Will sparks fly when you mix a kitty playdate with booze and spicy arepas? We sent two strangers, Christian and Sara, on a blind date to find out.
The Fun: Kawaii Kitty Cafe
Photograph: Kate McCann
Sara: “I loved snuggling with a gaggle of tabby kittens. Christian and I talked about our heritage and travels. I could tell he was an intellectual type.”
Christian: “In the front room customers can reserve playtime with adoptable kittens. Today it was used for staring in quiet judgment at two strangers on a blind date—with kittens.”
The Dinner: Puyero Venezuelan Flavor
Photograph: Kate McCann
Sara: “I was psyched to try some arepas. Christian and I got to know each other a little better, but we were both ready for some cocktails to loosen up the conversation.”
Christian: “The food here was pretty incredible. I kind of wolfed it down, so here’s hoping that came across as endearingly candid and not just obnoxious.”
The Drinks: Tattooed Mom
Photograph: Kate McCann
Sara: “We started with their Tiki Kitty cocktail, which came in a cute ceramic cat mug. After a few drinks we decided to hit up another local bar to watch the Eagles game.”
Christian: “We started with a mixed specialty cocktail. She’s not into sweet drinks, and I generally prefer beer, so maybe we just wanted to make up for not adopting a café cat.”
The Verdict
Sara: “I thought Christian was really cool and laid-back. He’s not my usual type, but I’m looking forward to getting together again—maybe this time with fewer cats.”
Heart rating: ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 🖤
Christian: “I liked meeting Sara. She’s cute, a warm personality and a fun conversationalist. I enjoyed the bit of her I could get to know after one night, so why the hell not? I’d do it again.”
Heart rating: ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 🖤
Live in the Philadelphia area and want to take part in one of our blind dates? Email josh.middleton@timeout.com.