Romantic Dinners

Yesterday's New York Times Dining section had an interesting article about romantic dinners. It mentioned all the places couples ate at during the various stage s of their courtship. After all what works for a first date may not for one several months later. Then again it depends upon the people eating.

The article, cleverly written by Melena Ryzik is also most like an anthropologist's guide of modern dating and eating habits. Usually Internet dates as well as first dates meet over drinks and tapas or any bar that serves fresh from the oven nibble.s As a couple progresses with their relationship both the attitude and the restaurant get more intimate and cozy. They may head over to a pizzeria or just go restaurant hopping or as it's known eat along date. A couple may wind up in one place for ramen noodles and then for some edame and sake at an izakaya , This last is now springing up allover Manhattan andy it's which is kind of like a Japanese tapas bar. Of course, there are the burgers and fries joint as well where you can be relaxed and yourself.

Unfortunately the article doesn't mention what to do about more expensive dates. New York is full of intimate cozy restaurants that cater to couple.s. The West Village has plenty of them . however these come with a celebrity cachet that can disturb a candlelit evening alone. Although for a really romantic meal nothing beats a bateau dinner ride around the island. here you can enjoy not only good food but a lovely view of New York City.

Romantic meals for two can be anything and anywhere. You don't have to live in New York to experience one. You could use a beach for a fall picnic or a country inn. Even a meal cooked at home with candlelight and just each other is fine too.