SJ.COM All-purpose dating thread

Where is this crepe (and gelato place, for that matter)? Since, I think, we're in the same city. When I was in Italy and France I ate crepes and gelato three times per day in their respective countries. Two of my favorite foods.

And, random fact, you can tell if a gelato place is legitimate if the banana gelato is a grey-ish, creamy color instead of yellow. If it's bright yellow then the place uses food dye and isn't going to be too good. The other flavor you can do this with is pistachio, which should be pale grey-green, not bright green.

Apologies for mucking up the dating thread with this mostly useless information.

 

I usually only go down that way for concerts and drinking on the weekends, but I'll have to plan a trip down for crepes and gelato.

 

When I was single I found it didn't matter where I would take my dates, it was all about the company and having a good time with a new person. I would always take women to places that encouraged conversation, tapas bars were always good, I never understood taking a first date to the movies, you sit next to a person for 2 hours without saying anything.

 

I completely agree. I'm not even a fan of dinner dates, simply because you're forced to make conversation. It should be natural.

 

First date with the current GF was meeting for drinks at a place where there was a chill jazz band playing, so we were able to talk over the music. I knew it was going well because the only time the conversation stopped was when one of us had to use the restroom. All of the sudden it was last call and we had been there for close to five hours. I agree that movie dates, especially for a first date, are not a good idea. Gotta be able to talk to find out of there's any real chemistry above the physical attraction.

 

But thanks, Ragu, for letting me know about two new restaurants to check out!

 

Ugh last call, we all have to get up in the morning but nobody likes to be reminded of it. It's best to make your move out before closing, whether it's back to yours, back to hers or a late night snack, the date can continue without the horrible reality check of bright lights and a busboy sweeping around you. It's hard to recapture the vibe.

 

Ha. We were sitting on the side of the bar that was well lit, so last call didn't make that much of a difference in that regard. But I know where you're coming from ... I had already settled up and we shoved out before any busboy interference.

 

Coffee? Adult beverages? L-D debate?

I can understand why some might avoid the dinner/movie date, though -- it is a bit cliched. Maybe an activity date both parties would enjoy is preferable.

 

Dinner first dates are safe and comfortable for both parties. If you can't enjoy each other's company during a "mundane" meal -- which life is full of -- that relationship will never last anyway.