Based in Los Angeles, Jin's intoxicating creations are just as mesmerizing to look at, as they are to eat. Pastry Chef Kristy Choo's petite pastries abound with subtle, smooth, flavors and textures. Asian teas and spices take on a starring role at the award-winning patisserie and tea garden in Venice, CA. The Green Tea cake infuses the tea in the mousse and sponge cake with a dab of red bean paste. Eastern inspired hand-dipped chocolates include, Pandan, Mango Kalamansi, and Thé du Hammam.

Thirteen different cakes are made fresh and hand-decorated with fresh fruit, edible flowers and chocolate decorations available at JIN. The artisanal chocolates come in 21 different flavors, including customer favorites Soft Sea Salt, and Lavender. Cakes are $5.25 each and boxes of chocolate range from $10 for a four-piece round box to $60.50 for a 32-piece 2-drawer jewel box. Jin Patisserie, 310-399-8801, www.jinpatisserie.com.