Posted: 7/28/2011 4:51:28 PM EDT
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Ok, here's the situation.
Sat night I have my first date since my divorce. I want to take her somewhere romantic and sorta, but not too nice. I want dinner and a drink, somewhere that we can talk without having to shout or stick to a whisper. I am on a budget, so I need to keep dinner (not including cocktails) under $60 or so. Somewhere that I can wear jeans or khakis and a polo, and she can wear a sundress and sandals. She lives in Chamblee and I would like to stay within 20-30 minutes of there . Any good suggestions? |
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I never liked dinner on a first date. Instead, somewhere like Cafe Intermezzo. Coffee, laid back, can get a bite to eat, dessert, and no expectations or hard feelings if you don't click, then if things go well, do dinner on a second date.
http://www.cafeintermezzo.com/ If you do want to do dinner though, what about someplace like Sugo (Italian on Peachtree parkway). |
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I never liked dinner on a first date. Instead, somewhere like Cafe Intermezzo. Coffee, laid back, can get a bite to eat, dessert, and no expectations or hard feelings if you don't click, then if things go well, do dinner on a second date. http://www.cafeintermezzo.com/ If you do want to do dinner though, what about someplace like Sugo (Italian on Peachtree parkway). +1 on this |
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I'm leaning towards Tapas somewhere and a glass of wine.
I don't want something not overly romantic, just slightly. We have been talking on the phone, Yahoo Messaging, ane e-mail for a while now, so I'm not too concerned about a little romance.... We have talked about guns and my carrying, she isn't sure how she feels about it yet. She was born in Boston, raised in Rio and lived a Birmingham, UK for eight years before moving back here a few months ago. She did say that is curious about them and wants to learn more. I will not be carrying on our date, but will have my Beretta in the glove box. |
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The range can be romantic. One of my favorite date-nights with The Monk, in fact. I was at Bullseye last week and there was a couple there on a date. It was very obviously the first time she had ever been near a gun, much less shot one. The guy physically positioned her (no instruction, mind you, just put her where he wanted her) and stood with his hands on her shoulders while she fired her first shot. She nearly dropped the gun trying to lay it down and started shaking her hands and head - she did NOT like it. He left her on the range to go get her something else to shoot (smaller in size, not caliber) and she looked like she was going to cry  If you do a range date I wouldn't recommend following his style of teaching.
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I never liked dinner on a first date. Instead, somewhere like Cafe Intermezzo. Coffee, laid back, can get a bite to eat, dessert, and no expectations or hard feelings if you don't click, then if things go well, do dinner on a second date. http://www.cafeintermezzo.com/ If you do want to do dinner though, what about someplace like Sugo (Italian on Peachtree parkway). This. It's casual, relaxed, and quiet so you guys can chat. Plus a little caffeine is a good thing as long as you aren't already nervous and jittery. Plus it's quick to get out of if you guys aren't compatible. |
Go to Little 5 in the afternnon and enjoy the sights and hit Junkmans daughter, then even a trip to mcDonalds will seem like a great place, as you will have Much to talk about. Its actually a fun people watching place during the day. But if you are divorced, take my advice. Focus your time on being yourself around her and not trying to please her or make something fit what you percieve as to her likeing. Nothing wrong with you man, just show her that and be honest about yourself to yourself and she will either like it or leave it, and if she likes it, most importantly she will respect it, and that goes a lot further alot longer than a "perfect evening" and little moments of romance ever will. ;) Just nake sure you have fun, and don't be afraid to go to an out of the ordinary place or do something non date typical. Its also a great excuse to go places you always wanted to try but wouldn't go alone, but its now twice the price..... 
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The 57th is awesome, but no offense to it or people who like it.
