10 Best Cities to Live in if You’re Single

So you’re single and well, yeah, you’re OVER it.

Sitting on the couch watching Netflix with a bottle of wine to yourself just isn’t how it used to be and you need to get out there and meet people. Start fresh.

So ladies and gentlemen, I give you the 10 best cities to live in if you’re single!

10. Baltimore, MD

Talk about a city full of singles! According to Forbes, there are 124.7 unmarried women per 100 unmarried men. Lucky men! This is on the up and attracting more singles who love a city atmosphere and East Coast lifestyle. Good morning Baltimore!

9. Cleveland, OH

Cleveland is booming with fun and festive singles, especially if you’re a sports fan! These local singles live and breathe their sports teams so embrace the culture and meet a single cutie at a local sports pub and grab a beer!

8. Portland, OR

This city is trending by the minute! Sure, plenty of hipsters are maing their way to Oregon, but Portland is great if you like some aspects of city life but still want to get away and enjoy nature! So get out there for a hike and meet your future granola crunching bae.

7. Washington D.C.

Searching for your future politician partner? LOL. But seriously, this isn’t a bad place to start. Take in the scenery and head to the great outdoors for some fun, or take a stroll through the city! This big city holds plenty of potential for fun-loving singles who have a greater appreciation for history and the outdoors. Plus, every Friday during summer, National Gallery of Art has “Jazz in the Garden” which is a great spot to bring out those dance moves and find other single men who have a great taste in music and appreciation for art.

6. Boston, Massachusetts

It’s no wonder Legally Blonde was filmed in this college town! All the top universities are located here, so there is a high likelihood you will find a smart and sexy collegiate man here! And talk about another booming sports town! Whether you’re on the outskirts searching for your sexy grad or in the city arguing sports over a beer, this is a great town to meet singles!

5. Houston, TX

There’s a reason Drake loves it here! Houston has just the right amount of southern mixed with business professional to make any single find their perfect match! Embrace the BBQ and sweet tea lover inside of you and get yourself a southern gentlemen or lady!

4. Seattle, WA

This is headquarters for some of the most prominent Fortune 500 companies. Can you say CEO’s?! There’s plenty of successful businessman here that you can swing and at least find meaningful conversation with when you’re out and about!

3. San Francisco, CA

If you’re a successful, single female San Francisco is the place for you. San Fran has the biggest support system for women startups, so the men here like seeing a girl who can hold her own! Not to mention GOOGLE offices are here for those of you searching for a sexy nerd!

2. Nashville, TN

The home of country music and country cuties! If you’re a single guy, this is the place to be. According to Forbes, for every 100 unmarried men  there are 122.2 women. Be on the lookout for some seriously cute hipsters and up and coming music stars in this star-studded town full of big dreams!

1. New York, NY

You had to see this one coming! Not only is this city HUGE, so there are plenty of opportunities to meet someone, but also you practically have to walk everywhere, thus more opportunities to bump into a future someone! From endless amounts of bars to Central Park, there’s plenty of places to roam as a single, no matter what atmosphere you fancy!

– Taylor

 

Some Like It Hot! Spiciest Meals Across America

You want spicy? I’ll give you spicy. In fact, I’ll give you effing blow your head off spicy. Like, steam coming out of your ears spicy.

The Four Horseman Burger- San Antonio, TX

The Four Horseman Burger, served at Chunky’s in San Antonio, Texas, is one that will be sure to put up a fight. I mean, this restaurant will offer you complimentary gloves to eat the burger with, as the burger may cause burns. And those are just for your fingers, think about your tongue! The toppings on this burger include: jalapeño peppers, serrano peppers, habanero peppers, & the Bhut Jolokia pepper (otherwise known as the ghost chile). In order to participate in the challenge at Chunky’s, (yes, there is a challenge to eat this beastly burger), you must sign a consent waiver, eat the burger in 25 minutes with no restroom breaks, and then last an additional 5 minutes (after the 25 minutes of misery) without vomiting your intestinal track. Uhm, excuse me? That’s spicy. The Four Horseman Burger was featured on the Food Network show, “Man vs. Food”.

P’haal- New York, NY

In Manhattan of New York City, the P’haal at Brick Lane Curry House also comes with a liability disclaimer. Per the Indian Restaurants’ rules, anyone willing to try the P’haal must give “a verbal disclaimer not holding us liable for any physical or emotional damage after eating the curry”. The torching level of this dish comes from about 10 different ground chilies. Like the Four Horseman Burger, this dish was featured on “Man vs. Food” as well. Right when you needed to let out a sigh of relief (and flames), The Brick Lane Curry House offers “a bottle of beer […] on us, […] a certificate of completion and your picture in the (P)hall of fame” to all those that complete their serving.

Great Balls of Fire- Portland, Oregon

Salvador Molly’s of Portland, Oregon will have you singing Jerry Lee Lewis’ lyrics “goodness gracious great balls of fire”. I’m not joking. The dish they serve is called the “Great Balls of Fire”. The Great Balls of Fire are fritters covered in habanero cheese and a spicy sauce. If one manages to get five of these balls down, their picture goes up in “Salvador Molly’s Hall of Flame”! And but of course, this dish was featured on Man vs. Food also.

Bushido Spicy Tuna Rolls- Charleston, SC

Welcome to Charleston, South Carolina: where the humidity causes people to sweat like it’s an everyday norm, and then drink some sweet tea to cool down. Apparently, the humidity isn’t the only thing making these people sweat. The Spicy Tuna Rolls served at Bushido can cause enough internal heat that an individual will easily break a sweat. In order to complete the challenge at Bushido, one must eat 10 of the habanero tuna rolls. The problem: each hand roll gets spicier and spicier. Unlike other challenges, Bushido does not give their willing competitors a time frame on when they need to finish the meal, so take your time!

So, eat up if you dare my friends…

– Hailey