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SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
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SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
SpeedLA Matchmaking - Marina del Rey, CA
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Best

Attended an event last night at STK and thought I would come and share my experience. Myself, my best friend and her roommate thought we would try out this thing called 'Speed Dat...

Worst

Went to a few events by this dating agency. Had a good time and on my last event I sent over some feedback; The DJ didn't mix well, there was a light out over my table and the res...

It is what you make it! 3/21/2011

I've been to a few speed dating events in the past. I would say the format is usually the same. But with SpeedNY Dating it's a bit more relaxed. I don't get that nervous and the added bonus (for the ladies) is that we get a little dolled up beforehand. The hosts are always so nice and chatty, they really try to make everyone feel good. The first time I went to an event it was a bit unorganized due to crazy weather in London but it worked out. I went with a friend of mine and we had great conversations. I didn't really find anyone I clicked with but it's about getting out there and just having a good time. The second time I went to a smaller event and it was a little better, in that we had more time to talk to everyone. There was a break where they had some snacks and people could mingle. Again the hosts were great, they had hosts for both sexes which is nice! I look forward to going again in a couple months as some of my friends want to give it a try. I wouldn't say it's the best way to meet Mr./Ms. Right but it helps in seeing who is out there and having a good time. For my second time attending an event, there were a few snafus but they were quick to inform me of the changes and really great about apologizing for the inconvenience. It all worked out in the end. more

Med students need love too!!! 3/20/2011

I've been familiar with this matchmaking service for some time now from friends of mine who went and had a really good time. I finally relented and decided to join them just before Halloween last year. I kept promising to go and would find any excuse to flake on my friends. ""You guys don't understand what it's like being a full-time Med Student"" was my favorite flake line. Finally I gave in and felt like a complete drama queen for making such a big deal out of such a cool thing. The first night i went the event was in Santa Monica at a restaurant called Zino. I was super nervous. As in super, super nervous. I opted for the make-over before the event and quickly opted for large cosmo while I nervously waited. The staff and makeup artists could tell I was a bit out of my comfort zone and did all they could to get me to settle into the night. It was really weird, I started the dates with the guys and in an instant, totally relaxed. It probably didn't hurt to have my friends next to me, the nice hosts and most of all, the large cosmo which seemed to settle me right in. My friend tipped me off that they do this promotion thing where they hide a cute bear during the event and if you find it you get a 50 dollar credit to return. I might of cheated a bit because the tables my friends and I were at happened to be right next to the hosts so we could see where they hid it. I admit, we cheated. But in doing so we got to come back. Yay! The first night I went I liked a few of the gentleman and had a match with one. We returned a few weeks later and I did much better at Geisha House in Hollywood; Thank you very much. We're trying to coordinate a night again before the end of the month or beginning of April which I'm super excited about. I still feel silly for giving my friends such a hard time about going. I get asked out on dates at school, but hey, I'm not exactly in date mode at school so finding a place where I can let my hair down and meet some great men is a place I can't get enough of. more

unpleasing hosts 3/16/2011

I never actually got to attend an event. Just dealing with the hosts wore me out. They canceled the event three times in a row and every time provided a different reason. Upon raising concern over this they threw a hissy fit. Very unprofessional company and the worst customer service experience i have had to deal with thus far. I would recommend picking another dating service or be planned to receive cancellations the night before. more

Bliss SF 3/7/2011

So much better than online!!!! Not intimidating or cheesy, it's very laid back and fun. The ladies get makeup session and apptz, & get to mingle with the other girls, while the men are sent to the bar. The ladies sit in one place while the men rotate every 5 min. It's a great way to get the initial vibe and attraction. Both parties rate one another and turn in the rate sheet to the host. 2 days later the host sends you an email w/your matches (those who you liked that liked you back). They provide emails of your matches and the rest is up to you. I would definitely do it again!!! Will never do online again. more

