Whether it’s “real” chocolate doesn’t matter (and for the record, it is). For chocolatiers, butchers, and creative home chefs, white chocolate is whatever you want it to be.
From smoothies topped with whipped coconut cream to salads crowned with clouds of Pecorino, cloudlike textures are all over coffee shops, restaurants, and TikTok.
From the Char Siu McRibs to a fishball-inspired Filet-o-Fish, ambitious chefs are merging nostalgic drive-through fare with flavors from their heritage.