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The Playdate Project: Sarah and Brianna

Allie Early
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Allie Early
Photograph: Courtesy Kelsey Dubinsky
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Were Sarah and Brianna a friend match made in heaven? We sent these mini New Yorkers on a blind (play)date in the city...let's find out if they became new BFFs! 

THE PLAYDATE:

Confetti Cupcakes Class at Taste Buds Kitchen, 109 W 27th St (212-242-2248, tastebudskitchen.com).

ABOUT SARAH, 10 (LEFT):

Neighborhood: Kew Gardens, Queens

Ideal playdate: Going to a museum or hanging out and watching a movie

ABOUT BRIANNA, 9 (RIGHT):

Neighborhood: Astoria, Queens

Ideal playdate: Ice-skating or going to an amusement park or water park

Favorite thing about NYC:

SARAH: “There are so many activities you can do, like going to museums, Broadway plays and shopping!”

BRIANNA: “We don’t have to have cars.We can just go on the subway to go anywhere we want.”

First Impression:

SARAH: “I thought she would be shy, but she’s outgoing.We actually met in Starbucks.”

BRIANNA: “I felt happy inside because I felt she would be a true friend to me. I just saw her and had an instinct.”

Best Part:

SARAH: “Making and tasting the cupcakes with Brianna. I really liked decorating the cupcakes, too.”

BRIANNA: “She was so creative and I was so creative that we made more creativity!”

Friend Potential:

SARAH: “She’s empathetic and nice to share feelings with. If I wanted to do something, I think she could tell.”

BRIANNA: “She was a good friend, and no one else could be such a good friend. She is going to be my best friend forever.”

Want to get set up? E-mail us at kids.ny@timeout.com with “PLAYDATE” in the subject line (plus your kid's name, age, their interests and their NYC borough).

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