Jozen Cummings
The Archive
Funnyman seeks a serious girl who likes to bike
Evan, 28, is a writer/comedian who loves cycling, karaoke and good conversation. Funny stuff: Evan is a part of a comedy-theater group called Business Computer. Ready to go: His secret...
This week's couple: culture clash
Bringing up social issues on a date can be a good way to demonstrate our awareness and worldliness. They can also give the other person a reason not to see...
‘I post about my relationship on Facebook, get over it’
Earlier this year, researchers at Brunel University London conducted a study in which they reviewed the statuses of 555 Facebook users to determine what kind of behavior is tied to...
Summer's coolest drink looks like beer and tastes like coffee
Every summer, coffee shops around town try to one-up previous seasons, and each other, with trendy, pretentious new variations on iced coffee — from single origin to New Orleans to...
Real-estate broker wants to shack up with an athletic woman
When Adam, 31, isn’t selling commercial space, he likes to hit the gym, and he’d love a workout partner. Strong Roots: Adam has lived in New York City for nine years,...
This week's couple: First move
Kissing on the first date is a polarizing thing. For some people, if the feeling is right, they go for it. That’s what Lawrence, 31, did at the end of...
The diners where Marcus Samuelsson found inspiration — and his wife
When celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson decided to open his new restaurant, Streetbird Rotisserie, he wanted to create an atmosphere that paid homage to his favorite type of New York dining...
The hot Harlem club making 1940s jazz cool again
At the stroke of midnight one recent Friday at Minton’s, Wayne Tucker’s quartet comes out swinging — literally — with Duke Ellington’s “Satin Doll.” For the next 20 minutes or...
Textie answers the question, ‘What should I say?’
Even when you’re text messaging someone in the same language, there’s still the matter of what to say. If you get a text asking how your day is going, do...
This week's couple: Age inappropriate
A four-year age difference might not seem like a lot, but to Sakshi, 31, it was a bit of a deal-breaker. When she met up with Afam, 27, at the...
Hungry guy wants a woman so sweet he can pass on dessert
Lawrence, 31, is a television producer who knows where to get the best pizza in the city but when it comes to love, he’s still looking. Side order: In addition...
Family guy seeks a funny gal
Afam, 28, does serious work as a community coordinator, and he wants a gal to help him cut loose when he’s off the clock. Sounds like: Afam has a knack...
This week's couple: Not so funny business
For many people, dating someone who can make them laugh is key — but not everyone can nail a stand-up comedy routine on a first date. When Ben, 26, and...
The best gut-busting dishes to try at Harlem's new food fest
The Harlem Renaissance revolutionized jazz and nurtured countless artists and writers such as Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes. But its vibrant dining scene hasn’t traditionally been treated with the...
Outgoing Southern gal wants a funny guy who knows the score and the news
Stephanie, 30, is a football fanatic and she’s looking for a man who can go from the friend zone to the end zone. Enemy Territory: Stephanie is from Florida, but she’s...
This week's couple: Afternoon delight
There is a recipe for chemistry between two people: One part things in common, one part attraction — and just a dash of differences to make someone interesting. When Monique,...
‘I wanna spank you like a disobedient avocado’: The worst online dating messages
Everyone knows that from behind the anonymity of a computer or phone screen, many men won’t hesitate to let their inner creep fly. But now, the folks at Glamour have...
This week's couple: No pulling power
Looks aren’t everything, but they typically determine what kind of date we have. When Boli and Andrea, both 37, met for dinner at Artisanal Fromagerie Bistro in Murray Hill, Andrea...
Low-key M.D. seeks a woman to play doctor with
Emeka, 27, is a busy resident at an uptown hospital, but he’d find time in his schedule for the right gal. Sunny side up: Breakfast is Emeka’s meal of choice....
19 places to get punch drunk during Saturday's big fight
Saturday night is shaping up to be a knockout party in the Big Apple. As Filipino fighter Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao readies to take on American Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. for...