Know your guest.
Make sure that before you make reservations at your favorite sushi bar or steakhouse, your client likes, and isn’t allergic to, items on the menu. If you aren’t sure or didn’t ask beforehand, choose a neutral restaurant with several food style choices.  

Keep an appointment.
Always make a reservation. Standing in line or hunching over a bar while waiting for a table only tells your guest you are not very organized or time-efficient, and that you may just keep her waiting in other areas, too.  

Conquer the wine list.
Restaurants aren’t in the business of testing you on your wine knowledge. They want to sell you a bottle of wine and make it fairly easy to do so. The wine list is usually categorized by type or region. Also, many menus will suggest wines to compliment a dish. If you are unsure about wine, choose the recommended selection.

Follow wine etiquette.
If the server puts the cork in front of you, simply pick it up and sniff it gingerly. Only if you detect vinegar or an off odor would you mention it. Otherwise just smile and nod your head in agreement. Make sure that you allow any red wines about 15 minutes of airtime before you drink them. This will help them mellow and taste better.  

Be yourself!
Your client has chosen you to do business with because she feels comfortable with you and your style. So remember that above all else, you must be yourself at dinner.  

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