As both a 20-something and the editor of Eater Portland, I often end up recommending date restaurants to friends. What people have in mind for first dates, however, varies dramatically. For people desperately hoping to exude a low-stakes energy, a dive bar patio or a pint at A Roadside Attraction is a common choice. Some people are looking to impress, nabbing a reservation somewhere like Oma’s Hideaway or the bar at St. Jack (depending on what “impressive” means to you). Some people are really looking for a distraction from the pressure of first-date talk, opting for an activity-centric option like Ground Kontrol or Mox Boarding House. Thus, pitching a
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