Rather than putting a ton of effort into an outing and then only hitting one spot, why not extend the adventure? This week, we’re pairing a dance class at The Silver Room with dinner at Ja’ Grill.
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Main attraction: Kizomba class at The Silver Room
1506 E. 53rd St. 773-947-0024
How much: $10 per person
The first time you watch a couple dance Kizomba, you might feel like a voyeur witnessing a private intimate moment — the Angolan dance is known for its slow, rolling hips and gyrations, so it’s perfect for a date when you’re already comfortable with your partner and want to turn up the heat. The Hyde Park store, art gallery and event space hosts lessons every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m., so bring your dance shoes and get ready to learn some new sexy moves.
Don’t stop: Ja’ Grill
1510 E. Harper Court 773-752-5375
How much: $3 and up
Take a short walk over to Ja’ Grill to satiate the appetite you just worked up. Try a couple patties filled with seasoned beef, curry chicken or veggies ($4 each), then the signature jerk chicken ($14/full order) with rice and peas, plantains, cabbage and carrots and Jamaican hard dough bread or the vegetarian Ital stew ($15) with callaloo, butter beans, carrots, onions, mixed vegetables and coconut cream. Wash it all down with the Ja’ Rum Punch ($10) with white, dark and coconut rums and tropical juices.