Date like you mean it

Whether you're single or coupled up, don't have a lame date. Time Out has the secret weapons to make your evening go bang

First published on 10 Sep 2012. Updated on 18 Sep 2012.

First Things First
	Seeking a tradie or a hipster lady? Here's where to take your best lines on a Friday night, whatever your type.
Blendr Bender
	Our anonymous staffer mastered the hook-up app Blendr in order that she might inform you better.
Speed dating tested!
	We sent out fetching guinea pig out on a variety of break-neck dating schemes to be found across Melbourne.
Romantic restaurants: A serial daters' guide
	Need to seduce a first date, or stoke the dulling embers of your relationship? Time Out asked some of Melbourne’s most rampant daters where they go to turn on the charm.
Best dates ever
	Whether you're coupled up or testing someone's waters, take them on one of these escapades and refuel somewhere awesome afterwards.