“Instead of the usual packed social atmosphere at the Dupont Circle nightspot, a table set for more than two dozen was blazing with candles and holding up an extravagant amount of red tulips, soft green tapers, and spiky orange blossoms. Lamps were draped with coy words like ‘wink,’ ‘flirt,’ and ‘play,” and a live jazz trio played in the corner of the bar area. Event planner-turned-cupid André Wells had set the scene for romantic buzz. Now it was up to the guests.”