You’ve decided that you want to see me. That’s great. But…you have a problem: you don’t know what you’d like to do with me on our date. I’ve provided some inspiration and outlined ideas for perfect dates.
As a well-rounded woman, I’ve included a wide spectrum of date ideas in Washington, DC. Is your idea of a perfect date playful? Relaxing? Cultured? Adventurous? I’ve included them below.
Date ideas for Washington, DC & NoVA
- DC Meals: Equinox (New American), Ambar (Balkan), Zaytinya (Mediterranean), Fancy Radish (global), Sticky Fingers Diner, Supra (Georgian), Nobu (Japanese), Oyster Oyster (tasting menu), El Tamarindo (Salvadoran/Mexican), Rakuya (Japanese), Ilili (Lebanese), Crazy Aunt Helen’s (comfort food), Donahue (New American), Hanks Oyster Bar; MITA (Latin American)
- Virginia Meals: Ambar (Balkan), Celebration by Rupa Vira (Indian), Maple Ave Restaurant (European), Nasime (Japanese), The Peoples Drug (gastropub), Sparrow Room (Chinese), Spice Kraft Indian Bistro (Indian), Yunnan By Potomac (noodle house), Hanks Oyster Bar
- Desserts: Bakeshop, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Ben & Jerry’s
- Drinks: Silver Lyan, Never Looked Better, Donahue, Salt [Arlington], BARCA Pier & Wine Bar [Alexandria], Majestic Lounge [Alexandria]
- Entertainment: The Kennedy Center, National Portrait Gallery, Ford’s Theatre, shopping at CityCenterDC, hiking, museum, cat cafe, cooking class, mixology class, apple picking, axe throwing, riding the ferris wheel at National Harbor
Getaway & Travel Dates
I love novelty and trying new things. Because I want to live these experiences, my rate is adjusted. Travel, accommodation, and other expenses are not included. Please contact me for more information and pricing.
- 📍A race circuit somewhere…
- 3 days watching motorcycle racing
- 3+ nights at a 4+ star hotel in the city where MotoGP is hosted.
- Applies to MotoGP, MotoAmerica, and F1.
- Lots of flexibility where we can visit and bond over our need for speed. Miami or Vegas? Qatar, Spain, Japan, Thailand? Your call.
- 📍Napa Valley, California
- A memorable dinner at The French Laundry
- 2+ nights at Napa Valley Lodge
- Tour and tasting of a nearby winery (or two!)
- Soak in the sun and relax at the pool
Xtreme Xperience ✅
- 📍Locations around the USA
- Experience driving one or a variety of supercars like the Ferrari 488 GTB or Corvette C8 Z51
- High Speed ride-along to experience the vehicle’s top speed
- Private time at a nearby hotel with me
Ski Weekend
- 📍Big Sky, Montana, USA
- 2+ days skiing at Big Sky Resort, the biggest skiing resort in the USA
- 3+ nights at our own VRBO in Big Sky Mountain Village
- Wandering through the Enchanted Forrest
- Relaxing our sore muscles in the hot tub at night
Yurt Glamping Getaway ✅
- 📍St Croix Falls, WI (1 hour outside Minneapolis)
- 2+ nights at a Yurt tent away from the bustling city
- swimming and kayaking together
- hiking in Wild River State Park
- admiring the stars around the fire
- finishing our books side by side on the hammock
London with Leijla
- 📍London, England, United Kingdom
- 2+ nights in a GOLDY room at Hotel AMANO
- A show at Shakespeare’s Globe
- Dinner at Pollen Street Social
- Explore one of the many museums
- Proper British high tea with finger sandwiches and sweets
Vedge Experience ✅
- 📍Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 1+ nights at Rittenhouse Hotel
- Eating the best plant-based food in Philly (Vedge, Charlie was a sinner, Dottie’s Donuts)
- wandering Philly newbie attractions (e.g. Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, the Liberty Bell or Reading Terminal Market)
Viva Mexico
- 📍Mexico City, Mexico
- 3+ nights at the 5-star Hyatt Regency Mexico City near Bosque de Chapultepec
- A selection of restaurants around Mexico City, from $5 foods stands to Michelin-starred Pujol
- Explore National Museum of Anthropology, Big Bus tour, and a day trip to Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan
- a guide who speaks Spanish and lived in Mexico City for 5 months (yes, me!)