Blind date: ‘Maybe he thinks I’m an idiot’

Leigham (left) and Vincent. Photograph: James Drew Turner for the Guardian

Leigham on Vincent

What were you hoping for?
A pleasant blind date experience. Which it was.

First impressions?
This guy looks interesting.

What did you talk about?
Food, cooking, helping old people, roller-skating, jeans.

Any awkward moments?
I didn’t notice any.

Good table manners?
Perfect.

Best thing about Vincent?
His cordial character.

Would you introduce him to your friends?
Yes.

Describe him in three words
Warm, happy, stylish.

What do you think he made of you?
Maybe he thinks I’m an idiot. The wine went to my head, so I probably made little sense.

Did you go on somewhere?
No.

And... did you kiss?
No.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I got intense food envy and considered running off with Vincent’s pork belly. But he let me taste some and the tragedy was avoided.

Marks out of 10?
7.

Would you meet again?
There was no romantic connection, but maybe we’ll catch up as friends.

Vincent on Leigham

What were you hoping for?
A pleasant evening with good food and great company.

First impressions?
Tall, dark and handsome.

What did you talk about?
We struck common ground in music, food and marathons.

Any awkward moments?
I don’t think so, though I did almost spill my champagne.

Good table manners?
Yes, he offered me a taste of his venison, which was a plus.

Best thing about Leigham?
Really easy to talk to, and open.

Would you introduce him to your friends?
He’d get on with them.

Describe him in three words
Calm, eloquent, lighthearted.

What do you think he made of you?
I would like to think he found me interesting.

Did you go on somewhere?
We stayed at the restaurant until just after 11, then he walked me to the station.

And... did you kiss?
We didn’t.

If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
I wouldn’t change a thing.

Marks out of 10?
8.

Would you meet again?
We discussed meeting in the future – he took my number, so we shall see if he uses it.

• Vincent and Leigham ate at 8 Mount Street, London W1.

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