Tapping into that trend, the Mussel Industry Council of North America (MIC) is introducing a "Date Night e-Vite" tool on its Web site discovermussels.com so aspiring romantics can invite that special someone out, and provide the sweet (or saucy) details about the kind of date they would like it to be.

“Mussels are the perfect food for adding a little romance to your life. We’ve introduced some fun tools and contests to celebrate the aphrodisiac effects of fresh mussels,” said Linda Duncan, executive director of the Mussel Industry Council.