If I Had A Dime For Every Time Some Dirtbag Tried To Get Me Into Serendipity, I Could Buy Myself A Sixpack . . . But Then That Would Make For A Better Night Than Most Of These Ideas

Thanks to the Daily News (“We asked six single guys to pick their favorite first-date boites, along with the sexy dishes that they believe are sure to help them score”), next time a guy takes me out on a date, I’ll know what he’s trying to suss out:

The food at Tao is amazing. It’s a high-energy place where anyone can have a great time. If a girl doesn’t have a good time there, she’s probably not worth going out with again.

Or:

The waiting area [at Rosa Mexicano] stinks. It’s always packed, which allows you to test your date’s temperament based on the way she reacts to getting jostled. If she has no patience and gets irritated, then I know I don’t want a second date. The food is good, not too cheap, not too expensive. If the night goes well, the margaritas can get you drunk in a hurry, and if the night goes poorly, the margaritas can get you drunk in a hurry. It’s close to Serendipity, so if you really like the girl, you can take a leisurely stroll and get dessert or even walk over to Fifth Ave. or by Central Park.