The Geek’s Guide to Romantic Restaurants

Is there a gal in your office who codes really well and has a great pair of, uh, pocket protectors?  Are you worried about asking her for a date?  If she agrees, are you worried about where to take her for dinner?  You want to take her somewhere romantic.  Here are some tips:

Romantic 
Valet parking   
Wine lists   
Waiters, waitresses   
Crème brulee, tiramisu 
Radicchio, arugula
Fresh flowers on tables
Wooden signs with pictures of  bunches of grapes, butterflies,  etc.
Hardwood, ceramic tile                                 
Uses the word “cuisine” to  describe it self

Not Romantic
Drive-through lanes
Unlimited refills on soft drinks
People behind a counter who call out a number when your food is ready
Soft-serve ice cream cones dipped in  chocolate
Corn dogs  
Illuminated clowns, golden arches, etc.
Table is empty or has a napkin dispenser and/or plastic salt & pepper shaker
Concrete covered in sawdust or
Has an all-you-can-eat deal describe itself