The purpose of the first date is for the man
and woman to get to know each other. To
do this, you must talk. So, you can't go wrong
with dinner. Take her to a semi-fancy
restaurant; McDonalds won't cut it.
Conversely, don't take her to a very expensive
restaurant; she will feel uncomfortable if you
pay for a $100+ check. Show your
originality by taking her to a little-known
local restaurant with a diverse menu. Discuss
the type of restaurant fare before you plan;
you don't want to take her out for
seafood only to discover that shrimp makes
her swell up like a balloon. If an upscale
local restaurant is out (or your budget can't
handle it), take her to a mid-range chain
like T.G.I. Fridays or Chilis. They have tasty
food and fun atmosphere.