Date Locations

Good first dates are hard to find.  Particularly in the early dates, when you are getting to know someone.

The ideal date has several important qualities:

• It is quiet enough to talk - and not be shushed for doing so.
• Not too expensive - for either of you, even if the guy is paying, it should still be in the gal's price range.
• Not too crowded (and free things tend to be too crowded)
• You should be close enough to each other to hold hands and otherwise physical contact.
• Weather friendly.  You should be able to do it without wearing a rain coat/winter jacket, etc.

Some of my favorites are:

• Coffee/similar non-alcoholic drinks
• Food (Brunch/Lunch/Dinner)
• Bar/Wine Tasting (Don't do this one myself but it is a good idea for those of you that drink).
• light sports - no sweating (bowling, pool, miniature golf)
• Zoos/Museums/other cultural activities
• Social dancing (tango, salsa, swing, texas two-step, not clubs, no trance, no raves, etc)

Specifically, I have had success with tango dancing (I am very experienced), The Central Park Zoo, and The Highline Park as first dates.  I have plans to try a 'pizza making' date, as soon as I find the right woman

Some of the things I do NOT recommended as early dates are:

• Clubs/raves: TOO LOUD
• Movies: Can't talk
• Boats:  Sea sickness may be a problem and weather doesn't always accommodate
• Dog walking: The dogs may not get along.
• Ice Skating: cold/weather and they may not be a good skater- save for a later date.
• Anything at a place you work.  
• Long Drives - no way out.