Blind date

Rebecca on Martyn First impressions? I could tell from the start we were going to have a fun evening. What did you talk about? Chutney, grandparents, a misspent youth misbehaving at music festivals, our mutual love of food... I don't think there was a quiet moment. Any awkward moments? Maybe at the end of the evening when the restaurant manager asked us if he could expect the sound of wedding bells. Good table manners? Exquisite. Best thing about him? He wears his heart on his sleeve and speaks his mind. He was also really engaging and had plenty of good chat. Did you go on somewhere? I'm afraid not. Marks out of 10? 9. I had a great evening. Would you meet again? I certainly hope so. He may not be the love of my life, but I'm looking forward to the start of a beautiful friendship. Martyn on Rebecca First impressions? She was late but I let that slide for the fact that she talked a good game. What did you talk about? Nothing felt like it shouldn't be talked about… Any awkward moments? There was a phone call I had to take but it was urgent. She understood. Good table manners? Yeah, there was no slathering, scoffing, chomping, etc. That said, I didn't get to see her eat a real meal as she is a vegetarian… maybe she acts differently around meat. Best thing about her? She is fun to talk to with a balanced, but slightly risqué sense of humour. Did you go on somewhere? I, sadly, had to make a dash for it due to the emergency phone call. Marks out of 10? 7. I liked her company but I just think there was something missing for me. Would you meet again? I am a romantic at heart and think the first date should be a firelighter. Sadly, I don't think I got that. • Maryn and Rebecca ate at Boyd's Brasserie , The Northumberland, 8 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2. Fancy a blind date? Email: [email protected]