What’s Up in Austin


Dating IRL


In an age of swiping, do blind dates still work? We sent two strangers to meet on Dirty Sixth—of all places! —to find out. By Erin Kuschner


ß ROBBIE, 27 North Loop


Tech recruiter, football fan, occasional traveler


CHEYENNE, 24 à East Austin Senior account coordinator, music enthusiast, food and adventure fanatic


THE VERDICT? Cheyenne


THE DRINKS Parkside


à 301 E 6th St (512-474-9898, parkside-austin.com)


“I could tell right off the bat that Robbie was super nice. We ordered the Rose Parade cocktail. It was just what I needed to take the edge off a blind date.”


“Cheyenne was immediately comfortable to talk to. We had a moment where we were making small talk about types of sparkling water we liked. We both agreed on Topo Chico, but it was super random.”


Time Out Austin May 11–August 16, 2017


THE MEAL The Backspace


à 507 San Jacinto Blvd (512-474-9899, thebackspace-austin.com)


“Best za I’ve had in a long time; the space is cute and intimate, and it definitely facilitated more in-depth conversations about


our favorite music, books, college experiences, etc.”


“We started with some


brussels sprouts and burrata and then ordered the Bianca pizza. I accidentally walked into the women’s restroom (luckily, no one was in there) ...whoops!”


8 THE FUN Cedar Street Courtyard


à 208 W 4th St (512-495-9669, cedarstreetaustin.com)


“The music was fun and


what you would expect from an ’80s cover band dressed


like nerds. Since the band was super silly, it kept the vibe light and fun.”


“I had never been to Cedar Street Courtyard before, but I was really impressed. We saw the Spazmatics which was a quirky ’80s cover band. The highlight was the band playing ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’ for sure.”


“She was really cool and fun to hang out with. I’d definitely want to see her again, even if it were just to go to some of the cool shows she mentioned that she goes to. We exchanged numbers, so hopefully that’ll happen!”


FIND MORE ONLINE TIMEOUT.COM/AUSTIN


“The date was good, but sparks weren’t necessarily flying for me. That said, we had both never been on a blind date, and he made it easy and fun.”


Robbie


ROBBIE


CHEYENNE


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, CENTER LEFT, CENTER: KELLY WEST; CENTER RIGHT: COURTESY YELP/CAROLINA A.


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