John, Lori, Jennifer, Shannon (
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Bean town
“The best first dates I’ve had are grabbing coffee and having hours of conversation just fly by,” says John.
Travelin’ man
“Since 2004, I’ve never lived in the same city for more than 18 months,” says John. Before settling in New York, he lived in Texas, North Carolina and Chile.
What’s
up doc?
When John was 23 he produced a documentary about the 2004 Republican National Convention protesters.
Tour guide
“When people come to visit me, I like to take them to the High Line, and then cruise through the galleries in Chelsea,” says John of his favorite NYC spots.
Bare bones
John says the most embarrassing thing about his apartment is that he’s lived there for two years yet he’s done absolutely no decorating.
Mad man
John has been told he resembles “Mad Men” star Jon Hamm.
John gets to choose from these three ladies.
Shannon, 29
Entertainment venue marketing manager
She is:
fearless. “I have no shame when a karaoke mike is in my hands!”
She wants: a good ear. “I’d like to date someone with good taste in music.”
Top chef: She loves to cook, “I make a mean shrimp al ajillo.”
Celebrity crush:
Paul Rudd
Shocker! “I was born in France.”
Straight up: Her go-to drink at a bar is a Manhattan.
Woof!
“I have a 65-pound rescue boxer named Rufus.”
Lori, 34
Fashion company account executive
She is: a gym rat. “I’m happiest when I’ve just finished an intense class at the gym.”
She wants: a talker. “I’d like to meet someone outgoing!”
Guilty pleasure: watching “Entertainment Tonight”
Best make-out song: “In Your Eyes,” by Peter Gabriel
Celebrity crush: John Cusack
Her kind of funny: “The Hangover”
Favorite NYC spot: the Central Park Boathouse
Jennifer, 32
Cloud technology consultant
She is : fun. “I work so I can enjoy my active life.”
She wants: an adventurer. A turn-on is someone who can scuba dive.
On her nightstand: “Medium Raw,” by Anthony Bourdain
Shocker! “I’m in a burlesque group called the Pink Chardonnays.”
Favorite NYC spot: the High Line Ideal date: playing ping pong
Roomraiders: The coolest thing in her apartment is her professional-length beer-pong table.
