Is Cinco de Mayo an insane day for a laid-back first date in NYC (Manhattan)?
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May 3rd, 2011
I’m in the process of setting up a first date with someone I’ve been communicating with on a dating site. I suggested getting drinks at a specific restaurant on Thursday, without thinking about Cinco de Mayo. She said that day would work well for her, but she pointed out the holiday.
It’s a fairly popular French/Tunisian bar/restaurant (not upscale), so I wouldn’t expect it to be a particular draw for Cinco de Mayo, but I’m fairly new to NYC so I don’t know how crazy the crowds get. I would be walking there and she would probably take the subway from Queens.
Basically, my question is: considering that Thursday would otherwise be a good day for both of us, but that I’m aiming for thoughtful, relaxed conversation over a couple drinks, should we push it back to the weekend just because of the day?
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I don’t think it’s a big, big deal anywhere but in Mexican restaurants.
Since the restaurant is not Mexican it should not be a problem at all. However, if it is near several Mexican restaurants, the streets could be annoying. I was in NY for St Patty’s, and walking down 2nd Avenue (I think it was 2nd) there were tons of Irish Pubs and restaurants on that street and so the streets were full of people who had a lot to drink walking from bar to bar.
Hm. It is in the East Village, near a lot of more raucous bars.
I wouldn’t overthink it; if it is a bit raucous, you’ll have a bonding experience. Go and have fun!
Heh… OK, you talked me into it! If the streets might be a little crazy but the inside shouldn’t be too Cinco de Mayo-like, that sounds fine. And if turns out to be less than ideal, we can just joke about it. Thanks, janbb and JLeslie.
In my experiences, being a little spontaneous and adventurous has always worked out extremely well. Whenever I use the same thought process – “Maybe we should just take it easy and have a nice dinner”, regardless of the person, it always seems to just turn out being another boring day at a restaurant and nothing more or less. When I meet someone and do something adventurous, I not only end up feeling like I end up seeing a side to the person that I wouldn’t normally see but I also have a lot of fun while doing it.
That said, I’d like to echo @janbb and say, just go out and have fun!
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