There are certain foods one should shy away from on a first date. Anchovies. Onion rings. Any sort of rare meat dish known to cause intestinal tract issues. Pizza, linguini and salad, however, are just fine. Especially fine when washed down with a nice glass of Chianti. Adriatic Grill in Tacoma has an all-day happy hour menu on Thursdays that features discounts on the things you should eat, while banishing the things you shouldn't. Because first dates are hard enough. Stomach issues aside.

[Adriatic Grill Italian Restaurant, 4201 S. Steele St., Tacoma, 253.475.6000]