Love experts recommend that women try to pick-up men in unusual places, like the grocery store. But can a girl really pick up melons AND men? We sent Savvy Miss reader, Keely Kolar, 25, out for a test drive around the aisles.

When it comes to meeting guys, I’m generally up for anything—online dating, set-ups, the bar scene—but the grocery store? This was a first. Since I had nothing to lose and my fridge was empty I decided to accept the challenge.

Sorting out the Singles.
Beneath the fluorescent glow of the supermarket lights, I began my quest. Thinking of myself as a savvy, single Nancy Drew, I hunted for clues that would indicate which guys might already be unavailable. Scanning the male shoppers, I concluded that engagement or wedding rings are the easiest sign—other than that, only a conversation could reveal his actual status. So, when I spotted a ringless man in the cereal aisle, I flashed him a flirty smile. He smiled back. But, just as I took a step in his direction, a girl appeared and quickly grabbed his arm. Taken. Be very careful of girlfriends lurking in the aisles. The best way to spot a single guy: They look the most confused.

Just like in real estate, location is key.
Obviously, the single guys are going to be at supermarkets where single people live. So if you live in the suburbs, you may see a lot of cuties but they’re more likely to be one half of a couple. Stick to the city centers: downtowns, uptowns, midtowns. And speaking of location, the type of store you hit is important, too. I visited a supermarket chain, but found I had much better luck at the high-end organic store—so I guess most quality guys are both healthy and wealthy!

Finding the top location within the supermarket is also critical. I quickly discovered that single men congregated in the frozen food aisles and in the prepackaged meal sections. While shopping for a boyfriend, stay away from the diaper and feminine hygiene aisle. Just because George on Grey’s Anatomy buys tampons for his roommates doesn’t mean any other boy in history has. Remember, George isn’t real. And if I were you, I’d stay away from the liquor aisle on weekday afternoons, too.