"This small Chinese spot inside a strip mall is a great place to get your spice fix. Da Mao Jia specializes in food from Sichuan, so you can be sure that lots of dishes are packed with tingly spice courtesy of Sichuan peppercorns. Some of our favorites are tender braised ribs and barbecued pulled rabbit, plus small plates like the sweet and spicy handmade noodles and bell dumplings. And while the space gets crowded, it’s usually easy to get a table here. Everything comes out pretty fast, which means quick access to a spice-induced fugue state." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen