Vault: Are These Foods Actually Better Than Sex?

Summary

The Bert Show Podcast Episode Summary

Episode Title

Vault: Are These Foods Actually Better Than Sex?

Air Date

February 13, 2026

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Main Theme

This episode of The Bert Show playfully explores the age-old debate: Are there certain dishes that are actually better than sex? Prompted by a waitress’s bold claim about a dessert, Bert and the rest of the cast open up the phone lines and invite callers to share specific foods from Atlanta-area restaurants they’d genuinely pick over intimacy. The episode is filled with laughter, relatable foodie confessions, and a big dose of friendly teasing.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

The Spark: Chocolate Cookie Dough Cheesecake at Cafe Intermezzo

• [01:00-02:28] Bert shares how a visit to Cafe Intermezzo with his wife turned philosophical when a hostess recommended the chocolate cookie dough cheesecake, declaring, "It's better than sex."

• Bert admits to feeling "a little offended" but, after tasting, concedes it's "really, really good."

• This moment launches the episode’s topic: What local dishes would women (or anyone) choose over sex?

  “She had to try the chocolate cookie dough cheesecake... because it’s better than sex. Which I was a little offended by, because, I mean, I’m right there with her.”
  — Bert, [01:49]

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Ground Rules for Caller Participation

• [04:04-04:23] The hosts clarify that they’re looking for very specific dishes at specific restaurants — not generic favorites.

  “These calls have to be about a specific dish. It can’t be like, I would take caramel over sex. It has to be... this restaurant, this dish.”
  — Host 1, [04:04]

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Host & Crew Picks

• The Nine Chalkboard, Roswell
  [03:03-03:59]
  Host 3 raves about the rotating desserts — especially a coconut pie and an over-the-top chocolate creation.

• Sean’s Restaurant, Inman Park: Ricotta Stuffed Beignets
  [04:23-04:59]
  Host 2 passionately describes "ricotta steak stuffed beignets" dipped into chocolate, powdered sugar on top — “to die for.”

• Lola's Calamari Appetizer
  [04:04-04:20]
  Served as an example of a non-dessert contender for “better than sex.”

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Caller Highlights: Dishes Named “Better Than Sex”

• Pasta Bella (Austell, GA): Chicken Marsala

  • Caller Amanda says even as someone who doesn’t like mushrooms, Pasta Bella’s chicken marsala is “amazing, to die for.”
    — [05:52-05:58]

• Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro (Atlantic Station): Bananas Foster

  • Invoked by intern Jessica as the “best Bananas Foster ever.”
    — [06:47-07:06]

• Kroger/Texas Pride: Medieval Madness Ice Cream

  • Caller Lauren reminisces about an ice cream she’d choose “any day over” intimacy, humorously admitting, “I love my boyfriend, but the ice cream would—”
    — [07:12-07:47]

• Cartoon Italian Kitchen: Chicken Bosco

  • Caller John proclaims: “The first time I ever had it, I went back for three straight weeks and had it every single day.”
    — [08:15-08:36]

• Cheesecake Factory: Craig’s Crazy Carrot Cheesecake

  • Caller April gushes about this hybrid treat (“carrot cake and cheesecake together”), stating, “I’d take it now [over sex].”
    — [08:55-09:20]

• Sugo: Pork Braciol

  • Caller Chris jokes he brings first dates here because “in the event I’m not going to get any action later... I can still have the pork brac.”
    — [09:27-09:44]
  • Describes it as thin-pounded tenderloin with pine nuts, balsamic vinegar, spinach, etc.

• Swallow in the Hollow (Roswell, GA): Banana Pudding with Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Caller Shay: “Their banana pudding is the most scrumptious thing on the face of this planet... they put chocolate chip cookies in it, and it gets all nice and soft.”
    — [10:23-11:07]
  • The host quips, “That sounds like a sexual position itself.”
    — [10:41]

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On Food vs. Sex:

  “Is it a statement about the food, or is it a statement about the lack of good sex women are getting? Maybe both...”
  — Bert, [07:52]

• On returning for a dish:

  “I went back for three straight weeks and had it every single day.”
  — John, re: Chicken Bosco, [08:32]

• On the ultimate banana pudding:

  “This isn’t like your grandmother’s banana pudding... It’s great. And they use real whipped cream.”
  — Shay, [10:39-11:04]

• Light-hearted banter:

  “You can’t name anything that has salad in the title or lamb.”
  — Host 2, responding to 'lamb salad', [11:54]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 01:00 – 02:28: Cafe Intermezzo anecdote launches topic
• 04:23 – 04:59: Ricotta Stuffed Beignets at Sean’s Restaurant
• 05:32 – 05:58: Pasta Bella’s Chicken Marsala
• 06:47 – 07:06: Best Bananas Foster at Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro
• 07:12 – 07:47: The lost Medieval Madness ice cream
• 08:15 – 08:36: Chicken Bosco at Cartoon Italian Kitchen
• 08:55 – 09:20: Carrot Cheesecake at Cheesecake Factory
• 09:27 – 09:44: Pork Braciol at Sugo
• 10:23 – 11:07: Banana Pudding at Swallow in the Hollow

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Summary Table of Dishes Named “Better Than Sex”

| Dish/Item | Restaurant/Location | Caller/Speaker | Timestamp | |---------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------| | Chocolate Cookie Dough Cheesecake | Cafe Intermezzo (Atlanta) | Host recount | 01:49 | | Coconut Pie / Chocolate Board | Nine (Roswell) | Host 3 | 03:03 | | Ricotta Stuffed Beignets | Sean’s Restaurant (Inman Park) | Host 2 | 04:23 | | Chicken Marsala | Pasta Bella (Austell, GA) | Amanda | 05:52 | | Bananas Foster | Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro | Intern Jessica | 06:47 | | Medieval Madness Ice Cream | Kroger/Texas Pride (discontinued) | Lauren | 07:12 | | Chicken Bosco | Cartoon Italian Kitchen | John | 08:15 | | Craig’s Crazy Carrot Cheesecake | Cheesecake Factory | April | 08:55 | | Pork Braciol | Sugo | Chris | 09:27 | | Banana Pudding (with chocolate chip cookies)| Swallow in the Hollow (Roswell, GA) | Shay | 10:23 |

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Tone and Style

The hosts and callers keep the conversation light, irreverent, and filled with laughter. There’s plenty of friendly teasing as they riff on each other’s tastes and poke fun at the idea of foods surpassing bedroom activities. The atmosphere is authentic, lively, and inclusive — genuinely reflective of a fun morning show.

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For Listeners

If you love food, playful debate, and hearing everyday people gush about their favorite bites, this episode will have you laughing and hungry — and maybe reconsidering your restaurant bucket list in Atlanta. The final word: For some, dessert really is the ultimate pleasure!

Transcript

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[Host 1]

The bird show. I got a question for you guys, and I'm not sure. Well, we'll see what we get here, but Stacy and I, my wife and I went to Cafe Intermezzo. Not for dinner, just for dessert. God, that place is killer.

[Host 2]

Oh, my gosh, I forget.

[Host 1]

I've only been there a couple of times.

[Host 3]

Whole counter of you. I mean, it's. You gawk like you go to the glass and you just gawk and. And claw and wait for them to come take your order.

[Host 1]

Well, well, they've got one woman there, the poor little thing. I mean, they obviously purposely have not put labels on what exactly the cakes and pies are. So her job is to stand there and have people come up to her and go, what's that one? What's that one? What's that one? What's that? All night long.

[Caller 1]

That's her job.

[Host 2]

So she has to say, that's the carrot cake, right? There is the angel food cake. That's her job. There is the chocolate mousse cake.

[Host 1]

And, you know, at least 12 times a night, she's thought, just put the freaking labels next to the pie so I can do something else around here. But as we were walking in, the hostess said to us, to Stacy specifically that she had to try the chocolate cookie dough cheesecake. And her exact quote was, chocolate cookie dough cheesecake because it's better than sex. Which I was a little offended by because, I mean, I'm Right there with her.

[Host 3]

Oh, but it's true.

[Host 1]

And basically she's saying, anything he can do to you, this cake is better.

[Host 3]

Well, I mean, chocolate cookie dough cheesecake.

[Host 2]

Though Melissa's starting to agree with the lady from Intermezzo.

[Host 1]

She did order it, and I sort of agree with her. Anyway, it's really, really good. Here's what I wanted to know from women listening, because guys would never call up an answer to this, but is there one specific dish at a restaurant that you would take over sex that is so good? Like in this case, it was the chocolate color cookie dough. Cheesecake at Cafe Intermezzo is better than sex. What other dishes at Atlanta area restaurants could be dessert, could be a main dish, could be an appetizer. But it's so good, so good that you would pass up sex for it because it just tastes so good. 404-741-Q100. Anything coming to mind?

[Host 3]

No, I would not pass up sex with Ketty Jo for anything. You know, there's a coconut pie. There's a restaurant. There's a restaurant in Roswell called Nine that has their dessert. So, I mean, I mean, there's a coconut pie there, but then there's also, you know, the. Yeah, the coconut pie there is just awesome.

