Sushi and drinks Downtown
It’s so incredibly important to make a conscious effort to keep your relationship romantic. Your partner should be your best friend but they should also always remain the object of your desire/affection, your crush, your lover. Familiarity can lead to complacency if you’re not careful. It’s not something that happens automatically, it’s something that takes daily effort, just like when you were first dating. Ryan and I have been together for 2 years now and despite the fact we’ve grown so comfortable with each other, we make it a point to have regular date nights where we get dressed up for each other and go on a date proper. We hold hands, kiss, listen and talk like we’re trying to get to know each other for the first time. I love date night and all the butterflies that still come with it.
I chose this song as the date night song because it was just so fitting. Ed Sheeran does (he always does) a perfect job encapsulating exactly what love truly is. This song also talks about experiencing things for the first time once you’ve found that person that you know is made for you. For this date night, we went for sushi and drinks. This was my first time eating sushi!
Sushi at Sushi Hana’s
I have never eaten sushi before. If you know me, this is NOT a surprise. If you don’t know me, I was a vegetarian for the better part of a decade. While I’m no longer a vegetarian, I’m still not a big meet eater. The only meat I can even tolerate is chicken, turkey, and salmon (not raw!). Anything else, and there is a good chance I’ll gag.
Ryan however, LOVES sushi, and he hasn’t had it in forever. I thought it would be fun to take him on a sushi date! We went to Sushi Hana’s in downtown Albuquerque. This location is perfect for a first date! It offers a multitude of places you could take your date after dinner to extend it, if you’re having fun.
I loved the decor in Sushi Hana. But I will warn you that the decor is not consistent throughout. the main dining area seen behind me is exquisite and romantic. The secondary dining area seen behind Ryan, looks more like a food hall, which is great for families… but not for a date. If you’re bringing a date here, request to sit in the main dining area.
One thing I loved about Sushi Hana’s was that their menu had plenty of vegetarian options. These were true vegetarian alternatives, little sushi rolls stuffed with bright colorful fruits and veggies, not just salads. I ordered the cucumber rolls and the fruit and vegetable rolls (Mango & carrots topped wrapped in nori and rice with pineapple sauce.) They we’re SO good. It was so much fun eating my little faux sushi rolls without having to eat real fish. Ryan ordered real sushi and kindly offered let me try it, I quickly declined and he let it be. I love that Ryan always respects my food choices and never pressures me to eat meat even though I don’t technically consider myself a vegetarian anymore. Sushi Hana’s menu
Drinks at Anodyne
After drinks we went to a downtown bar called Anodyne. It’s one of my favorite places downtown because it’s generally pretty mellow. I’m not one for clubs, loud music, or partying. Anodyne feels like a cafe sometimes. They have pool tables, great drinks, everyone is nice, and they have a few couch areas very reminiscent of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Not to mention the best part, THEY’RE DOG FRIENDLY! I didn’t take any photos in Anodyne so Checkout this amazing review of Anodyne https://theabqreviews.com/2017/11/30/anodyne-review/ The review is amazing and they have some great photos of the Bar.
Graphite and Jade 