Alison on Emma
What were you hoping for?
A good story and to rack up a bill that would give me nightmares if I were paying myself. And potentially to meet the love of my life.
First impressions?
Friendly, chatty and slightly nervous. She had studied the menu beforehand and had some recommendations ready (I’m veggie), which was impressive.
What did you talk about?
The amount of sport she does. Favourite places to travel. The queer takeover of our households. The chutney collection on the table. And, in true lesbian fashion, The L Word.
Most awkward moment?
She asked what flavour my cocktail was; I thought intensely about it for 10 seconds, but still couldn’t answer. She informed me after taking a sip.
Good table manners?
Definitely. I appreciated that she threw in a couple of extras when ordering – including the infamous chutney.
Best thing about Emma?
How passionate she is: about her job, hobbies, her volunteering and – most importantly – how to order a small feast.
Would you introduce Emma to your friends?
Absolutely, one flatmate in particular …
Describe Emma in three words.
Unorganised (her word, not mine), outgoing and active.
What do you think Emma made of you?
Hopefully that I was nice, even if I need to work on my cocktail identifying skills.
Did you go on somewhere?
Only to the tube but since my train was already there I had to sprint off rather abruptly.
And ... did you kiss?
No gossip to report.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
I would’ve skipped lunch – my paneer was too good to be abandoned like that.
Marks out of 10?
A solid 8.
Would you meet again?
I’m not sure our paths will cross.
Emma on Alison
What were you hoping for?
A romcom style meet-cute.
First impressions?
Attractive. Not someone I already knew.
What did you talk about?
Star signs – the restaurant had lesbian culture sorted, with custom cocktails based on our signs. The L Word and other terrible lesbian TV. Climbing and cycling. Whisky and ceilidhs.
Most awkward moment?
Guessing that she was Canadian when she’s from Glasgow.
Good table manners?
Impeccable – she even cut her naan with a knife and fork.
Best thing about Alison?
Willingness to embrace after-dinner cocktails and letting me live vicariously via her cheese-filled menu choices.
Would you introduce Alison to your friends?
Yes, I can think of a few she’d get on well with.
Describe Alison in three words.
Friendly, balanced (a classic Virgo), gay.
What do you think Alison made of you?
Probably very chatty (too chatty?) and not quite right for her – but hopefully not one for the worst date list.
Did you go on somewhere?
We walked to the tube together – and split to go north and south.
And ... did you kiss?
I’d say a lady doesn’t kiss and tell, but there’s nothing to tell.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
It was nice but missing a spark.
Marks out of 10?
7.
Would you meet again?
I might bump into her bouldering.
Alison and Emma ate at Farzi, London SW1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
