Save The Date: American Cancer Society’s 6th Annual Taste of Hope
There’s no better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than by indulging yourself with luscious libations and fabulous food from New York’s most talked about establishments, while also giving back to society.
Taste of Hope is the American Cancer Society’s signature culinary, wine and spirits tasting event featuring some of New York’s most popular restaurants and beverage vendors. Hosted annually, all proceeds from Taste of Hope go toward the organization’s goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Together, we can save lives and create a world with more birthdays by helping you stay well, helping you get well, finding cures, and fighting back.
Some of the featured restaurants participating in this event are Blue Ribbon, Buddakan, Nuela, Tribeca Grill, The Stanton Social, Haru, Bareburger, Delicatessen, STK and Macbar. More than $150,000 was raised in 2010. Let’s raise even more this year!
Who: American Cancer Society
What: Taste of Hope
When: Thursday, May 5
Where: 82 Mercer 82 Mercer St. New York City, NY 10012
Cost: $250 VIP Admission (6:30 PM entry), $150 General Admission (7:30 PM entry)
Ticket includes: — Tastings from 70 restaurants, wineries and spirit companies — Open bar — Incredible silent auction, raffle prizes and gift bag
Can’t make it, but want to donate to the cause? Go to cancer.org to find out how you can!
Singles Event: Speed Dating at Mustang Grill Picture this: A cool bar, lots of singles and drinks, and an “anything goes vibe.” If this sounds appealing, then perhaps you’ll enjoy Thursday night’s speed dating. Hosted by Hurry Date, expect to go on anywhere from 10 to 15 dates that last around five minutes each. Whether you’re trying to end a dry spell, find a solid rebound, or just want to talk to a bunch of people in one night (hence the aforementioned “anything goes vibe”), then this event is definitely something you’ll enjoy.
Who: Hurry Date
What: Speed Dating
Where: Mustang Grill 1632 2nd Ave. (at 85th St. New York, N.Y. 10028
When: Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m.
Cost: Subscriber price: $26.25; Regular price: $35.00
Note: This speed dating event is for men and women between the ages of 30 and 43 Singles Event: Horseback Riding Adventure
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert horseback rider, Meet Market Adventures has a place for you this Sunday afternoon. Spend the afternoon on a Horseback Riding Adventure, right in the heart of Brooklyn. Groups will meet at 11 a.m. and saddle up for an hour-long ride through Prospect Park. The ride may include walking, trotting and cantering, depending on your level of expertise. After the excursion, you’ll head over to the Cross Roads Cafe. So take a trot on the wild side and unleash the inner rider in your!
Who: Meet Market Adventures
What: Horseback Riding
Where: Kensington Stables 51 Caton Place Brooklyn, NY 11218 When: Sunday, April 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $59.99 (food and drinks at Cross Roads Cafe are not part of the cost)
Singles Event: Flying Lessons
Single? Ever dreamed of flying? If you answered yes to both questions and you’re free this Saturday, then maybe taking flying lessons with Meet Market Adventures would be the ideal way to spend your weekend. Your day will include a preflight briefing, and of course, an opportunity to fly the plane. Never flown before? There are sure to be other novices on board – bond over this unique experience! Bring lunch, water and a camera to capture your moments in the sky.
Who: Meet Market Adventures What: Singles Flying Lessons
Where: Meet at the NE corner of 73rd St. & Broadway
When: Saturday, April 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $179.99
Singles Event: White Water Rafting Class
What better way to celebrate the arrival of spring then by heading down class IV and V rapids! This Saturday, take a wild ride and go White Water Rafting on the Mighty Housatonic, hosted by Meet Market Adventures. Wet suits, life jackets, helmets and footies will be provided. After going down some of the biggest rapids in New England, you’ll be driven to Bulls Bridge Inn, where a wonderful three-course lunch awaits you. Check out the site to see what you need to pack. Finding a new special someone is always an adventure! So this weekend, why not make it a literal one?