Pretty, pretty, pretty good 3/1/2011

Attended an event by this company at Xino in Santa Monica. Great location on the rooftop of the new Santa Monica Place mall. Thought the great ambiance really set the night off well. It's just beautiful up there and gave everyone a nice glow. Met the hosts, checked in and moved table to table as I met the ladies in attendance. Each date lasts about 6-7 minutes but I felt the best time to chit chat to the ladies was actually at intermission. A little mingling around the bar never hurt anyone. The dating company also provided great appetizers in the middle of the event which added to the mingling and getting to know you atmosphere. It was exactly what I expected and I mean that in a good way. I wasn't expecting a typical singles event and was glad they didn't deliver one. The restaurant, hosts and atmosphere just set off a really nice tone. Less of an event and more of a gathering of friends. Service is great and the daters are great. As far as what they could do better, I'd like to see more Southbay events. There are lots of singles there and great restaurants so they really have to get with it. lol. Anyway, if your single this should be checked out. more

Simply Coolio! 1/18/2011

I'm a member of GiltCity and came across speedladating -- thought is sounded cool and different than typical 'speed dating' events. My hours at work are crazy and I kept having to reschedule my event with the office. When I called they were very sweet and when I e-mailed I always got a response within minutes. I finally got a schedule that didn't change last minute, a cute outfit - also from Gilt :-) and went to STK in West Hollywood. What a place!!! I'd seen it in mags and had always wanted to try it so it was perfect. Both the restaurant and event was packed. The hosts checked me in -- offered some plates while we wait -- and really made me feel comfortable. I have a friend who went 'speed dating' but nothing like this. The event started a little late which I didn't really mind as I got to hover around the dishes and cater to my inner foodie. There were a few groups of girls, all very nice and I almost enjoyed talking to them as I did the men! Before I knew it the night was over. The staff and daters are just my style. Cool, easy to talk to and just plain nice. more

Glad I went 11/10/2010

Received an e-mail about a promotion Gilt was doing with speed la dating and thought I would give it a try. If anyone isn't familiar with either Gilt or Speed la dating they are really missing out. Gilt is a great discount to luxury brands and services and speed la dating is a great sophisticated brand of speed dating. Arrived at the venue, met up with the hosts at the event. Both very charming (and cute) and was on my way. The event was packed which made for a very loud night. Convenient for a couple of dates I had - j/k. By the end of the night my voice was shot. It was like I had been at SF Giants game! (Go Giants!) The evening went by so quick. Before I knew it the night was over and I turned in my scorecard. The office manages to respond in minutes to my questions and sent my matches the next day. I would absolutely try this again. more

My kind of office party ;=) 10/22/2010

A few times a year my office holds 'office outings' providing us an opportunity to cut loose, have a drink on the company's tab and pretend we like each other, at least for one night. Most of us are single, not surprising considering the 50+hours a week we suffer for our company (raise anyone?) so this go around we thought a singles party would be fun. One of my co-workers found a company that holds events two doors down from where we work at geisha house in hollywood. Nothing can quite prepare you for a night of watching your co-workers try to hook up, but the drinks certainly help. We had a ridiculous amount of fun. There was 13 in our group alone and about 40 daters total. Cool group, cool place. cool service.\r \r The next day we got our matches while we were still at work. 4 of us didn't get matches and the four that didn't were quite adamant they weren't really trying. Sure you werent!!! Anyway, if your single in la and you need a spot for yourself or even an office party to get your mojo on, this is the spot to do it. \r \r (disclosure - I was not one of the four that didn't get matches - let it be known) :=) more

