Last time I was stood up on a date, I waited foolishly at the bar for hours then went home humiliated. Later, the guy would tell me an elaborate story about how his ex came over and they got into an huge argument, delaying his arrival. I responded by sending him a box...
First dates can be awkward, but if all goes well, they can be the most magical nights of your life. We’ve got the perfect winter date idea for you that will break the ice, not the bank. Grab your skates and head over to the Washington Harbour Ice Rink ($9 admission...
Forget about nursing that hangover and binge-watching Breaking Bad this Sunday. Instead, spend some quality time with your boo and still take that nap you wanted. First, call or e-mail Cork Market (at least 24 hours in advance) and order a specialty picnic basket...
by Sarah Hall Paris, with all its food, wine, art and architecture–there’s no city in the world that’s more romantic. But hey, DC’s no schlub either. Here’s how to feel like Nino and Amelie without the transatlantic flight: The National Gallery of Art has a wide...
“Rom-coms,” or romantic comedies, exist in a wildly unrealistic parallel universe, where Nora Ephron is God and wealthy bachelors fall in love with prostitutes. Still, we all swoon at the stories of this alternate reality…I’m looking at you too, boys. Star in your own...
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...
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, with several music venues like this one: For a wonderfully unpretentious dinner for two, head to Cork Wine Bar for...
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. On any Monday night between now and August, head to Aria...
Three-day weekends mean more time for romance, and this weekend a presidential itinerary is in order! (Side note: Did you realize how hot young Abe Lincoln was?!) Lincoln is offering a three-course prix fixe menu including choices like pan-seared rockfish, fried...
When the weather outside is frightful, the fire can indeed be so delightful. Seek refuge during blustery winters with toasty snacks and hot drinks by the fire at these great date spots. If you’re anything like me, cold weather is a signal to grab someone and start...
