Taking a break from their parental duties, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden were spotted enjoying each other’s company on a dinner date last night (September 1).

The “Simple Life” cutie and her Good Charlotte rocker beau met a sea of paparazzi as they attempted to exit Malibu, California hot spot Nobu restaurant.

As always, Miss Richie was dressed to impress, sporting a sheer black top underneath a fringed-out blue shawl, dark wash jeans, and flip flops, while Joel opted for a plaid button-up and distressed jeans.

And we can look forward to seeing Nicole make a guest appearance on the NBC hit show “Chuck” later this fall. Of her experience on the set, she told press, ‘’I had a stunt double, but they said I was allowed to do as much as I wanted - except for serious things.”

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Enjoy the pictures of Nicole Richie and Joel Madden making their way out of Nobu last night (September 1).