Gastronauts!

For this month’s dinner we are heading to Flushing, the capital of all things delicious in Queens, to have some amazing Sichuan food. This cuisine doesn’t just bring the heat—it transforms your entire mouth into a sensory playground. At the heart of it is the mighty Sichuan peppercorn, that tiny powerhouse of a pepper so significant, the Royal Society published a study that scientifically proves the pepper makes the nerves in your mouth vibrate at 50 hertz per second. That mouth-tingling, lip-buzzing sensation that feels like edible electricity—no 9-volt battery needed! 

And Sichuan Mountain House has the city’s boldest Sichuan flavors. Our favorite dish, Mapo Pork Blood and Brains is back on the menu. And if you’ve never had them, you’re in for a revelation: silky, rich, and infused with fiery Sichuan spices. Pair them with the numbing magic of Sichuan peppercorns, and it’s a dish that will challenge everything your mouth thought it knew. 

So join us in Faraway Flushing next Tuesday. Yes, you’ll take a train and venture to the edge of your usual dining radius. But trust us—once you’re digging into Mapo Pork Blood and Brains with the vibrant buzz of Flushing’s finest on your lips, you’ll know the journey was worth it.