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15 AAPI-owned spots to support on your next date

May 23, 2022/in Blog, Date Ideas, LA, NYC, SF /by CMB

May is here and brings us Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A time to celebrate diverse cultures, support our communities, and honor the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders that have shaped who we are today. And as a company founded by three Korean sisters looking to shake up both the dating and entrepreneurial world, it holds a special place in our heart.

So in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’ve rounded up some AAPI-owned businesses in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles that you can check out on your next first date. Or third date or anniversary date, or just when you feel like getting something good.

San Francisco Bay Area

Sue’s Gallery Cafe

This mom-and-pop shop with coffee, tea, and pastries is the perfect spot for a casual coffee date. And bonus, you can browse their handmade ceramics while you’re at it.

Home Coffee Roasters

Owners Annie Cheng and In Hwan Heo know a thing or two about coffee dates, as they went on weekly ones together while dreaming of opening a shop of their own. Now, you and your date can follow in their footsteps.

FOB Kitchen

Visit this Oakland spot for delicious Filipino fare and island-inspired cocktails, brought to you by owner and chef Janice Dulce who grew up in the Bay Area and Guam and is now bringing recipes learned from her family to the public.

Cha-Ya

To our non-meat eaters, this one’s for you! Family-owned and operated in San Francisco’s Mission District, this is a great spot if you’re in the mood for Japanese cuisine that’s entirely vegan, too.

Dumpling House

Grab some Chinese bites, beer, and tea from this casual, family-owned spot – with a chef whose twenty-plus years of dim sum expertise hail from Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.

Los Angeles

B Sweet Dessert Bar

Looking for something less formal than dinner, but different from the standard coffee date? Grab something decadent, like their famous banana pudding, from this dessert bar owned and operated by Barb Batiste, who grew up baking sweets for her close-knit Filipino family.

Bopomofo Cafe

Serving Asian American cuisine, co-founders Philip Wang and Eric Wang turned to bo, po, mo, and fo, “the Chinese ABCs,” to come up with the name for their cafe. Stop by for tea, espresso, matcha, and plenty of shareables perfect for a date.

Broken Mouth

Did you know that in Hawaii, “broke da mout” is used by locals to describe food so good you don’t even have time to chew? Owner and Chef Tim Lee, Korean by blood and born and raised on Oahu, serves up homestyle Hawaiian food for Los Angeles. But if you’re on a first date, maybe try to chew a little.

Pine & Crane

Looking for a casual spot? Head over to this Taiwanese spot in Silver Lake for some staples like beef noodle soup and loose-leaf tea. Emphasis on casual, as it’s first come, first serve.

Maru Coffee

You can’t go wrong with a classic coffee date at this spot in the Arts District. The name comes from native Korean San Ma Ru, which means “mountaintop,” to symbolize their high-quality coffee, as the best beans come from high altitudes.

New York City

Kopitiam

Head to this Lower East Side spot, which means “coffee shop” in Hokkien, for a taste of Nyonya cuisine. Chef and owner Kyo Pang uses family recipes and traditions to introduce visitors to this blend of Chinese and Malay flavors.

Soft Swerve

In the mood for something sweet? Soft Swerve has two locations in NYC where you can cool off with Asian-inspired ice cream flavors like matcha and ube purple yam.

Ihawan

Take your date to try the best barbecue in town at this family-owned and operated Filipino spot in Woodside. You’ll find classic dishes from the Philippines, plus their specialty Kapampangan cuisine.

Pasteur Grill & Noodles

Looking for a spot in Chinatown? Head here for authentic Vietnamese food that’s the byproduct of generations’ worth of family recipes.

Té Company

If the casual coffee date isn’t your thing, how about tea instead? This intimate spot in the West Village has a wide variety of teas sourced from Taiwan, plus Taiwanese food to pair with it.

Let’s support our communities together

We know this list is far from complete, so don’t hesitate to branch out and find other AAPI-owned spots in your area, this May and beyond! And if you have locations in mind and want to share with others, head over to our Instagram post and drop it in the comments.

How This Adorable Couple Restored My Faith In Dating Apps!

