Melissa Schorr

1 week ago | bostonglobe.com | Melissa Schorr

ALDIS P.: 29 / resident physician When he is happiest: Doing something simple for someone in needHis interests: Salsa dancing and writing poetryGRETCHEN F.: 26 / data scientistWhat makes her a catch: She thinks about others a lot and values relationships. Her interests: Reading, running Aldis I arrived early. I reviewed the wine list awkwardly and tried not to look expectant. Gretchen He was sitting in the restaurant as I walked in.

3 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Melissa Schorr

CRISTA J.: 25 / cell processing specialist Her interests: Running, hiking, crochetingHer perfect mate: Paul Mescal in STEMJON M.: 27 / biotech scientist His hobbies: Running, surfing, cookingFirst thing people notice in his home: His Lego set of Van Gogh’s The Starry Night7 P.M. TRES GATOS, JAMAICA PLAINCrista I went on my long run, took a nap, and tried seven different outfits before settling on the first one I tried. Jon I spent the day with friends before heading to the date.

4 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Melissa Schorr

JOHN F.: 74 / retired paralegalWhen he is happiest: When he completes a project in his workshopHis ideal mate: Marcia Gay Harden, as an RNWhen she is happiest: When she’s accomplished a daunting task, such as completing her taxesWhat makes her a catch: She’s independent and active. 7:30 P.M. BAR ‘CINO, BROOKLINEJohn I picked out what to wear, then got my pants cleaned and ironed my shirt. Keven I got my hair highlighted that day, although the appointment had actually been scheduled prior.

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Melissa Schorr

TARIK T.: 25 / construction research analystHis interests: Painting, hip-hop music, spirituality and looking at that side of the worldWhat makes him a catch: He likes to make people laugh. TAYLOR A.: 25 / grants assistant When she is happiest: Laughing with friendsHer perfect Saturday: Diving into Bible study8:30 P.M. EARL’S, PRUDENTIALTarik I was in a rush since I had the date after work. Once I got into the Uber I was in a much calmer state of mind. Taylor I definitely felt nervous.

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Melissa Schorr

Last thing he read: Superheavy, a book about the race to find the bottom of the periodic tableHis hobbies: Cooking, traveling, learning languagesMEREDITH D.: 24 / biomedical engineering PhD studentWhat makes her a catch: She’s a Renaissance woman. Her interests: Cooking, gardening, sewing, jigsaw puzzles8:15 P.M. BAR VLAHA, BROOKLINEChris I focused on having a good time. I think the hardest part is the anxiety building up.