You know that guy in your life who never seems lucky in love or in life, in general. I’m sure that you have such a friend; it seems that all of us do.
I probably should warn you in advance that you better like this friend quite a bit, because the gift idea that I’m going to offer is a bit on the pricey side, although it is worth every penny. Perhaps that nameless man is your roommate, your cousin or even your own son who you can seem to get to move out of your house, even after you paid for four years of college.
Give the gift of a nice romantic dinner with the person of his choice–right there in his home. When you get right down to it, nothing impresses an unsuspecting date more than an intimate dinner that the host has prepared himself (with your encouragementand supervision, of course. Now, the friend I’m thinking of needs all the help he can get in this regard. Give him specific directions for this. You know candles, subdued music, the whole thing.
He can begin the evening with the first part of your present, a gourmet cheese for the beginning course If he is capable of slicing a couple pears or apples, suggest that as well. This course can actually be a nice appetizer, before they are actually seated at the dining table.
The second course should be a gourmet dinner of lobster or perhaps a surf and turf meal, if he is a beef fanatic. As noted, this guy needs plenty of help, so the fresher the lobster the better.
Tell him to cap off the evening with a magnificent, turtle cheesecake. Or, if he does not like chocolate, then select the more traditional New York cheesecake, decorated with a sprig of fresh mint.
You might also recommend a fine wine, if he consumes alcoholic beverages. Lobster is very hearty fare, so don’t be afraid to suggest he pair it with a bold wine such as a Merlot or even a Burgundy.
Once you’ve done your part in the scheme, relax until you receive the engagement announcement. If you learn that the perfect evening didn’t work, just give up on him, and next time you can enjoy the delicious meal with your own favorite partner. Oh, you also might want to look for a different friend.
