OFFSITE EVENT! Wed. Oct. 25. Cookbook Release Party for Jing Gao of Fly By Jing hosted by Mister Jiu's. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Moongate Lounge (28 Waverly Place) $60

Celebrate the release of The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp: Spicy Recipes and Stories from Fly By Jing's Kitchen at Moongate Lounge - presented by Omnivore Books. There will be a Q&A between chefs Gao and Brandon Jew. Tickets include dishes from the cookbook and 1 speciality cocktail. Cookbooks available for purchase on site.

About the book:

Born in Chengdu and raised everywhere, chef and entrepreneur Jing Gao has introduced America to the hot, tingly sensation of chili crisp and the Sichuan flavors that inspire it, first through her wildly successful Kickstarter campaign and currently through thousands of grocery stores across the United States. Now, in The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp, Jing shows how nearly every dish can be elevated with Sichuan's complex flavors, taking you on a unique journey from her hometown to your own kitchen stove, all while sharing her personal story and reflections on this storied cuisine and the challenges she's encountered along the way.

Rooted in tradition but adapted for the modern kitchen, these 85 recipes invite you to explore the nuances of Sichuan flavors and experiment with new ingredients. With gorgeous photography and punchy writing, Jing shows you how to incorporate these flavors in just about everything.

Can't make the talk? Order a signed copy here!