Recipes for Spring Romance: East Coast and Chicago editionš
What's the best recipe for a spring romance with Josie Qu?
I have advice for lovers from my hometown of Chicago to my East Coast lovers in Philadelphia, DC, Boston, and New York
āļø May and June Travels āļø
DC: 5/13-14, duos with Maxienne Robey and Rene Rose
Philadelphia: 5/15-16, duos with Maxienne Robey
NYC: 5/20-21, duos with Maxienne Robey
Boston: 5/22-24
Anchorage: 6/27-28, duos with Sophia Robey
**Chicago based when not traveling, and Iām always available for a FMTY**
Why write a recipe for romance? ā¤ļø
Whether youāre an amateur or a seasoned chef in the realm of romance, I always suggest continuing education in the matters of the heart. So get out your favorite gel pen and sparkly journal from your desk and get ready to take notes, toots. Because you want to be the best boyfriend there is, donāt you? š„°
Chicagošš»
As a lifelong amateur dancer, I love being in the presence of live dance and Iām so sad that I still havenāt been on a date to the ballet yet!
Letās remedy these dance blues, I would love a night of revelry and romance at the Lyric Opera for the Joffrey Balletās performance of Midsummerās Night Dream* before it closes on May 5th. This would truly make my 12th spring in Chicago incredibly special!
* I repeatedly typed Midsommarās Night Dream before I realized I had it wrong. I would love to see Joffrey Ballet collaborate with Ari Aster for the most demented ballet since the Rite of Spring.
DC | May 13-14 š¹
Rene Rose should be on the DC tourism board! She has lured me back to DC with her wit and curves. Last time I was in DC in the summer of 2022, we bonded over our excellent taste in books and lovers, and lucky for everyone, we both love to share. I would love nothing more than us to spend a day together wandering the aisles of Second Story Books, French pastries at Un Je Ne Sais Quoi, dinner at Seven Reasons, and a private dessert course at my private DC boudoir.
Philadelphia | May 15-16 šØ
I must admit, Iāve been quite quite lucky with Philly! There's a very special Philly gent whoās reunited me with one of my favorite people, Maxienne Robey for a delightful afternoon and evening of textile and culinary appreciation.
If youāre feeling a little envious, I suggest you invite us both to your favorite farmerās market and a picnic after. A little birdy has told me that the Fairmount Farmers Market is perfect for an afternoon of flirtation in sundresses, springās finest fruits, and banter.
New York | May 20-21 šļø
I canāt believe I havenāt been back in New York since 2021! My last trip to New York was unfortunately spoiled by decidedly ungentlemanly behavior from a so I hope to patch over
šæ For a sacrilegious kiss in the garden, letās take an afternoon stroll around the Met Cloisters
š„ For the movie buff, take the train down to Museum of Moving Image for the Jim Henson exhibit and the Exorcist production and makeup design exhibit
šļø For a night at the movies, you can find me in the little black dress lounging in the red velvet seats of Roxy Cinema.
š· For the perfect dinner, letās savor an extravagant Afro-Caribbean and Creole feast at Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi
Boston | May 22-23 š£
Boston, you always have introduced me to the most thoughtful lovers! Will you continue to impress this tour? I have a very good feeling you willā¦.
My dream would be for us to drive down to the Edward Gorey House in Cape Cod, stopping for an abundance of fried seafood on the way, you licking tartar sauce off your fingers, the wind in our hair, your hand resting on my thigh. Our imaginations will be stirred by Edward Goreysā fantastical permutations of the book form, and the windās gentle flirtation with the hemline of my sundress.
If you arenāt ready to play hooky though, I would love nothing more to whisper delicate nothings/everythings at 311 Omakase.
