Overview

Food and Dining Coordination involves efforts to organize community dinners, accommodate food preferences and dietary restrictions, recommend and review local eateries, and plan shared meals as a central part of the community experience.

Key Participants

  • Alton Sun: Supercooperator and connector involved in weekly immersive livestreams and conscious community coordination.
  • Nolan Kent and Winslow Strong: Collaborators with Alton Sun on community coordination.
  • Cheeky Gorilla: Privacy-obsessed operations manager supporting Ethereum’s core devs.
  • Mozhi Rinpoche: Founder of No Self Society, involved in cultural projects and promoting Edge Esmeralda through music.
  • Xochitl Cazador: Passionate about blockchain applications, ecosystem growth, and strategic partnerships.
  • Petra: Nomad interested in prediction markets, AI as a coordination tool, and community experiments.
  • John H: Coliving and coworking space owner interested in intentional community building.
  • Gigi Gotz: Founder in early education and health space, exploring preconception health optimization.
  • Vipul Devluk: Clean energy infrastructure expert on sabbatical.
  • Cindy Wu: Interested in emerging technologies, community governance, and collaborative innovation.
  • Vivek Singh: Interested in augmented locality and digital-local intersections.
  • Justin Mares: Health and longevity enthusiast, founder of bone broth brand Kettle & Fire.

Main Points

  1. Community Dinners: Coordination of weekly community dinners, ensuring inclusivity for various dietary restrictions through careful menu planning and communication.

  2. Dietary Restrictions: Active efforts to accommodate different food preferences and dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-specific options.

  3. Local Eateries: Recommendations and reviews for local dining spots to enhance the community’s social dining experiences.

  4. Shared Meals: Structured plans to organize shared meals to foster camaraderie and build stronger community connections.

Notable Events and Occurrences

  • Weekly Livestreams and Updates: Alton Sun encourages participation in his weekly immersive livestreams focusing on community events.

  • Cultural Projects and Music: Mozhi Rinpoche initiates a collaborative song and music video project to express the spirit of Edge Esmeralda.

  • Farmers Market Visits: Community members frequent the local farmers market to support fresh produce and artisanal products.

Sentiments and Community Insights

  • The community values inclusivity, health, and shared experiences.
  • Sentiments of gratitude and support for the coordinators and active participants who facilitate these meals.