-spring blooms, including roses, azaleas, and magnolias. and the seasonal [Butterfly Experience](https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-gardens/special-events/the-butterfly-experience-at-brookside-gardens/brookside-gardens-butterfly-experience-social-story/). This event is cross posted with The Bethesda Social Club. Please RSVP to one event only. This will be perfect for unwinding, meeting new people, and soaking up some fresh air. **\*\* Meeting Point: The VISITORS Center**

Let’s take brunch in Alexandria and make it a whole vibe. We’re heading to **Mason Social**, a chef‑driven neighborhood favorite serving Modern American cuisine, local ingredients, and craft cocktails — the perfect backdrop for a smooth Social Hub Sunday. ### **What’s Happening** * 🎧 **DJ Konquer** setting the Sunday soundtrack * 🍳 Chef‑driven Modern American brunch favorites * 🍹 Handcrafted cocktails + local ingredients * 🥂 **$22 bottomless mimosas** — because brunch deserves bubbles * 🌞 A relaxed, social atmosphere to mix, mingle, and ease into your Sunday ### **About Mason Social** Located in the Parker‑Gray district of Alexandria, Mason Social is known for its warm service, local focus, and chef‑crafted dishes that hit every time. ### **Brunch Menu** Browse the full menu here: [https://www.mason-social.com/menus](https://www.mason-social.com/menus) Come ready to vibe, eat well, and enjoy a smooth Social Hub Sunday.

Join Social Sips & Bites for a scenic waterfront walk from Jones Point in Alexandria across the iconic Woodrow Wilson Bridge to National Harbor! We’ll enjoy beautiful river views, fresh air, great conversations, and one of the most unique walking routes in the DMV. This is the perfect mix of social, active, and relaxing. Once we arrive at National Harbor, we can grab drinks, food, dessert, or just hang out by the waterfront and enjoy the atmosphere before heading back. • Amazing sunset and waterfront views • A fun, relaxed group vibe • Great conversations and new connections • Plenty of photo opportunities • Optional food/drinks at National Harbor after the walk Distance: Approximately 5–6 miles round trip Pace: Casual and social Bring comfortable shoes and come ready for a fun evening with the Social Sips & Bites family!

**The Behavior Gap: Where Products Win or Lose** Teams today have more data than ever, and yet many still struggle to understand why customers adopt, engage with, or abandon their products. Teams sprint, ship faster, and chase more signals… all while metrics stall and confidence drops. The missing piece isn’t more data. It’s often the behavioral insight between the metrics, explaining why the numbers move in the first place. Dashboards can tell you what customers did, but understanding why they did it (and how to influence what they do next) requires a deeper blend of insights. This session is about closing that gap. Drawing from real-world experience designing and scaling products as [ZoCo Design](https://zocodesign.com/)’s CEO, [Lacey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) will share how to cut through the noise and identify the insights that actually change behavior—moving people, and moving metrics. You’ll learn: * Why understanding customer behavior is a quant and qual challenge * How to spot the signals that actually predict behavior change * Where AI accelerates insight, and where it creates distraction * How to get meaningfully closer to customers, without adding more tools This talk reframes how to evaluate performance and identify what levers actually improve it, helping your team to make smarter bets with greater confidence. Every meaningful outcome is driven by behavior change. And when you know how to design for behavior, you stop guessing, and start building things that work. **About Our Speaker** [Lacey Picazo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceypicazo/) is the Founder and CEO of ZoCo, a healthcare product studio that turns complex, high-stakes ideas into products that drive real-world adoption. She partners with healthcare organizations to uncover critical care delivery insights, focus product strategy through behavior design, and build solutions that patients and providers actually use. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

Who’s up for a pizza night at the highly requested Pizza House? 🍕🍻 Join us at for great pizza, good laughs, and even better company! Come hungry and ready for a cheesy good time.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

A cookie covered in creamy frosting can brighten anyone’s day! National Frosted Cookie Day is all about that simple joy. **DETAILS:** We'll celebrate the occasion by visiting Cheryl's Cookies headqtrs. cookie shop, trying to decide which seasonal treats to choose! **NEXT:** we'll head west on Polaris Pkwy to Bonefish Grill for Happy Hour eats n drinks. We can share our sweet finds for dessert... *In a busy world, National Frosted Cookie Day offers a little sweetness that reminds us to slow down and enjoy the moment.*