Each month, we set two daters up at a restaurant, give them free food and drinks, then wait for the magic to happen. This month’s Blind Date, we set up Josephine & Grant at Boulder Social!

Meet the Daters!

Name: Josephine

Sign: Libra

Occupation: Student & banquet server

Why are you going on Rooster’s Blind Date?  Mostly based on impulse. I figured it was good to get out of my comfort zone. 

What’s a good way to win you over? Be a gentleman. If a man does not open a door for me, it’s a major pet peeve. 

Most irrational fear: Falling off a ski lift. I always have the bar down, no matter if I look dorky.

What’s your greatest strength: I speak my mind. 

Never have I ever: I’ve never used ChatGPT and I never will. AI cancels out creativity. 

Do you want kids? I know I want kids but in a very long time. I feel a major call to have a daughter.

What do you geek out on? Philosophy. I read a lot of poetry and writing. And reality TV, for sure. And skiing. 

Immediate red flags: Anything controlling.

Immediate green flags: The gentleman thing. A big personality.

What is your toxic trait as a partner? I’m stubborn and I know that. I want things my way. 

One thing you can’t live without? My diary. It’s in my bag as I speak. If I ever lose it, it’s over for me. 

Why did your last relationship end? It was high school. It wasn’t meant to continue for me as much as I think high school sweethearts are cute. 

Celebrity crush: Amy Winehouse

Guilty pleasure: A gravity bong.  

Name: Grant

Sign: Taurus

Occupation: Cancer research associate

Why are you going on Rooster’s Blind Date? A coworker reads the magazine and threw out the idea of a blind date. He submitted me.

What’s a good way to win you over? Number one is kindness. Someone that flows with the punches. 

Most irrational fear: Bees. I’ve been stung a few times. I have to admit, I cried.

What’s your greatest strength: My determination. I don’t give up until I accomplish my goal. 

Never have I ever: There are a lot of things I’ve never done. I’ve never hit a golf ball straight.  

Do you want kids? I would say I do? But it would also depend on my partner. 

What do you geek out on? Anything and everything sports. You name it, I’ll either play it or watch it, or attend it live.

Immediate red flags: Rudeness to service people. I can’t stand anyone who is rude to the service industry. Immediate green flags: Funny, not serious, and most importantly someone who is very kind. 

What is your toxic trait as a partner? Honestly, it’s a blessing but a curse, but stubbornness. 

One thing you can’t live without? My dog, Coco. She’s a mix between a Shih Tzu and a Yorkie. 

Celebrity crush: Bebe Rexha

Guilty pleasure: Late eating. I’ll wake up at midnight and down the greasiest food ever. Fat Shack is incredible. 

Round 1

Spring has sprung, the sun is out, and love is in the air. We arrive at Boulder Social to meet our two daters, Josephine and Grant, who arrive with smiles on their faces despite the blind date jitters creeping in. After a quick introduction, we send them on their merry way to share an appetizer and get to know each other. 

How are things going so far? 

G: Things are going great. She’s super kind. I’ve been finding it really easy to talk to her. And it’s off to a great start. 

J: Good! He’s a good conversationalist, for sure. He’s super respectful which is hard to come by. 

What were your first impressions of the dater? 

G: I thought she was really pretty, kind, and a good communicator. 

J: He came across a little shy, but I wouldn’t expect anything different. I think reserved which makes sense. 

What was the first thing you noticed about your date?

G: The first thing I noticed was her eyes. She has very big, pretty eyes. They are brown, but a light shade. Hazely brown. 

J: He’s a redhead. I’m into redheads. And it’s good timing because it was just Leprechaun Day! AKA St. Paddy’s Day where you’re supposed to wish a redhead happy St. Paddy’s Day. But for the record, I do like redheads. 

Is this the type of person you’d normally date?

G: I would say yes. Yes. 

J: I don’t have a type of person I’d normally date. I don’t go on a bunch of dates. I think it’s too early to tell. Right now it’s getting to know each other vibes. For me, this is an anxiety-inducing situation so there are a lot of layers to get past. 

Where do you normally meet partners?

