What do Some of the Happiest Couples do?

Some of the happiest couples surveyed often extol the virtues of regularly scheduled date nights. These dates, ranging from a simple candlelit dinner at home sans kids and pets to a no-holes barred marathon that might include dinner, dining and dancing, are thought to be key in establishing and maintaining successful relationships.  An even simpler date night could be a game of canasta and an ordered-in meal for two.  A daytime date might include a matinee at a cinema bistro.  Swan boat cruising around Lake Eola is never mundane and can be quite romantic at sunset. Whatever your preference, Orlando has plenty of options for you and your date to enjoy.

With two locations, one in Orlando and one in Celebration, the Grand Bohemian Galleryhouses an eclectic and highly acclaimed art collection.  Both locations are free to explore and the Downtown gallery is open seven days a week.  Contact the concierge before visiting the Celebration gallery.  Visit http://www.grandbohemiangallery.comfor additional information.  The Grand Bohemian Gallery is appropriate for both first and lasting dates.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grillboasts a menu that includes excellent American steakhouse and seafood cuisine.  Entrees are priced from $15 to $18 for lunch and from $28 to $32 for dinner. Reservations, though optional, are recommended for dining in.  For your stay-at-home date night, you can place your order to go.  Delivery of your online order is now available through DoorDash. They also offer Happy Hour with drink specials and bar bites Monday through Thursday from 4 pm. until 7 pm.  Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is located at 1562 N. Mills Avenue at The Market, Mills Park.  Their dress code is “smart casual” so you’ll definitely want to dress to impress your date. Visit the restaurant’s website at www.firebirdsrestaurants.comor call 407-581-9861 for more details and to make reservations.

The Timucua Arts Foundationis a local non-profit whose mission is sharing art and performance with the Orlando community.  While their concert events are free of charge, donations of $10 to $20 are suggested to benefit various cultural arts initiatives.  Check out their schedule of events at http://timucua.com.  Patrons are encouraged to bring a bottle of wine or food to share, making it a perfect date!

The City Beautiful is home to hundreds of date night options.  Do yourself and a significant other a favor by adding at least one of them to your schedule, regularly.