In this episode of Table Pancakes, Katherine and Shelbi sit down with Maria Colalancia to discuss how she built The Aperitivo Society. This community brings strangers together over dinner to foster meaningful connections through food, conversation, and shared experiences.

• A community designed to bring people together in New England over a shared love of food and drink
• Maria’s TikTok post about wanting to host fun dinner parties and meet new people led to nearly 700 members overnight, creating an engaged and growing community
• She experiences living in different cities, making friends through Bumble BFF, and ultimately forming her own space for connection

• The highs and lows of developing a community-driven initiative
• Staying organized with a calendar and prioritizing “energy givers” to maintain balance while working a 9-to-5 job is essential

• The valuable feedback Maria has received from The Aperitivo Society and how she balances member input with her vision
• The formation of micro-communities through Geneva fosters deeper relationships within the larger group
• The future of The Aperitivo Society, including the upcoming Boston retail space, THE SHOP
• Maria’s advice for aspiring community builders, her hosting philosophy, tips for cooking for a crowd, and her favorite Boston spots

• Website: The Aperitivo Society
• Instagram: @aperitivosociety
• Follow THE SHOP: @aperitivo__theshop

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