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DATE
Irish
YOU WERE HERE
Searching for the ‘lover’
in ‘clover’
As Oliver and Lauren sit together in an
Old World living room atmosphere
at Dublin Square, they appear to be
getting along well. Both are smiling
and laughing as they drink their fancy
whiskey shots ($34 per shot—thank you, Dublin
Square!) and enjoy hearty Irish appetizers.
After getting acquainted for about an hour, the
two step outside for the quick walk over to another
of downtown’s favorite Irish pubs, The Field, on Fifth
Avenue. Always concerned for the comfort of our
blind daters, PacificSD provides them with protective
green eyewear for the walk.
Inside The Field, the couple grabs a table by the bar and orders
a round of drinks before being split for mid-date interviews.
PacificSD: How’s it going so far?
LOREN: Really good. We have the
same values, he’s really funny, he’s
really cute. We’re just having, like, a
really fun time.
OLIVER: So far, so good. It’s just
interesting being on a blind date,
you know. It’s one of those things
I’ve never done, so it’s good to get it
under your belt.
What was your first impression of
your date?
LOREN: Very cute, love his haircut.
I work in the industry, so that’s the
first thing I notice—definitely the
hair, always.
OLIVER: She’s a sweetheart, you
know? I mean, I like every type of
woman, I really do, but she’s not one
that I would probably pursue right
away. But, actually, she’s growing
on me a little bit. She’s a good
conversationalist and she’s bright.
How was Dublin Square?
LOREN: The food was great; the
atmosphere was really fun. We had a
shot of Jameson Reserve, which was
really good. We also had shots that
looked like the Irish flag. We ate a
shepherds pie thing and a cheese
platter. I enjoyed all of their food.
OLIVER: I liked the whole
ambiance there. The sofas were
intimate, it had some nice reserves
of alcohols and whiskeys and stuff
like that, and I like looking at that
stuff. Great little motif. We had the
cheese plate, a couple off-the-wall
shots—I think it was an Irish flag
that they had—and we had some
reserve Jameson, which was very
nice. And we had some sort of
braised beef appetizer that was very
nice, on some nice French bread.
What’s the most attractive thing
your date has done so far?
LOREN: Definitely his humor,
because we’re kind of on the same
page with that. And that’s kind of
hard to find in a guy nowadays.
Either they’re too serious or just a
dick, you know? They’re too cool,
theyíre douche bags, whatever, but
he’s just really easygoing.
OLIVER: She’s just kinda got a little
funny, witty little attitude, and I kind
of like that, you know? She works in
a salon, so she’s that type of girl. She’s
very hip, and it’s pretty attractive.
Rate your date, physically, on a
scale from one to 10.
LOREN: Honestly, a 10. I’ve dated
some really homely looking guys.
OLIVER: For looks, she’s maybe,
honestly, probably like a seven in
terms of looks. I’m kind of peculiar
when it comes to looks. I’m just not
really into her style of girl, you know?
Sheís a little, kinda, bleach-blonde
little tiny girl. I don’t know, I just
kind of don’t really go after those.
How about for personality?
LOREN: Oh, he’s a 10 for sure.
OLIVER: She’s got a great
personality. Her compatibility with
me is nice. We’ve been chatting nonstop
and haven’t had a dull moment.
So, I give her a nine.
Are you feeling lucky?
LOREN: Very lucky. It’s not every
day you get to go on a blind date
with someone.
OLIVER: I always feel lucky, no
matter what I do.
Would you like to kiss your date
right now?
LOREN: I would, but I’m sick and
I donít want to get him sick.
OLIVER: I’m not really too big of a
kisser in public. Nice behind closed
doors, but that’s it.
Does your date want to kiss you?
LOREN: Probably.
OLIVER: I don’t know, you
have to ask her. I mean,
I’m sure she’d like
to. We can do a
little make-out
session, but it’s
too early in
the night.
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on page 76)
THANK YOU!
The Field
544 5th Ave., Gaslamp
619.232.9840, thefield.com
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