Restaurant Industry

Come to check out our hackerspace, talk to people and learn some new things, maybe use the tools for a short while, or just sit down with a laptop and do some work in a quiet place. Also a good time to sign up for a membership! We will have tea and coffee, likely also cookies. Come whenever from 19:00 till 22:00 - we might even be open until 24:00! If there's a problem (i.e. doors not open), call 28701072.

Singles Only New Year's Party is back for the second year in a row - an event exclusively for singles, and this year it will be twice as exciting! Welcome the New Year with new opportunities and real people around you! ✨ -*"This was much more effective than a year on Tinder. You meet people in real life right away, and you have the opportunity to chat and get to know each other. The men are polite, cultured, and pleasant."* 💬 On December 31, let's get together to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one in the company of at least 200 single people. If you are **at least 25 years old** and currently single, it's time to embark on a New Year's adventure - with great company and an unforgettable atmosphere! Whether you want to make new friends, meet someone special, or simply enjoy the most fantastic evening of the year, this is the place for you! As they say, how you spend New Year's Eve is how you will spend the rest of the year... 📅 **When?** December 31, 2025 🕒 **What time?** 8:30 PM - 4:00 AM, doors open at 8:00 PM 📍 **Where?** Angārs (Tallinas kvartāls), Tallinas Street 10-3, Riga City Center ✨ **Dress Code:** Choose either Team Fire (red, orange, gold) or Team Ice (white, silver, blue) – dress up or use accessories in one of the colors. 🎤 **Event language:** Latvian and English ### **What’s in store for you:** 🕺Evening Host, improv actor - Valdis Sils 🪩2 halls 🎵Music - Jammee band 🎤DJ and music that makes you move 👯At least 200 other people who are free and ready to meet new people 🎉Conversation-starting activities, without clichés and balloon games, for both extroverts and introverts 🎁Contests, prizes, and other surprises 🥂A free glass of sparkling drink at midnight *(alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available)* 💃 Fun and dancing until dawn ### **Tickets: www.singlesonly.lv** EUR 65 early bird price until November 22 EUR 75 - until December 24 EUR 85 - December 25-30 EUR 95 - December 31 ### **Reviews:** ⭐*"This was the best New Year's Eve party I've ever been to! :) Dancing, laughter, new acquaintances. If another event like this is organized and I'm still single, I'll definitely come and bring my friends (or maybe not, so there's less competition :D)."* ⭐*"A very good event concept for people who are looking for a relationship and are tired of all the online dating apps. Meeting people in person is much better!"* ⭐*"A very good event for meeting new like-minded people. I recommend it :)"*

Join us on the first Friday to meet people in Riga! Always on the **first Friday of every month**, so it’s easy to remember. This is a friendly, informal evening where locals, expats, students, and newcomers meet, mingle, or just come to wind down and enjoy good company. Join us and share your stories, chat with others, make new friends and acquaintances. * A mix of locals, fresh arrivals, and seasoned expats. * No professional networking pressure — purely social. * We will of course help you break the ice! * **When:** First Friday of each month, i.e. January 2, 2026, at 7pm * **Where:** November: The Snuggest, Zirgu iela 3 * Prices: the event itself is free of charge but please get a drink or a meal at the bar. * Ending: the event lasts as long as we are having fun. Age limit: 18 and older. Photos of participants might be taken at the event and posted publicly to social media, including but not limited to [meetup.com.](http://meetup.com.) By joining the event, you accept this condition. Please join the event here or contact us if you have any questions. Event communication will take place within [meetup.com.](http://meetup.com.) Please check for posts and messages regularly. Hope to see you soon.

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** http://foundersrc.com/chats **Stay updated**: Instagram http://instagram.com/foundersrc/ Podcast http://podcast.foundersrc.com/ LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/ Strava http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC Website http://foundersrc.com/

Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.