October 20, 2014/in Dating in SF /by CMB


Danny And Kimmy's Profiles

“You never know when you’re going to meet someone special,” Danny and Kimmy’s advice to singles begins, “but when you do it is glaringly obvious you have.” With their unique mutual interests—rock climbing and strategy board games—it might have been obvious that their match would turn into something beautiful. “Once I read his profile, I knew I had to click ‘like’.” Kimmy says, “we could be both outdoorsy and nerdy together (sporcle, anyone?).” Common interests turned into chemistry when they met at Oakland’s Dogwood on the 20th of August in 2013. “We ended up staying and talking for 4 hours,” they add. Though, officially their anniversary is October 1st.  Even more surprising? Danny was Kimmy’s first bagel. Sometimes, it only takes one.
Danny and Kimmy's Timelines
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About Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB): CMB  is a free dating service that helps members make meaningful connections. It’s designed for busy singles who want to find something real with little or no effort.

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Date Inspirations

November 8, 2012/in Date Ideas, NYC, Uncategorized /by CMB

The weekend is almost here, and we wanted to give our awesome CMB members in NYC, Boston and San Francisco some fun date ideas for the weekend. Want to treat that special someone to a romantic night? Or maybe you want to make a great first impression with a new Bagel? Read on, city singles!
New York City goers, looking for something to sweeten up your weekend (literally)? The Annual New York Chocolate Festival is back with tickets starting at just $35 per person. Sample treats and decadent wine from over 65 chocolate companies, meet famous chefs and authors, and schmooze the night away!
WHAT: NY Chocolate Festival
WHERE: Metropolitan Pavillion
WHEN: Friday Nov. 9th through Sunday Nov. 11th, 10AM – 6PM
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For all our Bostonians, why not get to know your date better over some Art, Wine & Art at the Soprafina Gallery this Saturday? $40 per person for all the music, wine and hors d’oeuvres you can eat! Then maybe you two can grab some coffee afterwards at a nearby café (for an even more intimate night cap).
WHAT: Art, Wine & Art Exhibition
WHERE: Soprafina Gallery
WHEN: Saturday Nov. 10th, 7pm
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Finally – San Franciscans, how about exploring some new culture in the Mission? The annual Diwali celebration, the Festival of Lights, with $11 admission per person. Dancing starts in the streets and leads to the venue, where there’s sweets, good eats and music (and even dance lessons for those wanting really to join in the festivities)!
WHAT: Diwali Festival
WHERE: Public Works
WHEN: Saturday Nov. 10th, 9pm
So city singles, what are you going to be up to this weekend?
By Jessica Barone @chai_haiku

SF Date spots you'll be sure to enjoy!

November 3, 2012/in SF, Uncategorized /by CMB

The BRU/SFO Project

The BRU/SFO Project is back! 21st Amendment brewery and Magnolia brewery join forces once again to craft 12 unique Belgian-style beers with an American twist. Every Monday this month each bar will release a different beer for the week. Sounds like a great place to be for two beer lovers!

WHAT: Beer, beer, and more beer!

WHERE: 21st Amendment Brewery & Magnolia Pub & Brewery

WHEN:  All November! New beers are released every Monday Nov. 5th, 12th, & 19th

Click here for the beer release schedule

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Street Photography: This World Is Not My Home

This exhibition of more than 60 photographs and photographic montages from 1962 to the present traces the fascinating and wide-ranging career of Danny Lyon. “This World is Not My Home” celebrates 50 years of Lyon’s unique, self-described “romantic realism.” The de Young Museum’s other exhibits include The William S. Paley Collection: A Taste for Modernism and Rudolf Nureyev: A Life in Dance.

WHAT: Photography by Danny Lyon

WHERE: The de Young Museum

WHEN: Now until January

Check out current and upcoming exhibits at the de Young

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Red Bull FlugTag

Watch home made air crafts fly into the McCovey Cove waters! Literally! This event was first heldin the U.S. ten years ago in our very own San Francisco. 36 teams have been chosen to get their “wiiings” and compete in the international flying spectacle this fall, and thousands more will cheer them on in their attempt at human flight

WHAT: Red Bull Flugtag

WHERE: McCovey Cove

WHEN:  Nov. 10 (Saturday), 2012. Hangers open at 11AM. First flight is at 1PM.

Event details

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An Evening of Flamenco

Enjoy a great dining experience at Pena Pachamama with a Flamenco dinner show full of lively entertainment and amazing food. Actor and comedian Robin Williams has described the restaurant to be, “The kind of place event the Amish would dance.” Reservations are highly recommended so make one for you and your date quick!

