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11/29/04 |
The term carnal
is a powerful word, often used to express one’s
sexual appetite. When defining carnal, you'll notice words
such as appetite, sensual and body – terms we often
use to describe food.
Carnal (Car-nal) adj
1. relating to somebody’s physical needs or appetites, especially
as contrasted with spiritual or intellectual qualities (formal)
2. sensual or sexual
3. relating to or consisting of the body (formal)
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Sexy Free Form Ravioli at Iris |
Sitting back musing
over my favorite restaurants and dishes of 2004, I can’t
help but jot down some notes on this year’s sexy dishes.
Yes, I keep a secret list of sexy dishes – I’m no
prude.
Some of you (mainly those prudes who haven’t even considered
keeping such a list) might be asking yourselves, “What constitutes
a sexy dish?” Well, that’s entirely up to you. After
all, when it comes to the business of stiffening your cucumber – you
know best.
But do know that sexy dishes are defined by texture and presentation.
And when you actually think about it, it’s amazing just
how much food and sex really have in common. Each satisfies an
appetite, and equally makes us lust for that exhilarating ‘afterwards’ cigarette.
Also, when it comes to both food and sex – the more sensual
and passionate the better.
Lately, when I’m in the mood, I head straight to Iris for
the Free Form Ravioli. It’s more than just a flirtatious
little number. The name itself (free form) insinuates something
more, characterizing its sensual unrestrained attitude. Bathing
in a shallow but gentle pool of frothy bubbles – the delicate
pasta’s smooth exposed skin sweats, nearly quivering as
it passionately presses against the halibut’s firm, succulent
flesh.
Capturing the true sexual essence of human nature. Two exuberant
forces battle each other to absolute harmony – the dishes
masculine side wants to speed up to a climax in the heat of the
moment while its softer, more feminine side longs – wanting
more. It excites and rouses my inner feral – a senseless
act of food porn right there on my plate. Frankly, I’m shocked
the religious right hasn’t found a way to ban this dish
from all bedrooms... and restaurants.
Satisfied, I find myself mesmerized by a flickering candle's
flame that sits just beyond the bulb of my slowly swirling pinot
noir.
Melanie… she leans over to the table next us and asks, “can
you spare a cigarette?”
Price Range: Apps - $9.50 - $13.50, Entrees - $17.50
- $26.50
Key Notes:
One of Atlanta's sexiest dishes
1314 Glenwood Ave, E. Atl Tel: 404-221-1300
email: tom@atlantacuisine.com |
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