Plates & Mates | Wine & Dine Edition | Fort Wayne

Bringing your social life, in real life through in-person friend socials, singles, networking, and matchmaking events curated by locals.
About this Event

Plates and Mates is a curated dinner series to make new foodie friends in your city! Wine tasting and shared charcuterie plate for the table is included in your ticket price. Other food and drinks available for purchase.

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.

This is not a singles exclusive event. Open to anyone of all ages 21+.

Meet new people, try new local spots, & enjoy great convos.

AGENDA:

• 6:30pm Arrive and find your table
• 6:30-7:30pm Wine tasting and shared charcuterie plate with your table
• 7:30-8:00pm Drinks at the bar with everyone (optional)

HOW IT WORKS:

1. Sign up for the dinner to reserve your spot. It’s $10 to reserve your spot, which covers the curation and includes a charcuterie plate for the table and wine tasting.
2. All food and beverage orders during dinner are paid for individually.
3. Fill out a brief profile (so we can match you with humans that you have similarities with)
4. Wait for your restaurant and table info. You will be notified 1-2 hours from the dinner date.
5. Show up to the dinner. Each table with consist of 5-6 strangers. Make new friends with conversation prompts and ice breakers, then pay for your own bill.
6. After dinner, stick around and socialize with the other tables, and view compatibility match scores with everyone.

THIS MONTH'S RESTAURANT:

Vinland Reserve was inspired by the northeast coastal region of North America hailed as a rich source of grapes and once explored by Vikings. At Vinland Reserve, an elevated experience welcomes you with exceptional wine and food in a serene setting for all to enjoy!

https://vinlandreservewinery.com/

ABOUT PLATES AND MATES:

This is an intimate, curated dinner 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.

ABOUT FIND:

Find friends and find love with in-person themed socials, speed dating, and matchmaking events curated by locals.

It is important to note that we do not discriminate based on age or sex, and all attendees are welcome at this event.

If you would be interested in a speed dating event for other age groups and/or gender identities, please fill out our survey here.

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Agenda
6:30 PM Check in + wristband + get ice cream
6:45-7:15PM Speed friending rounds
7:15-7:30 PM Open social