Century 21 Department Store
101 Second Ave
New York, NY 10003
212-979-1012

Review
Shopping — as a first date? Yeah, we know it sounds crazy, but now that it’s November — and that means it’s time to start thinking about holiday gifts — you may as well use the season to your advantage. After all, few locales present a more collaborative experience with lower pressure than department stores. And what makes Century 21 so wonderful is that a) the goods are high quality (not Saks high quality, but high quality), b) the selection is seemingly endless and c) the prices will not make a significant dent in your wallet. So after the day is over, you’ll look like a stud because a) you were willing to go shopping in the first place (a major plus), b) you presumably had much to talk about since you asked for your date’s opinion constantly, right, right? and c) you appear super-generous (which you are, of course!).

It’s a perfect first day-date because it gives you an easy out if things aren’t going well (and you still accomplished something that needed to get done anyway). And if it does go well (and believe us, we’re pulling for you) you can spontaneously offer to take your date out for dinner at one of the many scenic-view restaurants on the South Street Seaport waterfront, only a few blocks south. Now isn’t that romantic?

And now honestly…Do we hook you up or what?

Date-ability Breakdown
Original? Yes
Low-Key? Yes
Collaborative? Yes
Good for Conversation? Yes
Romantic? Could be…