Date Night

On Friday night, I spent the a couple hours in the company of a nice man. Neither of us had high expectations due to past experiences with dating. So, we both agreed we'd enjoy the evening... if we hit it off, great... if not, so be it. He chose an eclectic restaurant in the river district called Brio.

My date ended up parking a couple blocks away and figured I have to do the same, so he offered to meet me at my car so he could walk me to the restaurant (It was dark and the downtown area is known for not being safe at times). As it turned out he called to tell me he was standing in a parking spot in front of the restaurant, saving it for me. LOL (How thoughtful, huh? And it was cold out, too.)

I'd never been to a restaurant where you order all the courses and they bring them to you one at a time. I let my date choose and we shared them. Everything was pretty tasty. With each entree, he served me first. After that, we walked to a quiet little wine bar to have another drink and talk more.

Each time we left the restaurant and bar, he helped me on with my coat. Of course, there was all that awkwardness of a first date but I think he was more nervous than I was. It was refreshing, though, to go on a date with a man who had manners and was seemingly thoughtful.