HOW TO HANDLE DATING DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Let’s face it—dating is way more exciting when you’re in an environment that’s all about fun in the sun. For singles looking to find their match this holiday season in Palm Beach, our resident dating expert shares the best spots to meet and greet.

BY LINDSEY METSELAAR

If you’re reading this, you have made the brilliant decision to spend your holiday in Palm Beach. PB is a place that’s near and dear to my heart. I used to come here every year with my family, and it’s a place with so many memories. My husband and I got married in Palm Beach last February at The Four Seasons, and it was truly magical. However, I’ve spent many holidays here as a single gal. While Palm Beach may not have the bustling nightlife that Miami does, it’s way more charming. Plus, you’re definitely more likely to meet someone who’s husband or wife material. If you’re visiting for the first time, or if you’re a local, here are some of my favorite things to do! 1. Frequent Cucina. Cucina is a Palm Beach hot spot that’s known for how fun it gets. Whether you go with a group of friends, just one, or alone, you’re guaranteed to have a good time here. Not only is the food delicious, but the late-night DJ keeps the party going nonstop. The energy at Cucina is always incredible, and it’s the perfect place to meet other singles. 2. Check out the scene

at Le Bilboquet and The

Colony. Le Bilboquet is an amazing place to meet singles after 9 p.m. Grab a group of friends and make a reservation outside and just wait for a great night to unfold. The Colony

Metselaar and husband Steven Greene

happy hour is a well-known spot for singles, and it has bingo on Monday nights, which always gets rowdy in the best way. 3. Keep it classy at a hotel bar. Palm Beach is known for its hotels, which have become institutions. The Four Seasons and The Breakers both have enjoyable hotel bar scenes. Sitting at a hotel bar

alone and starting a conversation with a stranger? If that doesn’t sound like the beginning of a rom-com, I don’t know what does! 4. Eat at the hot spots. Those include Buccan, Table 26, Palm Beach Grill, and Almond. Even if you don’t meet Lindsey Metselaar someone, you’re at least getting one of the best meals in Palm Beach. If you’re alone, just make friends with the bartender. If you’re with friends, make sure you keep your eyes peeled to the other tables, and don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation with another group. Remember, if the locals are out and about, they want to meet people! 5. Treat myself to

Outstanding in the

Field. If you’ve heard of Outstanding in the Field, you know how exciting it is that it’s finally coming to Palm Beach on January 16. If you don’t, it’s a roving restaurant without walls. The producers bring a long, beautifully decorated table to different farms around the world, and the meal’s ingredients are harvested. This particular event will be held in Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, and it’s called Holman’s Harvest. You can get tickets at outstandinginthefield.com. For more tips on dating, you can follow @wemetatacme on Instagram or listen to the “We Met At Acme” podcast. I’ll be in Palm Beach in January, and I hope to meet some Spotlighters in person. Perhaps we’ll even have a Palm Beach mixer in the future! Head to wemetatacme .com/events to learn more. ■