Who: Meet Market Adventures
What: White Water Rafting
When: Saturday, April 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Meet at the NE corner of 73rd Street and Broadway New York, NY 10023
Cost: $169.99 (includes lunch, transportation and equipment)
Singles Event: 50 First Dates
Wonder what it’s look to go on 50 dates within three hours? New York Easy Dates is making that happen on Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m. at M1-5 Bar and Lounge. Each date is about two and a half minutes in length. Concerned about the short time span? Put it this way – we can decide if we feel a connection after 10 seconds, so you should be able to figure out if you want to see someone again after three minutes – especially if you’re meeting 50 people! If you’re sick of the bar scene and having a tough time finding a nice person at the coffee shop, give speed dating a try. Priding itself on high customer service, New York Easy Dates believes they are the best speed dating company in the Big Apple.
Who: New York Easy Dates
What: 50 First Dates
Where: M1-5 Bar and Lounge 52 Walker St. (between Church & Broadway) New York, NY 10013
When: Saturday, April 2 from 6 – 9 PM
How Much: $30 (comes with free drink)
Age Restrictions: Men (27-42); Women 23-37
Singles Event: After Work Spring Fling Party This is no joke or April Fool’s Day prank! If you’re looking for something fun to do on April 1st, Spring Fling, hosted by WeekendDating.com, is an event you won’t want to pass up. The organization has partnered up with 20 social groups to put the party together, which is New York City’s largest after-work mingling and networking event. Featuring hors d’oeuvres, happy hour, giveaways and music all night long, you’ll be sure to meet someone new to spark your interest, whether you’re looking for the love of your life or just want to enjoy the dating game.
Who: WeekendDating.com
What: Spring Fling
Where: La Pomme NYC 37 W. 26th St. New York, NY 10010
When: Friday, April 1 at 6 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 online (reserve before April 1); $30 at the door
Dress Code: Business Casual – no ripped/baggy jeans, sneakers, runners, or t-shirts please! Cupid Event: Finding Mr. Bright at Bloomingdale’s
By Vicky Sullivan of Aspiring Socialite
I fell in love with Bloomingdale’s long ago. However, over the weekend, I got to experience love in an entirely new way during the Cupid’s Pulse Finding Mr. Bright event in the cosmetics department. As I have grown to know all too well, New Yorkers never have enough time. Therefore, multitasking is a must. Getting both makeup and dating advice in one session is just what any social or corporate ladder climber needs. The fabulous Lori Bizzoco (pictured left,) founder and editor-in-chief of Cupid’s Pulse, opened the program with a star-studded presentation on how to find love based on lessons learned from celebrity romances and heartbreaks. As a blogger and Aspiring New York Socialite looking for love, Lori has been an excellent mentor and complete inspiration to me.
Stylish representatives from Benefit Cosmetics, a makeup brand founded in San Francisco based on the principles of fast and fabulous, demonstrated how a few brightening tricks can actively enhance your natural beauty. While “That Gal” brightening face primer can give you that Kim Kardashian glow, BADgal Lash Mascara can make your eyes pop like Scarlett Johansson. As a blue eyed girl, I have my eyes on the Smokin’ Eyes Sexy Eye & Brow Makeover Kit.
Singles Event: Interactive Chocolate Creations and Tasting
Here’s a ‘sweet’ way to meet your next sweetie: while making chocolate! Coretta Sneed, an independent chocolatier for Dove Chocolate Discoveries, will host a session through Meet Market Adventures where you’ll learn how to make your own Dove Chocolate creations. You’ll hear all about the history of making chocolate while being soothed by its sweet aroma. All ages are welcome! But be advised; don’t wear anything you wouldn’t want to get chocolate on!
Who: Coretta Sneed for Meet Market Adventures
What: Singles Interactive Chocolate Creations and Tasting
Where: Pearl Studios 500 Eighth Avenue Penthouse 2 New York, NY 10001
When: Sunday, March 27 from 1:45 to 3:30 PM
Cost: $29.99
Singles Event: Da Vinci Hunt at the Met Meet Market Adventures believes being single should be an adventure. Why not join them for one? This Sunday, they are hosting a Da Vinci Hunt at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Based on The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown’s novel, solve the cryptex in two hours with your team of four to six singles by following the clues throughout the Met. When bars and clubs become tiring, Meet Market Adventures works to find and plan activities, events, and trips exclusively for singles.