I do not think it would be cool for the first date. I also agree, drinks and small bite is 100% better than full on dinner for first date. With that in mind there are literally 100's of places in Atlanta to do that at with equally varying atmospheres. |
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www.wholeworldtheatre.com (yes. an "e" at the end)
grab a quick little bite to eat somewhere close and head there. plenty of time to talk before hand, and between "acts". lots of fun and gives you guys plenty to talk about during the show. also, you can sit on stadium seated couches and throw the arm around her if/when you'd like. i usually finish this date off with a trip to Cafe Intermezzo for coffee / a drink / dessert. it's downtown at spring and 14th |
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Quoted: Quoted: The range can be romantic. One of my favorite date-nights with The Monk, in fact. I was at Bullseye last week and there was a couple there on a date. It was very obviously the first time she had ever been near a gun, much less shot one. The guy physically positioned her (no instruction, mind you, just put her where he wanted her) and stood with his hands on her shoulders while she fired her first shot. She nearly dropped the gun trying to lay it down and started shaking her hands and head - she did NOT like it. He left her on the range to go get her something else to shoot (smaller in size, not caliber) and she looked like she was going to cry If you do a range date I wouldn't recommend following his style of teaching.Yeah, I NEVER start a new shooter with one of my carry guns, I always start with a .22 pistol or rifle, depending on what kind of range we're on. I got a kick out of a range trip two weeks ago, got to watch a young lady I'd helped get started in shooting in previous years work with another woman who was just experiencing shooting for the first time. It doesn't help that a lot of people, guys in particular, who shoot have never really learned how to do it right, how to build a decent position, how to describe what a sight picture should look like, etc... ETA: Btw, if you know any single women who want to learn how to shoot, I'll be back in the Atlanta area after Sunday... :-) |
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I never liked dinner on a first date. Instead, somewhere like Cafe Intermezzo. Coffee, laid back, can get a bite to eat, dessert, and no expectations or hard feelings if you don't click, then if things go well, do dinner on a second date. http://www.cafeintermezzo.com/ If you do want to do dinner though, what about someplace like Sugo (Italian on Peachtree parkway). This. It's casual, relaxed, and quiet so you guys can chat. Plus a little caffeine is a good thing as long as you aren't already nervous and jittery. Plus it's quick to get out of if you guys aren't compatible. I came in here to suggest this as well. My wife loves to go there whenever we can get someone to watch the kids for a while. Usually nice and chill. |
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It looks.like.hibachi wins. She has asked for it. She said that she has never had if and that it looks fun. I actually was going to suggest that, but didn't want to sound too cheesy. Why not? Good food and very relaxed atmosphere with a few folks that you don't know. |
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Quoted: I never liked dinner on a first date. Instead, somewhere like Cafe Intermezzo. Coffee, laid back, can get a bite to eat, dessert, and no expectations or hard feelings if you don't click, then if things go well, do dinner on a second date. http://www.cafeintermezzo.com/ If you do want to do dinner though, what about someplace like Sugo (Italian on Peachtree parkway). +1 For me, I'll never buy more than A drink to see if things are going anywhere or not. There are too many women looking for nothing more than a free lunch these days. (And I don't blame them - free food is awesome) When I take girls on range dates, it's with a suppressed 5.56 or a .22, nothing else. It's a great opportunity for "hands-on" instructional time but I avoid indoor ranges for many reasons. If she's not the outdoorsy type, an outdoor range date won't be enjoyable. If she's the right type, drinks for a first date, and some sort of pedestrian activity in Atlanta + dinner has always worked for me. |
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Since it's been 13 years since my last date, let me make sure that I have this right.....
Date 1) Pretend that i'm sweet and nice, and that i care about what she says, there will a date 2. Date 2) Get her drunk, throw her on the sofa and have my way with her Right? Just kidding.... |
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What is your budget like? What price would you like to stay under?
If you like Asian food here are some suggestions... Surin of Thailand in Virginia Highlands area. Nice atmosphere, can get a little crowded and great food. The Thai coffee and Thai tea are awesome. 
Nam Restaurant downtown on West Peachtree(?). If you want good Japanese, Mount Fuji in Marietta just south of the Big Chicken behind Sams. Always good. Chow Baby is delicious, it's off of Howell Mill in Atlanta. Delicious mojitios  and not too expensive.
I too am of big fan of Cafe Intermezzo. It would be a great place to end the night and hang out. Great coffee and dessert selections. There are two in the Atlanta area, one in midtown on Peachtree next to Piedmont Hospital and one off of Ashford Dunwoody across from the mall. I hope this helps and you have a great time. |