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Feb 13, 2007 6:46 pm US/Central
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Love Service Sets Up Your Dinner Dates For You
by Jeanette Trompeter
Minneapolis (WCCO) ―
By now you may have read Dennis Douda plans on trying out Match.com in his quest to meet someone, if only to get a little insight into how it is (or is not) working for people.
It's all part of WCCO-TV's February "Focus On Love" series, and we're all eager to hear an update on your online romancing.
For those who are still computer-phobic, there are other options for singles, such as local bars and restaurants, but some question the level of romantic commitment many bar customers demonstrate.
"I don't think people go to a bar looking for a long-term relationship," said one customer at The Local in downtown Minneapolis.
"Blondes, brunettes and redheads, that's all I go for," suggested another customer.
However, there are other food-centric alternatives to the bar scene, such as It's Just Lunch, a service that offers to do your romantic homework for you.
"We meet with each client and really find out what their hobbies are, what type of people they're looking to meet," said It's Just Lunch's Sara Darling. "We do all of our matching by hand, so we'll hand select your dates. This isn't a computer database scramble of any kind. No, we really get to know you well."
It's a higher-priced hook up than on-line services -- $1,500 guarantees you 14 first dates. The thought is you know within an hour if you want a second date with someone, and if you don't, the cupids behind It's Just Lunch get working on your next prospect immediately.
"When I knew something wasn't working out, I could call It's Just Lunch and I could be on a date the next day, if I really wanted to," said client Dawn Brunette. "They call you, they give you the stats on the person you're going to meet. You just show up."
Brunette tested more than a dozen different dates until she met Frank, to whom she is now engaged.
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