Who: Meet Market Adventures
What: Da Vinci Hunt
Where: Metropolitan Museum of Art Fifth Ave. and 82nd St. New York, N.Y. 10028
When: Sunday, March 20 from 1:30 to 4:30 PM
Cost: $29.99 Singles Event: Spring Fling at Greenhouse
If you’re ready to meet some of New York’s sexiest singles, then head over to Greenhouse this Friday for their annual Spring Fling event, hosted by Single and the City. Come dance, drink and be merry with more than 200 single and fabulous New Yorkers with drink specials, chances to win Broadway tickets, tarot card readings and of course, lots of singles. To attend an event, simply create a basic profile including your username, gender, birthday and email address. Next, sign in with your username (from this screen) click your gender and then register for a specific event. What better way to ring in the spring season!
Who: Single and the City
What: Spring Fling
Where: Greenhouse 150 Varick St. New York, N.Y. When: Friday, March 18 from 6:30 to 10:30 PM
Cost: $20
Age Range: 25 to 45
A Cupid Event: Finding Mr. Bright at Bloomingdale’s
Need a little something to get your dating life back into the “spring” of things? Take a trip to Bloomingdale’s in New York City and let Benefit introduce you to Mr. Bright, a brightening kit that is quite a catch! Makeup experts will clue you in on all the essentials for a luminous complexion, while Cupid’s Pulse founder and editor-in-chief Lori Bizzoco will offer advice and insight on dating in today’s celebrity centered world – just like the site does every day! Space is limited, so call 212-705-3483 to book your appointment. Hope to see you there!
Who: Benefit and Cupid’s Pulse
What: Finding Mr. Bright
Where: Bloomingdale’s, 59th St. & Lexington Ave. 1000 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 Main floor, Cosmetics
When: Saturday, March 19 at 1 PM and 3 PM.
Singles Event: Speed Dating for Young Professionals
We know you’re busy working long hours and barely have time to hit up the bars. So the next time you’re out looking for love, consider trying Moxie in the City’s speed dating. Young professionals between the ages of 25 and 35 can meet up to 12 individuals during five minute dates. Mingle over cocktails and soft music. If things go well, the contact information of your matches will be emailed to you within 48 hours. The event will be canceled if a minimum of seven dates cannot be found for each person.
Who: Moxie in the City
What: Speed Dating for Young Professionals
Where: Nirvana 346 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10016
When: Saturday, March 12 from 7 to 9 PM
Cost: $30; $23 if you sign up with a group of two or more
Singles Event: Night of Dueling Pianos Looking for something different the next time you head out on the town? Try going to a singles night of Dueling Pianos at Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar and HA Comedy Club, hosted by Meet Market Adventures. This is the kind of place where the audience becomes part of the entertainment, as you’ll sing, clap and laugh the night away. Popular requests range from Elvis to Eminem and anywhere in between. What will your song choice be?
Who: Meet Market Adventures
What: Night of Dueling Pianos
Where: Sweet Caroline’s Dueling Piano Bar and HA Comedy Club 163 W. 46th St. New York, NY, 10012
When: Friday, March 4 at 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 (price includes cover charge) It’s Time! Watch The 83rd Academy Awards Nominations LIVE
As promised, here is the live broadcast of the 83rd Academy Awards nominations! Visit us later for a full recap. Enjoy!
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Watch the Live Broadcast of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards Nominations with Cupid’s Pulse Tomorrow!
Well folks, it’s awards season, and you know what that means: gawking at the uber-hot celebrity couples on the red carpet! But before we get to that, a few (quite important) announcements still need to be made, like the nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards. Lucky for you, Cupid will be streaming the broadcast live on our homepage tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 5:30am PT/8:30am ET, with help from Livestream!
