"Dining alone is leading the life of a lion...."-Epicurus
THRIFTY
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): thrift·i·er; thrift·i·est
Date: 14th century
3 : given to or marked by economy and good management
GOURMET
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Middle French, alteration of gromet boy servant, vintner's assistant, probably ultimately from Middle English grom groom
Date: 1820
: a connoisseur of food and drink
WHO: Meetup-ers who love dining out and discovering new restaurants, but want to do so economically.
WHAT: Dinners and other food-related events
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WHEN: Tuesday evenings, typically. Meetups are held on other days and at other times, as well.
WHERE: Manhattan, typically.
WHY: To establish new connections and share our passion for good food.
What members are saying! (See all member comments)
“ One can dine inexpensively, and have nice company, too. ”
“ Meetup-ers should join Thrifty Gourmets if they want to join small groups of interesting, adventurous New Yorkers in discovering affordable restaurants throughout the city. ”
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Latest activity
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Cheryl attended a Meetup
"Glad for the opportunity to finally try the Bon Chon - thx, Dave! Great group of people.....Had a great time....."
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Lilly attended a Meetup
"Great food...enjoyed meeting people...well organized...we got the private space, which was a plus :) great job, as always David!"
Mar 9 7:45 PM -
David Aaron Hahn attended a Meetup
"I was pleased that both veterans and newcomers attended this Meetup, and that we were seated in the private dining room. Although not as spicy as during our last visit, the chicken was still meaty, moist, crisply fried and very flavorful.…"
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Lynn Shon joined the group"My name is Lynn and I'm an amateur hostess obsessed with transforming inexpensive ingredients into fabulous, fancy treats. I also recently started a food blog with an implicit thrifty slant (http://thehighheeledcontessa.wordpress.com)."1 Thrifty Gourmets recently joined the group
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"Love to "eat-out," have to watch budgeting, but I hope to have some good experiences and discover places I wouldn't be doing on my own. And meet good people, smile and laugh, relish in the wonders of our city...and not add pounds!"
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judy williams changed their RSVP to No
"WAITING LIST, PLEASE"
Mar 9 7:45 PM1 Thrifty Gourmets also recently RSVPed-
"sorry, work craziness this week"
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deanna changed their RSVP to No
"can't make it"
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Tina changed their RSVP to No
"I'm sorry, but the new date doesn't work for me. Hope to catch the next one."
Mar 9 7:45 PM3 Thrifty Gourmets also recently RSVPed-
"Have a work event the evening of 3/9 :("
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"WAITING LIST, PLEASE"
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"Oh, no...Changed to Tuesday? Sorry, I can't join. (Please get me a refund.) Enjoy."
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Eva changed their RSVP to No
"I'm sorry but 3/9 is not good for me. And I was really looking forward to it."
Mar 9 7:45 PM5 Thrifty Gourmets also recently RSVPed-
"I cannot go on 3-9"
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"WAITING LIST, PLEASE"
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"3/9 does not work for me. Perhaps next time!"
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"I hope someone else can attend-have been held over at work."
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"I have to go out of town. Sorry."
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Fran B joined the group"Love eating out...and thriftily is even better."1 Thrifty Gourmets recently joined the group
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"I love good food, but I'm a journalist, so living on a budget is my life story. "
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