Foodies + New Friends: D.C. Dinner + Coffee | Monthly Membership
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 7:00pm EST
Restaurant of the Week, Washington, DC
14th Street NorthwestWashington, DC 20009
$18.92 – $35.88
Event Description
Make new friends in the local community while supporting small businesses, great restaurants, and local food banks. It’s that simple!
More Than a Meetup 🎉
Hop off Eventbrite to become a monthly member on our official site, Foodies + New Friends. This page is to become part of a group, not to sign up for an individual date. Sign up there for portion of monthly memberships are donated to local food banks. Everytime you join a table, we support a family by putting dinner on theirs!
These outings are intended to help people make friends. These are not dating gatherings. 🧍♂️ 🧍♀️
Our pages are set to $USD 💵
Each gathering is held at a different restaurant. These dinners are not directly associated with the restaurants, but are simply based on a table reservation via Opentable or Resy or other reservation platforms. The pin 📍 on the map is not the location but a placeholder since each location changes week to week, so please do not go to the pin. Locations are decided upon after coordinating with the group.
Check out our feature in Eventbrite's 2025 TRNDS report about embracing the micro-event trend.
At ticketing, select which group you’d like to meet, such as creatives, entrepreneurs, students, coffee club, cocktail club, or even the general public.
Email us at ermantourageimpact@gmail.com for info prior to signing up if you'd like, or for partnerships, or to add your business to our restaurant roster! -------
Every Event Includes…
🤝 Thoughtfully Curated Seating
You’re not randomly placed.
Every table is intentionally arranged to create engaging conversation and help people feel included.
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🎲 Signature Icebreaker Cards
No awkward introductions.
Each table receives beautifully designed question cards that naturally get everyone talking.
Questions range from funny…
“What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done?”
…to meaningful…
“What’s something you’ve always wanted to learn?”
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🍽️ Shared Dining Experience
Relax.
Eat.
Laugh.
Tell stories.
No speeches.
No pressure.
Just conversation.
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🎯 The Finale Challenge
Every gathering ends with a fun five-minute activity.
Examples:
- Two Truths and a Lie - Guess Who - Desert Island - This or That - Team Trivia - Would You Rather
The goal is simple:
End the evening with laughter.
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📸 Memory Moment
Everyone is invited to gather for a group photo.
If everyone agrees, it becomes part of your city’s community gallery inside the app.
It’s a reminder that strangers became acquaintances—and sometimes friends.
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💬 Stay Connected
After the event, attendees can choose whether they’d like to keep in touch through the app.
No pressure.
Just an easy way to reconnect if the feeling is mutual.
Coverage 📰 Cincinnati Magazine interview
Good Morning Washington interview
Here’s our feature on Fox 11 Los Angeles!
Check out our feature in Nashville news statio
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