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.
“ 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. ”
You'll get invited to our Meetups as soon as they're scheduled!
"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!"
"WAITING LIST, PLEASE"
"sorry, work craziness this week"
"can't make it"
"I'm sorry, but the new date doesn't work for me. Hope to catch the next one."
"Have a work event the evening of 3/9 :("
"WAITING LIST, PLEASE"
"Oh, no...Changed to Tuesday? Sorry, I can't join. (Please get me a refund.) Enjoy."
"I'm sorry but 3/9 is not good for me. And I was really looking forward to it."
"I cannot go on 3-9"
"WAITING LIST, PLEASE"
"3/9 does not work for me. Perhaps next time!"
"I hope someone else can attend-have been held over at work."
"I have to go out of town. Sorry."
"I love good food, but I'm a journalist, so living on a budget is my life story. "
