Romantic Dinner Ideas to Never Forget

The reality is, a lot of people are getting bored with the conventions society has imposed regarding dates. If you are bored with the usual dinner and movie routine when spending time with your special someone or even with someone new, be rest assured that you are not alone. Indeed, even if people claim that roses and chocolates never get old, it would sure be a surprise for that same person if she gets to be a part of something else. What that something else is, only creative people can really conceive and do.

Come to think of it, the conventional ideas regarding a romantic dinner can be quite funny. Imagine two people, getting into a romantic mood while having dinner, but having to be bothered with those tiny chunks of food stuck between their teeth because of the rather decadent steak they have eaten. Or what about having to bear the cold air conditioning of the movie house when the lady is wearing her rather sexy short dress? Not so romantic after all, eh?

So, here are some tips to make even the most conventional ideas for dinner dates click. Whoever is planning the date should remember that it is not really about having the most unconventional, unique, or adventurous the date idea as much as how the actual date would be executed. So, yes, good planning and delivery are as important as the idea behind the date.  For all we know, a casual dining restaurant can be a setting for something romantic, depending on the people going on the date.

·         Introduce the idea beforehand.

Surprises can be a killer of any romantic effort. Surprising people with something romantic can turn awry because it may render them ill-prepared, or worse, uncomfortable because they have dressed inappropriately. So, for example, if you planned on having dinner by the bay, tell your date to wear something long, as you’re going somewhere breezy. If she will be coming from the office and wearing something knee-length, that may kill the romantic ambiance of the bay when the chilly evening breeze kicks in. Prepare contingency measures. Besides, you just introduce the idea, not really spill everything in your plans. Tell enough details to spare anyone of awkward and uncomfortable situations.

·         Set the mood.

Know what your date’s idea of romantic is. A late evening dessert run or afternoon coffee in a quaint coffee shop can be as romantic as a steak dinner in a five-star restaurant. I had a friend who dated this rich guy, but ended up not seeing him again after they went to this posh dining venue. When the guy, started using a steak knife, my friend turned white and remained silent throughout the evening. That’s because my friend has a traumatic experience with knives. Thus, the mood must be set properly, which means you should know a lot about your date. Incidences of “How could I have known that?” should be avoided, or else the mood will be killed, big time.

·         Go for the less obvious.

Setting up something romantic means you have to avoid laziness. The thing about a lot of people is that they settle for the most convenient option, which almost ends up being a disaster. Go for a picnic at the park or dinner at the water frontinstead of the usual posh city restaurant. Go exotic like having Japanese cuisine instead of the usual Italian, which you can have any day. Actually, you can have both Japanese food and a picturesque water front date in Hana Zen, Pier 39 in San Francisco. The key is not go full blown weird, but give the familiar a tweak or two (as long as it’s okay with the date; remember the first and second tips), and re-discover romance!