Dear DateSpacers,

We’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate Senators Obama and McCain for having successfully finalized their running-mate picks. As dating dab hands, (and Flight of the Conchords fans) we’re well aware of the importance of a good wingman/wingwoman.* So congrats.

Now that we have that settled, is anyone else glad these blasted conventions are finally at an end? It’s not that we object to conventions per se; we’re big fans of proper semicolon usage, starting letters with the word “dear”, and the Oxford comma, for instance.** But whether you’re a D or an R (or neither, for that matter) you have to agree that “NC” stands for “not cool”–mudslinging, hubbub, and hullabaloo.

Well, after tonight, we’re through Biden our time. Finally we can get back to our platform: love. As you know by now, to us alll the other “issues” Palin comparison.

1. DateSpace of the Week
This week’s DateSpace of the Week is Cafe Fiorello: “[I]t’s lively-atmosphere, Tuscan-colored walls, and upper-crust ‘New Yawk’ feel make it one of the most fun places to dine out before going to the opera.” Though perhaps counterintuitive, we recommend that you and your date sit at the bar: “In addition to the usual alcohol fare, this bar is lined with fresh seafood, hot and cold antipasto, and vegetables grilled-to-perfection. (Also, the bar staff is like twenty times nicer than the wait staff, but don’t tell the wait staff we told you that).” Do we hook you up or what?

Pop Quiz: Just to make sure you’ve been paying attention, why will sitting at a restaurant’s bar be even better after tonight? You got it. No chance of being distracted by a damn political convention on TV. Unless, of course, the Prohibition Party makes a big comeback (they’re temperate, but fiesty). Then again, if the Prohibition Party does make a comeback you better enjoy the bar while you can…

Been on a really great date lately? Suggest next week’s DateSpace of the week by emailing eric@datespaces.com.

2. This Week at The Daily Dater
Our political poll: who’s the finest forefront female politico of the moment? (Hey, we gotta get in on the superficiality while we can.)

Send your dating stories, hotspots, queries, and conundrums our way by emailing charles@datespaces.com.

Lovin’ in ‘08!

The DateSpaces.com Team

XOXOX

*We know we already used this clip, but it’s so good!
**Take that, Vampire Weekend!