$50 win-a-date

Kat O.
24; programming assistant in children's television; Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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Join me: “Don’t get me wrong, I love the Manhattan scene, but there’s no denying that Williamsburg becomes me. The free pie with every drink at Alligator Lounge (600 Metropolitan Ave between Leonard and Lorimer Sts, 718-599-4440; two beers for $10) may be no match for my childhood memories of Chicago deep dish, but free pizza is free pizza and by all means is always delish! And is it just me or do beer, art and nudity seem like the trifecta of ideal dativity? 3rd Ward’s Drink N Draw (195 Morgan Ave at Stagg St; 718-715-4961, 3rdward.com; admission for two $20) will supply the beer and nude model; you need only bring your handsome, creatively inspired and witty-banter-providing self. Bonus points to anyone who can BYODT (bring your own drawing tools) to share, so that we can spend our pencil money on something more…exciting.”

Wanna go with me? Tell me why I should pick you at katherine@tonypersonals.com.

mr. Pam
36; fabulous gay pornographer; West Village
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Join me: “I have always wanted to go to the Museum of Sex (233 Fifth Ave at 27th St; 212-689-6337, museumofsex.org; $15.75 each). I have visited the sex museums in Amsterdam and Paris, so why not NYC? They have an adult-film exhibit now that looks explosive. After, we can grab a drink at a nearby dive bar or tea at a local coffeeshop. I’m new to New York, so I’m open to suggestions on something to do in the neighborhood…surprise me!”

Wanna go with me? Tell me why I should pick you at mrpam@tonypersonals.com.

DC P.
24; writer-comedian; Long Island City, Queens
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Join me: “For drinks: I like any place that was opened for business just after Manhattan was purchased from the Native Americans. That’s why I enjoy Nancy Whiskey Pub (1 Lispenard St at Sixth Ave, 212-226-9943; whiskey sours $5 each). The website claims it opened in 1967, but it feels like a Civil War general could stroll in at any moment, and that’s what counts. For fun: Chinatown Fair Arcade (8 Mott St between Mosco and Worth Sts, 212-964-1542)—which is not a bar featuring a kitschy arcade. It is not even a particularly fancy arcade. A guy in a booth gives you some quarters and you take your place among kids who are being way too enthusiastic about Dance Dance Revolution ($1 per game). I am in no way awesome at any particular game, but I am more than happy to front like I am for the purposes of flirting.”

Wanna go with me? Tell me why I should pick you at dc@tonypersonals.com.

Devon K.
26; graduate student, deputy publisher of GO Magazine; East Village
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Join me: “I’d like to meet my date at the Whitehall ferry station, where we will take the wonderfully free Staten Island Ferry to—drumroll—Staten Island. We will enjoy the majestic cityscape, and when we get there, walk to the Cargo Cafe (120 Bay St at Central Ave, 718-876-0539) for a delicious brunch (omelettes $8 each) with, hopefully, multiple Bloody Marys (one free with brunch; $5.50 without) and a few rounds on the pool table ($1 per game, available after 3pm).”

Wanna go with me? Tell me why I should pick you at devon@tonypersonals.com.

Clement G.
27; science teacher; Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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Join me: “How better to test my date’s stamina than with a wall-climbing session at Chelsea Piers Field House (between Piers 61 and 62, 23rd St at the Hudson River; 212-336-6500, chelseapiers.com; $20 each)? The weekly open class is great for virgin rock climbers, because it includes equipment and we’ll be guided by an experienced instructor. Afterward, I’d reward him with something tasty: cupcakes from Billy’s Bakery (184 Ninth Ave between 21st and 22nd Sts; 212-647-9956, billysbakerynyc.com; two cupcakes and two large coffees $9.50). The amazing sugary buttercream icing always gives me a stomachache after uncontrollably wolfing down my third cupcake. But trust me, it’s worth the pain. We can burn off some of those calories with a walk along the Hudson while discussing our goals for the future or just making out like giddy teenagers. Either way, as long as I get that cupcake!”

Wanna go with me? Tell me why I should pick you at clement@tonypersonals.com.

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