The webcast will begin with “Road to the Oscars,” featuring Chris Harrison, host of ABC’s The Bachelor and TV Guide Network’s Academy Awards red carpet show, and Dave Karger, senior writer at Entertainment Weekly. The two will celebrate the year in film and discuss the movie trends from 2010. Shortly after that, Academy President Tom Sherak and last year’s Supporting Actress winner, Mo’Nique, will take the stage and reveal the nominees in the following 10 categories: Leading Actor, Leading Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Animated Feature Film, Directing, Foreign Language Film, Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay and Best Picture.
Will your favorite celebrities make the cut? Watch the live stream with us tomorrow morning and find out!
Date Idea: Plan a Snow Date
Looking for date ideas as Valentine’s Day approaches? Make a wintertime fantasy out of the coming weekend! As far as any of us are concerned, the magic of the holiday season lives on as long as it’s cold. How else would we get through the low temperatures, right? So make the most out of the most romantic day of the year and spend some time basking in the beauty of winter before it’s gone! Below, we share Cupid’s dating advice for all the sentamentalists who just aren’t ready to let the holidays go. Related Link: Dating Advice on How to Meet Someone for Valentine’s Day
Take advantage of your time off from work. There are so many outdoor activities that are going to expire come spring, so enjoy them before it’s too late. Hit up your local ice skating rink before it’s transformed back into a roller rink. For the more athletic, you can engage in a friendly game of hockey with your lover. If there’s snow on the ground where you are, then have an end-of-season snowball fight. The playfulness is bound to bring the two of you closer together as you celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Dating Advice for an Unforgettable Valentine’s Day Weekend
After all the wintry fun (or if you’re just the indoors type!), you can stay warm and snuggle with your other half by engaging in one last round of sitting by the fireplace. Take some dating advice from famous couple Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, whose celebrity marriage makes staying home look like there’s nothing more romantic in the world. Brew some hot chocolate and put on your favorite rom-com. If you’d rather only enjoy the company of your honey, then let your favorite love songs play in the background as you hang out.
Related Link: Relationship Advice: How to Keep the Spark in Your Relationship After Valentine’s Day
If you’re the festive type, try another date idea and have one last holiday decorating party: String up some lights and paper chains to get in the spirit. The decorations paired with a home-cooked meal will be sure to stir that home-for-the- holidays feeling all over again. If you really want to go back in time, the two of you can make cards for each other — just like the old elementary school days! What’s your favorite V-Day date idea? Let us know in the comments below!
Date Idea: Bundle Up for Fun
Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean the magic of winter has to end. Cupid’s got some date ideas for those who love to embrace the colder weather. Temperatures are ice cold, so there’s still time to sport your chicest coat or get all toasty warm by the fireplace. As your toes freeze, as icicles form on your eyelashes, and as the snow falls outside your window, you may be tempted to stay inside, but there’s nothing more romantic than taking your partner out for some fun in the snow!
Relationship Advice to Enjoy the Winter Weather
Related Link: Date Idea: Rent a Cabin in the Snow
Sure, there are always the classics: snowmen, snow angels, and sledding. Why not try something a little more exciting this holiday season? Follow this relationship advice by adding a twist to the snow day classics while surprising your neighbors with your creative front yard. Instead of the traditionally white snowman, why not make a colorful one? Take some food coloring, mix it with water, and place the mixture in a spray bottle. Once you build your snowman, squirt the color on, and watch the snow change colors. Try layering different colors for a rainbow or ombré effect. You can also make your favorite fictional character come to life with just a bit of accessorizing: Use a lightning-bolt scar and glasses make for a great Harry Potter, or you can style your creation with a wig and a crown to create your favorite Disney princess.
For a more social activity, try starting a couples’ snowball fight. Invite your neighbors and divide yourselves into teams. Whether you’re playing couples against couples or girls against guys, you’re sure to bond with your friends who enjoy a little wintertime fun. Building snow forts is another great way to get the competition rolling. You could also challenge each other to a snow angel contest or teach each other how to juggle snowballs.
