The Millionaire Matchmaker Guide to Love and Los Angeles

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Ever since this reality show debuted on Bravo I've been a little obsessed. If you haven't seen it, here's the lowdown: Patti Stanger is a third-generation matchmaker, who runs a matchmaking service in Los Angeles. But here's the catch: She only works with millionaires. How many lonely millionaires are out there? Quite a bit apparently. And since most of these millionaire bachelors are either socially inept, total douchebags, or both, Patti has her work cut out for her, which makes the show pretty darn hilarious (and pretty darn cringe-worthy at times).

Meet the Staff of the Millionaire's Club and the Stars of The Millionaire Matchmaker

Patti

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CEO of the Millionaire’s Club, Patti is notorious for her tough love.

Destin

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He may look like a punk, but Destin is destined (oh the puns!) to become a matchmaker.

Chelsea

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A Patti-in-training, Chelsea is still honing her matchmaking skills, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t occasionally go head-to-head with Patty.

Patti's Golden Rules of Dating

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If you don’t listen you’re going to be sorry (and single)…

Don't Drink Too Much on the First Date

Whatever you do, DO NOT get drunk on a first date. One-two drinks are permissible, but after that call it quits, because if you don’t, you might break the next rule…

Don't Do "It" on the First Date

Patti says that unless your love interest is willing to throw away their little black book (for the time being) and go exclusive, then steer clear of the bedroom. 

Mind Your Manners!

This goes for the gentlemen and the ladies out there. Guys should play the chivalry card, which means picking up the bill, opening car doors, ordering at a restaurant etc…  Meanwhile, ladies should keep the swearing to a minimum and give men their space (this means not calling/emailing/texting every five seconds).

Don't Talk About Money

“Golddigger” is a catchy Kanye West song, and it might be a good idea to leave it at that.

Don't Bring Up Other Relationships

The last thing anybody wants to hear about is your ex.

Leave the Baggage at Home

If you need to tell someone your darkest, deepest, inner thoughts find a therapist. Or a dog.

Don't be a Dud

Be a conversational wizard. Make eye contact, ask questions, engage in witty banter, smile, in short, act interested! Nobody likes a brick wall.

Don't Play Hard to Get (If You Like Them)

If you like someone, let them know it! Don’t be afraid to dish out compliments (if they’re genuine, that is).

Want More Patti? You Got It.

Los Angeles LOVES its Reality TV

 

Millionaire Matchmaker Date Locations

Where millionaires show their dates what they’re made of.

Dodger Stadium

1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dr. Robert Nettles, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon with the blinding white smile to prove it, took his date here for a romantic catered dinner. Not surprisingly, Dr. Nettles turned out to be as cliche as a pair of fake boobs.

Dr. Robert Nettles, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon with the blinding white smile to prove it, took his date here for a romantic catered dinner. Not surprisingly, Dr. Nettles turned out to be as cliche as a pair of fake boobs.

Dr. Robert Nettles

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This Vanessa Williams lookalike wasn't the right prescription for this doc.

Matt

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Before Matt got his hands dirty at Chef's Inc. he got down and dirty and had an impromptu dance party at the mixer Patti set up. Needless to say, Patti was not pleased.

Chefs Inc.

10955 W Pico Blvd. Los Angeles , CA 90064

Ex-football player Matt took his date to this Westside cooking school, where surprise, surprise, Ryan from Top Chef Season 4, gave them a little lesson (talk about Bravo cross marketing!) But don't think Ryan is going to teach you how to make balsamic vinaigrette if you sign up for a class here— he was flown in especially for the event.

Laurence (who thinks he’s God’s gift to women) took his date to Nic’s for dinner, and drinks inside the Vod Box, a walk-in freezer where customers get to put on fur coats and hats to drink shots of vodka. Not surprisingly, the date did not go too well—not only did Laurence not listen to Patti about keeping the alcohol to a minimum on the first date, but he took his date shopping for a mini-dress before dinner. Weirdo.

Laurence (who thinks he’s God’s gift to women) took his date to Nic’s for dinner, and drinks inside the Vod Box, a walk-in freezer where customers get to put on fur coats and hats to drink shots of vodka. Not surprisingly, the date did not go too well—not only did Laurence not listen to Patti about keeping the alcohol to a minimum on the first date, but he took his date shopping for a mini-dress before dinner. Weirdo.

