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To Chef William Poole and Loren Penton, his partner in business and crime at their LoHi shop, Wen Chocolates, chocolate is life. Or at least the true meaning of existence: "Wen" is Egyptian for "to exist," and the bounding rabbit that is Wen's stylish logo is also its hieroglyphic. To go full circle, Valentine's Day is Wen's reason to exist.

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Chef Will's signature chocolate truffles go above and beyond whatever it is that truffles are meant to do; whether aphrodisiac, stimulant or health food, each is a work of art, infused with any of a long list of surprising flavors — the burn of cayenne or chili powders, floral rose and violet aromas, essence of black tea, chamomile or coffee, to name just a few. Don't doubt it: Chocolate — especially chocolate like this — is better than sex. But maybe we shouldn't go there.

Wen Chocolates is at 1541 Platte Street; visit www.wenchocolates.com or dial 303-477-5765.
Feb. 13-29, 2008