Related Link: Date Idea: Have Fun in the Winter Sun
If you’re feeling particularly athletic, take a cue from Hollywood couple Jessica Simpson and hubby Eric Johnson and organize a football game in the snow. All you need are some friends and a football! A game of tackle is no big threat when your field is cushioned with snow. Plus, it’s a great way to enjoy the beautiful white winter but also stay warm. You’ll get so caught up in the fun that you won’t even want to keep score! Share your best wintertime relationship advice in the comments below!
It’s the Nation’s Biggest Jewish Singles Event of the Year!
Called “the mother of all Jewish singles parties” by Time Out New York, The Ball is the nation’s biggest Jewish singles event – and has been for 15 years in a row! In fact, the New York City location alone had 4,000 people attend just last year. Hosted by LetMyPeopleGo.com annually on Dec. 24, this event has been covered by all major news outlets, including The New York Times, New York Magazine and The Washington Post. This year, The Ball will take place in more than 15 cities. Visit www.letmypeoplego.com for details and more videos!
NYC Singles: Let’s Play Poker!
Cupid loves Poker. Why? Because eligible single men love poker. That’s right NY ladies. If there is one place where you are guaranteed to meet men, it’s at a poker tournament. If there is one place where you can meet eligible Manhattan bachelors it’s at the charity poker tournament, Spot at the Table with poker pro Beth Shak.
When: October 12 Time: 7pm-11pm Where: Luxe Lounge- Lucky Strike Manhattan 42nd St & 12th Ave Beth Shak is known for more than just her pretty poker face; she is considered a Red Sole Diva with a very impressive shoe collection (1400 Louboutins to be exact) and will also be a featured millionaire on Millionaire Matchmaker next month where Patti teaches Beth tough love at its finest.
The charity in brief detail is four lucky Asylum.com readers get the chance to compete along with Beth in a charity event next Tuesday Oct. 12 at the private Luxe Lounge in the luxurious Lucky Strike Lanes. The winner of the poker game will donate the money raised at the event to a charity of their choice.
Although donating to charity is a reward in itself, the winning prize is the “Ultimate Bachelor Pack” consisting of a private Social Poker party, Rue 57 gift card and more.
For the event, there will be a private DJ, unlimited bowling in 4 private lanes, billiards, 1 hour open bar sponsored by ZYR vodka, delicious appetizers and of course, a bunch of poker tables. Don’t know how to play poker, ladies? It’s okay; there will be instructor tables for beginners to learn the basics.
The tickets are an affordable price and will be available through ticketbud.com ($40 General Admission and $100 Seat at a Table)
That same evening, Beth will also be filming a feature with German primetime television show, Stars and Stories which airs primetime every Monday on SAT1.
For Ticket Sales: http://spotatthetable.ticketbud.com/tickets
For more contest info: http://www.asylum.com/2010/09/27/asylum-beth-shak-poker-event/ Single Women Rule Singles Blog Crawl
National Unmarried and Single Americans Week
September 19th – 25, 2010.
According to the U.S. Census bureau, there are an estimated 84 million single and unmarried adults in the United States. To celebrate all of these non-couples, SingleWomenRule.com will be hosting their Second Annual Blog Crawl, and this year, Cupid’s Pulse will be part of it!
What’s a blog crawl? It’s a like a pub crawl (minus the booze, unless you want to enjoy a glass of bubbly in the comfort of your home) on your computer and it lasts a full week! Here’s how it works: SingleWomenRule.com will guide visitors to a different blog each day, for seven days, to read a guest post by one of seven featured writers. The blog crawl is designed to show case some of the most influential and talented writers and blogs in the online singles community.
Where does Cupid come in? Cupid’s Pulse will participate as a blog host on Monday, Sept. 20, and will feature singlegalnyc.com, Melissa Braverman, as she talks about the differences of dating in Europe vs. the U.S.
But that’s not all Cupid will be doing to celebrate the week: — The Ah Diamond Ring for singles (an Oprah favorite) will be featured on The Beat. — Cupid will be participating in the first of three Tuesday night events for the upcoming “Live the Life You Love” Series beginning Tuesday, Sept. 21! Watch for free ticket giveaways. — Check out our fabulous interview with Nicole Porter, author of The Break-up Cookbook.
