Late Night Delight!

With it's recent face lift, Les Deux is re-inspired, reinvented and re-imagined. Join SpeedLA Dating for our Late Night Delight at this wonderfully sexy and cheeky hotspot. Our event starts at 10pm - so get ready for a late night of mingling and mixing - UK Style. Bypass the dreaded velvet rope and long lines by letting us spoil you in perks!

The vibe of Les Deux is a plush experience of European lifestyle mixed with a sexy decor welcoming LA's finest clientele. Guests find themselves in a European playground right in the heart of Hollywood. With the stars overhead and a jasmine tinge in the air, all lit by candelabras, this is the spot to find romance in an atmosphere just your speed.

"Les Deux has been attracting the A-list with it's combination of French Burlesque decor, lush outdoor patio, VIP room with killer cocktails." Life & Style 2008

"Scenesters make a beeline for the beautifully expansive patio which remains the club's best place to see and be seen. " CitySearch

"I walked through the venue without even noticing the tables of daters; SpeedLA events are so chic and low key, you might just walk right by. " LA Talk Radio.com

Come get a little cheeky with us at this fabulously fabulous spot. Join us in the out-of-this-world patio while you meet, mix and mingle.

January 13th 2009 @ 10pm.

Les Deux * Hollywood

Fancy a 'Late Night Delight'?

PBS NOVA & SpeedLA Dating!

The acclaimed award-winning program seen in over 100 countries, PBS NOVA, comes to SpeedLA Dating to find out what all the talk is about! The absolute apex in film making meets the best in the world of dating.

Set to debut January 4th 2010, 'This Emotional Life' will be a 6 hour, 3-episode special on Human Nature, with in depth interviews with the founder and daters of SpeedLA Dating. Adding to the fun are guest celebrities such as Larry David, Chevy and Jayni Chase and Alec Baldwin to name a few, this is one special you do not want to miss.

From all of us at SpeedLA we would like to thank the producers and crew for choosing SpeedLA Dating.

'This Emotional Life' - January 4th 2010 - PBS

Written by: SpeedLA Dating

Happy Holidays!

From all of us at SpeedLA Dating we would like to wish you and yours Happy Holidays and a cheeky New Year!

Love,

Anoush x

Happy Hi Tech Holidays

In case you've been living under a rock lately, and haven't noticed the Christmas commercials on your cable, the Christmas music at the mall and the Christmas everything else everywhere else, the holidays are definitely in season.

But, whether you're feeling like Scrooge, or excited like an elf, you know the holidays can only mean one thing -- it's time to shop. And, when you've got a significant other to shop for, the buying gifts gets more stressful than Santa's workshop on December 24. But, never fear. No matter who you've got staring back at you under the mistletoe, there's a gadget you can give them that will light 'em up like a Christmas tree. Even if your significant other is more chic than geek.

For the stylish significant other, Etsy has a wide array of gorgeous custom gadget accessories. From hand-carved iPhone cases to jewelery made out of microchips, it's your one-site shop for all things handcrafted and homemade. If your beau is more of a bedazzled type, there's always the Swarovski Heart Ware collection - a pretty pun of a USB drive cleverly disguised as a glamorous heart-shaped crystal.

If your significant other is more geek than chic, there's always the old standby of ThinkGeek, which boasts brilliant gift ideas like a light-saber umbrella and the world's fanciest wind-up razor. Seriously, it's a wind-up razor. There's also a wide variety of watches that do everything from secretly videotaping people to playing full-color videos. Of course, if you really want to make the geek in your life feel special, you can always get the ultimate geek gift - a monogrammed USB drive. Gorgeous, silver plated, personal and totally nerd-a-licious - nothing says love like a 4GB slice of security - for your computer files at least.

Got a lover who loves the gym? If you really want to splurge on that special gym rat in your life, there's always the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. This super-sleek duo is the brain child of the good folks at Apple and Nike, and it's basically a fancy pedometer that also happens to be a music player that also happens to hook up with your shoes, so that everything works together while you run. If that's one too many features for your favorite fitness fiend, check out the Garmin Forerunner, which combines a GPS and pedometer into one sleek, simple interface that you wear on your wrist while running. Sure, it's a little pricey, but aren't your lover's glutes totally worth it?

Written by: Mollie Vandor - SpeedLA Dating Resident Blogger

Tis the Season...

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, Channukah or Festivus, it's hard to deny that the holidays are here -- as much as the 70+ degree weather might have you thinking otherwise. From the themed commercials to the endless loop of lunacy-inducing carols already playing everywhere from the market to the mall, it seems like everybody's getting into the holiday spirit. And, as much as you bah humbug, you have to admit, it's kind of infectious. Then again, isn't everything, in this swine flu season?

