Max on Grace
What were you hoping for?
Someone worthy of an introduction to my mother.
First impressions?
Pleasantly surprised.
What did you talk about?
Offal, sherry, gout, ironing, Royal Variety Performances, first world problems, our mutual ambivalence towards cheesecake.
Any awkward moments?
Not really.
Good table manners?
Excellent; very messy ribs were impeccably navigated.
Best thing about Grace?
Her easy manner and super personality.
Would you introduce her to your friends?
Absolutely.
Describe her in three words
Lovely, charming and engaging.
What do you think she made of you?
Urbane? Gentlemanly? I’ll settle with sane and with his own hair/teeth, though.
Did you go on somewhere?
Yes, for multiple martinis.
And... did you kiss?
Perhaps...
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Cassava. No need for it, anywhere. Ever.
Marks out of 10?
A strong 9.
Would you meet again?
Yes! We’re both away for a few weeks, but plan to when diaries can align.
Grace on Max
What were you hoping for?
A lovely meal with someone fun.
First impressions?
Tall, strapping, smart and very friendly. Good glasses.
What did you talk about?
Travel. Restaurants. Max’s love of shopping. How great nights out in Hull are. We did a Blind Date toast to Cilla.
Any awkward moments?
Not really, Max was very easy company.
Good table manners?
Exquisite.
Best thing about Max?
He is very good fun.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes, I think they’d get on.
Describe him in three words
Warm, outgoing, enthusiastic.
What do you think he made of you?
He suggested another drink, so I think he was having fun.
Did you go on somewhere?
For a couple of cocktails.
And... did you kiss?
A little goodnight smooch.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I wouldn’t have had that second martini.
Marks out of 10?
8.
Would you meet again?
We’ve swapped numbers, so probably.
• Max and Grace ate at Señor Ceviche, London W1
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