In what may be one of the NY Times most sparkling blind dates in recent memory, Sarah, 29, a writer, and Max, 31, an applications engineer, delivered everything you'd want from a first date — wit, warmth, weird tangents, and even a cheeky kiss.
Sarah on Max: “Contagious smile and a noble approach to plate-sharing”
Coming in with visions of Oliver Reed and golden carriages, Sarah didn’t quite get a Hollywood fantasy — but she found something better: genuine connection. She praised Max’s grace, his ability to match her conversational tangents, and his smile. Despite docking two points for the lack of literal mythological transportation, she still gave the date a strong 8/10 and hinted at future plans: “Are you offering to sponsor another date?”
Three words for Max: Easy on the eyes.
Max on Sarah: “I thought: please be her, please be her!”
From the second she walked in, Max was smitten. The conversation — a blur of vampires, hiking spots, circadian rhythms, and how shockingly many people can’t swim — felt effortless. He loved Sarah’s directness (“We’re definitely seeing each other again, right?”) and even threw in an enthusiastic kiss before parting ways. His 10/10 score came with the kind of post-date high everyone hopes for: “One of the best dates I’ve been on in a long, long time.”
Three words for Sarah: Vivacious, exuberant, hilarious.
Verdict: Not just tacos were shared — this one sizzled
This wasn’t just a good date — it was electric. A shared cocktail called El Corazón turned out to be symbolic: these two really felt something. From guacamole jokes to exchanging Instagrams and making plans, it’s clear that Sarah and Max have chemistry, compatibility, and maybe even a romantic arc still unfolding.
Prediction: A second date is all but guaranteed. Someone fetch that golden chariot — or at least a reservation for two.
