Staten Island Ferry's best for first date, tweets Mayor Bloomberg

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- There is one thing everybody can agree on: It's cheap, as in economical.

Beyond that, the jury is out on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's pick as the "best spot in NYC" for a first date.

"The Staten Island Ferry!" Hizzoner gushed in a surprise tweet Tuesday in response to a survey conducted by New York magazine.

We're guessing the mayor's unsolicited enthusiasm was prompted by happy memories of his mini-cruise aboard the Spirit of America in the company of main squeeze Diana Taylor after his oath-taking on New Year's Day 2010. There's nothing like a brisk sail to kindle warm feelings.

But hear, hear! to the props, Mr. Mayor!

Now if only there were a Michelin nod-worthy restaurant alongside the St. George Ferry Terminal that took advantage of the romantic waterfront views, or even a hip caf? where you could chat with your love interest while checking out the breathtaking Manhattan skyline.

Because these days, unless you know about the fantastic dining options located just a short stroll away, the date could end up as a quick hop-on, hop-off kind of affair that includes gobbling down a 6-inch Subway sandwich, standing up, before grabbing the boat back again.

For those of you lovelorn New York single gals, who have yet to find a man worthy of taking out for a spin on the big orange boat, why not look for your dreamboat among regulars of Loveboat?

After all, Staten Island was named earlier this month by the dating site Chemistry.com as one of the top 10 spots in the nation to find thoughtful, sensitive and perceptive guys.

So bring on Valentine's Day! This borough is ready and waiting.

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Source: http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/01/staten_island_ferrys_best_for.html

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