EFN Lounge will host the inauguration of Flavor Tripping, a regular event to be held on the second Friday of every month, this Friday evening.

This will be DC’s first party for transforming the taste bud, an experience that will allow guests to twist their tongue on a West African berry called synsepalum dulcificum, or “trippy fruit.” Trippy fruit temporarily re-wires taste receptors on the tongue, transforming acidic and sour food into sweet and enjoyable treats.

After commencing the trip, guests will be ushered into the Tripeteria, a cafeteria with an all-you-can-trip buffet full of all the sour nasties usually consumed in moderation. In this conceptual, experimental flavor laboratory, lemon wedges become lollipops, hot sauce becomes donut glaze, goat cheese becomes cheesecake, bottom-shelf tequila becomes Patron, and a Guinness Beer becomes a chocolate milkshake.

The menu was designed by a team of experienced flavor trippers and evolves for each party. Selections include sour candy, cheese from Dean & Deluca, pickles, soy sauce, raddishes, sour fruits, sugarless cupcakes, and much more. Ticket holders can suggest menu items on a form at the online checkout. EFN will also hold taste-testing of shots and cocktails designed for flavor tripping enthusiasts.

Tickets should be purchased in advance online (a limited number of at-door entries will be based on remaining supply and on a first-come, first-served basis). Each ticket costs $12 online ( $15 at the door) and entitles the guest to a piece of trippy fruit and access to the buffet. Trips typically last for an hour; additional berries require additional tickets.

Details:

Friday, December 11
EFN Lounge
1318 9th St NW
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Advance tickets are $12 and may be purchased online.