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February 9-15, 2006

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Top 5 Aphrodisiac Dishes

by Kristin Detterline

1 Apple and Toasted Almond Crepes
Beau Monde, 624 S. Sixth St., 215-592-0656
A paper-thin pancake stuffed with apples, toasted almonds, brown sugar, caramel and vanilla ice cream makes the list of house-recommended desserts at this sexy little creperie. But not just for the sugar rush. Ancient wisdom says the smell of almonds makes the girls go crazy.

2 Hattie Don't Play
Brown Betty Dessert Boutique, 1030 N. Second St., 215-629-0999
Casanova relied on cocoa beans to give him a Viagra-like edge when bedding his conquests. He was stuck drinking the endorphin cocktail to get a rush, but you can get in the mood for bed-post notching with this vintage-y dessert, featuring three layers of chocolate cake padded with chocolate-buttercream icing and topped off with a thick chocolate ganache.

3 Roasted Oysters
Sansom Street Oyster House, 1516 Sansom St., 215-567-7683
Countless couples pregame at this oyster institution. Sidle up to the bar and slurp from the slimy shells of a dozen-plus varieties or order the roasted oysters, made with wine, olive oil and garlic.

4 Grilled Asparagus Salad
Tria, 123 S. 18th St., 215-972-8742
The chopped stalks in Tria's asparagus salad, served cold and tossed with artichokes, white beans and pine nuts in a tomato-onion relish, don't exactly live up to the phallic expectations of this classic aphrodisiac. But don't push the plate aside just yet—the zinc in pine nuts can liven up the male libido.

5 Ginger Duck Noodles
Penang, 117 N. 10th St., 215-413-2531
Think soup is just for sick days? It's also for cold, lonely nights. Heavy chunks of flavorful duck meat bob around with skinny egg noodles in a murky-colored broth flavored with homemade soy sauce. The lovin' spoonful comes from ginger, a tangy root said to increase circulation and make erogenous zones extra sensitive.

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