G: Most of them have been through school. I haven’t dated in a while. This is why this is very new to me. I haven’t been on a date in a long time. 

J:  I have Hinge, but I’m not super into it and I don’t use it a lot. But I always have a profile up, but I don’t meet people on there often. I meet people on the dancefloor at Press Play. 

What are you most nervous about for tonight? 

G: Honestly, the whole aspect. I’ve never been on a blind date, where you don’t know what to expect of if it’s going to be something agonizing to be a part of. The unknown aspect. If you’re going to do a blind date, this is the way to go. 

J: Public embracement because it’s in a magazine. I was pretty nervous that he’d be douchey, and I wouldn’t be able to sit through a date with a douchebag. Like the guy from a few months back that slapped that girl’s ass. I would not have handled that well. Or that it was with someone I knew or had class with. 

Did you get any advice for the date?

G: No. I did speak to a few coworkers and friends to let them know I was doing it. The number one thing I got was to be yourself and whatever happens, happens. Come in with a good attitude and be excited about it. If you come in with a negative attitude, you’ll pick apart everything. Like the guy from last month, Darwin. I guess he’s not survival of the fittest. I felt so bad for her. He was a weak tool bag. I’m glad I wasn’t there because I would have hit him. 

J: Yes, my friend who is in fashion school in Italy finally FaceTimed me as I was getting ready, so he chose my shirt and told me to be confident. 

How did you prepare for the date?

G: I worked today, but I decided to pack clothes that would be nicer than what I normally wear. I’m a person that normally wears joggers and tees. Working in a lab you have to be comfortable. 

J: The Facetime call. I listened to music. I fake tan. I was nervous about being too orange. 

How did your date dress tonight?

G: I would give it an A+. She dressed very nicely and I think she looks hot. 

J: He wore a collared shirt, which I appreciate. I don’t like when a guy dresses in sweatpants. 

What are you looking forward to in the next round?

G: Getting to know her more and continue to have the flow of conversation. It hasn’t stopped since we sat down. We go from topic to topic. It’s enjoyable. 

J: So far, the food has been really great. I’m looking forward to eating dinner and talking a little more now that the adrenaline has calmed down, a little bit. 

Round 2

While we’re interviewing Grant, Josephine ends up sitting down at a neighboring table having a girl’s night out. She is thriving, and the ladies are gathering valuable intel to share with us. When we’re finished with Grant, we send him over to join the ladies’ night so they can hear his side of the story. They tell us Josephine is hot and wholesome, cute and mature. They say that Grant is super sweet and loves being an uncle to his nieces – green flag for sure! While we’re getting the inside scoop, we see Josephine and Grant cheers, which is always a good sign. 

How was dinner at Boulder Social?  

G: Really good. The food is delicious. Everything we’ve eaten so far has tasted great. It’s a nice atmosphere and nice people. There’s a lot to converse on! 

J: It’s been very delicious. I’m very opinionated about food, so I feel strongly about this. The steak was so good, and the mashed potatoes and mushrooms were so flavorful. I haven’t felt the need to get a saltshaker out, which is rare. 

How’s the date going?

G: I think it’s going really good. The conversation is going well, and we have a lot of similar interests with each other. Some things we do and some things we enjoy. I think we’ve gotten to know each other. 

J: Very well. The conversation is flowing more naturally than it did in the first round. I feel comfortable and we tried each other’s food, which I think is a good sign. 

What do you like about your date? 

G: She’s a great communicator, she’s considerate and kind. And overall, she’s a good listener which is nice. It always helps with a person listens. 

J: I really like talking with him. I’m not bored with the conversation, and we’re covering a lot of different topics, which is refreshing. He’s eager to talk with me I feel like if the other person is not talking enough, I start talking too much to compensate. He’s talking enough that I don’t feel pressured to talk too much. It hasn’t been awkward, well, of course it’s awkward because it’s a date, but honestly, this doesn’t feel awkward. 

What do you not like about your date?

G: That’s a tough one. There’s not really anything. I like everything about her. 

