  Krhn313 Member Username: Krhn313 Post Number: 3 Registered: 07-2007 |
If you had met a woman that has lived in Detroit for the past few years, that has seen and done most the city has to offer, what would you do within the city for a first date? It can be expensive and over the top, or cheap and low key - as long as it is memorable. I find that it is easy to come up with ideas when dating someone from the burbs, but I'm at a bit of a loss on this one. | ||
Paulmcall Member Username: Paulmcall Post Number: 372 Registered: 05-2004 |
Rattlesnake Club or top of the Renaissance for dinner. | ||
Vetalalumni Member Username: Vetalalumni Post Number: 648 Registered: 05-2007 |
A one or two hour tour around Detroit in a helicopter in the early afternoon. Then dinner and the DGP viewed from a superfast on the Detroit River. Next, dance the night away at the hippest, newest club in the city (have no idea what that is currently). | ||
Eec Member Username: Eec Post Number: 131 Registered: 06-2007 |
If she's into music at all, you might take her to the Motown Museum. I've lived in and around Detroit all my life, and my wife had lived here for years when we went, but neither of us had ever been. Just one of those things that tourists do more than locals. The DIA is a hard place to exhaust even if you've been there a bunch of times, though I don't think they've got their entire collection up right now. The Detroit Film Theatre, which is attached, always has interesting stuff (usually foreign or "art" films), and even if you've been there, they're always showing different stuff. Two favorite restaurants of mine are Atlas on Woodward (which got much better awhile ago with a change in chefs, though I haven't been there in a while; I hope the quality's stayed high) and Slow's Barbecue. | ||
Ramcharger Member Username: Ramcharger Post Number: 442 Registered: 05-2006 |
Count the DIA out. It is completely closed until November 23. | ||
Thecarl Member Username: Thecarl Post Number: 1038 Registered: 04-2005 |
top o' the ren cen, baby! it never gets old. | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 2487 Registered: 02-2004 |
Take her to Windsor and see the city from that point of view. The Cook's Shop has exquisite food. | ||
Gazhekwe Member Username: Gazhekwe Post Number: 265 Registered: 08-2007 |
How about lunch at Govinda's and a tour of the Fisher mansion? Ooops, it might not be open to the public any more. If not, what a shame. I found this: Govinda's 383 Lenox Ave, Detroit, Michigan (48213) Phone number: 313-824-6000 Open only for private parties. Call first. Well, how about the GoldenGate on Woodward? They have really alternative plays sometimes, too. 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit Michigan 48203 Tel: 313-366-2247 | ||
Eec Member Username: Eec Post Number: 132 Registered: 06-2007 |
"Count the DIA out. It is completely closed until November 23." Sorry about that. Maybe a tenth date, then. DFT's currently open, though. http://dia.org/dft/ | ||
Lefty2 Member Username: Lefty2 Post Number: 73 Registered: 07-2007 |
Lafayette Coney Island. Cheap and quick. Then the Pit Stop for a 2.00 draft. Maybe some free entertainment in the area. It also depends on what happens afterwards. Save your money in these tough times  | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 1194 Registered: 11-2003 |
Take her to your favorite place and see if your interests coincide. | ||
Krhn313 Member Username: Krhn313 Post Number: 4 Registered: 07-2007 |
I went down to Goldengate Cafe last night with a friend to check it out and I'm absolutely in love with it. It's such an odd little place that you'd never expect to exist in Detroit. The thrown-together feel, tree house seating, and dogs & kids running around felt so much like the cafes around Phnom Penh. I like a lot of the suggestions - many of them I've yet to try so you've all given me some great ideas. | ||
Neilr Member Username: Neilr Post Number: 572 Registered: 06-2005 |
Does she (and do you) have an interest in local history? If so, a walk through Elmwood Cemetary looking at the graves and mausoleums of prominent Detroiters will give lots of chances for discussion. | ||
Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto Post Number: 4093 Registered: 10-2003 |
I've taken some first dates to unusual places, but I would advise against asking a woman to go to a Cemetery on the first date, unless she suggests it...Elmwood is a great place to visit, to be sure. If she hasn't been, a show at the Bohemian Hall...or the Dakota Inn? | ||
Ramcharger Member Username: Ramcharger Post Number: 448 Registered: 05-2006 |
I second the Dakota Inn proposal. | ||
Mike Member Username: Mike Post Number: 973 Registered: 11-2003 |
Vincettes. Was there on Friday night. Was a lot of fun. | ||
Dds Member Username: Dds Post Number: 328 Registered: 10-2006 |
There's this: kissing her under the grace and sagacious presence of the Book-Cadillac | ||
Vetalalumni Member Username: Vetalalumni Post Number: 672 Registered: 05-2007 |
Dds, that referenced post was very nice. It gave me a smile and brought back memories of similar times I've had. | ||
Cheddar_bob Member Username: Cheddar_bob Post Number: 1226 Registered: 10-2003 |
Barnes, I agree. Unless she uses heavy white makeup and wears nothing but black clothes, I'm gonna guess that a first date to a cemetery is going to to come off as a little creepy. | ||
Dave Member Username: Dave Post Number: 165 Registered: 10-2003 |
Take her to Eastern Market, wander around picking up picnic stuff. When she's had enough food shopping, picnic on Belle Isle. dave | ||
Busterwmu Member Username: Busterwmu Post Number: 400 Registered: 09-2004 |
Coach insignia at the top of the RenCen for sure. Next choice would be a River tour with Diamond Jack's. You could have lived in the D for 50 years and never had anything like either of those vantage points! | ||
Vas Member Username: Vas Post Number: 792 Registered: 01-2004 |
Saturday or Sunday, pick up some chicken from one of the large grills out off the road in SW Detroit and head over to Clark park for a mini-picnic. If she's not familar with SW and the hispanic population or that particular view of the bridge and Windsor it'll take her to a different place. | ||
Lukabottle Member Username: Lukabottle Post Number: 92 Registered: 12-2004 |
Buzz Bar for a cocktail and a walk by the river. | ||
Spiritofdetroit Member Username: Spiritofdetroit Post Number: 567 Registered: 11-2006 |
now I remember why the Chubster moved to LA | ||
Roaringmouse Member Username: Roaringmouse Post Number: 19 Registered: 09-2006 |
Belle Isle: first the giant slide in the middle of the island, then the swings on the south side. Finish it off watching the sun set from the north fishing pier. | ||
Kenp Member Username: Kenp Post Number: 768 Registered: 03-2006 |
A week from friday, Sept 14, is opening weekend for the DSO. Take her to dinner at one of the restaurants mentioned and then off to Orchestra Hall. |
