Date these singles: Women seeking men
By Jeff Oloizia and Sarah Rammos Fri Jan 27 2012
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Men seeking women
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Women seeking men
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Men seeking men
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Women seeking women
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Queer
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Photos: Time Out New York's Singles Event at Greenwich Village Country Club
Date these singles!
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Allyson, 29, mortgage underwriter, Lower East Side
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I love Beverly Hills 90210, the original series, and I'm a Broadway junkie."
Her favorite date spots: "A wine and tapas bar. I also like Little Branch (20 Seventh Ave South at Leroy St; 212-929-4360)."
Want to ask her out? E-mail allyson@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Amanda, 24; graduate student; Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"As a seminarian, I love religious texts. So text me religiously."
Her favorite date spot: "The Gowanus Canal, because I like it dirty."
Want to ask her out? E-mail amandaa@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
April, 30, PR account director, Upper East Side
Where we found her: Park Here"I went to college in Utah, but I'm not a Mormon. I also love to make people laugh."
Her favorite date spot: "It's always fun to take a walk through the Central Park Zoo (southeast corner of Central Park, enter at Fifth Ave at 64th St; 212-439-6500, centralparkzoo.com) on a Sunday afternoon, or to go to a restaurant, like Tartinery (209 Mulberry St between Kenmare and Spring Sts; 212-300-5838, tartinery.com) or Cilantro (485 Columbus Ave between 83rd and 84th Sts; 212-712-9090, cilantronyc.com) for a good meal and hopefully great conversation."
Want to ask her out? E-mail april@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Azure, 25; "journalist-ish person"; Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"Friday Night Lights. Dark chocolate. Waking up at noon. WSJ 'Life' section. Aimless wandering. Mojitos. I wear glasses. Thanks."
Her favorite date spot: "The Gowanus Canal. Don't judge me."
Want to ask her out? E-mail azure@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Charlene, 30s; accounting/HR manager; Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Park Here"I'm open-minded, I love to laugh, and I love fashion, numbers, music and traveling abroad. I'm a little reserved, but somehow end up saying things that are outwardly funny and true at the same time. I'm interested in men with great style and a sense of self and the world we live in."
Her favorite date spot: "I love Prospect Park (Prospect Park West to Flatbush Ave between Prospect Park Southwest and Ocean Ave, Brooklyn; 718-965-8951, prospectpark.org), especially the areas by the water. Taking long walks and having an intimate conversation is priceless."
Want to ask her out? E-mail charlene@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Chelsea, 23; teaching artist; Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I once led five friends out of Guatemala, fleeing a hurricane and a volcano, concurrently."
Her favorite date spot: "Brooklyn Boulders (575 DeGraw St at Third Ave, Gowanus, Brooklyn; 347-834-9066, brooklynboulders.com), followed by a bar. Climbing is fun, drinking can be too."
Want to ask her out? E-mail chelsea@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Curissma, 23; supervisor for a private security company; Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I have charisma, and I'm very charming and exciting!"
Her favorite date spot: "Fifth Avenue. I love to shop!"
Want to ask her out? E-mail curissma@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Dee Dee, 32; architect; Midtown West
Where we found her: Brooklyn Flea"I'm crazy about men like Nick Cave, Wim Wenders, Werner Herzog, Jim Jarmusch..."
Her favorite date spot: "Anywhere---the company matters the most."
Want to ask her out? E-mail deedee@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Diana, 24, sales assistant for a clothing line, Financial District
Where we found her: Brooklyn Flea"I'm a type 1 diabetic with the biggest sweet tooth you've ever encountered, and a passion for finding a cure. [I'm also an] animal-rights advocate, so if you love dogs and the occasional trip to the animal shelter, you just might make the cut."
Her favorite date spot: "I could eat at the Odeon (145 West Broadway at Thomas St; 212-233-0507, theodeonrestaurant.com) in Tribeca every day---amazing food and ambience, and it's consistent."
Want to ask her out? E-mail dianaw@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Flora, 29, teacher, Upper East Side
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I'm a special-ed teacher who loves to travel the world, eat great food and get random with life's opportunities."
Her favorite date spot: "Mulberry Project (149 Mulberry St between Grand and Hester Sts; 646-448-4536, mulberryproject.com) or Little Branch (20-22 Seventh Ave South at Leroy St; 212-929-4360)---custom-made cocktails are my thing, paired with yummy bites."
Want to ask her out? E-mail flora@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Gina, 27; set designer; Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I have Stockholm syndrome from life."
