Originally Posted by
Racer Ex
Oh heck, I'll bite.
Just call her. Talk. Tell her you had a good time with her. Ask her out. Just you two. Forget dinner, go hit a movie or skate or something stupid where a waiter isn't staring at you and there's no pressure about ordering this/that/the other thing and have some popcorn and hot dogs or some pizza afterwards.
Go for a smooch at the end of the night. That'll be the litmus test.
I know movies are the cliche date, but I think they're a stupid date (at least a first date). You can't talk. You just sit there and watch the movie (or make out, which you can do for free).