Champaign-Urbana is fortunate to have a very diverse set of national cuisines: at least ten, with four or five more within an easy driving distance (Chinese, Mexican, Italian, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Zambian, German, Korean, Lao, etc.). This group will meet once per month for dinner, conversation, and a chance to try familiar or unfamiliar menu items. Details will evolve and change as the group takes shape, but here is how we can begin.

On arrival at the restaurant, a knowledgeable person (friendly chef or group member) could tell us two things about that ethnic cuisine: (A) What are three characteristics that are different or special about this cuisine, and (B) What one entrée would you recommend to a beginner?

These get-togethers will require dinner reservations and agreement on a system for payment. With 10 or fewer participants, individuals or families can pay for their own meals: for larger groups, there are several options to choose from (split the group over two evenings? Let the group leader pay for all and split the bill evenly between the participants? We can decide later).

Leader:  Fred Christensen
Co-leaders:  David and Mohan Tracy