Dating Service News

"We continue our Valentine's Day series leading up to Saturday. Everywhere you look right now sotres are packed with hearts and flowers and images of love. But as NEWS 8 AUSTIN's Heather Maze explains, some singles are turning to the pros for help finding their Valentines...It starts with an interview here at It's Just Lunch. You're asked about everything you like from your likes and dislikes to what you are looking for in a partner. If it's a good fit, Austin franchise owner Lisa Starr says, they will sign you up, match you with someone, and set up a lunch date that's convenient for both people."

"Looking for love can be hard for some singles, but there's still time to find a date for Valentine's Day. 'Well, let me tell you all about her. Her name is Heather, and she is adorable,' Lori Levy with It's Just Lunch said. Levy and her colleague, Lisa Starr, are matchmakers for Austin's busy professionals. Their company, [a dating service] It's Just Lunch, does all the work to make sure you have a fun and safe dating experience. 'You have a third party that knows both people. The other thing is that we do all the work for our clients, so there's no two weeklong e-mail sessions with never getting together,' Starr said. 'There is a phone call that we make to both clients, we get their availability and set up a reservation for them at a restaurant.'"

"The dating service, It's Just Lunch, says if you're not into the bar scene, meeting new people through friends is a great option or join a club. 'Austin has so much to offer with respect to athletic clubs, the music scene. You could pick up any hobby that you could ever imagine and doing things that you really enjoy are really wonderful ways to meet people as well,' Lisa Starr with It's Just Lunch said. If you're still looking for a Valentine's Day date, It's Just Lunch recommends these places: Carmelo's Italian Restaurant, Cafe at the Four Seasons, Chez Nous, Aquarelle, and Mansion at Judges' Hill Dining Room."

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