Unique First Date Ideas

what ever you decide to do, if you want to make a good impression, you wont be too outlandish one way or the other, and make sure if you go ethnic, you know you like what your eating, and that there are things that she may like. Nothing worse than trying to convince a vegan that texas roadhouse is a excellent choice.


and if you go ethnic, make sure that you know what your in for ahead of time.

I've also found that I like to pick unknown restaurants for dates as it creates more suspense to the evening.

The problem with this approach is that a first date is already suspenseful enough so adding more suspense just reduces the chance of the evening being pleasant. At least if you pick a restaurant that you know you'll be able to help with recommendations and know what you're in for. Other parts of the evening such as visiting the museum or whatever could be a new experience for both of you but I wouldn't recommend that for the dinner portion of the evening.

You're making an extra effort here so she must be special. What would you like to do? What's meaningful to you? Share something about yourself. Me...I'd marry the dude who took me out to dinner and sat me at a table in the middle of my favorite restaurant kitchen. Still waiting...CD

Wise forumites...

I have a very special lady that I would really like to make a great impression on. I'd like to ask for help with some unique ideas for a date, that involve food at some point. It does not have to be fancy or expensive, just thoughtful and original. If it involved some Louisville sights, all the better. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

At the risk of morphing this into a dating column (which I'm sure you DON'T want), I think the first date should focus more on the two of you getting to know one another in an informal, low-key atmosphere, rather than attempting to make it "unique"....I agree w/some of the other posters, in that as much as you may like this woman, you can try TOO hard to make a good first impression, then comes the pressure of how do you exceed subsequent dates....

....personally, I'd make it less of a date and more of two friends going out together for an evening...pick a local "neighborhood" place where both of you are comfortable and can enjoy the food...if it "clicks" between you, then you'll know soon enough.

Don't listen to these people, just follow these simple rules.
1-when you pick her up, just sit in the car and honk til she comes out.
2-call her by the wrong name
3-ask her what perfume she's wearing, then rub your eyes and crack your window
4-talk about yourself constantly
5-tell her to order anything she wants
6-tell her after dinner that your forgot your wallet
7-fart in the car on the ride home
8-tell her you love her

I should charge for this advice.

Don't get many second dates do you Mike?

Malt liquor at the airport. If she doesn't like that it wasn't meant to be.

Well Mark, they say you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Wise forumites...

I have a very special lady that I would really like to make a great impression on. I'd like to ask for help with some unique ideas for a date, that involve food at some point. It does not have to be fancy or expensive, just thoughtful and original. If it involved some Louisville sights, all the better. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

At the risk of morphing this into a dating column (which I'm sure you DON'T want), I think the first date should focus more on the two of you getting to know one another in an informal, low-key atmosphere, rather than attempting to make it "unique"....I agree w/some of the other posters, in that as much as you may like this woman, you can try TOO hard to make a good first impression, then comes the pressure of how do you exceed subsequent dates....

....personally, I'd make it less of a date and more of two friends going out together for an evening...pick a local "neighborhood" place where both of you are comfortable and can enjoy the food...if it "clicks" between you, then you'll know soon enough.

Thank you JG, that was what I was going to say.
I don't think it's as important where you go as what you do when you get there. Just make sure where ever you go it's someplace in both of your comfort zones so you're both at ease. And the noise level is down so you both can talk, get to know each other. Maybe someplace kind of out so can enjoy a car ride on the way, take in some scenery.

Don't listen to these people, just follow these simple rules.
1-when you pick her up, just sit in the car and honk til she comes out.
2-call her by the wrong name
3-ask her what perfume she's wearing, then rub your eyes and crack your window
4-talk about yourself constantly
5-tell her to order anything she wants
6-tell her after dinner that your forgot your wallet
7-fart in the car on the ride home
8-tell her you love her

I should charge for this advice.

You know, I'm certain these tips would appeal to SOMEONE on a first date -- just not one I'd care to have....

Pick something you like to do. If date is a bomb at least that part is salvable. If date is a success, then she knows something about you. But be sure to communicate to us well in advance where and when so that we can all be there, for you! CD

Woof! I retract that....did not mean to evoke images of cell phone commercial. Not trying to be sarcastic. Have yet to finish first cup of hot tea. Here's the thing...we are still only talking about choice of restaurant right? So if you pick your friends and dates well then "special" means something. I wouldn't spend $$$ but I would go somewhere I've been before that I like a lot. Someplace where I'm sure to be comfortable. Unless of course you have reeeeally (Deb's fav word) exotic tastes . CD

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, great as always. I will keep you posted. Stay tuned...

I have to warn you about the bright lights at Vietnam Kitchen. I'm very sensitive to lighting in a restaurant, and my two most recent 1st dates were at Vietnam Kitchen and Artemesia. Both inspiring places but both with extremely harsh lighting.

When does that Vanguard theatre open in the Mellwood Arts Center??? THAT will be a great future date spot.

City Cafe and a Baxter Ave flick. You can take her to see the new pixar animated movie about the mouse with mighty courage. Maybe bring a small blanket because theatres are always so cold. They sell hot chocolate there, too. And not that I've ever done this, but I've heard of some people sneaking in a bottle of wine. That was my most recent 2nd date. Much better than the 1st.