I ate dinner at a stranger's house using an app and I'd totally do it again

This week, I did something that would probably make most New Yorkers think I was crazy.

I ate dinner in a stranger's apartment with seven people I'd never met before using meal-sharing website EatWith.

Sounds like it would be weird, right? I thought so too, but I enjoyed learning about my fellow diners' lives and hometowns, even if getting the conversation started was slightly awkward.

In case you're new to meal-sharing, EatWith is like the Airbnb of meals. Guests select a location and a chef, then book their dinner online. Meals are served in the chef's home and each chef is vetted by EatWith in advance. It's a great way to meet new people, try new foods, and if you're a tourist, get to know a little bit more about the city you're visiting.

Although it's not a household name, EatWith has actually been around since 2010. After having dinner with a local family on a trip to Crete, the company founders started EatWith to share that same experience with others. Since then, the company has grown to include dinners in over 150 cities around the world, from Tel Aviv to Barcelona.

On Thursday, I headed to my first EatWith dinner. I was skeptical when I arrived and definitely concerned about making conversation with total strangers for the next two hours. Would people be on their best behavior or would it be an evening of awkward moments and wishing I'd stayed home and ordered Seamless with my roommates?

Keep reading to find out what happened.