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{love} blind date Tickets FROM LEFT: Champagne wishes and cotton candy dreams; wanna take a Dipper?; three outta four ain’t bad to Ride With VIP amusement passes on their wrists, the daters take on Belmont Park Having just dismounted their nighlife charriot, the foursome heads toward the Giant Dipper, Mission Beach’s iconic roller coaster. Emily and the guys seem excited for the ride; Veronica does not. She rises to the challenge, but stands on the sidelines when the other three take on thrillride number two, Beach Blaster, a swinging and spinning pendulum of nausea and almost certain death. Shrieks of laughter emanate from the ride as Veronica looks on…without a smile. Strolling through the amusement park after the rides, the four split into twos: Emily and Carlos are talking and laughing; Veronica and Danny seem to be walking together by default. After picking up the requisite bag of cotton candy, they get back into the limo, heading north through Bird Rock and Windansea to Tikul, a brand-new haute Mexican restaurant on Prospect Street. Inside Tikul, a jazzy trio (fronted by a guitarplaying lead singer who also owns the joint) performs Carlos Santana and Gipsy King tunes. The daters talk over drinks and appetizers at the bar before being split for mid-date debriefings. Tourist’s Tip: The Giant Dipper, which cost $50,000 to build and opened to the public July 4, 1925, was part of a development project envisioned by San Diego sugar magnate, John D. Spreckels. LADIES FIRST PacificSD: First impressions? Emily: It was almost nerve-wracking walking up to the boys, but it was good. They were super-easy to get along with as soon as we met them. Veronica: The guys are very cool, very laidback. I don’t feel awkward or creeped out. How was the roller coaster? Emily: If you make me go upside down and throw up, that is a good date. When my hair looks horrible and like half of my top is ripped, I like it… in the sense of roller coasters. [Both laugh] Veronica: I did not favor the roller coaster on a first date. What do you think of Danny? Emily: Danny seems cool, he’s a total East- Coaster, born and raised in Chicago. It’s fun to have somebody from a different coast mixed in with the west coasters. Veronica: I think he’s a little more laid back than us. We’re a little more…rambunctious. He said he’s a very dive bar kind of guy. I’m much more of a, you know, gotta have a DJ in the house. How about Carlos? Emily: He’s sexy, he’s laid back. We have a lot of the same interests. He’s definitely a fellow beach bum and surfer. When he pulled his hair back in a pony tail…sold! I love it. Veronica: Yeah, you guys clicked instantly. I haven’t even talked to Carlos. Rank Carlos physically on a scale from one to 10. Veronica: Oh, that’s sorta mean. Emily: No it isn’t; he’s good. He’s got long hair, good teeth—he’s like a nine. And Danny? Emily: He’s a seven for sure. Veronica: I think they’re both sevens. Do you want to kiss either of the guys right now? Emily: Give me another martini, and I’d be down. Yeah, no harm in kissing—it burns calories. Veronica: No, not really. During dinner, you’ll sit in adjoining booths, each of you with one of the guys. Whom will you sit with? Emily: Carlos. Veronica: I’m definitely going to sit with Danny. Danny and I are way more clicking, and they’re more clicking with each other. (Continued on Page 58) 56 pacificsandiego.com | JULY 2010
Friday, August 13: PacificSD invites you to... ROCKSTAR karoke Local bands’ lead singers compete for prizes, glory and your pleasure Friends/Family Party 7-9PM hosted bar, complimentary food, warm hugs for everyone Rockstar Party: 9PM-LATE karaoke competition, affordable stiff drinks, lead singers laying it all on the line, stuff to eat and, of course, more hugs SING IT If you have a great voice and/or big cajones, karaoke yourself $250 in gift certificates (to venues that advertise in this magazine) by competing against other mortals for the Golden Mic award. Dare ya! 801 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp analogburgerbar.com Friends/Family VIP guest list: email first and last name to rockstar@pacificsandiego.com M A G A Z I N E
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