[Host 1]

At Nine.

[Host 3]

At nine in Roswell. But they have this whole chalkboard, I mean, it's almost floor to ceiling of nothing but their desserts that, you know, I mean, as they. Each day they, you know, because they have a wine bar in the back and they have some. So the desserts change every day. But it doesn't have to be the coconut pie. It could be the. What was it called? There was this, like, it was just nothing but chocolate. All chocolate that has ever been made in the world they put together in one dish. But it is just the nine chalkboard. Let me put that. The nine chalkboard.

[Host 2]

Chalkboard at Nine.

[Host 3]

Anything on the chalkboard at nine is something that is delectable.

[Host 1]

And these calls have to be about a specific dish. It can't be like, I would take caramel over sex. It has to be right the. This restaurant, this restaurant, this dish. And again, it could be an app. It could be the calamari at Lola.

[Host 3]

Mm.

[Host 1]

That appetizer, way better than sex.

[Host 2]

I think I've got one at Sean's restaurant in Inman Park. They have these beignets that, you know, like the little ones that you would normally get in New Orleans, whatever. But they are ricotta steak stuffed beignets that you dip into chocolate, and they have it as, like, an appetizer for brunch. To die for.

[Host 1]

Better than sex. We can put this list up online, too, later on.

[Host 2]

Oh, and they've got the little. The powdered sugar on top of them, and then you dunk them in.

[Host 1]

What's the name of the dish and restaurant?

[Host 2]

It's Sean's Restaurant in Inman park, and I believe it's called the Ricotta Stuffed Beignets.

[Host 1]

Better than sex. Good morning, Amanda. You're on Q100.

[Caller 2]

Yes, hi.

[Host 1]

Can you turn your radio?

[Host 2]

Yes. It's funny how much we love food.

[Caller 2]

You know, it gets you thinking. And it got me thinking that the last time I went to the dress, I totally did not get my dish. So now I'm thinking I need to go back just so I can get it.

[Host 1]

What is the dish specifically? What restaurant is better than sex?

[Caller 2]

The restaurant. Anything you get there is absolutely fabulous. It's called Pasta Bella. It's out in Austell, Georgia.

[Host 2]

Okay.

[Caller 2]

Little Italian restaurant. Anything you get there is just amazing.

[Host 3]

But what's your favorite?

[Caller 2]

The chicken marsala that they do.

[Host 1]

Chicken marsala.

[Host 2]

To die for, huh?

[Caller 2]

It's amazing. I don't like mushrooms, and chicken marsala has a lot of mushroom to it and everything, and it's still just amazing.

[Host 1]

Thank you very much. Better than sex. Jessica, is there a dessert or is there a food at a restaurant that you would take today over sex?

[Caller 2]

Yes.

[Host 3]

Okay.

[Caller 2]

Bananas Foster.

[Host 1]

Where?

[Caller 2]

I don't know. Anywhere in Atlanta that has it. I just moved here, and if anyone has a place, please let me know.

[Host 1]

I don't know any.

[Host 3]

I don't either.

[Caller 2]

Thank you so good.

[Host 1]

Again, we're looking for specific places, specific.

[Host 2]

Places where you can go get these things.

[Host 1]

Like, you would have to call up. You'd have to say Bananas Fosters at Aria, because that's a tease.

[Host 3]

What she just gave. That's not fair. Oh, Intern Jessica's got one.

[Host 1]

Intern Jessica's got one.

[Host 2]

Well, I just wanted to tell the last caller, I used to work at Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro in Atlantic Station, and they have the best Bananas Foster ever. So you have to go try it at Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro.

[Host 1]

Better than sex?

[Host 2]

Maybe.

[Host 3]

It depends if my boyfriend's listening.

[Host 1]

Lauren, good Morning. You're on Q100.

[Caller 2]

Hi. How are you guys?

[Host 1]

Good. The dish, the specific item. At what restaurant would you take over sex?

[Caller 2]

Well, it's actually not at a restaurant. It used to be at Kroger, and it's called Medieval Madness, and it's an ice cream, and it's the most wonderful and fabulous stuff you could ever put in your mouth.

[Host 1]

Medieval madness.

[Host 2]

And it's Kroger brand ice cream.

[Caller 2]

Well, it was called, like, Texas Pride, and you used to be able to get it at Kroger, but I haven't been able to find it there in a couple years. But it was the best stuff ever. Like, I would take it any day over. I love my boyfriend, but the ice cream would.

