"Dining alone is leading the life of a lion...."-Epicurus
- Location
- New York, NY 40.77-73.96 10021US
- Meetups
- 80 so far
- Members
- 112 Thrifty Gourmets
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- September 8, 2007
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.
Our next MeetupDinner @ Porchetta (Italian, Sandwiches in East Village)
- Where?
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Porchetta110 E 7th StNew York, NY 10009212-777-2151
- Who’s coming?
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2 Yes / 0 Maybe( 2 spots left — RSVP deadline: November 10, 2009 12:00 AM )
Zagat Ratings & Review
The “swine is divine” and the price is fine at Sara Jenkins’ “stellar” new East Village Italian that “focuses on one thing”: “sinfully good” herb-roasted pork offered either as a sandwich or on a platter alongside beans and veggies; unless you can nab one of the six stools in the “cubicle”-size space, “plan on takeout. Read more
Upcoming Meetups
This group doesn't have any upcoming Meetups scheduled.
Past Meetups
Join The New York City Thrifty Gourmets Meetup Group
What's new?
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Nov 6
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New member
“I love food!” -
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“love food, even when its cheap”
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Nov 1
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New member
“To discover new places to eat and meet new people.”
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Oct 31
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New member
“Great idea” -
New member
“I enjoy going out for lunch and meet people”
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Oct 29
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New member
“Great Idea.”
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Oct 28
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New member
“I'm new to NYC and want to try out more restaurants without killing my budget.” -
New member
“enjoy good food”
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Oct 24
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New member
“Good affordable restaurants” -
New member
“Used to be a member, but had to resign due to work commitments outside NYC. Now back in NY and looking to meet other gourmands!”
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Oct 23
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New member
“To meet other foodies.”
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What members are saying
“ I love the enthusiasm of the group when it comes to tasting and talking about good...and not so good food. I always walk away with information and a great time. ”
“ For great conversation and great food at a great price ”