Dear DateSpacers:
It’s Halloween, and we’d like to take this opportunity to remind you that just because you’re all grown up now doesn’t mean you can’t still be scared. Don’t believe us? Try renting the 1996 horror movie The Craft–it’s terrifying how bad a movie can be.
If that doesn’t work, consider for a second that in less than a week you may very well hear the phrase “Vice President Palin.”
DateSpacers, you’ve heard us discuss the economy a few times. I’m here to add one more thought during these trying times: when it comes to dating and finding the right person, it’s not the time to scrimp.
A few years ago, on my second date, my future wife and I went out to an Italian restaurant. The check came and I was ready to tip my customary “twice the tax.” Before I did so, however, I asked her what she usually tips, just to get the 411. Mind you, she used to waitress in college, so she’s quite sensitive to matters concerning what members of the service industry makes. Without batting an eye, she said, “Twenty percent.”
Today’s deal is for Pier 94’s Tastings NYC, featuring food from all over the city as well as fine wines. Click here for Goldstar’s discount.
And while this isn’t a deal per se, we still must alert you: Citysearch made a list of the places in the city to buy “scary” food from frog’s legs to duck’s hearts. Seriously. Check it out here.
Jack’s Luxury Oyster Bar
101 Second Ave
New York, NY 10003
212-979-1012
Review
Simply sensational. This tucked-away East Village sort-of-newbie, the latest from Jack Lamb of Jewel Bako fame, has all the makings for a great date. The joint is super-cozy, with only 22 table seats and 8 at the raw bar. The menu isn’t too big either, with just enough options that if you’re willing to go for the Tasting Menu (at $50, a superior value given the amount and quality of food), you’ll have tried basically everything the restaurant has to offer.
Dear DateSpacers:
Ever find it hard to find something to talk about on your dates? Oy! Don’t I know! Finding a topic of conversation can be tougher than keeping my sister-in-law Sari out of the shoe department at Nordstrom’s. Forget it!
Well, don’t worry, Bubbalas. We all have this problem sometimes. But with the help of my idol, Coffee Talk’s Linda Richman, you’ll see it’s no big whup. What this woman can do! Here are a few of Linda’s topics to resort to in the event of an awkward silence:
Under the boardwalk. We’ll be having links.
Hear ye, hear ye! DateSpaces.com shall bring ye a deal for thy dates, starting with a discount for certificates from Restaurant.com.
And click ye, click ye on this deal for Medieval Times where ye can watch jousting and eat with ye hands. Zounds!
Well shake it up baby now (shake it up baby). Da-ting links! (Dating links!).
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