[Host 1]

What is it with women and food?

[Host 2]

I don't know. There is definitely a connection there.

[Host 1]

Is it a statement about the food, or is it a statement about the lack of good sex women are getting? Maybe both, because that woman looked at me, she's like, oh, baby, let me tell you something right now. This cheesecake is gonna be way better than anything else you are gonna get tonight. I promise you that. Hey, John. What's up, man?

[Caller 2]

Not much. What's going on?

[Host 1]

You tell us.

[Caller 2]

I'll tell you. Hands down. There's a restaurant at a cartoon Italian kitchen, and they have a dish called the chicken bosco. And it is literally hands down. I mean, I. The first time I ever had it, I went back for three straight weeks and had it every single day.

[Host 2]

Seriously? You're giving it up? Chicken.

[Host 1]

You're giving sex up for chicken?

[Caller 2]

Dude, trust me. That's what I thought, but trust me, it is literally that good.

[Host 1]

I should have put you on the voice disguise. All right, that was the chicken bosco at where they say our twosies are, too. These.

[Host 2]

Yeah.

[Host 1]

Good morning, April. You're on Q100.

[Caller 2]

Hello.

[Host 3]

Hello.

[Caller 2]

I definitely have one for you. And it's. The pun is definitely intended. It's cheesy, but it's at the Cheesecake Factory. It's called Craig's Crazy Carrot Cheesecake. It is carrot cake and cheesecake together.

[Host 3]

What's it called again?

[Host 2]

That does sound good.

[Caller 2]

Craig's Carrot Crazy Cheesecake or Craig's Crazy Carrot Cheesecake.

[Host 1]

And tonight you would take that over sex?

[Caller 2]

I'd take it now.

[Host 1]

Good morning, Chris. You're on Q100.

[Caller 2]

I would absolutely take the pork braciol at Sugo over sex any day. I actually take a lot of first dates there. So in the event that I'm not going to get any action later on, I can still have the pork brac.

[Host 2]

And what is it? Pork what?

[Caller 2]

Pork braciol. It's like a. It's like a pork tenderloin that's pounded really thin, and it's got pine nuts and balsamic vinegar and spinach and all kinds of things rolled into it and the portions there are so large, I can actually enjoy the sex with the pork the next day.

[Host 2]

Nice.

[Host 1]

I'm gonna take one more.

[Host 2]

Please make it be a dessert, because all this chicken. Chicken and pork is turning me off.

[Host 1]

Over sex is making a really nasty statement about guys. You can't take pork over sex.

[Host 2]

Yeah. Who are you sleeping with?

[Host 1]

Shay, you're on Q100.

[Caller 1]

Oh, my God. I've got the one to beat everything.

[Host 2]

Okay.

[Caller 1]

I hate banana pudding. I've always hated banana pudding. But if you go with the Swallow in the Hollow in Roswell, Georgia, their banana pudding is the most scrumptious thing on the face of this planet.

[Host 3]

I've never had it, but that's my favorite dessert.

[Host 1]

That sounds like a sexual position itself.

[Caller 1]

Well, in Korea, it's pretty. Yeah, you could definitely add it in there. It would just make everything even better. But they put chocolate chip cookies in it, and it gets all nice and soft. And the bananas are always fresh. This isn't like your grandmother's banana pudding, where she's using the bananas that are half a day old and almost mushy and everything. It's great. And they use real whipped cream.

[Host 1]

Banana pudding at Swallow in the Hollow.

[Caller 1]

It's in Roswell, Georgia, and the place looks like it's about to fall down. And that's also my favorite barbecue place.

[Host 3]

Yeah, it's a great place. And they have live music there and everything. Yes. When Millie Pete comes to town, that's her request. Oh, cool.

[Host 1]

Tonight? You would take that over sex tonight?

[Caller 1]

Oh, yeah. Hands down. And if the guy was buying, it would be even better. So that'd be perfect.

[Host 3]

So you're saying they use chocolate chip. Chocolate chip cookies instead of graham cracker or vanilla. Vanilla wafers.

[Caller 1]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Host 1]

I'm starting. I'm actually starting to get hungry. Thank you for calling. Thanks.

[Host 3]

Have a good day.

[Host 1]

Somebody was calling it a lamb salad.

[Host 2]

No, a lamb salad salad.

[Host 1]

A lamb salad at the Globe is better than sex.

[Host 2]

No, no, no.

[Host 1]

Cannot be.

[Host 2]

You can't name anything that has salad in the title or lamb.

[Host 1]

The fruit show.