PLATES & MATES
New to the city or want to try new foods but don't want to do it alone?
Plates and Mates is a curated dinner series to make new foodie friends in your city!
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 4-5 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 is not a singles exclusive event. Open to anyone of all ages 18+.
Meet new people, try new local spots, & enjoy great convos.
UPCOMING DINNERS:
City not listed? Join the waitlist!
How IT WILL WORK:
Sign up for the dinner to reserve your spot
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 the dinner. Each table with consist of 4-5 strangers. Make new friends with conversation prompts and ice breakers, then pay for your own bill.
After dinner, stick around and socialize with the other tables, and view compatibility match scores with everyone.
FAQs
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Nope! This is welcome to all relationship statuses and more focused on making new friends.
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There will be small booking fee ($10) to reserve your spot and use the friend matching software.
Dinner will be paid on your own bill. Order as much or little as you please!
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It will vary each dinner! This series will also prioritize local dining, ethnic cuisine, and moving around the city. (Won’t always be Downtown).
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Yes! Friends are always welcome but there’s no guarantee that you’ll both be at the same table.
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We’ll have conversation prompts for you to break the ice and get to know another.