Single Ladies: Live the Life You Love Win a Free Ticket: October 12th at 6:30
Want an expert opinion on how to improve your relationships, boost your career, or just make your life a little more luscious? This fall you’ll have your chance to hear it all at the upcoming Second Annual “Live the Life You Love” event, sponsored by HurryDate and Single Edition.
The three-part women’s-only lifestyle series begins Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the Samsung Experience Store in the Time Warner Center. Each seminar offers insight, innovative tips and creative ideas to help you thrive at work, home and in your community – not to mention a great opportunity to meet other fabulous single women just like you!
You can buy your tickets here, or for your chance to win one free ticket, shoot an arrow to Cupid’s Pulse with the name of your favorite celebrity couple. One random winner will be chosen in October.
Here are the speakers for this event:
Carolyn Kelly North: “Dump the Slumps! Ways to Boost Your Mood when ‘Dating Fatigue’ Sets In” Helen Kim: “A Woman’s Guide to Your Money Relationship” Kathryn Kaycoff-Manos and Lauri de Brito: “Fertility 101: Essential Tips for the Single Woman” If you don’t win this time around, don’t fret. There will be another opportunity on for the last event on November 2. Stay tuned to Cupid’s Pulse for your chance to win more free tickets!
Singles Events
Tired of the bar you go to every Thursday night for happy hour? Can’t seem to find anyone in your local coffee shop? You need a change of pace! Check out these singles services and events. More cities coming soon…
Atlanta
Atlanta Singles Golf: The Atlanta Singles Golf Association hosts golf events throughout the year for those who enjoy playing golf with other singles. Some of the perks a member enjoys include: traveling a few times each year to a golf resort; monthly gatherings to socialize; social events for concerts; baseball games; and other activities.
Atlanta Singles Online: Atlanta Singles Online is a dating service for local singles. The dating site helps members find singles in their city and allows them to upload pictures and personal ads.
Atlanta’s Upscale Singles: Atlanta’s Upscale Singles social organization is for those over the age of 40 searching for friendship or love. They provide an alternative to online dating sites through a fun atmosphere where professionals can meet like-minded individuals.
Boston
Singles Volunteer Boston: Single Volunteers Boston isn’t a dating service, but is a non-profit organization that connects singles that enjoy volunteering. The organization volunteers for non-profit agencies in the Boston area while providing singles with a convenient way to meet people who share the common interest of helping others.
Chicago
Amazing Singles: Are you single and living in Chicago? Amazing Singles is an online dating site that helps singles find the one through many networking opportunities. They have organizations for Christian singles, Jewish singles and more, and this site offers a great way to meet people.
Gourmet Connections: Gourmet Connections is a Chicago-based organization that helps singles meet and socialize in a friendly environment. This isn’t a dating service, but is more of a friendly group that meets in a supportive atmosphere. The site plan weekly dinner parties and social events to get to know singles that share similar interests and values.
Metrodate: Metrodate is a free dating site for Chicago singles. It offers dating advice, local events and other activities to help members find long-term relationships.
Dallas
Dallas Singles Toastmasters: Founded in 1988, Dallas Singles Toastmasters is a club consisting of 25 professional single members who range between 25 to 50 years old. The club is equally made up of both sexes and provides a learning environment where every member can develop communication and leadership skills.
Single Stuff: Single Stuff isn’t a dating service. It is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and offers opportunities for singles to enjoy themselves in a relaxed environment. The environment is usually a dinner, wine tasting, or a party where singles might accidentally happen to “meet someone” while having a good time.
Singles On The Go: Singles On The Go is a site that consists of charity and volunteer organizations for singles that share the common interest of helping others. Although it isn’t a dating service, singles might meet that special someone while volunteering.
Los Angeles
Mixer Parties: Mixer Parties is a club that holds events for singles and people who are new to L.A. Most parties have a theme and it’s a great way to have fun and network.
