Creating emotional ties and helping people connect through food has been a strong dining trend for a couple of years now. Communal tables, small plates, food halls, farmers markets, bar dining (today’s bar food is on par with the best restaurant fare) and Yelp meet-ups have all played a role. Above all, sharing is the common link. Conversations and communities are created when people seek out others with similar tastes and outlooks on sourcing, cooking and serving food.
And while you can’t eat tweets, social dining has become a top foodie trend. What is it? Social dining is when an atmosphere is created which encourages a group of people to come together and share their meals. The goal is to connect with others through food.
Experiments in social dining have taken off in Chicago and San Fran and as a result, NYC dining club – Grubwithus, a site connecting people through communal feasts – just launched. Created by two friends who wanted to ease the post collegiate friend-making process, its mission is to meet new people, build friendships over food at your favorite restaurants, and never eat alone.
How it works: members can browse a list of reservations at restaurants and pre-purchase a family-style meal (kosher and vegan nites are available too). Tax and tip are included, and there’s never any waiting. You’re able to screen attendees before committing and can even organize private reservations just for friends.
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