Everyone deserves some SPICE!

DateonDate finally has a venue!

Yes! It’s true! It’s time to rejoice and be assured that if you’re single and are ready to meet and explore new people; you have a place - SPICE LOUNGE!

Inn - side!

The interiors of this place are amazing. While it has a separate restaurant seating area, SPICE also has a lounge area, if you want to chill and enjoy a drink. The lounge has a retro feel with movie reels hanging on the walls and several snapshots of Hollywood movie scenes from the 60s!

The Décor

The Spice wall of Fame!

Khaana Peena!

The bar seems well stocked, not just with perfect liquor but also with the most awesome bartenders who serve you some supremely different cocktails! The food is Pan Asian and Indian. I tried the butterfly prawns, served with a yummy, slightly spicy red sauce. Basically fried prawns, but the red sauce is to - die - for. Also you must try the Chicken hazaara kebab AND salt and pepper prawns - while the chicken was well marinated (which it should be) I was taken by surprise when it almost melted in my mouth, YUMMMM! Gagan Ganpule, one of the owners claims to be a huge fan of the chef’s chicken in Thai, red curry. Anyone up for a tasting session of their awesome mini lunch meals, with me?

The Bar!

Time to Part -eh!

Now coming to the best part about this place - the awesome theme parties!

Ladies Night every Friday - Free Pink Shots, Free Tarot reading with every drink you buy, Fun pop / retro Music and some Killer starters. Also free registrations for DateonDate. I’ll be there, you can meet me and we’ll do what we love best - Bitch, Gossip and talk about men and dating! ;)

All things bright and Holi - This Saturday night (19^th March, 2011) don’t forget to be at Spice Lounge. Colourful shots, Spirited Golas, desi beats and complete dhamaal! Holi is never going to be so colourful, take it in writing ;)

Also take a look at the cute and cozy DateonDate corner …

The DateonDate Plan

Once a month, Spice lounge along with DateonDate plan on having a huge singles night. This will be an exclusive “invites only” party. First 10 female and male registrations on DateonDate get 1 free drink and 1 ‘yummylicious’ starter.

Also ample opportunities to play games and win prizes. Let’s also not forget you also make friends with several other singles in the city.

So what are you waiting for? Get yourself and your single friends registered on DateonDate and have a blast at the one place that guarantees you a good time - SPICE LOUNGE.

Guaranteed to put you in a good mood - Banana Margherita!

Spice Lounge, 34, Akshay Complex, Off Dhole Patil Road, Pune - 411 001.

For reservations call - 020 2605 2637, 9822 6693 77

Super Woman? No…I’ll just be a regular woman, first!

It’s quite obvious, since it IS Women’s Day this post is all about women! But if you’re a man and you’re going to stop reading, I suggest, don’t! You’re going to get some healthy or not so healthy insights into a woman’s life and this could help you be a better man (READ: more appealing to the women / easily dateable!)

Women love to go out on dates! They love to be looked in the eye while talking! They love the randomness of conversation! The excitement of adventure! The thrill of being wooed! But most of all, women ‘love’ to not reveal this side of them! It’s true. Very true. “What will my friends say?” “What will the guy think of me?” “What if I won’t be able to say anything?” “What if I say something weird?” “What if he doesn’t like how I look?” Just some of the questions I’ve been asked since I started DateonDate.

Women across the world are debating over the need for such a day, shouldn’t it be celebrated everyday? they ask. I agree! It has to be celebrated everyday, but it won’t be… Not until every woman thinks it’s okay to get out of her boundaries and explore her options! Not until every woman disregards social stigmas and does as she pleases. Not until every woman considers everyday as women’s day.

A recent exchange with a ‘candy-date’ made me realize that we really need this day. After several male registrations, I get my first female entry. All at DateonDate appreciate her bravery and admire her spirit to go out there and meet somebody she’s never met before. I was happy. I was told that women will not take me seriously; this registration was a slap in their face. I knew women wanted to have fun, I knew they wanted to date, but just didn’t have the right sources or didn’t trust the service! So with all my excitement I call her up and fix up a date with one of my closest pals! He’s sweet, he’s a gentleman, he’s cute (not in a jugal hansraj way, but in a govinda sorta way), he’s a musician, the works! But most of all, he’s a talker and knows how to start a conversation… any conversation! Sadly, while she may have braved the waters to come forward and register, she didn’t think it fit to date him. The whole point was to meet someone new, to get insights into a life you might never have thought off. “Not comfortable!” “I’m simple! His likes don’t match mine!” “We won’t have anything to say” “I’m not good enough for him” were some of the answers (I wouldn’t call them excuses).

