Blind Date goes to Amsterdam: ‘I’d seen her before – it’s a very small place’

Blind dater Daisy

Daisy on Cooper


What had been you hoping for?

A beautiful lad with a little bit of banter, and a eating expertise chez Graham’s Kitchen.

First impressions?
The primary impression was really a second impression: seems we’d met earlier than via a mutual pal. I couldn’t bear in mind precisely when, however most likely about 4 years again, or at the very least two prime-ministerial resignations in the past.

What did you speak about?
All the standard stuff: work, holidays, festivals, hobbies, canines. However we additionally talked concerning the restaurant’s intriguing mural and the well-known Graham – who was he, and the way did he find yourself within the kitchen?

Any awkward moments?
Not awkward, but it surely was humorous after we first noticed one another and realised we’d met earlier than.

Good desk manners?
Regardless of not figuring out what to do with the serviette, I'd say good. Glorious command of cutlery and acceptable use of fingers, when wanted.

What did you order?
Graham pulled out all of the stops with a tasting menu and a wine pairing.

Smartest thing about Cooper?
His eyes, and cheeky giggle.

Would you introduce him to your mates?
If he launched me to his man gang (very sacred), I’d contemplate it.

Describe Cooper in three phrases
Simple-going however pushed, and cute.

What do you assume he product of you?
Undecided! However I’d have an interest to seek out out.

Did you go on someplace?
To a bar, for a beer or two.

And … did you kiss?
Nope.

Should you might change one factor concerning the night, what wouldn't it be?
Nothing.

Marks out of 10?
8.

Would you meet once more?
Sure, perhaps in a extra informal setting.

Blind daters Daisy (left) and Cooper in a selfie
Daisy and Cooper on their date

Blind dater Cooper

Cooper on Daisy


What had been you hoping for?

I hoped it will be a enjoyable night time. I’d by no means been on a blind date earlier than, so wasn’t certain what to anticipate.

First impressions?
That I had seen Daisy out in Amsterdam earlier than – I didn’t bear in mind the place or when, although. It’s a really small place. Other than that, she was simple to talk to and was trying actually good.

What did you speak about?
Festivals. Summer time vacation plans. Suspension bridges. Our work, and her facet gig as a canine walker. The gorgeous mural on the wall of the restaurant.

Any awkward moments?
I didn’t realise till the tip of the meal that I used to be supposed to place the serviette on my lap – I observed after taking a look at everybody else within the restaurant. It felt a bit awkward.

Good desk manners?
Nice.

What did you order?
We had a set menu that the chef advisable, actually fascinating dishes. I loved all of them, even the smoked eel mousse – I wasn’t anticipating to like that.

Smartest thing about Daisy?
Her sense of humour: I feel it was fairly just like mine.

Would you introduce her to your mates?
Certain, it seems that she already is aware of a few of my mates, so I wouldn’t have an issue with that.

Describe Daisy in three phrases
Sensible, humorous, real.

What do you assume she product of you?
Enjoys a celebration, hopefully humorous and good firm. It’s onerous to inform!

Did you go on someplace?
We went to a bar shut by for a few beers. I had work early the subsequent morning so needed to wrap it up shortly, sadly.

And … did you kiss?
We didn’t.

Should you might change one factor concerning the night, what wouldn't it be?
I’d most likely have preferred to have chef Graham inform us about his mural within the restaurant.

Marks out of 10?
8.5.

Would you meet once more?
Yeah, certain, I feel so.

Daisy and Cooper ate at Graham’s Kitchen, Amsterdam.Fancy a blind date? Electronic mail blind.date@theguardian.com

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