Date Night Ideas Giveaway

I know Monday seems a bit early in the week to be talking about date night, which for me is Friday. But this week I intend to be more proactive. And I need your help!

Last time I posted on this subject, I was headed out on a date with my husband. That night turned into something of a disappointment. We went to Brasserie du Soleil. (Also known as the "really expensive salad place.") I did not order salad, though. And I obviously should have. The organic chicken I did order was a selection of puny legs and thighs accompanied by a gravy that was, in the opinion of someone who made her first gravy at age 9 and is somewhat famous for the stuff, inexperienced. Not to dredge up my Dickensian childhood or anything but I was a latch-key kid in the 3^rd grade. My father was one of those never-in-the-kitchen types so my mother would call me from her office to walk me through making dinner most nights of the week. My 3^rd-grader, Phone-Support Chicken was better than the one I paid good money for on date night. Call me fussy but wishing you'd stayed home and cooked and spent the money on shoes instead does not make for the most romantic experience.

Judging from the comments on my last date-night post, I'm not the only one looking back with regret. So I propose an idea: Let's brainstorm some date-night ideas. Restaurants? Romantic spots in town? Spa dates? Other creative ideas? Post your idea in the comments.

And there is a prize! I will run the Randomator 9000 (or maybe I'll try random.org this time) on the comments and one lucky reader will win a $30 gift certificate to Laterna Mediterranean Grill and Tavern. Did you know there is a full bar in the back of this place? And it quite possibly has the best beer selection in town. Also the Greek Salad is awesome. That right there would have been a good date.

And don't forget that our SitterCity.com giveaway is still going on. Click here for instructions on entering that one.