Compatibility Test

Compatibility Test

A dinner date depends on the strength of the pairings—between the people going on the date, of course, but also between the people and the restaurant.

Here’s a list of 20 top priorities a couple might have, each followed by one of its most date-worthy pairings:

Execution: Olea

Gastronomy: Tavern on State

Flavor: Tibetan Kitchen

Mixology: Fair Haven Oyster Co.

Service: Gioia

Intimacy: August

Grandeur: The Luke

Warmth: Zeneli

Elegance: Siena

Vibe: Firehouse 12

View: Shell & Bones

Refinement: Hachiroku (Handroll Bar)

Bustle: Barcelona

Serenity: Sitar

Novelty: Chidori

History: Ordinary

Authenticity: Hachiroku (Shokudo and Sake Bar)

Personality: Sherkaan

Fun: Barcade

Carbs: Pasta EATaliana

Written by Dan Mims. Image, from @ilovebaraugust, features August’s intimate front room.

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