I admit it! I've been speed dating! 9/15/2010

Okay. I did it. I actually did it and I loved it. I went with 3 girlfriends for a girls night out. One of my friends also did a review. I am group leader if you will of my gaggle of girlfriends.\r \r I did my homework and found a company that touted speed dating uk style. Every preconceived notion of what I thought speed dating was about, went out the window. We chose STK and were off. \r \r We arrived and were greeted by two very sweet hosts. STK was crazy busy that night and what we thought was so cool was the fact, no one knew we were speed dating. We sat in their lovely atrium and none were wiser to our dating shenanigans. \r \r We met 14 guys that night. Some cuter than others, but all really cool and really down to earth. The event lasts about 2 hours. There was food served when we arrived and at the break. I had never been to STK and LOVED it. I am now officially addicted to their truffle fries. \r \r The night ended and we made our selections. I think my favorite part of the night is the flirting and feeling sexy. I think I can be easy on the eyes, but by no means do I consider myself a knockout. But I felt like one by the time the night was over. Guy after guy vying for my attention. \r \r This doesn't suck. :-) \r \r The next day you find out who matched with who and then it's up to you to go from there. We didn't try the makeover at the beginning so I don't know what that's like.\r \r I guess my only complaint would be that maybe if you don't do the makeover you can get a free drink. Help a girl out here! Drinks at STK are on the expensive side but that's what you get. Not to say they aren't worth the coin, but a few coins less would be great.\r \r So there you have it. \r \r more

Best Night Out! Beats Going To Any Bar! 9/15/2010

I went to one of the STK events and loved it!!! Was so much fun meeting all those guys in one night! Beats going out to a bar with a girlfriend anytime... I say just grab a friend or 2 and try it out! What's the worst thing that could happen? Laugh with or at someone! The whole night was laughter full and the whole thing with the staff being rude is so not true! They were all smiles and the reservation part went smoothly for me! I even got an email inviting me again. Seriously TRY it more

A Breath of Fresh Air 9/13/2010

My speed-dating experience was excellent! I went in not knowing what to expect but the customer service was amazing and the venue were very enjoyable. For those of you who are not from LA, this company’s philosophy might be familiar to you. I can’t remember the last time employees cared so much about the clients. They GENUINELY CARED about the clients! My friends and I arrived at The Geisha House (which was very impressive) and started the dating experience just after 8:00. I honestly believe everyone was a little nervous in the beginning, but nervous laugher soon became relaxed. The ratio of guys to girls was balanced and several times the staff came up to us asking if we were enjoying ourselves or if there is anything they can do. There is no pretention here! If you love to try new things, this is the right experience for you. more

A fun way to meet new people 9/13/2010

I attended two events with Speed LA – at the Geisha House and the Pourtal, and had an absolutely fun time on both nights. The staff was very friendly and professional. They greeted me promptly, explained the ‘rules’ and what to expect, and were very attentive throughout the entire event. \r The guys I met at both events were really nice. Being initially a bit skeptical about speed dating, I was very pleasantly surprised about what a nice crowd I got to meet. The guys were polite, fun and there were quite a few really cute ones. \r I loved the complimentary make up provided by the company before the event. Their make-up artist was a very sweet girl, who knew what she was doing. The complimentary appetizers served during the break were another nice touch. They were served at the bar, and it was a great opportunity to mingle and talk more to someone you liked.\r The match results were emailed in less than 48 hours. I got a match with someone who I thought was very cute, and we’re actually going on a date soon. \r If you ask me, I’d say Speed LA was a fun and stylish way to meet new people. I’d do it again, but maybe now I won’ t have to…\r \r more

A pleasant experience 9/11/2010

I have attended multiple events through SpeedLA Dating. I have had nothing but good experiences. It's hard to meet people to date in a large city like Los Angeles, and these events are a great way to break the ice. The events are set up very professional, the hosts are always extremely friendly, and the locations are great. I've been to both STK and Les Deux for events. The owner has always been prompt in delivering match results, and I have met some great people through these events. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable speed dating service. more

What is not too like? 9/10/2010

Whoa! \r \r Who is behind these weird reviews!!! \r \r I've been to a few speed date la events and always have a great time. I just don't see how you couldn't. As for rude staff, that's crazy. \r \r They're very sweet, very accomodating and always great to see. I actually got invited to do their top chef episode, so maybe I am a bit biased. :-) \r \r What else can I say, you give what you get.\r \r \r I have only ever been nice to them and they are always nice to me. more

