Fed up of bland food? Tongue in need of a tickle? Need some spice in your life? Come set your mouth on fire! Food That Bites Back dines out around central Wellington at restaurants that have hot and spicy food on the menu. Indian, Thai, Malay, Mongolian, Cambodian, Mexican, Vietnamese, etc. We'll visit any restaurant that knows how to use chili! We aim to do at least one lunch hour somewhere new every week.  Occasionally a dinner. Lunches are generally eat-and-pay-your-own as people have deadlin …

Crazy for custard buns? Sucker for spring rolls? Curious about chicken feet? The Wellington Epic Yum Cha Association is all about getting together for yum cha on a regular basis. Beginners and expert dim sum wranglers welcome. You don't need to know one end of a chopstick from the other (you can even use a knife and fork). We book a table at a yum cha restaurant in the city almost every weekend at around 11am.  This is a great way to get brunch, catch up with friends, and meet new ones.  Everyon …

What better way to start the weekend then with Friday Drinks? This group is all about a smooth transition from workweek to weekend together with friends and new people. And because we like to test out different places we change venue every month. This group is for Wellingtonians old and new: - new ones who have moved here from another country, or moved here from another part of New Zealand, as well those who have always called Wellington home. Joining is free, see you next Friday!