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Date Ideas (DC)

City Files (DC) – Get Your Brew On!

20th August 2010 by Lauren, "Gal About D.C." View Comments

If you are one of those ladies who love quality beer, then it’s a good thing that next week is DC Beer Week ’10 (August 20th thru 28th) ::GASP:: “What should I do?” you ask? Hey…no worries. There are TONS of daily activities all over the city so be sure to visit the below websites [...]

Restaurant Review: Brabo (DC)

12th August 2010 by Christie View Comments

Looking for a great date restaurant? Look no further than Old Town’s Brabo–quiet, great vibe, and good food makes for the perfect date night!
So, my Gentlemen Caller and I decided to venture out from downtown DC and head to to the wilds of Old Town.  Crazy, I know.  but sometimes it must be done. And [...]

Date Idea: Get Outside!

23rd July 2010 by Leigh, "Gal About Philly" View Comments

[Photo Credit: Photo by Kristin Myers Harvey on Flickr]
Looking for a fun date alternative instead of the usual dinner-and-a-movie?  Looking to be a bit more adventurous?  Why not try going on a hike or bike ride for your next date!  It’s interactive, gives you a great backdrop to learn about each other and plenty to [...]

Date Idea: Amusement Parks

9th July 2010 by Jess View Comments

If love already has you turning in circles, what’s a few more on an amusement ride?

[Photo Credit: Photo by TheBag on Flickr]
Here’s one of those ideas that holds appeal from age 14 to 45. There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about squeezing hands as the roller coaster mounts its largest peak. Or cheering your man on as [...]

CRAZY Date Idea: Running Barefoot

25th June 2010 by Christie View Comments

Running barefoot as a date idea? Oh yes, we are that crazy!

Has anyone else read the book Born to Run? Awesome awesome book. The basic summary is:
1. Humans were made for running long distances. Our lungs/body is set up for exactly that.
2. Nike and the rest of the evil shoe empire has been feeding us [...]