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Can’t (or don’t wanna) wait until you get a room? Spice up the date with tips from the cast of Phallic Fables: A Rabelasian Epic. 155 First Ave between 9th and 10th Sts (212-254-1109, theaterforthenewcity.net.) Thu–Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm; $10. Through May 18, 2008.
Best PDA joint, from actor Tony King: “My girlfriend and I enjoy kissing tableside at Maracas in the West Village. I recommend sitting at a banquette with your sweetie and seeing where the footsie action leads.”
Best prop test-drives, from actor Danielle Suder: “A friend of mine is really into S&M and went with her partner to Purple Passion (211 W 20th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, 212-807-0486), where they tried out different kinds of whips, toys, etc. Their fooling around got them reprimanded by the store clerk.”
Best washroom shenanigans, from actor Jessica Day: “I can suggest Pastis. It has a coed bathroom-sink area, which makes it easy for two people of opposite sexes to disappear together without being too obvious.”
Best nature call, from director Jonathan Weber: “A place I haven’t tried, but was highly recommended, is in the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. There’s a weeping willow tree that has grown over a secluded side path. I’m told the possibilities are endless.”