Blind Date: Louisa & Richard
By Zara Zubeidi
Did Richard and Louisa hit it off at Trof, Fallowfield?
Richard, 1st year, Medical Imaging MSc
First impressions?
Confident and stylish.
What did you have to eat?
A burger and then Sticky Toffee Pudding
What did you guys talk about?
Lots, our home towns, our courses and life in Manchester mostly
If they were an alcoholic beverage which one would they be and why?
I would have to say an Irish coffee. Apart from the fact that she’s from Ireland, she also seemed very energetic and focused.
Were there any awkward silences?
Maybe a few…
Rating?
7
Finally, hug, kiss or something more?
None of the above.
Louisa, 2nd year, Psychology
First impressions?
He seemed friendly and was easy to get on with
What did you have to eat?
A Trof burger and brownie
What did you guys talk about?
Lots of different things, about our courses, where we go out in Manchester etc.
If they were an alcoholic beverage which one would they be and why?
A tangy cocktail because he was eccentric and interesting!
Were there any awkward silences?
No, not at all
Rating?
7
Finally, hug, kiss or something more?
None, and we did not swap numbers so it’s unlikely that we will see each other again
Louisa and Richard ate at Trof, Fallowfield. Thanks to the guys down there for getting involved. To check out their menu and what’s going on there head to http://www.troffallowfield.co.uk/
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