Dating and Dinners

[Calgary14]

Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube

Suggest Swiss Chalet.

If she agrees, she's a keeper.

Good idea. Anything lower and she'd take it as a joke (ie. McDs). If she's ok with swiss chalet, definitely a keeper

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by Locke

Make sure you know your girl. My wife HATES being the centre of attention. If I mention to the staff that its her birthday or make her the centre of attention I'm a dead man.

A friend of mine was in the same spot. I was out in Trenton, ON visiting him and it happened to be his wife's birthday weekend, so we went to Boston Pizza with a few of their friends. We were absolutely forbidden by her from telling the waitress that it was her birthday. So I wrote it on my phone with an arrow pointing at her and made sure it was visible next time the waitress came by.

Mission accomplished.

[Northendzone]

I think some pictures of the two of you would help us.

Seems that the dick in the box idea is out......I am assuming that you have made her a nice dinner at your house?

How about have a chef come to the house for a private thing and then go to the basement of chicken on the way - but be nice and draw the names of two lucky CP posters to take with you as male escorts.......

[Dion]

NSFW!

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by Cheese

Take a drive to Canmore...go to Tapas...let me know in advance, my son is the Manager.
Now youve got the mountains all around you...and hotels close by...wink wink nudge nudge
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/09...n_3972361.html

Is it too late for Valentine's day? Tapas is one of my favorite restaurants!!

[Nage Waza]

Originally Posted by Tyler

Book a reservation ahead of time and MAKE SURE to tell them it's her 'birthday'. Call again just to confirm the day of the date.

I've found that 90% of restaurants will give you a free desert. This is a great way of figuring out whether the woman is a keeper or not.

A good woman will appreciate your ingenuity and a GREAT woman will appreciate the fact that you saved $8 on a piece of cheesecake. If she's put off by it, then it's time to find a new woman.

Was this a joke that I missed? That is easily the worst idea I have ever heard. There is no ingenuity in lying and nothing to appreciate when deceiving in order to get something for free.

What you should do is order lots of double drinks, especially with lots of cranberry and gin. When she goes to the bathroom, refill her wine as well.

[Regulator75]

Originally Posted by Nage Waza

What you should do is order lots of double drinks, especially with lots of cranberry and gin. When she goes to the bathroom, refill her wine as well.

Don't forget a roofie too...

[CaptainYooh]

Originally Posted by Boblobla

How is Pasquale's?

Been there twice. Both times found a long hair in tiramisu. Will not re-visit ever again.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Boblobla

I am going to piggyback. I have been informed that I need to make reservations for Valentines Day, anyone know of a nicer restaurant that takes reservations.

By nicer, I mean a step up on Earls. I don't need to be going to Rouge or anything like that. I am married, not dating.

La Piccola Napoli would be my suggestion. Its closer than Pasquale's, and the food is excellent. Never been there on Valentines Day (sucker!), but they might even have some live saxophonist or something like that then. I've been other nights where they have. I would phone right away though because its a smaller restaurant and might be hard to get a table that night.

[troutman]

Sultan's Tent has cozy tents.

[csnarpy]

Taking my wife to The Living Room for Valentines, they are planning a four course meal. Supposed to be up in their site by the end of the week.

Great spot!

[macrov]

To steer this thread back to how not to do something special...

1) my buddy was an investment banker, so loved money. Had his first gf at age 23. Wouldn't let his girl pay for anything. I thought it was funny cuz she came from money, so didn't have the same attraction to it as he he did. Anyways, one day he forgot his wallet at home while they were out for brunch, so she paid. He offered to pay her back, but she wouldnt have any of it. That night she slept over, and the next morning (sunday) he had to be at work by 8am (investment banking). And he didn't feel right letting her pay for brunch so he left her a couple bills on her night table. She woke up to an empty bed with money on the night stand. Hilarity ensues

2) I took my girl to laurier lounge for fondue for two. I proceeded to order fondue for two. She was not impressed that "I told her what to eat." She said it was chauvinistic. I just laughed it off cuz I'm totally not chauvinistic; instead i told to her to stop being such a little child, and suggested she was probably being moody cuz she was on the rag. Hilarity ensues.

[WhiteTiger]

Originally Posted by canada_hdk21

I have done some adventurous dates like that already ... had a horse and carriage pick us up and take us for a 1hr long ride


I do like the flower idea i will have to get ahold of the manager and see if i can't drop off something small for them to put at the table

You've already done stuff like that? Man, setting that bar pretty high. What are you going to do for your 1 year anniversary? You can't use all the good ideas right at the start, you have to save some and use them at need, not will. ;p

[Ardor]

I'm from out of town, and make frequent trips there for games. (often resulting in staying an extra day or two). Always up for trying new and interesting places to dine. I'm a little surprised that I haven't seen Q Haute mentioned at all. Been there 3 times, and been impressed every time. It's definitely pricey, but for those special occasion/splurges, it's amazing.

Does anyone know of a fine dining experience in the city, where there is live music? (pianist, jazz ensemble, etc...)

Also, on the music 'note' . . . (to the OP's inquiry for ideas) . . . if you and your partner have a special 'song', or artist that's kind of 'yours', see if the restaurant you choose will play it for you during your time there. Not everywhere will do this, but seriously . . . it's an amazing touch!

[loob job]

Originally Posted by canada_hdk21

well we have been seeing each other for about 6 months ... i would say i want to plan something a little more fancy this go around and was thinking Dinner at Rush ... so to answer your question we have been on lots of little dates and such but as far as big dates go maybe # 5 or 6

Rush is great, you could call ahead and ask for the "Chef's table", watch them cook your meal.

[canada_hdk21]

Originally Posted by loob job

Rush is great, you could call ahead and ask for the "Chef's table", watch them cook your meal.

what would it typically cost for the Chefs table? ( if you happen to know ) .. i know they have been closed all month fir renovations and they have a new menu and re-open Saturday so i am thinking rather pricey

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by canada_hdk21

what would it typically cost for the Chefs table? ( if you happen to know ) .. i know they have been closed all month fir renovations and they have a new menu and re-open Saturday so i am thinking rather pricey

Some places the chef's table is only for larger groups, you would likely have to call Rush and ask what their policy on it. Not all chef's tables are like on Hell's Kitchen.

[Voodooman]

Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve are the two biggest ripoffs in the restaurant business. The places are packed, it's generally a tasting menu (that's designed to be cheap to produce, and easy to bang out quickly), and the whole experience is just set-up to separate you and your money as quickly as possible, as there's another seating behind you.

Do yourselves a favour and avoid eating out on Valentine's Day like the plague. Tell your sweetie that you'd much rather go for a more relaxed dinner a few days before or after, when a restaurant can give you their best. Midweek in late February is pretty much graveyard time in the restaurant industry, and I guarantee you'll get far better food and service than you ever would on Valentine's Day.

If you are forced out on the actual day, just hit your local pub, with the promise of a real date in the very near future.

[Nage Waza]

Originally Posted by regulator75

don't forget a roofie too...

wooooooosssssshhhhhh

[CaptainCrunch]

Take her on a tour of a sex farm