Mac
and Cheese is a great way to meet new people in a welcoming environment. Saya is a terrific host and
facilitator, and frankly, I have had more fun at her parties – where I
knew no one – then at some parties where I knew everyone! There is something to be said for a
room filled with people who actually want to get to know one another.
41 year old female
You
should definitely try a Mingler. It
is much like the first day of grade school. Everyone is nervous to be meeting
all new people but then the teacher (Saya) has great games that break the ice
and get everyone to know each other. It is one of the most easy and relaxing
settings I have ever been in to meet new people. A Mingler is a great way to
network, meet new people, or just break up your usual week-end.
31 year old male
I
didn't think it was possible to get so many fun, interesting people (complete
strangers to boot!) in the same room at the same time. I will definitely be
back to another Mingler soon!
30 year old male
I
get a second type of pleasure just knowing that there are folks like you out
there--valuing people and human connection as you do--and working to make
events like this happen. The world is a better place because you're in
it.
30 year old male
As
per usual I had a GREAT time last night at the Mingler! I've attended 3
now and while each has been a fun unique experience for me, last night was the
best one yet! Such a great group of people! Everyone was
interesting and it was great to learn a little about everyone's story and just
generally relate to them. I'm starting to feel at home in your home
even though I'm always among about 35 strangers! I exchanged info with
several people last night and am looking forward to hanging out with
them. We already have some plans on the table.
37 year old male
I
went not quite sure what to expect, but I felt like people I met there could
have been friends of my friends--which means they could have been (and now are)
my friends as well! It wasn't as if people had been holed up at home and
used this as their only opportunity to meet new people. We were all
already very social people, and were just interested in a different,
interesting outlet to broaden our circles. Mac 'n Cheese definitely hits
the spot--even if you're vegan! :)
32 year old female
I
will definitely refer people! I
sent a friend mine a text this morning about it and he said he was going to go
in January.
30 year old male
I
am filled with positive things regarding my experience last night - way better
than going to a bar or staying home.
32 year old female
I'm
so glad I stumbled across the Minglers, and it's wonderful how you open your
home to us all!
34 year old female
There
are always so many interesting people and it's a great way to meet new people. The vibe is so positive and fun. And, I love, love your new space!! It's so conducive to the mingling
events.
36 year old female
I
think I may be addicted to these parties because I can't seem to turn them down
when you send out the notices... Either that or I just really like your house
:-) Anyway, if there's still room I'd love to come to another.
33 year old male
I've
been to around 5 of the minglers. The party is always awesome, and it
eliminates one of the things I don't like about going to most parties thrown by
friends or people you know...that you already no everyone there and don't meet
anyone new.
34 year old male
I am still marveling at how
incredibly nice and friendly everyone was. And your place is awesome.
33 year old female
It was one of the best experiences I
had, meeting new people. No pressure, no need to worry about approaching
people.
31 year old male
I wanted
to say thank you for opening your home to all of us the other day &
providing an opportunity to forge new friendships:) I had a gr8 time
& will definitely recommend it to some of my friends. It was a very
pleasant & pressure free atmosphere!
37 year old male
Being required to come
to these Minglers alone gives Chicagoans a chance to move
outside of their typical social comfort zone, and make new
connections -- both professional and personal, depending on what is
desired. Going to each event
is like meeting a sample of people drawn randomly from a deck of cards -- you
never know quite who you'll meet that night!
30 year old male
On my
drive home, I couldn't help thinking how much last night confirms the reasons
of exactly why I love this city of ours. There are not a lot of places that you
can go to a dinner party with a room full of complete strangers andÉleave with
new batch of friends.
36 year old female
Saya
really has a gift for making a group of strangers open up and enjoy each
otherŐs company like old friends.
25 yr old male
Such a
great balance of ages, professions, neighborhoods - such a better option than
the local corner bar.
32 yr old male
I just
moved to Chicago and the party was a great way to make some new friends. At $15
it was less than what I would spend on a typical night out and in a much better
atmosphere for meeting new people. I'm already signed up for the next
one!"
28 year old male
I like to
meet people in person. I find computer profiles and ads cold, boring, and
slow. At a M&C party, you can
take your time and just talk. For
me, that's a million times better than scrolling through photos and profiles or
committing to having dinner with someone I know almost nothing about. Since everyone shows up alone,
there are no cliques to break into, no inside jokes, no cool kids.
44 year old male
Having
recently moved to Chicago, I knew no one.
I go to business networking events all the time, but it's always work,
work, work. Then I discovered Mac
n' Cheese. Honestly, I can't
remember the last time I had so much fun!
Everyone was very social, was there to make new friends, and was all
about having a good time. And as
if that weren't enough, Saya's amazing job of keeping everyone happy throughout
the night with food, drinks, and games definitely made the nominal price of
admission well worth it. Looking
forward to next time!
31 yr old male
Thanks so
much for creating a warm and welcoming environment full of interesting
people. You clearly have a unique
gift for bringing people together.
30 year old female
YouŐre a
real gift to Chicago.
32 year old male
By Saya
entertaining out of her own home, a certain sense of comfort and familiarity
are included as part of the evening.
41 year old female
Saya is a
great entertainer and a great instigator - of fascinating discussions, raucous
games, and low-pressure flirting.
42 yr old female