Plates and Mates is a curated dining series to make new foodie friends in Fort Wayne. Meet new people, try new local spots, & enjoy great convos.
Shared appetizer for the table is included in your ticket price. Other food and drinks available for purchase
AGENDA:
9:00am - ensure your DINNER profile is complete so we can match you with people you'll most likely be friends with
1-2 hours before, check your email and phone for your table assignment
12:00pm - arrive and find your table
12:00-2:00pm - women's brunch with the
This is an intimate, curated dining series that brings restaurant recommendations to life. It’s all about supporting local restaurants, discovering new places across the city, and meeting people who love trying new things just as much as you do.
Each dinner matches strangers with shared interests at one of our favorite local spots, turning solo plans into a night of discovery, delicious food, and great conversation.
THIS Month’s RESTAURANT:
Known for his popular Tex-Mex food truck-Sol Kitchen, Jerry Perez has become a staple in Fort Wayne’s culinary scene. His love for street tacos began as a child in Laredo, Texas. He started selling his brand of tacos from a cart in 2012 on the street corners of downtown Fort Wayne. The YLNI Barr Street Farmers Market was where his culinary creations took flight. He quickly made friends with the farmers and loved utilizing locally grown/raised ingredients in his preparations. While Perez embraces the food of many cultures, strong influences circle back to his Mexican and Texan roots. With an emphasis on fresh, local, non-GMO and organic ingredients, Perez has partnered with local farms and businesses, including Wood Farms, Yellow Cup Coffee Roasters, and several others to create his menu of playful, yet elevated fare.
HOW IT WORKS:
Sign up for the dinner to reserve your spot. It’s $10 to reserve your spot, which covers the curation and shared appetizer for the table.
All food and beverage orders during dinner are paid for individually.
Fill out a brief profile (so we can match you with humans that you have similarities with)
Wait for your restaurant and table info. You will be notified 1-2 hours from the dinner date.
Show up to dine. Each table with consist of 4-6 strangers. Make new friends with conversation prompts and ice breakers, then pay for your own bill.
After your meal, stick around and socialize with the other tables.
Just In Case Someone Stands Out…
While Plates and Mates is NOT designed as a singles event, we know connections can happen anywhere. Please be respectful and ask to stay in touch as friends and let the relationship grow if the feelings are mutual
THINGS TO BRING:
Charged cell phone - yes yes we do use a web based app to check in.
ID - Most events include alcohol so bring your ID to grab a drink
An open mind - Have fun, be open minded, and be yourself!
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