Introduction

Hello everyone,
It is my hope that this blog will connect Los Angeles and surrounding residents with fun options for weekly date nights. My name is Amy Tremonti, I have been married to the most wonderful man in the world, Michael Schoepke for nearly 17 years. Two years ago we moved from "ho hum" suburbia Santa Clarita to Downtown Los Angeles. My husband works in Telecommunications and I own a Travel Agency called " Cruiseone ", we have one gorgeous daughter who is a very talented actress (who will remain nameless) and two pain in the ass dogs who run my life, but how I adore them. I wouldn't know what to without my best buddies.
Moving to Downtown Los Angeles was the best thing we did in a long time, everyone thought we were crazy and now all our friends want to come over and hang out.......see what the cool urbanites are up to.

So, getting back to the blog. Mike and I our die hard "foodies" we love great food, delicious wine and great atmosphere but don't care to spend an arm and a leg experiencing it. So, last summer we started mandatory date night (ya know keepin it real with the hubby) but we wanted to keep it under $45.00 for the night. Mike thought I was crazy and never would be able to do it. Don't ever tell your wife she can't do something....because you know ladies it only makes us try harder. Well, low and behold week after week I was finding many great restaurants and activities to do under $45.00 and haven't looked back since and with all the money I am saving my husband now thinks I walk on water but of course I have been telling him that for years.

Starting next Monday May 11Th I will blog every Monday with a different date night idea for the Los Angeles and nearby surrounding areas. My date night will always include food for two, one alcoholic or non alcoholic drink for each person, gratuity of 15% and every now and then an added activity, all for under $45.00. So, I look forward to sharing my ideas and hearing any ideas you might have.