Single readers, you're in luck. Each week, Time Out will feature one of our very own smart, sexy, eligible buddies for your potential dating pleasure. No crazies, no creeps, no pressure. Enjoy!
We're starting with our friends for now, but we're also taking recommendations. Do you have a single friend who's a total catch? Nominate them for I have this friend... at dating.la@timeout.com.
Meredith was recommended by Kate Wertheimer, our senior associate editor: "I have this friend, Meredith. She's one of the most creative, open people I know. She's up for anything (case in point, this blog post), loves the outdoors and likes to go out on the town, but is also super hard working. She's a clothing designer who's always wearing something new that she just happened to whip up. Other things she whip ups: hilarious comments (the weirder the better), homemade lingerie, a perfectly roasted chicken and chocolate cake that's almost as addictive as Mere herself. I'm also incredibly envious of how photogenic she is—the girl smolders both on-screen and off."
Here's Meredith, in her own words:
What's at the top of your LA bucket list? A night dive off Redondo Beach when squid are laying their eggs.
What's your favorite bar? It's all the way across town from me, but my friend at Scopa makes the best ramos gin fizz. Worth the trek!
What are three must-have items you'd stash in your earthquake kit (aside from the essentials)? A silver thimble that was a gift from my parents, a lock pick set (my neighbor's garage probably has enough food stashed in it to run a small restaurant for over a month) and a deck of cards.
What fictional LA character would you most like to spend the day with? A day with Rick Deckard and and his exquisitely dressed adversaries would be pretty great, especially if Vangelis serenades us throughout.
What's your ideal first date spot in LA? Somewhere with exceptional pizza. Just don't expect to share one with me.
Think you and Meredith might hit it off? Shoot her an email at call4meredith@gmail.com (include a photo!) and let the sparks fly.
Still looking? Meet another one of our friends, Pete (35, straight).
If you've got a great single friend that should be featured here, send us an email at dating.la@timeout.com or nominate them below.