When you graduate to the “willing to eat ribs in front of each other” phase of the relationship, it’s time to plan a date night at Koré. It’s an Asian fusion spot in Lockeland Springs with a menu that often reads like the ingredient combos were thrown together by dartboard selection. Places like this have no grey area—they’re either going to suck or be why-hasn’t-this-been-done-before fantastic. Koré is the latter. The standout on the menu is the plate of sticky ribs. With a gorgeous crust and tender meat, sharing wet naps becomes more romantic than a Nicholas Sparks novel. Happy Hour is a good move here, too. There’s $10 crispy glazed popcorn chicken, $8 crispy spicy tuna, and $8 cocktails. Those deals ensure the bar fills up pretty quickly, no matter what day of the week it is. This means the kitchen gets backed up occasionally—it’s happened to us more than once—but odds are you won’t notice that much. And while the cocktails aren’t life changing, the Koré-anita stands out from the rest with shishito pepper and yuzu adding some brightness to a standard margarita. In the summer, there’s a certain ambiance missing from the dining room, so opt for the patio. Enjoy the weather while alternating between soy-cured salmon and some beef dumplings. Otherwise, when it’s dark and the crystal in the dining room has its time to shine, cozy up and see how many things you can try from the menu.