Table for Six Total Adventures: Table for Six Total Adventures brings six well-matched people together in a dining experience, where friendship and romance will blossom. Table for Six has gained nationwide recognition as a successful dating service for professional singles and was also featured on the NBC’s “Today”, “60 Minutes,” “48 Hours,” the “CBS Morning Show,” and had stories written about them in the New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Details magazine and other publications.
Tasty LA: Tasty LA is a singles dining network targeted towards busy single professionals who enjoy socializing. The site schedules weekly dinners for six where singles can meet others like them. Their network consists of accomplished and fun men and women who are searching for love, friends, or anything in between.
New York
Single and the City: Single and the City caters toward New York’s straight and gay singles with different backgrounds, interests, physical preferences from all ages. They hold many themed events where members are guaranteed to have fun and find someone.
Singles Parties NYC: Singles Parties NYC organizes a variety of events ranging from cruises around Manhattan to after-work happy hours where professional men and women can meet singles in one night. Singles Parties NYC has become one of the top choices for local singles looking to finding someone.
Washington D.C.
It’s Just Lunch Washington: It’s Just Lunch is a dating service for busy professionals. They work with members to schedule lunch, brunch, or drinks after work as a way to meet compatible single professionals. The best part about It’s Just Lunch is that they do all the work so their members can relax and have fun.
Professionals in the City: Professionals in the City is a socializing organization that brings the local professional community together to get to know one another. They organize over 1,000 events each year to bring people together. Some of the events include sporting events, tours, themed parties and more. The events are for all ages, and many individuals attend alone, with friends, or their spouse.
Multi-City
Eight at Eight: Eight at Eight is a dating service that brings four single men and four single women together for dinner at eight o’clock. They match the members based on age, interests and backgrounds. Meeting in groups increases the chances of meeting someone interesting and helps members grow their circle of friends.
Meet Market Adventures: Meet Market Adventures organizes social events that bring like-minded singles together. They help singles get past the online dating scene by filling each month with sports, events and other activities. This site also helps singles enjoy being single by giving them the opportunity to meet other singles.
Singles Travel International: Singles Travel International is a dating service for those who want to travel and meet people who share similar interests as them. They match professional singles, between the ages of 35 and 63, from around the world and then bring them together on vacation.
Date Idea: Cook a Romantic Dinner Need a fun date idea for this weekend? Cupid’s got you covered with some amazing dating advice! There’s never been a better time to get creative in the kitchen. Cooking is a skill that can relieve stress and bring people together. Not to mention, it’s a useful talent at any event, any time of year. No matter how you choose to perfect your skills, you’re bound to benefit greatly; taking a class will allow you to truly master the recipe, and cooking at home will ensure plenty of leftovers. You can take classes as a couple or in a group. No matter how you decide to go about it, you’re sure to turn up the heat with this weekend date idea.
Related Link: Prince William and Kate Middleton Take Cooking Class
Dating Advice for Culinary Enthusiasts
Look at local colleges or culinary institutes for classes. Some restaurants even offer them right in their own kitchens. Consider your favorite spot in town, and see if they offer what you’re looking for. You’ll be sure to utilize the skills in the future if you’re learning to create your longtime favorite dish. If you’re interested in learning how to pair meals with drinks, you can find a class that covers it all! Need help? It’s ultra-easy these days to research affordable classes online.
If you want to stay in, there are plenty of ways to work your magic around the stove. Check out the recipes for couples on Cooks.com, or just look up ideas for your favorite ingredient. Remember to go grocery shopping for everything ahead of time, and take into account any significant preparation time. You also want to be sure to create a romantic ambiance, so that all your hard work can be truly appreciated. Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian is an expert on setting a pristine kitchen scene, so be sure to check out some of her tutorials in order to make sure the night is just right.
Related Link: ‘RHONJ’ Star Kathy Wakile Talks Desserts in Celebrity Video Interview: “Indulge. It’s Not Going to Kill You!”
In the NYC area? Check out the New York City Travel Guide for neighborhood restaurants that offer cooking classes and wine tastings for couples.
Have a romantic recipe or hot spot you’d recommend? Comment below and share your dating advice with our other readers!