
What we’re about
Thanks for considering joining Sophisticated Eaters and Drinkers of Broward / PBC!
We're only "sophisticated" in that we recognize quality food and drink, which, by the way, need not empty our savings accounts!
We're a diverse group of mostly singles and mostly aged 55+, but everyone is welcome to join us at food and drink events across South Florida, from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach.
We come together for the joy of eating, drinking, making new friends, and sharing our travel and dining experiences.
There is an emphasis on positivity and gratefulness rather than on complaining and criticizing.
We do not rotate the same tired restaurants week after week, with the same members showing up event after event.
There is never a group charge.
Our events fall into two categories: hosted restaurant events organized by me and others, and unhosted events that range from cooking classes to food festivals.
For the latter type, follow the link to purchase tickets for each event as soon as possible, as some of these events sell out quickly.
The group only lists these events, does not sponsor them, and depends on members to determine if each event is appropriate for them.
The only costs to you are associated with unhosted events that you choose to participate in, and of course, your food and drink at hosted events!
At hosted dinner events, we order entrees.
For breakfast and lunch events, we generally order what we wish, although ordering something significant, whether an omelet, salad, or a sandwich, will ensure that we’ll be welcomed back to the restaurant in the future.
Separate checks will always be issued wherever we eat.
We leave political and religious discussions to other meetup groups and our friends, neighbors, and family members outside the group.
We limit our phone use when we're together and focus on eating and socializing.
You're sure to fit right in if you value civility, humor, and good conversation.
Bring a good appetite and your gift for gab.
My best,
Steve
PS The group has a zero-tolerance for harassment of any kind as well as any childish misbehavior such as insulting, disrespecting, or berating waitstaff, event hosts, or fellow members.
Be sure to join my other Meetup group for festival listings, singles events, and much more!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Basser’s 5th Annual Food and Wine Festival - Coral SpringsHeron Bay Marriott , Coral Springs, FL
Please join us for our 4th annual Food and Wine Festival—aorld-class walk-around tasting featuring 30 tables of wine (150 High-end wines total).
In addition, we will have 15 local restaurants attending, tempting you with delicious foods that have been chosen to pair perfectly with the vino.

PURCHASE TICKETS## Sunday, August 24, 2025
## 1:00-4:00pm
##
## Heron Bay Marriott, Grand Ballroom,
## 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs, FL
Tickets are $115 + tax
(Must be 21 to attend)Just a Few of the Wines that will be poured
Ellman, Chappellet, Caymus, Belle Glos, PerUs, Argyle, Four Graces, Beringer, Frank Family, Quilt, Ridge, Long Shadows, Buena Vista, Daou, Textbook, Copper Cane, Frescobaldi, Antinori, the wines of Bordeaux, Bruno Giacosa, Anthem Mt. Veeder, Foley, DuMol, El Enimigo, Paul Hobbs, Merry Edwards, Muga, Caterwaul, and so many more to be announced!Some of the Restaurants Attending this year
All Star Pizza, A Flair for Fudge, The Art of Graze, Bravo Peruvian, Casa d’Angelo, Dear Olivia, Eddie & Vinny’s, The Fish Joint, Livello, Meat + Bone, Moore Fire Grill, Simmi’s Bakehouse, The Wispy Whisk and more to be added! - Celebrating Over 500 Members at Maya Flavors of India in Boca!MAYA, Boca Raton , FL
Dear Members:
Well, now you've really gone out and done it.
Some very kind (and new) folks have put this group over the 500 mark in members!
Little did I know a year ago that we'd be as popular a group as we are.
Now, if only we could get more hosts like Alice and a few more members to participate in actual events.
We celebrate numbers 500+ by delighting ourselves in fine Indian cuisine.
The prices here are very reasonable, and unlike our last Indian Boca experience, no one will have to declare Chapter 11 to pay the bill.
Here is the menu!
And here are reviews!
We'll start with a smaller 12-member group, which may slowly increase once the level of demand is observed.
Thank you, Alice, for your second consecutive 4-star choice!
New faces. Old faces. New friends. Old friends.
This meal should be a great one.
To member #500 and many, many more new members.