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Sure, speed dating in NYC might sound like a relic of the '90s, but hear us out. Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. What stands out the most? Members are vetted by Ambyr yep, thats an application process to join, an interview and a background check so you can have some peace of mind when you sit down at their monthly events. We Met IRL was born to be a safe space for people of color between 25 and 35 years old to speed date. To start fill out their questionnare to get on the email list.
While all are welcome, the founders during this stage also want to make sure our attendees are from diverse backgrounds. And while most speed dating companies have very strict cancellation policies, if you need to cancel, it will let you reschedule for a different event instead. Your crush said yes congrats! About us. Contact us. No thanks Subscribe. Enter email address.
No thanks Awesome, you're subscribed! Photograph: Jesse Chan-Norris. Thursday October 31 Sign up for our newsletter to get your city's hidden gems and cultural spots away from the crowds. Best places for speed dating in NYC. Ambyr Club. Read more. We Met IRL. On Speed Dating. On Speed Dating offers some really fun and quirky speed dating concepts. The company also provides meet-ups and mixers for a more organic setting than hookup bars.
Speed NY Dating. Low-key and chic are the names of its game; each event is held at fancy restaurants or hotel lounges, and absent are the telltale name tags. Plus the management readily intervenes if a certain participant forgets their manners and starts to throw off the vibe. Events are exclusively for the twenties to thirties crowd. The Men Event. The most common theme is Gay Professionals, but it also offers Millionaire Matchmaker, where men 35 and under are paired with guys 36 and over, as well as Poz Gay Speed Dating exclusively for men who are HIV positive.
