DC area group get togethers

Need advice for a friend in DC (actually Bethesda). She's looking dinner get togethers similar to what LTH'ers put together here. A way to get out and try new places and also meet fellow foodies.

Anyone know of anything in the area?
Thanks for your tips!

Have her join Roguefood. It seems to be mostly DC folks.
I belong, but I'm nowhere near DC.
http://www.roguefood.com/forums/

but then again, I'm nowhere near Chicago either. Just a Food Junkie, I guess.

there's a pretty active chowhound community in DC that does alot of outings.