Friends Beyond Boston – Waltham Social (20s–40s) is a local community built around genuine connection, small events, and welcoming spaces where people can actually get to know each other.
We put a lot of care into creating a friendly, intentional environment, both at events and between them.
We’re also slowly moving to our new home on Heylo, where members can stay connected more easily.
Join us on Heylo: https://heylo.group/walthamsocial
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About this event: Are you in your 20s to 40s and hoping to meet new friends in Waltham? Start your weekend right by joining us for a special New Year's event at Solea!
Enjoy a relaxed, social brunch with a carefully curated selection of Spanish tapas, the perfect way to connect with friends (old and new) and bring in 2026 in a welcoming and inviting way!
Solea is one of Moody Street’s favorites, known for its warm atmosphere, authentic Spanish flavors, and amazing selection of wines and sangrias. 🍷
For the very first occasion, I worked personally with Solea’s private event planner to design an exclusive tapas experience for our group, and we’re hoping it’s the first of several exciting ideas we’ll bring to life together!
Instead of juggling menus and checks at the end, everything will be prepaid and ready to enjoy. We’ll have a curated tapas menu featuring some of Solea’s most loved dishes. Each guest will get to pick 3 tapas from a fixed selection, plus a dessert, all included in the price.
🍴 Tapas Menu (Pick any 3 of 6):
Proteins: Solomillo con Chimichurri (Beef Tenderloin on Toast w/ Spicy Herb Sauce)
Gambas al Ajillo (Sizzling Garlic Shrimp w/ Bread)
Carbs: Patatas Bravas (Potatoes w/ Piquant Tomato & Garlic Alioli Sauces)
Tortilla Española (Potato & Onion Omelette w/ Spicy Crème Fraîche)
Veggies: Espinacas Gallegos (Sautéed Baby Spinach w/ Garlic, Pine Nuts & Golden Raisins)
Esparragos (Grilled Asparagus w/ Garlic-Lemon Aioli & Shaved Manchego)
🥂 Drinks: Members can order and pay for their own alcoholic beverages.
🍴 What’s Included:
✅ 3 tapas of your choice from our fixed selection
✅ 1 dessert
✅ Tax & gratuity included
This new setup takes away the menu overwhelm and end-of-meal logistics, so you can just relax, enjoy great food, and connect with new people.
And if we reach 15 RSVPs, we’ll get Solea’s private dining room just for our group, the perfect setting for easy conversation, laughter, and new friendships.
💡 What to Expect:
- A warm, social atmosphere, perfect for connecting with others
- A delicious tapas and dessert combo (prepaid through Meetup)
- Easy flow: no trying to figure out checks, no Venmo-ing, no stress
- Freedom to order your own wine, sangria, or other drinks separately at the restaurant
💸 Group Rate:
We’ll be enjoying special group pricing — about 25% off the regular value — with a discounted fixed menu arranged exclusively for our Meetup group!
Price: $45 per person — includes 3 tapas, 1 dessert, tax, gratuity, and Meetup processing fees.
⚠️ Please note: This is a private event for members of this community group who RSVP in advance.
For safety and group flow, walk-ins and guests who are not on the RSVP list will not be able to join the event.
We love meeting new people — just make sure to RSVP through the Meetup/Heylo group ahead of time so we know you're coming!
RSVP on the group's link below:https://www.meetup.com/waltham...