THE SINGLES:
AGE: 22
JOB: Research analyst
Hobbies: Snowboarding, traveling, writing, music
AGE: 25
JOB: Counselor/teacher and coach
HOBBIES: Going to the gym, reading, traveling and hanging with the guys
THE LOCATION:
Caln Miniature Golf
Route 30, Downingtown
610-269-7040
Dog House Burgers
24 E. Lancaster Ave.
Downingtown
610-269-9381
FIRST IMPRESSIONS:
ELIZABETH: Of course, I was late because I got lost. However, when I arrived, Matt walked over and introduced himself. I thought to myself, ‘He‘s very outgoing.’ But he was wearing a blue collar shirt, shorts and flip-flops. A good outfit for miniature golfing. I also noticed that he was much taller than me. I was hoping that he was not some secret ax murderer, but turned out he was a secret pro mini-golfer.
MATT: Elizabeth looked really nice. She had on a black top with white shorts and flip-flops, casual yet nice. Totally my style.
THE DATE:
ELIZABETH: The date started with miniature golf, followed by dinner at Doghouse Burgers, and then ended with drinks at Firecreek. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine myself playing miniature golf with a complete stranger. Going into this experience, I was hoping that this mystery person would be fun, easy to talk to, and a bit of a challenge.
MATT: For the date we had planned mini-golf , then afterwards dinner and drinks. I was really eager to play and get to know Elizabeth better.
THE CONVERSATION:
ELIZABETH: He was pretty easy to talk to and very outgoing. I was interested in his trip to Las Vegas and his passion for traveling. He mentioned that he worked three jobs, which I found pretty impressive. Naturally, I talked a good game of miniature golf and he poked fun at my golfing skills. (My game was a little off that night.) He understood my sense of humor or sarcasm and threw some good jokes in there.
MATT: The conversation flowed really well. From the moment we met, we were both engaging each other and talked about our jobs, days back in school and past relationships. I got a good sense of the type of person she was.
MINI-GOLF:
ELIZABETH: I felt like we were golfing in the middle of the Sahara Desert. Despite the heat, the course was pretty challenging and fun. We had the place to ourselves and the service was wonderful. Of course, I lost my ball into the raging river. Matt tried to save the golf ball with his club, but that did not work. So I took matter into my own hands and reached into the water to grab my golf ball, almost falling in. Surprisingly, I lost that game of mini-golf. But hey, you can’t win them all.
MATT: The course was small and easy to navigate. We had the course pretty much all to ourselves and the staff was very helpful at getting us started. This allowed us to take our time and get to know each other better and not rush playing. I was sweating like a mad man because it was so hot, but Elizabeth told me she didn’t mind, which was definitely points in my book.
THE RESTAURANT:
ELIZABETH: I have never been to Doghouse Burgers or heard of it. However, I definitely recommend it to everyone. It has a wide selection of things to chose from including burgers, obviously, to salads, fries, sandwiches, etc. The atmosphere is very casual and fun.
MATT: I had never heard of Doghouse until that day. It was a small restraint with a few tables inside and outside. There was a great selection of burgers, which made it easy to order.
THE SERVICE:
ELIZABETH: The service was wonderful! Our server was very attentive and made sure that we were OK throughout the night. The rest of the staff was pleasant and very friendly. We didn’t have to wait long for our food, even though the restaurant was pretty busy. So that was a plus in my book!
MATT: The service was great! The staff was very attentive and the food was out to us in no time.
DRINKS:
ELIZABETH: We went over to Firecreek Restaurant to have a drink or two. It was a beautiful place and the service was wonderful as well. Our server or bartender was very outgoing and funny. Matt suggested ordering Justin’s Hard Arnie, which was a mixture of sweet tea and vodka lemonade. I am pretty picky in my drink choices, but this one most definitely surprised me and I would order it again. Then I decided to try my luck with another drink called the flirtini. It was a different kind of drink, but I enjoyed it.
MATT: After dinner Elizabeth and I went to Firecreek, which was right next door, and we had drinks. I had a John Daily and a Golden Monkey. There was a jazz band playing. Too. which gave the place a nice vibe.
THE FOOD:
ELIZABETH: At Doghouse Burgers, I ordered the traditional burger without realizing that it had chipotle sauce. After taking the first bite, my mouth nearly felt like it was on fire and of course I started gasping for air. Matt thought it was funny. I thought I was dying. Despite my near glimpse of death, the food was very good and I had no complaints, whatsoever.
MATT: I had a mastiff burger which unquestionably lived up to its name. It was HUGE. The only way to describe it would be to go and try it for yourself.
WAS THERE CHEMISTRY?
ELIZABETH: Throughout the night, the conversation was pretty good and not awkward. So that was nice. He has a great sense of humor and made me laugh several times, which is very important. Then I learned that he did not like Lady Gaga and things got interesting.
MATT: Hmmm. I think there was potential for something, but I would need another date to be totally sure.
DID YOU EXCHANGE NUMBERS?
ELIZABETH: Yes, after I realized I left my phone in my car.
MATT: Yes
WAS IT A MATCH?
ELIZABETH: We shall see. I guess only the future will tell.
MATT: Perhaps
WAS THERE A KISS?
ELIZABETH: I don’t kiss and tell …Well, if you insist, there was not a kiss, but a hug goodbye.
MATT: A hug.
WILL THERE BE A SECOND DATE?
ELIZABETH: Our schedules are pretty hectic and busy. Again, time will tell.
MATT: The ball is in her court.
HOW DID YOU LEAVE IT?
ELIZABETH: We joked about the night and he said that he would text me soon. Overall, we both agreed that it was fun and great to have met each other.
