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Are you looking to meet other eligible Chicago-area single professionals? Chicago singles you can really talk to, socialize with, get to know and possibly date? Whether you live in Chicago or the suburbs…

A Better Way for Singles to Meet!

Gourmet Connections is the Chicago area’s premier dining and social club for single professionals. Every weekend, Gourmet Connections hosts fun events like:

• Singles Dining - Dinner Parties at Fun New Restaurants
• Singles Dances at Area Restaurants and Private Clubs
• Dinner Parties with Jazz, the Blues, or Other Musical Entertainment
• Wine Tastings
• “Gourmet with a Play” - Singles Dining with Live Theatre
• Ethnic Dining at Exotic Restaurants
• Singles Mixers

These exciting events create lots of opportunities to meet and interact on a personal basis with like-minded discerning singles in their 30s through 50s. At these gatherings, our members share their enjoyment of fine food, wine, close relationships, warm conversation and all other aspects of the gourmet lifestyle. No pressure, no contrived “dating” situations, and certainly no awkward fix-ups or risky blind dates—just a great way to meet someone new all while having a terrific time!

“The Good Ones Are Already Taken” Myth

For years, female friends would say it was impossible anymore to find “a great guy” in the suburbs. At the same time, my buddies would tell me that “all the good women” were already taken.

After hearing their complaints, it was easy to see why they weren’t finding anyone they liked. Why? Because to meet new people, they kept going to their usual “hangouts”, doing the same things they always had. It’s no surprise that their results were the same—no success meeting the types of singles they were really looking for. Their efforts only reinforced a negative outlook.

Understand that these men and women were in no way losers or lonely hearts. They were attractive, accomplished, interesting and socially adept professionals. They were just in a rut!

Sure, some of these friends at one time joined high-profile dating services and pricey “adventure” clubs. Others had tried various speed dating events, the Internet, video dating, or even matchmakers. Regardless of how much money they spent, the results were often just a lot of horror stories, wasted time and effort. These attractive, eligible singles just kept missing each other like ships passing in the night.

So, in December, 2002, I founded a singles club that emphasized dinner parties and dinner dances—comfortable ways for singles like my friends to meet and socialize on a personal basis. This club, which was to become Gourmet Connections, is in no way an expensive dating service or matchmaker. We are certainly not in any sense like the personals ads, speed dating events, or video or Internet dating. We are just a club that provides you a relaxing and affordable way to meet and make friends and form relationships over a nice dinner, a glass of wine and perhaps a dance or two.

Think of Us As the Ramp
Out of Your Social Rut!

Maybe you too are in a social rut when it comes to meeting new, eligible singles of the opposite sex. You might be new in town, looking to date or interested in a long-term relationship. Perhaps you just want to expand your friendships and social possibilities. Why not give Gourmet Connections a try?

Because we host 4-5 fun parties each month all around Chicago’s suburbs (see our latest schedule), you can expand your social opportunities. As a member, you can take advantage of a proven, effective way to meet and get to know some wonderful new friends while enjoying a delicious meal, a glass of wine or some great entertainment.

Be assured that, at Gourmet Connections parties, all the conversations, interactions, connections and relationships evolve naturally. You are not sent to an assigned seat, made to play parlor games or rotated through a line of potential “dates.” Instead, our approach is easy, enjoyable and it works.

We host most of our events at new, notable and undiscovered restaurants that vary from casual to sophisticated. Our parties generally are just $35-$49, including a full dinner, taxes and tips. And people have told us that they are not just surprised but delighted at how affordable membership is.

Find out more about joining Gourmet Connections. You will quickly discover that we are a very friendly and outgoing group. Even the first time you attend one of our parties, you won’t need to bring a friend. But, after seeing how easy and how much fun these events can be, you’ll be eager to share the experience with all your friends. Attend as many or as few parties as you like and meet lots of interesting, like-minded singles, and possibly even the love of your life!

Thanks for considering Gourmet Connections!

Sincerely,

Jim “Senny” Senhauser
President - Gourmet Connections
“Living a Life that’s Bold and Delicious”

P.S. Why not become a member today? To get started enjoying lots of parties and meeting new friends, just call us at 773-929-6534, or use your credit card to enroll online using our secure server. You’ll also get our weekly newsletter, plus invitations to special events and parties.

What’s In a Name?

We chose the name Gourmet Connections because we firmly believe in a gourmet lifestyle, especially for singles. Some people think that “gourmet” means something snobby or stuffy. Where that mistaken view came from is anyone’s guess. Instead, a gourmet is someone who understands food and wine and values quality over quantity.

For us, food and wine are just a metaphor for this entire singles lifestyle. If you are just looking to sort through a quantity of potential matches, then the bars, the Internet or speed dating are likely avenues. Certainly, there is nothing wrong with that. But, because our club offers you a more comfortable, in-depth way to meet, make friends and form relationships, you can go well beyond the quick review of faces, hobbies and careers, and get to know other singles personally.