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After staying at Puccini’s almost until the restaurant closed, Vann returned from his date.

“I think it went well. I think it went great,” he said.

While confident about the date itself, he was unsure about the possibility of a future date.

Hagan seemed to check all the boxes for Vann: looks, common interests and future plans. He told her that he wanted to be a lighting designer, and she wanted to be a pediatrician. While different, this didn't disrupt their conversation.

Despite a seemingly successful date, they did not exchange contact information initially, he said.

“I’m a wimp,” Vann said.

Going in with high hopes about the food, Vann was not let down by his chicken alfredo pasta and caesar salad, and he enjoyed his surroundings as well. He said that other Puccini’s customers even interacted with them while they were on their date.

Following the experience, Vann said he would be open to going on another blind date in the future.

Two days later, Vann said things were going “very well” with Hagan in light of the pair’s plan to have dinner and catch a movie together next week.

Puccini’s is a great option!

The Kernel would like to thank Puccini’s for allowing us to hold the dates in their Chevy Chase location, as well as these four adventurous individuals who took the plunge and tried something new.