Place for two dating

You can - and should - break out of the rut at your favorite restaurant, even when you're making a date with someone new.

So do yourself a favor: bookmark this list to reference next time you're grasping for plans, and experience our city in a new way with a new person.

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Michigan is home to some of the best breweries in the nation and more than 100 wineries.

Voted “Beer City USA” two years running and “10 Best Vacation Cities for Beer Lovers” to name a few, Grand Rapidians know a thing or two about the craft.

Click on the experts’ profiles to read their bios and thoughts on the following key questions: In order to determine the best cities for singles, Wallet Hub compared 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — across three key dimensions: 1) Economics, 2) Fun & Recreation and 3) Dating Opportunities.

We evaluated those dimensions using 34 relevant metrics, which are listed below with their corresponding weights.

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Finally, we determined each city’s weighted average across all metrics to calculate its overall score and used the resulting scores to rank-order our sample.

In determining our sample, we considered only the city proper in each case, excluding cities in the surrounding metro area.

Stimulate your senses at the San Chez Dinner in the Dark series, where you and your date will venture into the unknown as you dine blindfolded.

Or let a chef lead the evening while you learn a new kitchen skill together at the Downtown Market.