Plates and Mates | Make Foodie Friends | Mexican/Peruvian | Indianapolis

Bringing your social life, in real life through in-person friend socials, singles, networking, and matchmaking events curated by locals. Plates and Mates is a curated dinner series to make new foodie friends in Indy. Meet new people, try new local spots, & enjoy great convos. 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. THIS MONTH'S RESTAURANT: Macizo Restaurant https://macizorestaurant.com/ Macizo is a new restaurant concept that combines the best of Mexican and Peruvian cuisines, with a focus on fresh ingredients, exciting flavors, and creative and somehow homey fusion dishes. Whether you are looking for a classic tamale or a zesty tiradito, you will find something to satisfy your taste buds at Macizo. HOW IT WORKS: • Sign up for the dinner to reserve your spot. It’s $10 to reserve your spot, which covers the curation and includes an 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 via email and text 1-2 hours from the dinner date. • Show up to the dinner. Each table with consist of 4-6 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. AGENDA: • 6:30pm Arrive and find your table • 6:30-8:00pm Dinner with your table • 8:00-8:30pm Drinks at the bar with everyone (optional) ABOUT FIND: Bringing your social life, in real life through in-person friend socials, singles, networking, 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.