J: I can’t think of anything specific. There’s not really romance, but I don’t expect that on a first date. That’s a scenario thing, not a him thing. I don’t have anything about him that pisses me off, which is also rare. I hate the guy from last month. He was just giving the same answer over, and over, and over again. 

What’s the most attractive thing your date has done so far?

G: She smiles a lot which is sweet. I think its always attractive when they are smiling and having a good time. The smiling and overall being super genuine and nice. She’s a nice girl. 

J: He offered to let me try his salmon because I was thinking about ordering it. It was nice to try. It’s been a very good and engaging conversation. 

What’s been the best part of the date so far?

G: Getting to know her. Getting to hear about some of the things she enjoys doing and some of her life experiences. 

J: I think when we came back from the first round, it seemed to be a lot more chilled out and we can talk a lot. I feel comfortable with him which is very hard in general with men these days. 

How’s the chemistry on a scale of 1 to 10? 

G: I would say it’s closer to a 7-8. Maybe? Again, the thing I can judge off of is how easy our conversations are. They are flowing. 

J: I don’t think I could put a number to it. I’m really bad with numbers and math. I feel like there are a lot of different types of chemistry. I’m having a great time and enjoying myself. 

Where would you like the night to go from here?

G: Continuing to have a good time and to get to know her. It’s a Wednesday night, but I’m spontaneous and am having a good time. 

J: I have to go home and study. I’m failing math class. Something I like about my date is he has a really good perspective on things. When I was talking about my math grade, he had a lot of great advice about how to talk to my professor and how to handle it. He had some really great things to say to help, and I’m going to talk to my professor about this on Friday. 

Do you think there will be a hug, kiss or exchange of numbers?

G: I would like to believe that there will be at least a hug and exchange of numbers. 

J: I don’t kiss on the first date. I’ll exchange numbers with him. Regardless of any future romance. I genuinely respect him from what we’ve been talking about. First dates are always hard to navigate how to feel. He’s very cute and a great guy. If one of my friends brought him home, I would think he’s great. 

Round 3

Things are looking good for our daters. Trash TV, check. Conversation, check. Sharing food, check. Disliking some of the men from previous blind dates, check. Seems like a lot of check marks, so we revisit the ladies, who may have overheard something we missed. According to them, their conversation has been flowing nicely, they make a cute couple, but they still seem a little nervous around each other. We thank them for their hard work, say our goodbyes, and sneak out, leaving the daters to close out Boulder Social. 

What happened after Rooster left? 

G: Because we left so close to closing, it was already 10pm, I drove her back home. We exchanged numbers, hugged, said goodnight, and went on our separate ways. 

J: We were the last people in the restaurant, so I definitely wanted to get out there. I’ve worked in restaurants, and you don’t want to be the last people in. We left, and he drove me home, which was nice. 

What was the best part of the date and why? 

G: Honestly, getting dinner with her. She was super easy to talk to, super kind, and nice. And I just really enjoyed getting to know her. 

J: The best part was I felt like we saw eye to eye on a lot. The conversation was generally really good. We aligned a lot on how we saw things, and it was nice to talk to him. 

Was there a goodnight kiss, hug or exchange of numbers? 

G: We exchanged numbers, hugged, and went on our ways. 

J: We did exchange numbers, and he opened the door for me when I got out of the car, which I liked. I take that very seriously. We hugged, but it was platonic. 

Will there be a second date? 

G: We’ll have to see. Since we have each other’s numbers, something can be planned. So, I think it could be in the works. 

J: I don’t think there’s going to be a second date, but I will see him again.  I’d like to keep my eyes peeled and find a nice lady for him. I can envision myself meeting a great girl for him.

Conclusion

It may not be a home run, but we’re going to consider this a win, especially compared to last month. Grant and Josephine enjoyed each other’s company, had delicious meals, and went home with a happy blind date experience. Maybe it was the ladies giving them an extra boost of confidence, or maybe it was the excitement about getting outside of their comfort zone. Either way, it feels great to be back on track with another wholesome date. 

Are you single? Do you like free food and drinks and meeting new people? Click HERE to sign up for a Rooster Blind Date!