There's no reason to suffer through dates of
the same-old, same-old variety. If you want to impress your potential significant other, you can flaunt some style and show off your creativity at numerous metro Detroit venues. Metromix picked 15 spots -- some casual and moderately priced, others a bit more upscale -- to get your love connection started. Try them one at a time or combine a few
for a long night out. No matter what you choose, these little gems are sure to revive any dating life that's on the verge of boredom.
The great date escape
Fifteen options to please your mate
By Kelly Kozlowski
Special to MetromixApril 10, 2008
Paradise: Island onion rings
Bahama Breeze offers a little spunk to supplement any kind of date
Choices: Petit tenderloin or house-cut fries
When in the city, go tapas.
Good catch: Fresh fried calamari
Hit this place up for a romantic date starter
Fare to share
Nearly every menu item is a unique spin on classic ingredients and be cool with live jazz on Tuesday nights
The perfect solution
A classy night out at an affordable cost
Beer sampler plus mac-and-cheese
Cool vibe, a great beer sampler and scrumptious eats
Jump on the vegetarian bandwagon
No meat at this healthy meeting place and restaurant
Take off on a wine flight
Do a little wine tasting and show off your sophisticated side.
Tableside dessert
End the night right by making your date feel like royalty
Sip a cappuccino at the cafe
Sophisticated setting for an intimate warm up
Cool art-house flick
Show your date you're into "film"
Shake those hips
Move all night and get caliente with your date on the dance floor
Score with some novelty
Invite a little friendly competition into your night and give your date a taste of something new.
Original brews
Drink on with a variety of flavors from this brewery
Affordable fare and a fun atmosphere
Breathe life into an ailing date with the brightly-colored interior and high-energy crowd.
