A Pair to Remember

Four sure-to-impress date-night pairings in Gwinnett

BY LIA PICARD

We all have our go-to spots for date night, but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up. Fortunately, Gwinnett is chock-full of enticing options. Whether you and your sweetheart want to laugh, unleash your artsy side, or have an evening of culinary delight, here are four date-night pairings of dinner and some fun to consider.

Date 1: Laugh It Up

Dinner: Start with a meal at Local Republic, an industrial-meets-glam gastropub in Lawrenceville. Though the smash burgers are excellent, there are also great veggie options like the fried lime cauliflower and butternut squash empanadas. The cocktails are creative, but you can’t go wrong with a classic old fashioned.

Fun: The couple that laughs together stays together, so head to a Comedy Nights show at nearby Aurora Theatre, which hosts stand-up comedians as well as improv events. Or get your giggle on at Atlanta Comedy Theater in Norcross, which features murder-mystery theater and comedy karaoke, in addition to stand-up and improv.

Date 2: A Culinary Adventure

Dinner: Prepare to be gastronomically delighted on a date night at Bottles & Bones, a swanky steakhouse located in Suwanee. It’s adults-only most nights of the week, which makes it all the more romantic of a spot to enjoy a filet mignon. Cuts Steakhouse is another chic eatery and has a can’t-miss fried lobster tail.

Fun: Before dinner, visit Sip Happens in Suwanee for a wine tasting. The theme changes weekly but may focus on fun wine and snack pairings or certain regions. Tastings include a flight of wines, a tasting sheet, and charcuterie. Cork It in Buford is another fun option for couples looking to expand their wine-tasting horizons.

Date 3: Spin the Bottle

Dinner: Kick off a casual date night at the charming Wunder bar Bierhaus and Euro Bistro in Sugar Hill. The German restaurant has classics like schnitzel, as well as an on-site brewery and distillery with an impressive array of beer and spirits. Nothing says “romance” like splitting a giant pretzel with beer cheese and mustard!

Fun: At Spin Art Nation in Sugar Hill, it’s easy to have fun while flexing those creative chops. Suit up, grab a canvas, and choose your paint bottles—then go wild as you create your very own art canvas with a colorful spin-art design. It’s also a great activity to try with friends. Group date, perhaps?

Date 4: Get Fired Up

Dinner: When the moon hits your eye like a slice of peanutbutter pie? That’s amore. Especially if it’s at Foggy Bottom BBQ in Lawrenceville, where they also offer meats like pulled pork slow-cooked to perfection and all types of classic sides. More barbecue goodness awaits at Dreamland Bar-B-Que in Duluth, where date night can start with a hearty plate or sandwich with all the fixings.

Fun: For a truly creative date experience, book a class at Cavalry Glassblowing Studio in Lawrenceville to craft a unique glass ornament or flower. Both private and group classes are available for all skill levels. At the end, you get to take home your one-of-a-kind piece.