Dating IRL: Logan Square

First impression

Ashley: “I thought he was a bit casual for a first date, but he also seemed pretty laid-back and relaxed. It was obvious that he—okay, fine—we both have strong opinions.”

Joshua: “She arrived early, so I was a little thrown off. But I immediately noticed that Ashley is tall, attractive and has a great smile, so she made a good first impression.”

Chemistry

Ashley: “I got more of a friend vibe. He said the date was more of a joke he could tell his friends about, but he either seemed to have a good time or he is a decent actor.”

Joshua: “I think we had good chemistry, but I could be wrong. We discovered a shared love of food and traveling, and we both come from blended families.”

Awkward moment

Ashley: “He told me that he doesn’t like cats because you can see their buttholes all the time. The other patrons in the bar rallied around us when they found out it was a first date.”

Joshua: “People thought we were taking engagement photos and ended up sending us mescal shots—but I wouldn’t say that was awkward.”

The verdict

Ashley: ♥♥♥ (out of five) “The venue was nice, the conversation flowed seamlessly, and we surprisingly had a lot in common, but in the end, he’s not someone I’d go on a date with again.” 

Joshua: ♥♥♥♥ (out of five) “Great conversation. There’s nothing worse than a conversation that doesn’t flow—it’s like pulling teeth. I think I’d see her again. We exchanged numbers.”

Our daters went to The Moonlighter (773-360-8896, 3204 W Armitage Ave)

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