20/30-Something Guide to the Perfect Date Night

Homemade Pizza at Home: We have a new puppy so staying at home for date night is definitely part of our foreseeable future! To be honest, I consider myself to be a bit of a homebody anyway so this is something I have no problem with. The other night we got pizza dough, made some homemade pizza (my personal favorite is BBQ chicken) and drank red wine. We ended the night with an episode of the office!

Order Sushi for Delivery: We didn’t order in food for a few months in the beginning of quarantine but when it felt a bit more normal to do so, we definitely jumped on the chance to order sushi. Of course, we have neighborhood spots (our favorites are Suzu Sushi and Dai Hachi Sushi) but when we are looking to treat ourselves, we are quick to Postmates in Momoya or Nobu (which we did the night we got engaged!). 

Do a Virtual Cocktail Making Class: Even though sheltering-in-place has put a dent on “traditional” date nights–my husband Sahan and I have made it a point to continue to have our weekly date nights even if it means we need to get a little more creative! My favorite at-home date night was a virtual cocktail making class!  We had a blast learning a few tips and making two signature cocktails- an Old Fashioned and a Tom Collins.

Have a Tapas Night In: Unfortunately, we had to cancel our honeymoon to Spain in April due to the pandemic and travel restrictions, so instead we decided to bring a little Spain to us! We planned a Tapas Night, and spent the day cooking a few Spanish-inspired dishes, made some sangria, got all dressed up and talked for hours! Although we were heartbroken over the cancellation, that night was one of the best nights we’ve ever had.