About us
Meet people looking for interesting and diverse experiences while seeking out fascinating food -- over dinner, at lunch, even on walks through New York neighborhoods.Everyone with interest and enthusiasm is welcome: Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and good conversation is as enjoyable a part of our get-togethers as good food.We've explored diverse cuisines including Malaysian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Indonesian, Burmese, Nepali, Afghan, Haitian, Jamaican, Mexican, French, Romanian, Czechoslovakian, Uzbek, Georgian, and Azerbaijani, and we're hungry for more -- there's so much to choose from in New York!
Beginning in 2025, we will have limited tolerance for NO-SHOWs. If you aren't coming, please update your RSVP. If you are delayed, put a note on the Meetup event or contact the host. If you are a NO-SHOW (you RSVP'd but don't show up), you will not be allowed to RSVP to future events.
Upcoming events
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Seafood lunch in Astoria
IBN Hamido Seafood, 3129 Ditmars Blvd, Queens County, NY, USIbn Hamido has spectacular lunch specials of fresh seafood with two sides for $21.95. There are nine main courses and nine side dishes to choose from (see pic), something for anyone who eats seafood. Sharing tastes encouraged but not required. Estimate ~$30 w/tax & tip & $1 fee; drinks will be billed individually, as always.
Yelp listing (4.4 stars): https://www.yelp.com/biz/ibn-hamido-seafood-astoria-3
NOTE: This is the new larger location, diagonally across from the old Hamido Seafood, which is now operating as a seafood market and takeout place.
Please be considerate with your RSVP and change to No promptly if not coming, so as not to inconvenience the restaurant or other diners. No-shows can get you removed from the group. Also, please bring cash and some small bills: makes everyone's lives easier.
Transit: N or W train to Ditmars Blvd & walk one block north & two blocks east.
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[crossposted to 60+ NYC Young at Heart)
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