Ah, the third date. This can be a make-or-break date, like it or not. The first and second dates are spent getting to know each other, over drinks or dinner or both. There is a lot talking as you both introduce yourselves to one another, and obviously this talking is best done in a nice, quiet, low-key setting. Now it’s the third date. It’s time to have some fun. You’ve conversed yourselves breathless, so now you want to show your date you are not only the deepest, or most intelligent, or most sensitive person, you are also the most fun. There is more than you think to letting your hair down with a date. This will prove whether you two are really comfortable with each other. Having fun together is just as important as more serious aspects of a relationship. It keeps boredom at bay, it brings you together as best friends. It brings in that sexiness, that cute but just a little bit dangerous flirting. By taking your date somewhere you two can really cut loose together, you will show your different sides, and you will see theirs. And you both will get excited about just how much fun this relationship could be.
So, where to go in a city overrun by “fun?” The capital of it all, Santos Party House, 96 Lafayette Street. Santos Party House is the venture of a few guys including Andrew W.K., the master of partying and good times, ‘nuff said. Santos Party House prides itself on being completely pretension-free, so everyone here is just coming together to have some good old fashioned fun. There is always live music, crazy dancing, and themed party nights. Plan ahead by going to http://www.santospartyhouse.com/, and you can see what’s happening on what nights. That way, you can take your hip hop loving date to a hip hop music night, or your dance crazy date to a techno/house music night.
The best part, and the reason this is a great date spot, is that you can really kick back and not care what you look like dancing or what you’re dressed like or any of that. Be goofy with your date. If you’re the worst dancer in the world, own it. Unlike the clubs in Chelsea and the Meatpacking District, no one is going to judge you here. Do the Funky Chicken, people will think it’s the best thing they’ve ever seen. Santos Party House is a new direction in nightlife. A lot of velvet rope-driven clubs have actually taken the fun out of clubs. But Santos puts it right back in. No judgments, and everyone gets in. Don’t you want to go somewhere that’s actually fun? Where you and your date just might not stop laughing the whole night? See, here’s the magic in going to a place like this on a date. Besides the sheer fact that it will be a fun night for you two, your date will notice your creativity and ability to have a crazy – but somewhat wholesome now – night. Yes, there’s edgy, there’s sexy, but there’s also freedom to be yourself, and that will create a strong bond between you and your date.
The best part is, this night is going to create memories for you guys, and maybe even some inside jokes. That stuff is key for creating a great relationship. Maybe on your fifth date or so you’ll go out with friends, and you’ll start talking about the guy at Santos Party House with the pink mohawk on rollerblades with his poodle dyed to match, and you two won’t even be able to get through the description without laughing together. Your friends will look at you like you’re crazy, but this is something ridiculous that you and your date are sharing. Yes, you’re having “a moment.” It’s places like Santos Party House that create these awesome dating moments, powerful little New York clips that will always be a little bond for the two of you.
Santos Party House - NYC
Written by: Courtney Iseman - SpeedNY Dating Resident Blogger
