Yeah, you read it right.  I said flavor tripping.  Now before you go calling the narcs on me, you should know this has nothing to do with any illegal substances.  Rather, “flavor tripping” is the new slang term for the lastest craze to come out of the NYC culinary scene.

It involves a tiny tic-tac sized, West African berry fascinatingly titled “miracle fruit”.  So you’re probably wondering just what this berry does.  According to a NY Times article, “the berry rewires the way the palate perceives sour flavors for an hour or so, rendering lemons as sweet as candy.”

Basically, it completely alters your tastebuds.  Swirl some lemon sorbet into your Guinnes Stout and taste chocolate cake.  Put a drop of Tobasco sauce on your tounge and taste donut glaze.  Goat cheese now tastes like cheesecake.  You get the picture.

Sound interesting?  There’s a new lounge in Sandy Springs that is offereing up the experience to the adventurous types.  On Wednesday evenings throughout the summer, and for a mere $20, Three Sheets (6017 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, 404.303.8423) will set you up with your own miracle fruit berry and an assortment of food items to sample.  But don’t plan on it this week, or next, as their flavor tripping parties are selling out fast.  Your best bet is to make a reservation online.  Or if you’d like, hit up the Miracle Fruit Man and host your own party.