Hmmmmpphh… Here I thought I had won a battle, but sadly, I hadn’t. The same woman’s celebrating the spirit of womanhood today, the freedom, and the independence (her facebook status is a blaring example!). She needs a women’s day! She needs a day to be free! She can’t be it everyday and she’s not alone… most of us are like her.

Coming back to what I know is the spirit of being free, having fun and most importantly, giving yourself ‘most required’ bhaav - DateonDate - a service that enables you to find yourself, while making friends with others! Don’t be afraid to Date, it’s only a beginning to something you won’t know, unless you find out!

Happy Dating!

Maiden Date!

After gazillion registrations, DateonDate found its first 2 couples who went out last weekend. Ufff! The excitement, the nervousness, ‘shy is coming!’ ;)

I have a strong feeling that this awesome foursome will continue to have some fun. I mean, how can someone who loves to drive not get along with somebody who loves to travel! How would someone who loves to listen to music not get along with someone who is just about learning to play the guitar! So while they say opposites attract, I also believe that one must have things in common to break the ice.

Anuja Gawari - the ultimate woman of today. Loves her independence, yet cherishes the fact of being able to live, under the same roof as her parents, with ease. Travels far and wide on her own, sometimes for friends weddings and sometimes just as a tourist. Is a true blue Punekar and wouldn’t have it any other way.

Sagar Goyal - If you live on Senapati Bapat road and visit the nearest gym every evening, be sure to meet Sagar. Fair, light eyed and exceptionally polite. Loves to spend time at the gym or at home watching TV. A close friend (female) describes him as ‘the ultimate boy to take home… to MOM!’ ;) Supremely helpful and does full justice to the phrase ‘a friend in need is a friend indeed!’

Pratiksha Bhandare - The cutest ‘toothy’ smile coupled with long silky hair! Down to earth and extremely simple. Loves to work but hates the fact that it doesn’t give her anytime to do things she loves, listening to music being one of those things. Also loves to shop on weekends with friends and family and loves to cook AND eat seafood.

Akhil Sirasao - An incurable romantic. Any girl can be sure to have the time of her life with this man. Loves to dance (takes lessons), loves to drive (bought himself a car as soon as he got his first job!) and wants to learn to play the guitar (is about to take lessons). One of the few guys who have just the exact amount of sensitivity, making him a very warm, supremely caring and tremendously lovable person.

These were my four 'Candy - dates' for the evening and they claim to have had a good time. If you think you would want to make friends with any of these four, it’s time to register!

Happy Dating!

Dating is tough!

There’s a fine line between dating and being in a relationship! Dateondate is purely dating. It’s been 2 days since the launch and the response has been more than overwhelming. Several registrations later, there are a few issues that could do with a bit of light-shedding upon, since I know there are many out there who are still considering the option but aren’t sure what to expect.

1. This is not, not, not shaadi.com! - If you are registering, please beware, this is just a way to meet a new friend. There might be several things in common or maybe none at all. You might fall in love with the person instantly or, if you’re a normal person like most of us, you may not. You would want the phone number of the person, you may not - you get the drift. But in any case, both ‘candy-dates’ (let’s go with this name, since it’s a sweet way to meet people) have to mutually agree to share personal information.
2. You will never be stood up! - The dates are personally fixed by DateonDate. One ‘candy-date’ will always be accompanied by a DateonDate representative, who is constantly in touch with the other ‘candy-date’.
3. No dinners / lunches! - DateonDate dates will always be a coffee / tea affair. Since both the ‘candy-dates’ are new to each other, it might be difficult to predict if they would want to stay longer.
4. Sleazebags, stay away! - I know most of you are concerned about the danger in meeting some sleazebag and I mean both, men AND women! I know some shady women I would never include on DateonDate - trust me, there are some out there! So leave your worries behind - unless we’re doubly sure about how / who the person is, he/she will never be included in DateonDate.

DateonDate is fun. DateonDate is adventurous. DateonDate is cool. DateonDate is the ultimate way to make a friend. This is your way of making a new friend in Pune. Like Juice World on East Street, Camp would say. “The best way to enjoy our juices is without a straw” (No, not the “Dogs and balloons not allowed” sign, which, we agree, is a classic). Similarly, the best way to enjoy DateonDate is without expecting anything!

Happy Dating!