Sure, I could talk about oysters, chocolate, chilies, bananas and vanilla, but you all know about these aphrodisiacs, right? Well, maybe not all of them, but you can indulge in as many of those listed and your sex drive still might not kick in.
Valentine's is the one day of the year I can play on the character of Carrie Bradshaw meets Nigella Lawson, so I’m not holding back.
There are endless options for romantic three-course dinners and heart-shaped chocolates, but when it comes down to it, nothing beats a genuine foodgasm – an orgasm in your mouth.
Yes, I’ve had it many times, and if you haven’t… you’re just eating at the wrong places or ordering the wrong things.
I may not have been as dramatic as Meg Ryan indulging in her pastrami sandwich at Katz’s Deli in Harry Meets Sally, but foodgasms are uncontrollable. And after you finish, you can’t wait to tell the world about it. God bless social media.
So whether you’re taken or single, here are three orgasmic dishes to have over and over again.
Hy’s Cheese Toast for Two at Hy’s Steakhouse
It’s a classic. “Famously irresistible since 1955.” It’s bread and melted cheese; it’s almost too easy. As many versions as you’ve had, this one makes you not want to ever order it anywhere else again; nobody makes it like they do here. It’s the George Clooney of the cheese bread world. It just ages so well. I want to cry thinking about it.
Baked oyster with truffle and whipped garlic butter at L’Abattoir
It was a featured canapé at the recent Visa Infinite dinner at L’Abattoir and I fell in love at first bite. I wanted half a dozen to myself – only half because they are super rich. They are actually offered on the à la carte menu at the restaurant, so don’t miss out. Oysters are aphrodisiacs after several, but just one of these will make you quiver.
Lobster Miang at Maenam
It was verbally introduced to the menu late last year, but you have to preorder it. Do it now. It’s a poached lobster with ginger, lime, toasted coconut and galangal dressing served with betel leaves. I called it a "Lettuce wrap 2.0” and it’s one of my favourite lobster dishes in the city. It’s sweet, salty, sour, spicy (as Thai food normally is), full of texture and just pops flavour and freshness. I wouldn’t need anyone to enjoy this one. Lobster for one… yes, please!
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