**Here's their basic menu with tea, snacks, and light lunch food:** https://crme-de-la-crme-bakery-cafe.square.site/s/order#NOMFMQJBRC7OB2TZQISRHJFC **This place also has a more substantial lunch buffet that opens at 11am--here's the link for that:** https://crme-de-la-crme-bakery-cafe.square.site/buffet Buffet hours: Monday - Saturday 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Buffet priced by weight Hot Buffet: $14.99 Lb Salad Bar: $8.99 Lb

Yes, the [Chocolate Café](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/menu-1?menu=signature-desserts) serves chocolate fondue *(Chocolate Fondue Day is Feb 5th)*! No one does chocolate fondue like they do. It's rich, creamy, and served with an array of fresh fruit and other dipping items. They encourage making it a party! A perfect winter warmup to share with friends! **Chocolate Fondue Kit:** Served with dippers, including marshmallows, Rice Krispie treats, graham crackers, pound cake, strawberries, and pretzels. **COST**: Bring ***$5.00 cash*** to cover your portion of our delightful dessert bar. **EARLY ARRIVALS**: Go ahead and order dinner (before dessert). I love their toasted sandwiches and their soups. **PARKING**: In our parking lot, on the street (but not between 4-6 pm) or behind the Buckeye State Building. [Chocolate Cafe](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/): A fully stocked amount of *chocolate candies* including truffles, chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate and caramel turtles. We have menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Join us for brunch or a late night meal. Soups, salads & sandwiches served daily. Check out our [menu](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/_files/ugd/7ea733_0ebab62dcfc0435aa189b6d1a3c3ec82.pdf) for more information. We also offer wine, martinis and cocktails! Enjoy a *famous chocolate martini* or hand crafted cocktail, too!

Join us as we celebrate **National Spaghetti Day** with this hearty dish! Though the origins of spaghetti are disputed—whether it was Marco Polo bringing back culinary invention from the East or a home-grown Sicilian treat dating back to the 12th Century—we can all agree that a cold day with a big bowl of noodle-y, saucy goodness is balm for the soul. # Carfagnas Spaghetti and Sauce *Everybody's favorite!* Our handmade egg spaghetti topped with our homemade marinara and served with two of our famous meatballs. There are other classic spaghetti dishes on the menu, too. **Where:** We'll have tables in their beautiful upscale bar at Carfagna's Ristorante; and you need to check out everything Italian this place has to offer under one roof!! (shopping, pastry) ***Reservation for 12 under Michele Z starts at 2pm***. *Members Only. Space is limited so no guests, please.* I hope you'll join me at Carfagna's AMAZING complex on Gemini/Polaris. -Michele

# Save the date! FUTURE MEETINGS! [](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/events/299189211//attendees/) [Hosted By](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/events/299189211//attendees/) [Dara T.](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/events/299189211//attendees/) This listing is information only. Each event will be scheduled individually. ## DO NOT TRY TO SIGN UP ON THIS LIST! January 12 , 2025 - Greek epiphany: Blessing of the Waters, Mad Greek Restaurant February 9, 2025 - Valentine's Day in Germany, Hillgarten Beer Garden, Hilliard March 15, 2025, Indian Holi Festival, Aab India Restaurant April 6, 2025 - Chinese: Hanchi / Qingming Festival May 4, 2025 - Japanese Golden Week, Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant June 8, 2025- Hawaiian King Kamehameha Day, Ohana Grill Hawaiian Restaurant July 5, 2025, 60's Nostalgia: Dance to the Moonbats, JT's Restaurant (Fabulous pub food and great beer, as well as dancing music). They play British Invasion music. Dining Out Fun Times Make New Friends ## Photos (1) [See all](https://www.meetup.com/funandfood/photos/34336422) Add photos

Let's have lunch at Uptown Westerville's newest restaurant. Ampersand is owned by the same couple who owns Asterisk. They are known for ramen, rice bowls, teriyaki and small plates.