Top 10 sexiest foods in Charlotte

Like George Costanza and his mango, food and sex have always had a special relationship. When done right, each can lead to the other but a bad experience with either can prevent future occurrences of both.

Here is a list of sexy foods in Charlotte to ensure plenty of lip-smoochin’, under-the-table footsie playin’, make-out point parkin’ fun with your favorite guy or gal.

Charcuterie platter

Price: $4.50 on Wednesdays, from 5–7 p.m. at Craft

Place: Craft Tasting Room & Growler Shop, 1320 South Church St.

These are half-price on Wednesdays, from 5–7 p.m. My wife appreciates my frugality because it just means we have more money to spend on meat and cheese. And what’s more intimate than eating with your hands?

Cheese and chocolate fondue

Price: Cheese is $9.95 and chocolate fondue is $9.95

Place: Melting Pot, 901 South Kings Drive, #140b

On a budget? Go and split cheese fondue then chocolate for $20. Or go all-out and order the works. Park far away and enjoy a romantic walk back to your car while you burn off the thousands of calories of gluttony you just consumed.

Chef’s Choice Nigiri

Price: $49

Place: Sushi Guru, 1217 The Plaza (Plaza Midwood) 6601 Morrison Boulevard (Southpark)

There’s something about shared sushi that certainly is sexy. And according to a fact I just made up, it’s scientifically proven to raise stamina, which is in turn proven to make men buy it.

Brownie Points: When she asks for a piece of your roll, the answer is ‘yes.’ But a piece of your nigiri requires more of a long-term commitment.

Milk bread 

Price: Complimentary

Place: Kindred, 131 North Main St., Davidson

You both lock eyes when you see the last remaining bite of milk bread, you reach, your fingers touch, you get in an argument about who gets the last piece, you sleep on the couch dreaming of more crusty, pillowy goodness.

Brambleberry Crisp

Price: $5/single scoop

Place: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, 1920 Camden Road

A ribbon of blackberry and currant jam runs through velvety vanilla ice cream studded with toasted oats, inviting you to lick and lick. Ahem. Moving right along…

Drunken noodles

Price: $14-$16

Place: Rai Lay, 1520 South Blvd., #103

Although we both agree Ray Lai is great, this may be a wild card for sexiest food in the city. I thought, ‘Hey, spicy food makes you sweat, breathe hard and stuff.’ My wife: “Ew, gross. No.”

Brownie Points: Maybe you should both agree on this one.

Avocado toast

Price: $8

Place: Not Just Coffee, 2230 Park Road

The story goes that all women love avocado. Well, that isn’t the whole truth because dudes also love them. Despite having to describe it to him as ‘a guacamole,’ my dad even loves avocados.

Brownie Points: You both went out late last night, you just woke up, and you’re hungry. Not feeling too hot? Get over yourself and think how the other feels. Being considerate is being sexy. 

Raw oysters

Price: $1/each during certain hours

Place: Sea Level NC, 129 East 5th St.

This is a great double date option. Monday–Friday from 4-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-midnight, and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sea Level offers $1 oysters from its farm in the NC town of the same name. Couple that with $6 house wines and you got yourself the start of a pretty fine evening with your little snugglefish. But definitely keep that pet name between the two of you.

Taco Tuesday

Price: $1-$2

Place: Assorted places like Sabor Latin Street Grill 

I’m pretty sure women love tacos right out of the womb, so anywhere with Taco Tuesday is your ideal midweek surprise date destination.

Brownie Points: Take home extra chips and salsa to make her chilaquiles in the morning.

The Carolina Gold Rice ‘grits’ 

Price: $10

Place: Evoke, 555 South McDowell St.

The rich earthiness of the Perigord truffles would light a fire within anybody. Let her have the last bite of this small dish to show her you really care.

Brownie Points: If the prime filet mignon 5 oz ($15) is on the table, whoever graciously shares it and allows for this wonderful flavor combination gets extra attention later that evening.

Dishonorable Mentions:

-pizza

-ribs

-blue cheese

-double bacon cheeseburger

-baked pastas

-chili dogs

-any fast food whatsoever (‘Don’t you wave that Shake Shack finger at me!…’)

This story was originally published September 6, 2018 at 2:00 AM.