Daters Beware! 9/9/2010

Love is definitely NOT in the air...or the minds...or the language of the staff at SpeedLA Dating. First of all, they refuse to issue me a refund when I accidentally purchased two tickets to an event, when I only wanted one. Secondly, there staff ""banned"" me from this event ""and all future events"" because I tried to get my money back. They claimed I was being ""fraudulent."" If I already paid for one ticket, how was I committing fraud? I simply wanted my money back. No dice. I then tried to talk to them on the phone when the owner, Anoush, was freaking out and hung up on me when I tried to explain my position. To this day they still refuse to give me a refund and have even blocked my IP address from their website. Very classy. Stay away. more

First Time Speed Dating 7/24/2010

Well it was my first time taking part in a speed dating event. Just moved out to the LA area a few months ago and saw an ad for speed la dating. I finally decided to give it a try and glad I did. When I got to the venue (Kress) I really didnt know what to expect at all. The set up was nice. I thought it would be awkward having 5-6 minute conversations with different women but it was alot easier and more fun than i expected. The time actually flew by and seemed short since I was having a good time. It was organized really well and all the people were really nice. The two hosts were really great organizing the event. I definitely would go to another one of their events as its a great way to network and meet others in the area. So if youre thinking about trying out one of the events you definitely should as its a lot of fun, easy going, and you never know who you might meet. Pros: nice atmosphere, good amount of participants more

Give it a shot 7/24/2010

Tried out speed dating in New York with this company and was anxious to see where it all started in LA. Professional and fun both times. Thought I would give Geisha House a try and glad I did. Met a great group for friends and a few girls I chose for hopefully more but we'll see how it goes. I'm from New York so I really enjoy getting more LA connections. I'm a news editor and actually met a few people in the same industry and one that knew my boss which was a litle weird. I haven't been to other companies so I can't say how it compares but I haven't wanted to go anywhere else. Pros: Perfect for making new connections Cons: None yet more

Good Service 7/13/2010

I had never been speed dating before and had a good time. Casual but classy -- no pressure fun. Caught LA dating on tv and thought it looked fun. Decided on STK in West Hollywood. Crowd was good looking and laid back. Been to STK a few times for work meetings and always enjoy myself. I really wish there was someway to get more minutes if I really like someone, but I guess that wouldn't always work out if I didn't. Good team, great dates and a lot of fun. Pros: great dates, great restaurants Cons: More time with the dates more

Absolutely Fabulous! 6/9/2010

I stole my headline from the uk show :-=)\r \r My cousin and I went to a speed date la event at ivan kane's in hollywood. If you haven't been to ivan kane's - you really have to. It's so different than most every restaurant I have been to and we both really enjoyed ourselves. Checked yes for make-over's for both of us. This part was really cool - I had already come with my make-up on but I really dug the make-up artist. Got some great insider tips which was cool and a little lip liner to set me off. The event was on the patio which with the heaters made it nice and cozy. Drinks were a little expensive but that didn't stop my cousin and I from getting more than a little tipsy. That might of added to the fun I don't know. :-) the event was packed and lots and lots of fun. I am an absolute sucker for accents so I couldn't get enough of the hosts. My cousin met a guy who she really liked. He came with a friend who liked me, but even with said tipsy, he was kept far away from the fancy a go column on the score card. I would totally do it again. Pros: swanky joints Cons: expensive swanky joints :-( more

Good fun 5/17/2010

Fun time with Speed LA. Girlfriend signed us both up for a nite out. Event was at Les Deux in Hollywood. A HUGE fan of Les Deux since the days it was more dinner than club. Thought the hosts were super sweet and the accents cute. Met about 14 guys , my gf and I chose a few and she matched with 3 and I matched with 2. Stayed after which was cool and we really enjoyed ourselves. Pros: great locale, good group and strong drinks Cons: my girlfriend got more matches more
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