“Cerviche”: Spanish for “How to Impress Your Friends at a Dinner Party Without Really Trying”

By Allie Ferrara / New York City

I’m still on my Los Angeles high so I thought I would share a recipe inspired by a taste bud orgasm I had at the Lazy Ox Canteen in Little Tokyo.

ClassyConti and I decided to split four appetizers, one of which was the dashi marinated yellowtail with avocado, hash brown and tonburi. In the words of Charlie Sheen, this dish was a “total bitchin’ rockstar from Mars.” It lit up every part of my mouth. It was scintillating. The yellowtail was perfectly marinated in

Easter Recipe #2: Bobotie (Sassy South African Meatloaf)

By Inge Kellermann / Boston

Bobotie is a traditional South African Dish. Initially the Cape Malay introduced it in South Africa, but that every generation changed and smoothed it out to what it is today.

Try it, it’s a real treat!

Easter Recipe #1: Maple Eggs

By Allie Ferrara / New York City

Photo Credit: Love At First Bite blog

I have great memories of Easter holidays past. Who doesn’t love an excuse to gorge on chocolate bunnies, wear pastels unashamedly for one day of the year and if you’re the church going type, don a Kentucky Derby-esque wide brim hat to services because it’s Easter and why the hell not.

A Chocolate Covered Classic for a ChoCoClaser: William’s London

By William Chung / Hong Kong

   

Konditor & Cook
22 Cornwall Road
London SE1 8TW

Hummingbird Bakery, Lola’s, Peyton & Byrne… Anyone who has lived in London will agree that it is a haven for baked delights!

A Chocolate Covered Classic for a ChoCoClaser: Jenni’s LA

By Jenni Davis / LA

Crumbs

9465 Little Santa Monica Blvd.

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

I am obsessed with cupcakes and this place fulfills my cupcake fantasies to its max!

A Chocolate Covered Classic for a ChoCoClaser: Inge’s Boston

By Inge Kellermann / Boston

Lulus signature cupcakes!

Lulu’s

57 Salem St

Boston, MA 02113

Neighborhood: North End

(617) 742-0070

A Chocolate Covered Classic for a ChoCoClaser: Julie’s Shanghai

By Julie Davis / Boston

Whisk Chocó Café

1250 Huaihai Lu

Shanghai

China

Tel: +86 (21) 5404-7770

A Chocolate Covered Classic for a ChoCoClaser: Andrew’s Somerville

By Andrew Luk / Boston

Japonaise Bakery
Located in The Porter Exchange
1032 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 738-7200

Yes, this is very much a “being Asian” thing. Let me break it down for you.

Imagine emigrating to Uzbekistan and never being able to have a Slim Jim ever again. Furthermore the only Uzbek equivalent is chewy goat rectum. What a devastating blow! My friend, I too have a similar plight.

A Review of Coachella 2011

By Julie Davis / Boston

Empire of the Sun

It was like walking on a dream watching Empire of the Sun.

Amazing performers Their music was perfect, I could definitely find myself swaying back with my mind just all into the music. They sang all the songs that I love from them really well. They had the best performance. The awesome and highly detailed costumes and dancers and choreography were the best part.

Ratatat

I hadn’t heard of them before but going to the performance in the mojavi tent was amazing. We posted up right in the front to get a good place to listen and feel the crazy bass of the beats. I ended up loving them. I am definitely going to go download their album now!

Megan’s Kitchen

By Mikyung Kim / Hong Kong

Megan’s Kitchen
5/F Lucky Centre
165-171 Wan Chai Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
2866-8305
http://www.meganskitchen.com