# Adventurous Dinner Clubs The Gastronauts Club Will Have You Feasting on Unusual Foods By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-07-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastronauts-club References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/gastronauts) & [gastronauts.net](http://www.gastronauts.net/) If you have an interest in [unusual dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodfocused-social-platform), then you may want to become a member of the Gastronauts Club. Gathering every Tuesday, the Gastronauts Club ventures into the various realms of food, choosing unusual eats and [small unknown locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authfoodmaps) for a hearty dinner. Since the organization is open to the public, you can join the Gastronauts Club free of charge. As a great way to meet individuals with similar interests in foods and an innovative method of trying new things, the Gastronauts Club is definitely a worthwhile experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Experiential Dining:** The rise of adventurous dinner clubs like the Gastronauts Club highlights the desire of consumers for unique and memorable dining experiences. - **Social Food Exploration:** The concept of exploring and trying new foods with a group of like-minded individuals has gained popularity in the advent of adventurous dinner clubs. - **Alternative Food Cultures:** Adventurous dinner clubs create a space for consumers to explore and engage with alternative food cultures beyond their familiar cuisines. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of experiential dining by offering unique and immersive dining experiences that cater to the adventurous palates of consumers. - **Travel:** Adventurous dining clubs present travel opportunities for food enthusiasts to explore different regions and cultures in search of unique dishes and ingredients. - **Event Planning:** Adventurous dinner clubs offer the opportunity for event planners to create unique and memorable dining experiences that cater to the growing demand for experiential dining. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Immersive Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-culinary-experiences.md) - [One-Night-Only Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club-2025.md) - [Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacevip.md) - [Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-carriage.md) - [Club Sandwich Fan Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-club-club.md) - [Exclusive Culinary Memberships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-membership-by-giadzy.md) - [Student-Focused Foodie Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deliveroo-the-grub-crawl.md)