But don't worry. Even though we're in sunny southern California, there are plenty of options for those of us who just can't shake the urge to indulge in a little seasonal something or other, and the good news is that you can definitely drag your significant other along and make it a date.

If lights are your thing, check out the annual DWP Holiday Light Festival in Griffith Park - which goes on all month. This display of festive sculptures made out of the ubiquitous strands of electric-bill-killing Christmas lights, will put that puny little light display on your roof to shame. Of course, it's always nice to take a stroll through all that seasonal spirit - and to see that the extra bucks on your post-holiday electric bill really are going to a good cause - or at least a bright one. For more info, check out http://www.dwplightfestival.com/. For more light love, check out Candy Cane Lane on the corner of Lubao and Oxnard Street in Woodland Hills, where sweet suburbia gets a jolt of holiday cheer in the form of some serious neighborhood-wide hall decking. And, get your highfalutin' holiday cheer fix driving through the tony Hollywood suburb of Hancock Park, where everyone from the Mayor to the Cunninghams (yes, of Happy Days fame) have been known to spread the Santa-lovin' cheer with jolly light displays and those creepy animatronic lawn reindeer.

If you're craving a Christmas that's more white than light, I've got bad news for you -- it ain't gonna happen. Yes, it did snow in Malibu in 2007, but unfortunately it all melted before you could get through the chorus of a Bing Crosby carol. So, if snow is what you're craving, the closest you're going to come around here is an ice skating rink. The good news is that the LA area has plenty of those. LA Live's got a rink going all December downtown (http://www.lalive.com/content.php?section=promos&page=holidayice), and the regular rink at Pershing Square (http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/doi.html) is open for its twelfth season this year courtesy of LA Parks. There's also outdoor skating in Santa Monica (http://www.downtownsm.com/about/winterlit.html), outdoor skating in Woodland Hills (http://www.woodlandhillsice.com/) and a classic indoor rink in Culver City (http://www.culvericearena.com/). With skates and admission averaging around $12 per person, you'll have plenty left over for the inevitable bandages and bruise creams.

Written by: Mollie Vandor - SpeedLA Dating Resident Blogger

A Night For Suzanne...

November 30th 2009, is a very special night dedicated to all those who have been affected by or lost someone close to Cancer. Suzanne was the epitome of all we at SpeedLA strive to be; a true class act, always graceful and always cheeky! A victim of Lung Cancer in 2003, this is a night to celebrate her life and all those that were taken far too soon.

A night for love and a night to give back. For those that have their own Cancer charity of choice, simply make a donation to your charity, e-mail Anoush, let her know you did and you are all set. SpeedLA is donating our hosts, our make-up artists, the venue, the appetizers and of course, our Marley prize so that 100% of your donation goes straight to Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Foundation. Simply put Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Foundation in the memo line of your purchase for a lovely tax deduction to boot.

You can donate by purchasing your tickets here or by going straight to http://jglcf.org/give.aspx. If you choose to donate directly, e-mail us with confirmation and you are on our Guest List. To read more about the Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Foundationyou can visit http://jglcf.org/home.aspx

Same great fun, same charming hosts, same gorgeous nibbles and same cheeky-fun!

"New York's famed One Group (One, Coco de Ville, Tenjune) have launched this two-story spot that's ripe for the Hollywood crowd's picking." CitySearch.com

"I walked through the venue without even noticing the tables of daters; SpeedLA events are so chic and low key you might just walk right by." LA Talk Radio.com

SpeedLA Dating - 'A Night For Suzanne - Charity Event

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Sweet Love Hangover @ Playhouse

Fabulously flirty ... seductively romantic... playfully chic. This is what has come to define the undefinable, Playhouse. Set within this fantasyland of fun and wonderment, is the ground floor - Sweet Love Hangover.

With a wink to pop culture and a nod to the classics, Sweet Love Hangover is one part play, 2 parts cheeky with a twist of curiousity.

Mingle with SpeedLA Dating at Sweet Love Hangover and come back to Playhouse - with our compliments. Along with our usual Signature Perks, each dater will receive their own exclusive pass for Playhouse.

Sip on Sweet Love Hangover's dreamy Martini's while you take in the intoxicating moment. Chat up our personable British hosts while you mingle, mix and match - UK Style. Find your playful side in one of LA's hottest spots - All the exclusivity minus the attitude - Sweet Love Hangover @ Playhouse Hollywood.

