Heard It Here First: Brunch Is the New Dinner for First Dates

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Long ago, I posited a (unwittingly) controversial sentiment: brunch makes for the best first dates. This month, the dating app HowAboutWe shared data on what makes for the most popular dates in cities across the country. In San Francisco, guess what came out on top? Brunch.

S.F. has more brunch dates than in any other city, accounting for one-third of their dining dates. (HowAboutWe infograph)

But the sweet sense of validation doesn't stop there, the Huffington Post sang brunches praises when commenting on the data set

Apparently, San Francisco is chock full of genius singles. It's about time we've recognized brunch as the most important meal of the day. When else is it socially acceptable to get boozy at 12 noon off delicious mimosas while simultaneously munching om french toast and gruyère sandwiches? SF, we see you. (HuffPo)

Here's the crux of my brunch date rationale, and you can read the full post here.

Other than the drawback that the lighting is a bit little less concealing, everything is truly brighter at brunch. There are fewer guessing games about what to wear (it's the day time -- causal is king!), the price point will be less burdensome than dinner fare, and you have the whole day ahead of you to either make up a prior engagement or to continue hanging out.