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4 Fool-Proof Date Foods

Posted Wed, Oct 24, 2007, 10:43 am PDT
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You‘re dressed in the perfect outfit. You're armed with trusted after-dinner breath mints. There is only one worry left to address... How can you make sure to avoid an unsightly chunk of broccoli in your front teeth or a smear of mustard sauce on your chin? Simple. Stick to these four favorite foods for disaster-proof dinner dates:

1. Sushi. No mess, no spills (but careful with the soy sauce). Sushi is healthy and delicious--ideal for anyone watching the waistline. But do avoid "jumbo" rolls that fall apart if you bite into them or make you look like a walrus when you try for one huge bite. If you're getting to know your date, make sure he or she is up for sushi, since not everyone is a raw fish connoisseur.

2. Tapas. Tapas are Spanish appetizer portions. Because they are usually bite-size, they are very date-friendly. Have fun sharing lots of little plates of foods such as roasted peppers, olives and cheese, and sautéed shrimp. Muy romàntico!

3. Pasta. It's hard to go wrong with pasta, but stick with rigatoni, penne, fusilli, or tortellini since they're all bite-size. Avoiding spaghetti and fettuccini is key. You don't want to struggle with those long stubborn strands. (Cute in Lady and the Tramp, but not so much now.)

4. Moroccan. When you want something more exotic, Moroccan is an adventurous way to go. Since you eat the entire meal with your hands, it elimates the pressure to look poised. So, dive in and get sloppy together. Plus, choosing Moroccan shows you're fun and fearless!

Average (1748 Ratings): 2 out of 5 stars

  • 1. Posted by wndwalkr99 on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:33 pm PDT

    Um, not all sushi contains uncooked fish.

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  • 2. Posted by Chef on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:34 pm PDT

    The strong, robust flavors associated with Moroccan cuisine are not good for dates that might end in intimacy.

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  • 3. Posted by richill2003 on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:35 pm PDT

    these are the stupidest suggestions I've ever heard. What planet are you two on?

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  • 4. Posted by D M on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:35 pm PDT

    Boy! Now they are telling you how to eat on a date! Ha! ha! how sorry can you get!!!!!

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  • 5. Posted by Karen R on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:35 pm PDT

    however, when you go for sushi... avoid rolls that have black sesame seeds on them, i did and I had one stuck in my tooth!

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  • 6. Posted by laurenswrld on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:35 pm PDT

    hmm i love this... i so just wrote down like every one of those

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  • 7. Posted by thesigntistsignguy on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:35 pm PDT

    Fool proof. How about the idea that fish stinks. DUH I really love when my date has fish breath!

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  • 8. Posted by MONICO on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:36 pm PDT

    hmmmm, don't you eat a burger and fries with you hands???

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  • 9. Posted by Cole on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:36 pm PDT

    Great tips! I'm definitely going to try the moroccan food idea.

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  • 10. Posted by dover151 on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:36 pm PDT

    yeah, good idea if you are taking out a vegetarian. no sense in beating around the bush, especially with food...go for a nice burger and bite right into the damn thing.

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  • 11. Posted by Ms N on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:36 pm PDT

    Good advice...somewhat. Ever get a bunch of bright orange roe stuck in your teeth while chomping on sushi? And Moroccan has so much garlic in the falafael and such that you just may kill the date right there.

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  • 12. Posted by MONICO on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:36 pm PDT

    hmmmm, don't you eat a burger and fries with you hands???

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  • 13. Posted by johnboehaunted on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:36 pm PDT

    These ideas are like, rediculous.

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  • 14. Posted by Ajay S on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:36 pm PDT

    not bad...i love sushi tho

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  • 15. Posted by Chef on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:36 pm PDT

    wndwalkr99 is absolutely correct. Sushi translates to "vinagared rice" and does not have to necessarily contain raw fish, cooked fish, or any type of animal flesh. Sashimi on the other hand, is always raw seafood (not just fish).

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  • 16. Posted by keaz8 on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:37 pm PDT

    actually, a lot of moroccan dishes use fork and knife. do you mean ethiopian?

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  • 17. Posted by Patrick Moody on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:37 pm PDT

    go to a tapas bar, but make sure he's not saying "topless bar" first...

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  • 18. Posted by Sohrob T on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:37 pm PDT

    Sushi is a great first date meal. I took my current wife out for sushi on our very first date in fact.

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  • 19. Posted by dpanderson100 on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:37 pm PDT

    Well- the can't miss date foods - JUST MISSED. Except for Pasta the rest of them are a NO WAY. Tapas Requires sharing and on a first date - not going to happen. Sushi - No thanks - Moraccan - no again. Try basic food and anything that is quiet so you can talk!

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  • 20. Posted by JF on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:37 pm PDT

    LAME

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  • 21. Posted by Ron S on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:37 pm PDT

    Sushi is nasty

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  • 22. Posted by J B on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:38 pm PDT

    Sushi falls apart sometimes. I would say an even safer bet not listed here is fondue. Dipping bread and meats in cheese w/ a fork rarely falls apart or is messy.

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  • 23. Posted by markhudson89 on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:38 pm PDT

    What about Soul Food?? My dates love it, and I love to see them eat their pecan pie!! Collard Greens and Cornbread for All!!

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  • 24. Posted by leftyblues@sbcglobal.net on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:38 pm PDT

    LMAO Kevin

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  • 25. Posted by lumpy8825 on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:38 pm PDT

    This article is silly at best. It assumes everyones taste is as poor as the article's authors.

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  • 26. Posted by junebug987 on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:38 pm PDT

    Sushi is NOT raw fish. Shashimi is raw fish. Sushi is referring to the rice. There are so many type of sushi and many do not have fish at all. Anyway, maki sushi with seaweed isn't very pretty between the teeth on a date.

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  • 27. Posted by Jennifer G on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:39 pm PDT

    Ummm... I don't understand the whole freaking out over a food in teeth. How is it THAT embarassing? Gosh. Use a toothpick.

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  • 28. Posted by dsredwolf04 on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:39 pm PDT

    Thats cool, good Ideals

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  • 29. Posted by princess706us on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:39 pm PDT

    The important thing is that you have mutual chemistry.The rest is all icing in the cake...although If the guy select a good restaurant to take you, you gotta give him the credit for being so thoughtful.

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  • 30. Posted by PLC on Fri, Nov 02, 2007, 1:39 pm PDT

    I can't believe that such considerations are even imaginable, much less necessary. Just the concept of Fool-Proof Date Foods makes me cringe and recoil ("struggling" with food???). Who are we "fooling" here? What's next? How to avoid embarrassing messes in bed? Spare me...

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