Come join us at the Turkish Cultural Center Long Island for cooking classes and other great events! The cooking classes will be announced on this meetup page and when in session will be held every other Saturday at our branch in Deer Park, NY. Every once in awhile we will announce other great events that take place at the Turkish Cultural Center. We're looking forward to meeting culinary enthusiasts interested in learning more about one of the best examples of Mediterranean cuisine. Check us out …

Manhattan Valley is that little, wonderful slice of NYC between where the UWS Ends (96th St.) and Morningside Heights begins (110th). It's been my home for the last three years and I. Love. It. So. Much. It's magical, no? I wanted to create a group where neighbors of MV and the UWS could meet up over some of the best meals this area has to offer... because there are some truly awesome places. The margaritas at Cascabel, the Turkish food and Turkaz, and the Thai at Thai Market are among my favori …

Food has an important place in culture. Word famous Turkish cuisine is a way to understand the roots of Turkish tradition. The more you try Turkish dishes the more you feel close to it. Sharing the most delicious Turkish cooking seems to be a good way of explaining the culture behind it. Everyone is welcome! Please join us and experience the specialty of having very enjoyable Saturdays in every Cooking Class session. The Class will be held in five sessions every other Saturday from February 18th …

Join us for the 9th Turkish Cooking Classes and learn the secrets of the world famous Turkish Cuisine from experienced chefs. New sessions will begin on Jan 26th. The five cooking class sessions will be held every other Saturday from 11 am to 2pm. Each session is $10.  Please mail your checks to our address to confirm your seat.  All are welcome to join! Place: Turkish Cultural Center Connecticut Address: 727 Campbell Ave. West Haven CT 06516 To register: cookingclass@turkishculturalcenterct.com …

Are you or your family from a different country? Do you love to travel and visit other areas of the world? Do you like learning about cultures other than your own? Do you enjoy food from other ethnicities? Do you like to participate in or attend multi-cultural events, such as dances, performances, or foreign films? Do you speak, or are you learning to speak, any other languages other than English? If you answered "yes" to any of the previous questions then this group is for you! Feel free to jo …

Meet people looking for interesting and diverse experiences while seeking out fascinating food -- over dinner, at lunch, even on walks through New York neighborhoods. Everyone with interest and enthusiasm is welcome: Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and good conversation is as enjoyable a part of our get-togethers as good food. We've explored cuisines including Vietnamese, Malaysian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Indonesian, Burmese, Tajik, Haitian, Jamaican, Yemeni, …

COFFEE Function: noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Italian & Turkish; Italian caffè, from Turkish kahve, from Arabic qahwa Date: 1598 1 a: a beverage made by percolation, infusion, or decoction from the roasted and ground seeds of a coffee plant WHO: Meetup-ers with a passion for or curiosity about coffee. WHAT: Tastings, educational workshops and other coffee-related events. WHEN: At least once per month, if not more frequently. WHERE: Manhattan, typically. WHY: To establish new con …