WHAT: Delicious dinner and an entertaining show

WHERE: Pacha Mama Restaurant (North Beach)

WHEN: Every Thursday at 8:00pm (until January 24th)

Check out the details here

How to Tell If She's Interested or Just Being Nice

October 9, 2012/in For Him /by CMB

CMB Men’s Series is original content dedicated to (confused) men and dating in the city.
Part III of our series welcomes the return of Yue Xu, Dating Coach for men and Founder of Singlefied.  Visit her at www.singlefied.com and @SinglefiedYue.

It’s no secret that guys are terrible at reading women. Here’s how you can tell if she’s actually into you or just being nice.

Not the same Andy Warhol

March 28, 2012/in Date Ideas, NYC /by CMB

It is not an overstatement if we say Andy Warhol is one of the most well known Pop artists. The painting of Campbell’s soup cans Marilyn Monroe are all too familiar with us. However Andy Warhol had more to him than just his paintings. He was a well respected photographer himself, and this exhibition, “Andy Warhol: Photographer” is a chance for the public to see.

“Andy Warhol: Photographer” is an exhibition of 143 unique prints and is the first gallery show that purely focuses on his photographic products.

Click here to read what Christopher Bollen-Editor-at-Large of Interview magazine has to say…

If you’ve been to MoMA one too many times and want to see a different side of Warhol’s works try going out to this exhibition this week!

WHAT: ANDY WARHOL: PHOTOGRAPHER

           PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE HEDGES COLLECION

WHERE: 527 West 23rd Street (23rd St between 10th and 11th Aves)

PHONE: 212.629.6778

WHEN: THROUGH APRIL 21, 2012

Escape into Opulence

March 23, 2012/in Date Ideas, NYC /by CMB

The Frick Collection

Tired of your studio, or your one bedroom flex apartment you share with 2 other roommates? See where the real high class, wealthy, and cultured people used to live back in the days.

The Frick Collection is an art museum now, but was first built in 1913 as Robber baron Henry Clay Frick’s- yes that’s his name- mansion. The Frick Collection holds many traditional painting all from Monet’s pieces to Renoir’s. There’s also a garden court where you can relax and enjoy the quietness and enjoy the spring breeze. Of course it has a fountain, like all great mansions do!

My favorite part of this mansion/art museum is that it is a great wedding venue. You have to be a private member but if you are, this is a choice different from a castle but with the same classy opulence anybody would be in awe of.

 








WHERE: One E. 70th St. (70 St/5th Ave)

COST: $18, $12 for seniors, $5 for students

PHONE: 212-288-0700

Click for schedule and for more info

OVER THE WEEKEND IN NYC 3/15-18

March 15, 2012/in Date Ideas, NYC /by CMB

Here we go fellow CMB members it’s Thursday and lets get ready for the weekend!

I already posted some things for you to do, but here there are again so you won’t have to scroll through the pages.

SQUAREPUSHER TONIGHT AT WEBSTER HALL

Location: Webster Hall (125 East 11th St. between 4th and 3rd Aves)

When: TONIGHT @ 8:00pm

Tickets still available (click)

Listen to Squarepusher do his thing before you go

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FRANCESCA WOODMAN EXHIBITION

You and your date should be the first ones to go to Francesca Woodman’s exhibition that starts tomorrow (Fri 3/16/2012).

Woodman is best known for her black and white photography work which will be on view along with her short films.

Location: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (1071 Fifth Ave. between 88th and 89th Sts)

When: OPENS Friday 3/16 through 6/13

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

It’s that time of the year again when you can have green beer, Irish car bombs, Guinness…all throughout the day. Join in on St. Patrick’s Days’ festivities by going to the biggest event- the PARADE.

Wear your green shirt and if you’re not Irish, its okay… just believe you are one for this day and have fun!

When: 3/17/2012   11am-5pm

Parade Website

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Have a Feast on St. Paddy’s Day—Southern Style

Are you too lazy to go to the St. Paddy’s Day parade and would rather pig out with your friends and maybe your date?

Check out Southern Hospitality BBQ

They have a special menu for Saturday with great deals for your St. Paddy’s Day special drinks. While you’re at it, you should ready your stomachs- since heavy drinking is bout to happen- with south style deliciousness.

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

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