How to Double Date

Today I am talking about double dates.  Yes they are a very basic idea, but they are oh so hard to execute and make fun.  Luckily, I was able to plan a very fun night for our first double date!  The first spot that we went to was a place called Punchbowl Social.  I had never been to this place before, but my parents highly recommended it, so I thought we would give it a try! I must say, I had a drink called Something About Rio, and it was so delicious.  We also split some cauliflower nachos which were just as good.  After two rounds of drinks, things were going well so I suggested going to a very popular area of Portland called NW 23rd.  This street is filled with everything that one could possibly need.  It also happens to be very chic and happening.  Once we got to 23rd, I suggested going to this amazing restaurant called Fireside.  I became hooked on this restaurant last fall when my mom and I went there for drinks, and realized they make some fantastic drinks.  At Fireside I had a drink called Strawberry Hill and that was also, so delicious.  After our drinks, we needed something sweet, so Salt & Straw, being down the street, was the ideal place to go.  And one can never go wrong with a honey lavender ice cream.  The end of our night consisted of walking down 23rd and looking in the shops.

The key to a fun double date, is choosing something that everyone likes.  I knew that food and drinks are always a safe bet, because most people can't pass up those two things.  Continuing the night after the first activity is all about just gaging how the night is going.  Since our night was going really well, suggesting to do something after the first activity, was a no brainer.  But if you aren't really gelling with other couple, just end the night after the first activity.  You don't want to torture yourself by continuing the night, when it hasn't gone the best. My one piece of advice though, is to find that one couple that is up for anything and that you enjoy doing double dates with.  Then that will be your go-to double date couple!