Summer’s best pickup scenes

THE SCENE
Sunday Best at the BKLYN Yard
388–400 Carroll St between Bond and Nevins Sts, Gowanus, Brooklyn (sundaybestnyc.com). Every Sunday through Sept 6 3–9pm; $10, on reduced-price list before 4pm $8. R.S.V.P. to rsvp@sundaybestnyc.com.

THE VIBE Hanging at Sunday Best is like hanging at a good friend’s summer barbecue—if your friend has 800 other friends, an enormous backyard and hookups with hot techno/disco DJs. Situated on the shores of the Gowanus, the party boasts plenty of singles looking to find the one (or at least someone). Grab a $3 Pabst and a delicious huarache from Red Hook Ball Field vendor Margarita Sanchez, and head for the skinny concrete dance floor. Sunday Best cofounder Justin Carter says the fete attracts a crowd that is “savvy about music and food—the kind of cultured young New Yorkers that have a clue what’s going on. Plus, everybody is really, really cute.”—Lux Alptraum

WHO YOU'LL MEET

Claire, 29; fashion-industry professional; Boerum Hill, Brooklyn
“Dating in New York is a struggle, but if I’m in a good place, I’ll meet someone who’s in a good place, too. Though I do have a shallow prerequisite: They have to be taller than me (5'11").”
Want to date Claire? E-mail clairej@tonypersonals.com.

Dave, 35; technologist; Williamsburg, Brooklyn
“The recession’s got women scared—they’re like, ‘I gotta find someone!’ I’d like a woman who cares about music, likes to sing, is a good listener and has something to say. And someone who’s good in the sack.”
Want to date Dave? E-mail daver@tonypersonals.com.

Jason, 30; architectural marketing consultant; Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
“My outlook is hopeful. I’m looking for someone fun, artistic and educated, down-to-earth, and who can read a Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, then dance all night, throwing back Jell-O shots.”
Want to date Jason? E-mail jasono@tonypersonals.com.

Robin L., 27, yoga and public school teacher, Chelsea
“Whatever’s meant to be is meant to be. I’m happy by myself, but I’m looking for someone with an open heart. It’ll happen on its own. Maybe we’ll have a connection, or maybe it won’t work out.”
Want to date Robin L.? E-mail robinl@tonypersonals.com.

Myron, 35, student and part-time library assistant, Bronx
“Everybody, including myself, is always on their guard. I just want someone who’s open—who’s looking to have fun and see what happens from there.”
Want to date Myron? E-mail myronb@tonypersonals.com.

Kevin, 34; sound mixer; Woodside, Queens
“A long-term relationship would be great, but friends and flings are fun too. You gotta be over 25, like house music and hip-hop. Music’s real big to me.”
Want to date Kevin? E-mail kevinp@tonypersonals.com.

Genevieve, 30, grad student, East Village
“I’m looking for guys who are into women but act gay.”
Want to date Genevieve? E-mail genevieveh@tonypersonals.com.

Lucrecia, 35; consultant; Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
“It’s important to be open-minded, but more importantly, honest with yourself about what you are really looking for in a partner. I’m looking for stability. Chemistry. Someone who just gets me. Someone that I can talk about music with till dawn—ultimately, a cross between Steve McQueen and Mike D.”
Want to date Lucrecia? E-mail lucreciam@tonypersonals.com.

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