I normally only get free stuff at restaurants when they've messed something up, so I am wondering why this restaurant was particularly hospitable to me and my date. [more inside]
posted by fromageball on Apr 29, 2013 - 16 answers

Montreal Dining Filter: My partner and I are having a HELL of a time deciding on a restaurant for a romantic dinner out in Monteal in a few weeks time. We're picky eaters that really enjoy good gourmet food... A contradiction but true. AU SECOURS! [more inside]
posted by PuppetMcSockerson on Aug 8, 2012 - 11 answers

Chefing for two? What recipes/menus are good for a "cooking date" night, and will keep my boyfriend and I occupied for a couple hours on a Sunday evening? Frugality level: high. Dietary restrictions: none [more inside]
posted by itesser on Jan 13, 2012 - 27 answers

DC Filter: Affordable and romantic dinner date spots in DC? Warning: Extremely picky criteria inside. [more inside]
posted by windbox on Apr 27, 2011 - 29 answers

What's for dinner? I am a reasonably skilled home cook whose skills fall into that grey area between "velveeta tuna cassarole" and "foie gras terrine with fermented plum gastrique;" my culinary skill has never failed to impress dates raised on the former, but this weekend I'm supposed to cook dinner for an experienced executive chef and I'm terrified. Suggestions for dinner, dessert, and an accompanying cocktail requested. [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Sep 22, 2010 - 57 answers

You're out to eat with another person, or a group of people. You're not hungry or are a light eater, so you've finished your meal before everyone else. During the natural pause when everyone takes a bite/chews, where do you look/what do you do to avoid the awkwardness of watching everyone else eat? [more inside]
posted by biochemist on May 24, 2010 - 29 answers

Making dinner tonight for a lady friend - Need suggestions! [more inside]
posted by OuttaHere on Aug 17, 2009 - 12 answers

My sister and brother-in-law moved to greater Chicago (Lake Forest) about a month ago with my 3-year-old niece. Need ideas for a night out for them when I go visit at Christmas. [more inside]
posted by um_maverick on Dec 2, 2007 - 9 answers

Can you recommend a romantic restaurant in Columbia, SC for a birthday dinner-date? [more inside]
posted by Womanscientist on Sep 5, 2007 - 10 answers

So I told my new(ish) girlfriend that I'd cook her dinner this Sat. I'm pretty handy around the kitchen but I don't really have an old standby for this meal. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by bitdamaged on Aug 3, 2006 - 29 answers