[s1e2] Now Your - Tongue Is Coded

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In the second episode of Sweetbitter, titled " Now Your Tongue is Coded ," Tess is initiated into the chaotic, hedonistic after-hours culture of the restaurant, experiencing both the highs and lows of her new life in NYC. The episode focuses on her learning to "code" her tongue through a tasting session with the sophisticated wine expert, Simone. The night takes a turn for the wild, leading to a physical altercation, a drug encounter, and a sobering end for Tess, marking a sharp contrast to her daytime responsibilities. [S1E2] Now Your Tongue is Coded