Girl Meets Food

Just in time for the weekend, Cheap Dates gives you ideas on how to be a baller without breaking the bank.

During our vapid high-school years, going on a date meant dining on cheap, greasy food and making out in the darkness of a movie theater. You can’t deny how fun that still sounds, so head over to Foggy Bottom for a DC version of this classic American date.

• Burger Tap & Shake grinds beef chuck and brisket in-house everyday to serve juicy burgers at a great price.Create your own house burger ($6) with fancy toppings ($1 each), or try one of the signature creations ($8) – the Southern Comfort has a fried green tomato on it…need I say more?

  Also, the alcohol-spiked milkshakes ($8) are not to be missed and could be shared for a touch of romance.

• Walk a few blocks North to West End Cinema (tickets $11) to ponder the intricacies of an indie film. While the candy is plentiful, it competes with a fully-stocked bar; make sure you treat your date to both or else things might end up like this.

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Just in time for the weekend, Cheap Dates gives you ideas on how to be a baller without breaking the bank.

Good music makes me swoon almost as much as good food. If you’re taking out a date that’s anything like me (or me), the 14th Street Corridor’s got you covered, with several music venues like this one:

• For a wonderfully unpretentious dinner for two, head to Cork Wine Bar for shared plates and paired wines. Simple yet refined, the atmosphere at Cork is intimate enough for a “Lady in the Tramp” moment but still casual enough where you might be judged for said behavior.  Get the popular Avocado “Bruschetta” ($8, pictured right) and Braised Pork Belly ($14). more after the jump »

Just in time for the weekend, Cheap Dates breaks down how to be a baller without breaking the bank.

Hey interns, work downtown? Been eyeing that cute intern? Want to see what he/she’s like outside those cubicle walls?

Here’s an idea that’ll get you both out on the town without cleaning out your wallet.

1. On any Monday night between now and August, head to Aria Trattoria by 4 pm.
2. Grab a spot on their expansive patio and whet your…er, whistle with $3 Anheuser-Busch drafts,  $4 rail drinks, or $5 house wines as you gaze dreamily into each other’s eyes. more after the jump »