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Good places in Lafayette for a date?

So this guy and I are going on our second date on Saturday, but I have no clue what I should do in town. We're both gamers, but I don't have any two-player games, and in any case just derping around the apartment seems boring.

My first idea was bowling, but I'm pretty sure I got that from GTAIV. I'm pretty sure everything I know about dating comes from GTAIV.

Oh god why please help

EDIT: So, it went okay. We went to DT Kirby for lunch, and then went to the Varsity Clubhouse on sixth street.

Posted Jan 13, 2012, 2:58 AM UTC · edited

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jrrjrrCS 2006•

bundle up, walk across the pedestrian bridge to lafayette, and go eat at either la scala or kokoro.

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sylvieceriseformer townie•

Upvote for Kokoro. Just make sure to not wear a hat; Tony, the chef, will kick you out. Also, come with an empty stomach as the sushi rolls are ridiculously large.

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kevinthestick•

Perfect time of year to go ice skating at tapawingo park.

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conoverOPMath never•

This sounds like the best idea. :o)

TAKE MY UPVOTES! ALL OF THEM!

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airy52•

Go to La Scala. Its down by the courthouse, a cute little italian place. AMAZING food, AMAZING atmosphere. Plates are around 10-20 per person. They have local beers and a large wine selection if you're into that.

EDIT: I just read that you are a girl. Tell him to figure it out thats his job! and I'm sure he'd be more than happy derping around with derpina in the apartment.

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meowcow1221•

I do not know if your edit is true

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conoverOPMath never•

Yeah, dunno why they thought I was a chick.

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conoverOPMath never•

So true, lol~

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kslice123Education 2003•

I took the woman who is now my wife to La Scala on our first date.

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seaworldAgricultural Engineering 2013•

I would also like to add that the service is excellent.

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thuffAlumnus, CGT '11, Former Tour Guide, JPC, Alumni Club of Chicago•

Red Seven has a big city flair to it. Higher class restaurant, but still a place you could wear jeans to and fit in.

Monster Mini golf rocks. Convince him you want to play mini golf and surprise him with indoor, black light, golfing!

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TimbukthreeEE Grad Student 20X6•

I second Red Seven. It, La Scala, and Adelino's (which is right next to Chumleys) are all good second date spots.

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jsiples•

everything they said ^

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RhetorikeRhet Comp '15•

There's a pinball arcade opening up on Main Street sometime this month. Looks like the guy just picked up the machines Purdue dumped from the Union. Not sure if it'll be open by Saturday, but it would be a pretty unique place to go.

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lord_edm•

DT Kirby

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tinykuhn•

Well if you're over 21 Lafayette brewing company is pretty cool. They've got some good beers. If you're going for food they've also got a mad BLT. I'm sure there are some nice food places around Lafayette as well.

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conoverOPMath never•

I do like the brewing company, but he doesn't live in Lafayette, and it seems a bit sketch to go to a bar when he has to drive home.

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darkscout•

That all depends on how good the date goes.

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sylvieceriseformer townie•

It's a pub, so under 21s can get in too. Their root beer floats are awesome.

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smokin978MS IE 2012•

Lafayette Brew Co's beer is mediocre at best. If you want good beer is DT Kirby's or Black Sparrow if you don't mind the hipsters.

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thuffAlumnus, CGT '11, Former Tour Guide, JPC, Alumni Club of Chicago•

If you're up for a driving adventure PM me and I'll tell you my favorite place to take a date. Illegal so I don't want to share.

Also, does he have to go home? It's a second date, but if you want to keep it in mind for the future - last minute price line hotels: 40 bucks for a Bitchin' 4 star room in Lafayette.

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xxxenaduCGT '12•

Psst, you should tell me good ser.

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ewoeckelAlumnus Electrical Engineering 2011•

if you are super cereal about this date, go all out. Lafayette doesnt have too many romantic places. Leave Friday afternoon and head down to Indianapolis for a nice dinner.

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s1okkeECE Alumnus•

Personally, I like Bistro 501 much more than La Scala. I find the atmosphere in La Scala kind of dumpy, although the food is decent. Bistro 501's food is certainly not authentically French by any means, but the atmosphere is nice for the area.

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IndianaBlue•

Like sushi in a cool environment? Bluefin Bistro / The Patio is really good. As for activities, why not doing something unique and memorable - go howl with wolves! Just east of West Lafayette in Battle Ground, there is this place called Wolf Park. Originally started by a Purdue Professor, it's set up to study animal behavior and the site is one of the world's best. They also have buffaloes and other wildlife. On select nights they have "Howl Night" where you howl with the wolves. Sounds cheesy, but it's actually quite fascinating. Plus the wolves act like big, happy dogs so they're fun to watch.

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conoverOPMath never•

I've been to Wolf Park, but I totally forgot about it! That's a really great idea!

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conoverOPMath never•

Protip: Wolf Park is closed until February :-( Found it out the hard way.

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thesouthpawM.S. 2013 Alumnus•

If you like Korean cuisine and dig quaint Asian restaurants, I'd check out Kibu Cafe (across the street from AJ's).

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xircsoCGT | CS | 2009•

Adelino's. If you go on the right days, they have live jazz playing which can be nice. Or if you go on the right days, they don't have live jazz playing, depending on your preference. As someone else mentioned, it's right next to Chumley's, inside a building with an awning so can be easy to overlook.

The tapas menu is delicious, full of variety and for a college student it is possible to get out pretty cheaply. Also kind of fun to share food on a date like that. And then you can hopefully avoid getting a huge plate that is hard to finish and either having to stuff yourself, take a doggy bag, or just have it thrown away (always hard for me).

I recommend the baked goat cheese, couscous, any of the brochettes or croquettes, fried eggplant or any of their veggie dishes. And their bread pudding dessert is divine I think. And try their sangria, if you're of age.

It is almost never crowded when I've been there, it can get busier later (since it closes whenever the last customer leaves) and can be noisy if there is a good crowd, but from 6-8 is almost always empty, in my experience. If you feel up for it, ask for Christopher as your waiter; a very friendly and knowledgeable guy about the food and can give you lots of history.

It's also fun for larger groups, but that's most likely not what you're looking for right now.

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purdueableAlumnus Civil Engineering 2008•

I'm pretty sure everything I know about dating comes from GTAIV.

Uhh, What street corner do you normally work?

/kidding

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beetlebeatleCGT '12•

Thai essence up on 52 is really nice, and everything on the menu is delicious! My boyfriend and I went on a lot of dates there while we were both at Purdue

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Dogmaa•

Great skates fun center.

Because Obama went there. No, seriously....

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hockeyisgoodMA Political Science 2012•

I like cafe royale, granted thats on the other side of the river. Id even say sgt preston isnt bad either

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hockeyisgoodMA Political Science 2012•

This is an odd suggestion, but it would be unique. Theres a windfarm 10 minutes up 52...find a place over there and have a picnic

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