I ask most men to come to me on first date. The reason is safety.

Now, If he was prescreened on the phone and I have already built some "you aren't going to stuff me in the trunk" rapport then I pick a half-way point.

Many women ask men to come to them on a first date for safety reasons. At a local place we know where to park and the bartenders know you.

Also remember that men have much more body weight. Anyone under 115 pounds can have one drink in 2 hrs and that's it. You don't want to have to drive far tipsy.

btw, I always make sure to thank him for coming to me. And on the second date (if there is one) I let him pick the place.