Her favorite date spot: "Vanessa's Dumpling House (118 Eldridge St between Broome and Grand Sts; 212-625-8008)---I'm a cheap date."
Want to ask her out? E-mail gina@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Grace, 25; student; Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I'm a nature lover and aspiring landscape architect, and I love to box for sport."
Her favorite date spots: "Wine bars like Brook-vin (381 Seventh Ave between 11th and 12th Sts, Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-768-9463, brookvin.com) or Wolf and Deer (74 Fifth Ave between St. Marks Pl and Warren St, Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-398-3181)---Malbec is my favorite wine."
Want to ask her out? E-mail grace@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Janet, 30, clothing designer, East Village
Where we found her: Park Here"Scotland, give me your men!"
Her favorite date spot: "Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen St between E. Houston and Stanton Sts; 212-477-4155, rockwoodmusichall.com). We can make beautiful music together."
Want to ask her out? E-mail janet@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Jocelyn, 27; caseworker; Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I love to dance and go out to eat. I'm usually the life of the party. I also love fashion."
Her favorite date spot: "The dance floor, because I love to bust out my moves."
Want to ask her out? E-mail jocelyn@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Kat, vice president of product development, Kips Bay
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I got my first camera when I was in fifth grade. I made my cat, Fluffy, 'pose' with our dog, Cricket. I was aiming for those dreamy images all little girls love. It didn't work so well. They looked so annoyed!"
Her favorite date: "Walking the city streets and chatting, because NYC is endless eye candy and it's so nice to see the city vibrant with energy at night."
Want to ask her out? E-mail kat@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Katherine, 28; teacher; Park Slope, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Brooklyn Flea"Sometimes my friends refer to me as 'Uncle Katie' because I may make an occasional corny joke."
Her favorite date spot: "A chill bar like Brooklyn Social (335 Smith St between Carroll and President Sts, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn; 718-858-7758, brooklynsocialbar.com). It has good music, good drinks and friendly bartenders."
Want to ask her out? E-mail katherine@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Katie, 25, graphic designer, Kips Bay
Where we found her: Park Here"I'm a graphic designer by day, and by night I sleep. Other than the sleeping thing, I dance, I daydream and I don't wear blue jeans. I'm from Florida, I'm normal---I will never be a cynical New Yorker. I can't live without water, food, shelter, love, passion and romance."
Her favorite date spot: "A quiet, dark wine bar like CrossBar inside the Limelight Marketplace (47 W 20th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves; 646-669-8515, crossbarny.com) where the guy will hold my hand and stare deeply into my eyes, if he can see them."
Want to ask her out? E-mail katiek@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Kimberly, 25, program director, Murray Hill
Where we found her: Brooklyn Flea"I'd rather not take a long walk on the beach. How about an aggressive game of Catch Phrase instead? You bring the snacks, I'll bring the awesome."
Her favorite date spot: "Barcelona Bar (923 Eighth Ave between 54th and 55th Sts; 212-245-3212, barcelonabarnyc.com). Their menu consists of only shots. What else do I need to say? Plus, the bartenders are amazing."
Want to ask her out? E-mail kimberly@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Laura, 26, PR executive, West Village
Where we found her: Park Here"I once crashed the United Nations with Colonel Sanders. It's a great story."
Her favorite date spot: "As a Texas native, I'm always on the search to find the best taco in New York. My current favorites are the Tribeca Taco Truck (twitter.com/tribecataco), Pinche Taqueria (227 Mott St between Prince and Spring Sts; 212-625-0090, pinchetaqueria.us) and Dos Toros Taqueria (locations throughout the city; visit dostoros.com)."
Want to ask her out? E-mail laurab@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Lauren, 31; arts and alternative-health professional; Newburgh, NY
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I love to dance and experience live music. If I could spend my time doing just three things, they would be making art, dancing and traveling."
Her favorite date spot: "My ideal date would be spending time with a man with whom the chemistry is right on. As far as activities go, I am up for pretty much anything. My favorites are dancing, eating, visiting museums and cultural establishments, hiking and other outdoor activities. I really enjoy taking part in all the fun events that NYC has to offer, especially involving soulful and world music of all types. I especially like to salsa dance and have a deep love for reggae and soca as well."
Want to ask her out? E-mail laurenh@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Lauren, 33; juvenile public defender; Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Brooklyn Flea"I won an amateur-double-Dutch competition."
Her favorite date spot: "For a first date it has to be a bar, because it's casual, fun and there's very little pressure."
