"Lalou suits a range of first-date needs. The Prospect Heights natural wine bar has a casual patio where you can try something orange or something spirit-forward in a martini glass, plus a more formal dining room where you can have a full-on dinner. And while nothing says “let’s take this slow” like the tiny plate of olives from their snack menu, you could also go for something more substantial like roast chicken. Another huge plus? They take reservations." - will hartman, bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja