Name: Speed Friending & Dinner [Los Angeles]
Start: 2026-05-21T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-21T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Gloria Molina Grand Park

RSVP via:
https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/h3Zt3xcw8q6y5nwJbwHo
FREE for Early Bird | $ Later on

Most mixers end with a phone full of names you will never text and zero dinner plans. This one ends differently.

You will spend an hour in genuine one-on-one conversations with people looking to make new friends in Los Angeles. There is no awkward mingling and no wondering who to approach next. Instead of awkward small talk that leads nowhere, you pick your favorite people from the rounds and head to dinner together at a nearby restaurant. Same evening. No follow-up texts. No scheduling headaches.

Just real conversation that turns into a real plan — with people you already vibe with.

By the end of the rounds, you're sitting down for dinner with a group of people you actually want to talk to. Maybe this becomes your regular dinner crew. Maybe it's just a great evening. Either way, you're not doing it alone.

Agenda

5:50PM - Check-In
Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone.

6:00PM - 7:00PM - One-on-One Rounds
Our app pairs you for focused conversations. Find out who shares your interests, vibe, and what you're hungry for tonight.

7:00PM+ - Form Groups & pick a nearby restaurant and head out for dinner
Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and pick a nearby restaurant and head out for dinner. Your group leaves together - tonight.

Heres a few recommendations:
Abernethy's - features a modern plaza setting with a menu that rotates regularly to showcase different emerging Los Angeles chefs.
Otium - offers a sophisticated, wood-fired New American menu in a high-ceilinged space right next to The Broad museum.
BADMAASH Downtown LA - is a high-energy Indian gastropub known for vibrant pop art decor and unique fusion dishes like chicken tikka poutine.
The Little Jewel of New Orleans - serves authentic, oversized Po'Boys and Southern staples in a casual, colorful deli and market setting.
Kendall's Brasserie - provides a classic French mid-century atmosphere perfect for enjoying steak frites or cocktails before a show.

Don't just collect contacts. Actually go to dinner with new people and see if this becomes your regular crew for trying new restaurants together.

Want to stay in touch with someone? Use the app - it lets you connect without ever sharing your phone number.

RSVP via:
https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/h3Zt3xcw8q6y5nwJbwHo
FREE for Early Bird | $ Later on