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Chic Spotlight: Matchmaker Allie Houlton
When it comes to love, this local matchmaker leaves technology out of the mix and sticks to more traditional methods. Learn how she helps Tri-State residents find their ideal mate.
Cincy Chic: What do Cincy Chic readers need to remember if they are venturing into the dating world and looking for that perfect match?
Houlton: It is a numbers game, but it only takes one! Stay positive and open-minded because you never know where or when you’ll find that special someone!
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"It’s Just Lunch, a dating service, brings couples with similar interests together for a short meeting over lunch or pre-dinner drinks….Without ever seeing pictures of each other- only biographies- Susan and Bruce met for drinks, their first brief 'blind' date, on Friday Sept. 2003 at DeSha's (Montgomery)...Susan and Bruce knew right away. Five days after the date, Bruce called Susan...Bruce also had difficulty finding lasting love in Cincinnati...But Susan has all the qualities he's looking for. 'I got them all and plus some with her.' They have set a wedding date for April."

"Reds season is here, and you know what that means - there's a new place in town to meet men. At least that's what 74 percent of women surveyed nationwide by It's Just Lunch, a dating service for professionals, said about going to baseball games. To make the game (and maybe themselves) more interesting, 90 percent of those women said they'd brush up on baseball fundamentals before the game by reading the sports page, learning the names of key players, or making sure they understand the rules of the game."

"Some people like to play matchmaker; Molly Brooks and Julie Ferguson like it so much that they do it for a living. Brooks and Ferguson are the directors of the Cincinnati branch of It's Just Lunch, the national matchmaking service dedicated to helping busy professionals by arranging casual first dates over lunch, brunch or drinks after work. Serving about 600 clients throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, the duo of 20-somethings has produced several romance success stories, including a client who recently got engaged after meeting someone through It's Just Lunch."

"Advice and ideas: From flirting hotspots and live music venues to coffee shops and health clubs, the newly published 'It's Just Lunch Guide to Dating in Cincinnati' 9Ten Finger Press; $9.95) offers its take on the Queen City."

"While many experts don't expect online dating to take a nose dive, the recent plateau forces online dating companies to do some soul-searching to keep attracting young singles...'The big growth period is over,' said Nate Elliott, an online dating analyst with Jupiter Media in New York...The Atlanta branch of It's Just Lunch, a [dating service with and office in Cincinnati] business that relies on old-fashioned matching techniques and sets up singles for face-to-face dates, has cinched 3,000 members, a 25 percent jump over the past year."

"While many experts don't expect online dating to take a nose dive, the recent plateau forces online dating companies to do some soul-searching to keep attracting young singles...'The big growth period is over,' said Nate Elliott, an online dating analyst with Jupiter Media in New York...The Atlanta branch of It's Just Lunch, a [dating service with and office in Cincinnati] business that relies on old-fashioned matching techniques and sets up singles for face-to-face dates, has cinched 3,000 members, a 25 percent jump over the past year."

"It's Just Lunch Guide to Dating in Cincinnati. Got some single friends who need help meeting and wooing people in the Queen City? Help them out with this book. Sure, some of the information about hot places in town to go (Spy Club, Club Clau) is outdated, but the tips on what to say and how to say it are timeless."

"The dating service It's Just Lunch, with and office in Cincinnati provides the, "9 signs for recognizing Mr. or Mrs. Right. 1)You listen to each other. 2)You have a strong chemistry. 3)He or she is a cheerleader for your hopes and dreams. 4)You say what you want in a relationship, and he or she steps up to the plate. 5)Your partner is genuines, trustworthy and understanding. 6)You can bothe compromise and work together to resolve disputes. 7)You have a similar approach to life- values, morals, goals. 8)Your partner shows you kindness, consideration and respect. 9)You are focused on each other, not looking around for something better."

"First dates may be the most awkward and self-conscious experiences known to humankind. To help manage the stress of a first date and ensure the date's success, Niki McDowell, our source at the dating and introduction service It's Just Lunch, provided a nifty list of 10 Things to Know Before Your First Date. First daters are advised to memorize this list."

"First dates may be the most awkward and self-conscious experiences known to humankind. To help manage the stress of a first date and ensure the date's success, Niki McDowell, our source at the dating and introduction service It's Just Lunch, provided a nifty list of 10 Things to Know Before Your First Date. First daters are advised to memorize this list."

"At Halloween parties, single women like to see single men in strong masculine costumes, such as a baseball uniform or pirate. Single men are drawn to women dressed as a sexy French maid or Catwoman. So says a survey of 1,016 singles by the dating service It's Just Lunch. Male costumes most likely to turn off the ladies, according to the survey: Saddam Hussein, Dr. Phil and President Bush. Women, meanwhile, should avoid the Martha Stewart get-up."

"Choosing the right place to take a date eases the pressure and sweaty-palmed anticipation of that initial meeting. Restaurants, bars and coffee shops where you can meet over drinks or coffee are ideal. Sheri Florio, Cincinnati director for dating service It's Just Lunch, always recommends brief encounters over a full-blown dinner date."

"The survey by dating service It's Just Lunch says 74 percent of women think a baseball game is a good place to meet men. More than 67 percent of women (but only about 50 percent of men) think a baseball game is a good place to have a date. 'If you've met someone you like, going to a sporting event can be a great date- it's a fun, casual atmosphere, you're outdoors and it's an activity you both enjoy,' said andrea McGinty, founder of It's Just Lunch."

"...A dating service is trying to revolutionize the blind date. It's Just Lunch! offers clients a chance to get acquainted over lunch. The firm does all the work, making reservations, clearing the matches with customers. All couples have to do is show up."

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