Lucky Strike Hollywood Inc

6801 Hollywood Blvd Ste 143, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Pro basketball player Paul took his date Kimi (who also happens to be Jerry Lewis’ granddaughter) to the snazzy bowling alley Lucky Strike on their date. Patti thought bowling was a terrible idea, but she warmed up to it when she found out that Paul rented out the entire alley for the date. In the end, Paul decided he wasn’t into Kimi, and blew her off in a pretty ungentlemanly manner. But it’s probably for the best— given that Kimi is a bundle of bubbly energy, and Paul has less personality than a paperclip, the two probably wouldn’t have made it very far.

Pro basketball player Paul took his date Kimi (who also happens to be Jerry Lewis’ granddaughter) to the snazzy bowling alley Lucky Strike on their date. Patti thought bowling was a terrible idea, but she warmed up to it when she found out that Paul rented out the entire alley for the date. In the end, Paul decided he wasn’t into Kimi, and blew her off in a pretty ungentlemanly manner. But it’s probably for the best— given that Kimi is a bundle of bubbly energy, and Paul has less personality than a paperclip, the two probably wouldn’t have made it very far.

Paul

See what happened on Paul & Kimi's date at Lucky Strike.

Upstairs 2

2311 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Shauna (millionairess and botoxed cougar) and Patti were at eachother’s throats from the moment they met. But Patti took her case, and Shauna ended up at the wine bar Upstairs 2 on a date with a cute, young fashion photog. And sure enough Shauna didn’t seem to hit it off with either of the men Patti set her up with— despite the fact she found her cute, younger men who have a thing for older women. But what do you expect from a superficial mega bitch who has a lopsided face?

Shauna (millionairess and botoxed cougar) and Patti were at eachother’s throats from the moment they met. But Patti took her case, and Shauna ended up at the wine bar Upstairs 2 on a date with a cute, young fashion photog. And sure enough Shauna didn’t seem to hit it off with either of the men Patti set her up with— despite the fact she found her cute, younger men who have a thing for older women. But what do you expect from a superficial mega bitch who has a lopsided face?

Shauna

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If that doesn't scream "I've had work done!" I don't know what does…

Spa Luce

1755 N Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028

“Sex Toy” Dave told Patty he wanted a swingin’ girl who’d also make a great mom— ummm… ok…. And when he got paired with wild child Johanna he got a taste of his own medicine. They met each other at this spa and got a couples massage— and it was clear from the get-go that Dave wasn’t able to handle this girl.

“Sex Toy” Dave told Patty he wanted a swingin’ girl who’d also make a great mom— ummm… ok…. And when he got paired with wild child Johanna he got a taste of his own medicine. They met each other at this spa and got a couples massage— and it was clear from the get-go that Dave wasn’t able to handle this girl.

Gondola Getaway

5437 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803

Yet, Sex Toy Dave decided he wanted to give it another shot with Johanna and he took her on a gondola dinner cruise, where it became even more clear that he was a terrible match for the sex kitten he claimed he wanted. But Dave eventually learned his lesson and found a “nice girl” he take home to his Jewish mother.

Yet, Sex Toy Dave decided he wanted to give it another shot with Johanna and he took her on a gondola dinner cruise, where it became even more clear that he was a terrible match for the sex kitten he claimed he wanted. But Dave eventually learned his lesson and found a “nice girl” he take home to his Jewish mother.

"Sex Toy" Dave

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You know what they say, you can take the sex toy entrepreneur out of the nerdy Jewish boy, but you can't take the nerdy Jewish boy out of the sex toy entrepreneur…

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Discussions

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Bravo is one of the only channels I get and I have been avoiding this show because it looks dumb but after reading this I may have to try it. It sounds amusing.

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Ahhh I LOVE this show! great guide!

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I love this. I really wanted to join her club before I met a man, and realized all her millionaires are tools.

About The Author

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elijay Rss 

The SFV, Los Angeles
Likes: sweet pickles, English Bulldog puppies, jukeboxes, bicycles, and wheat beer. Dislikes: traffic jams, people who talk during yoga classes, murky swimming pools, excessively sweet frosting, and surly librarians.