When I head out on a 1st date I always throw together an outfit that shows my personal style and flair, don't dress how you think he wants you to or what u think he'd like, be you from the 1st moment the 1st date, of course you want to impress him so you may spend a little more time on your hair or makeup that's understandable but
"don't be a wolf in sheep clothing"
Make sure you do however dress appropriately for the restaurant, I wouldn't want you showing up in flats and a hat to Mr. Chow, not that you couldn't but take the opportunity to go to a lovely fancy restaurant and wear your fabulous dress u wouldn't necessarily wear to the club.
As you prepare for your date, and once you've decided on a time and a place jump online and look over the menu before you head out. This little trick helps A LOT! Not only can you make sure you're pronouncing your order correctly but it cuts down on the awkward silence while you're both trying to look at the menu, also if the date is going well from the beginning neither of u want to spend 25mins of not really looking at the menu because you both are still in conversation and neither of u can focus on the dishes, you know how that is, the waitress will come by 3 or 4times to ask if you're ready and you'll both say "oh geeze I wasn't even looking" this trick has helped me the most at sushi restaurants, coming from Pittsburgh we don't have many, I don't think we really have any to be honest so I would always get awkward not knowing what I was ordering, this will also get u familiar with the different dishes bc if u plan on staying/living or visiting LA for any length of time you'll want to be on point when it comes to your sushi game.
Now, if he asks you to pick the restaurant or if he asks u for a suggestion here are some awesome places, I've based them on where you may have met him and grouped accordingly, I also added in addresses, attire suggestions and my favorite dishes at each place!
Enjoy!!
So you're going on a date with a total hipster u met at a dark dive bar downtown, or at a Hollywood bar on Cahuenga Blvd he asks you to dinner and knowing he likes it low key, judging on where you met him you can suggest these places.
Here are some amazing 1st date places for dinner with your hipster in Hollywood.
Birds
5925 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 465-0175
Vibe: laid back bar/restaurant a place u can order a beer but still feel like a lady.
Attire: this is when u throw on those tight Frankie B skinny legs or thick black leggings, a pair of ankle boots a beanie or something cute in your hair and some funky layered jewelry
Check out http://www.shopmisskara.com/ for some awesome layering pieces.
If its warm out throw on a skirt or a cute pair of high waisted jean shorts with an open toe wedge and a plain tank along with some jewelry
My fav dish: 1/2 chicken marinated rotisserie chicken with 2 sides and choice or dipping sauce, it also come with pita bread and I always order a beer with it.
Toi Thai
505 1/2 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046-3407
(323) 874-8062
One of my ALL time favorite places I LA
Attire- total rocker, this is when u break out the vintage tee the jean shorts, ripped jeans the ripped tights or knee highs I showed u how to wear in my post "Knee hi's" you can definitely wear those flat rocker boots you're afraid to wear to the club. Step out in a funky hair style and a dark lipstick, just ROCK out!
Vibe:The food is just as good as the vibe, they play amazing classic rock music just a touch too loud and u usually don't have to wait, if there is a little wait you can walk next door to the a joining art gallery that's filled with really cool paintings of your favorite rock stars to spark a convo and feel out what kind of music he's into and what kind of person he is by which paintings he's drawn to. Music is the best way to break the ice this restaurant is low key with dime lights and paintings and posters all over the walls, I LOVE LOVE LOVE
Side note: Although it looks like a good idea when u come in and see the table were u can sit on the floor and eat, I don't suggest picking this because your feet will fall asleep from sitting on them and it could be awkward positioning depending on that you're wearing, def not good seating if you're in a dress or skirt
My fav dish: the lemon chicken dish with a side of fried rice, the curry is to die for as well. Order some sake and a Sapporo and take some sake bombs, this is the perfect place to laugh, have fun and sing along to the background music.
Bossa Nova
7181 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 436-7999
Vibe: super super casual, a brazilian resteraunt that has EVERYTHING from pizza to sandwhiches to pastas, indoor and outdoor seating.
Attire: Definitly a jeans and sweater or shorts and tshirt kind of place. Don't get too dolled up dress as if you were going to the movies or the mall but add an extra flair due to the fact it is a dinner.
My fav dish: the bread they give u is sooo yummy and the chucho chicken club sandwich or the chuchos salad are both great, the chicken alfredo pasta is delish and order a glass of white wine, I like the St. Michelle.
Barney's Beanery
8447 Santa Monica Boulevard,
West Hollywood
This place is cool because it has some history as well, it was the final destination for westbound travelers on route 66.
Vibe: This is a total bar vibe, pool tables and beer with bar food
Attire: You can wear pretty much anything I had mentioned in the previous places, I would suggest wearing flats though because it is more of a bar environment than a restaurant.
Fav dish: I'm totally obsessed with french fries and they have THE best here so I order any sort of sandwich with fries as my side and a Jack Daniels and coke.
Ok so you meet a guy at a posh club, he is dressed well, pretty stylish but not a hipster, he wants to grab sushi somewhere nice in Hollywood I suggest these place and I also suggest making a reservation.
Katsuya
6300 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles
Koi
730 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 659-9449
Katana
8439 West Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 650-8585
Nobu
903 North La Cienega Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069-4709
(310) 657-5711
Now these are the places you break out the nice dresses and your expensive shoes, they are all the empitimy of "Hollywood" I promise on any given evening you will run into someone famous, going to these restaurants is your time to show off and shine. I suggest a classy little black dress with your added flair of style, a simple hair do and minimal make-up, carry a small clutch bag and bring out your best shoe.
Look over the menu before hand, make sure you know what each dish is, the good thing is if this guy is taking you to one of these places he usually does the ordering and you'll share. If not lucky for you, youll be prepared.
If hes looking for a nice steak house, here are my suggetions, same attire applies:
Stk
Boa
Cut
Mastros
Madeao
Fancy asian spots
Mr chow
Benihana
Gyro kaku
My personal favorite place to eat in all of LA is... drum roll please...
Dantana's!
9071 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 275-9444
its the cutest homiest little gem in my opinion in Los Angeles I absolutly adore this spot and the staff. You almost get the feeling you having dinner at your cool Italian grandparents house and the food is to DIE for I cant even pick one thing on the menu because its all amazing, but theyre known for thier chicken parm. I give this place 5stars!
and finally a few of my favorite spots for lunch!
Primo
Ill tramazino
La scala
The farm
Fred siegal cafe
Tomato pie
Lalas
Sorry I got a little lazy at the end here and didnt add in addys and phone numbers but just throw them in your google search and you'll be able to find them. Happy dating and happy eating :)
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