Want to ask her out? E-mail laurenk@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Lynsey, 27, nursing student, Washington Heights
Where we found her: Brooklyn Flea"The first time that I tried bacon, I was drunk in Prague."
Her favorite date spot: "The High Line (enter at Washington St at Gansevoort St; 212-206-9922, thehighline.org) in the summer, because you see the city from a different perspective."
Want to ask her out? E-mail lynsey@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Maurine, 28, attorney, Financial District
Where we found her: Park Here"I do a fabulous karaoke rendition of 'Part of Your World' from The Little Mermaid."
Her favorite date: "Stray Boots scavenger hunt (strayboots.com), because it's an adventurous date and sure to result in stories."
Want to ask her out? E-mail maurine@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Nadge, 24, sales assistant, Upper East Side
Where we found her: Brooklyn Flea"When I was eight, I cut my best friend's ponytail off when she came to my house to sleep over---it was an accident, I swear."
Her favorite date spot: "Any tiny and well-loved neighborhood restaurant---girl's gotta eat!"
Want to ask her out? E-mail nadege@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Natasha, 27; teacher; Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Park Here"I am good with my hands and appreciate '90s hip-hop---I love anyone who can pick up random references to one-hit wonders in that genre."
Her favorite date spot: "Somewhere like PDT (113 St. Marks Pl between First Ave and Ave A; 212-614-0386, pdtnyc.com) with delicious food and signature cocktails."
Want to ask her out? E-mail natasha@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Rebecca, 32; construction project manager; Astoria, Queens
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I'm a professional dancer and an engineer."
Her favorite date spot: "I like going on a walk through Central Park (59th St to 110th St from Fifth Ave to Eighth Ave; 212-310-6600, centralparknyc.org) on a date. People act differently in different environments and I think walking while talking makes for the best conversation."
Want to ask her out? E-mail rebeccam@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Rose, 27; teacher; Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I've just signed up for the NYC Triathlon and need a supportive partner in crime, whether to train with me or just provide massages."
Her favorite date spot: "Prospect Park (Prospect Park West to Flatbush Ave between Prospect Park Southwest and Ocean Ave, Brooklyn; 718-965-8951, prospectpark.org) because I love to walk around and get lost in the woods."
Want to ask her out? E-mail rose@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Sally, 24; merchandiser; Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"When I was in the first grade, I had to use the restroom really bad. Unfortunately, I had already peed my pants two times that week, so I lifted my dress, sat on the carpet and did my business."
Her favorite date spot: "Near my neighborhood---you know, just in case."
Want to ask her out? E-mail sallyw@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Shay, 27, teacher, Upper East Side
Where we found her: Brooklyn Flea"I used to work in corporate America and left the big paychecks and glamour to teach five-year-olds...and I love every minute of it."
Her favorite date: "Concerts! I love live music."
Want to ask her out? E-mail shay@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
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Photograph: Michael Alexander
Valene, 25, hospital administrator, Upper East Side
Where we found her: Park Here
"I'm a Texas transplant loving city life. I scuba dive, I rescue cats, I am so funny, and I love The Bachelor."
Her favorite date spot: "Megu Tribeca (62 Thomas St between Church St and West Broadway; 212-964-7777, megurestaurants.com) for the ambience, followed by TONY's number-one dessert at Boulud Sud (20 W 64th St between Broadway and Central Park West; 212-595-1313, danielnyc.com). I love the grapefruit givr."Want to ask her out? E-mail valene@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Vernise, 23; resident advisor; Bushwick, Brooklyn
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I'm outgoing and love to do anything that takes me out of my element. I love traveling and learning about other cultures. My purpose in life is to help others and enjoy it at the same time."
Her favorite date: "Doing something outdoors because I love to be active."
Want to ask her out? E-mail vernise@tonypersonals.com.
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Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Yumi, 36; analyst; Corona, Queens
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum"I'm probably the most resilient and strongest person I know. I love waking up in the morning feeling that I can do anything."
Her favorite date: "Lunch, the Met (1000 Fifth Ave at 82nd St; 212-535-7710, metmuseum.org) and a Broadway show. That'd be very artistic and satisfying."
Want to ask her out? E-mail yumi@tonypersonals.com.
Photograph: Jena Cumbo
Allyson, 29, mortgage underwriter, Lower East Side
Where we found her: Target First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum
"I love Beverly Hills 90210, the original series, and I'm a Broadway junkie."
Her favorite date spots: "A wine and tapas bar. I also like Little Branch (20 Seventh Ave South at Leroy St; 212-929-4360)."
Want to ask her out? E-mail allyson@tonypersonals.com.

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