"The buzz on Playhouse has been building for years, with longtime L.A. club stalwart Elie Samaha and his Muse Lifestyle Group" Metromix.com

"Smack dab in the middle of Hollywood’s burgeoning nightlife scene. The nearly 13,000-square foot nightclub (designed by the same design firm behind STK and Villa, Manhattan-based Icrave), aims to dazzle." Los Angeles Times 2009

"I also tried some other companies, though I preferred Anoush and SpeedLA (call it first timer’s loyalty, the cute accents, I don’t know)" LA2DAY

"SpeedLA Dating is the hippest way to meet quality singles." LA Talk Radio.com

SpeedLA Dating @ Sweet Love Hangover at Playhouse - December 2nd 2009

Ask Anoush! All Things Dating Advice

Ask Anoush! Have a dating question? Need help navigating the dating world? Simply e-mail Anoush atanoush@speedladating.com with your question and she'll answer it right here.

• Jocelyn – Redondo Beach
  Lately, when I go on dates they never get past the 3rd date. The first and second dates seem like their going well but for whatever reason, they fizzle out. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. Any advice?

Hi Jocelyn,
Thank you for your question; it is not an easy one as everyone’s situation is different. The one thread that is true for all of us is that the first date is very much a ‘honeymoon’ date. We rarely tread too deep and it’s easy to feel ‘drunk’ in the moment of someone new showing interest in us. The second date is really the true test. It’s the second visit to that house you might want to buy, the second test drive on that new car and the second dinner with that guy you think you remember liking from a couple of weeks ago. If you do not feel a ‘click’ of any kind, chances are he doesn’t either, or worse he does and senses that you don’t! It’s very important that we put as much effort into that second date as we did the first and don’t assume he will do all the running. Men stress so much about securing that first date, that after the second he may feel it’s time you chased a bit.

• Stephanie – Long Beach
  I work with guy I really like. I know that dating someone you work with is almost an oxymoron, but I don’t know what to do. I feel like if we both approached it like adults, it could work and if itdidn’t, we could still be co-workers. Am I dreaming?

Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for your great question, you are not the first to ask and I am sure you won’t be the last!
Indeed this can be approached like ‘adults’ as you say, but invariably, the problems do not lay in the approach but rather in the outcome. You do not mention if there are any seniority issues, this will inevitably lead to problems. If one of you answers to the other in the workplace I would most certainly say leave well alone. However, if you are on the same level and your workplace is not an overly-serious one, then there is hope. Let’s face it, most of us spend more time at work then we do anywhere else. We see our co-workers more than our friends and family. This doesn’t necessarily mean though that you know someone all that well; remember if he is like most of us at work, you are seeing his best side in that 8-10 hour window. Another reason for concern is that you must think about what your job means to you, if say, things don’t work out. Will you be able to face him every day? Or what if you have a fight the previous night; can you behave cordially at work the next day for the sake of your co-workers?
This is an age-old question for a darn good reason. There are many options to weigh and each situation is unique to the individuals. If you can answer the above questions and feel that you can do this with no regrets, why not give it a go? Please tread carefully Stephanie and do weigh all of the possible outcome scenarios first. If things don’t work out, SpeedLA Dating is always here for you.

• Lori – Hollywood Hills
  I’ve been dating this great guy for about 4 months now. Everything is going good but I have yet to meet any of his family or friends. Every time I ask I feel like I’m pestering him. He’s been telling me next week – next week for more weeks than I can count. Is he embarrassed of me or hiding something of his own?

Hi Lori,
Thanks for your great question, this is an interesting one. First of all, I would like to know a bit more about how much you actually do know about the family of this great guy. Is it a case of, you have seen pictures, you know their names and his general feelings towards them, you just haven’t met them yet? Or…is it that you have been to his apartment several times, there are no signs of any family pictures, he clams up like a frightened crab at the very mention of family and his speed dial and email inbox are completely empty?! If we are talking about the latter, then there might be some serious red flags here. He could have some commitment issues, or he may be hiding something from you. Of course, there are those that have had problematic upbringings and a complicated family. They just don’t want to talk about family until they are ready. This can be a sign of tremendous baggage and depending on your needs and how much of a shoulder you are willing to be, this could be a road you may not want to go down.
If, on the other hand, we are talking about my former suggestion, then I really feel that there is no need for alarm, not at this stage. Plenty of us love our family…but like them at arm’s length. We have their pictures up, enjoy once a month phone calls and getting together with them is a special occasion akin to Leap Years'.
It’s only been 4 months – if things stay the same after the first year, then I would start to be concerned.