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By Sudiksha Kochi

Here's where to find some — and other bug cuisine around the US

Craving chocolate-covered cicadas?

Are you yearning for chocolate-covered cicadas? 

How about spicy chrysalis silkworm soup?

Fortunately for you, edible insects have been crawling onto menus of restaurants all across the nation, leaving many Americans craving for more. 

Here are some places you can find bug cuisine across the nation.

Black Ant,
New York City

Located in Manhattan’s East Village, this restaurant focuses on using traditional Mexican-sourced ingredients in its cuisine, such as cacao, corn and cinnamon.

Chouquette Chocolates, Maryland 

It's cicada season, and this chocolate store is not holding back. Chouquette Chocolates is selling cicadas dipped in milk or dark chocolate online.

Sushi Mazi, Oregon

Nestled in Southeast Division street of Portland, Oregon, this restaurant is led by Chef Marc and his team who like to experiment with food, new ingredients and different techniques

Goodies Gone Wild, New Jersey

This business located in Ocean City, New Jersey, features edible critters, ranging from chocolate-covered super worms, grasshoppers, tarantulas and crickets. 

Bakan, Florida

Found in the Northwest Avenue of Wynwood, Miami, this 6,000-foot indoor and outdoor restaurant gives customers the "true Mexican experience," and offers four exotic bug-themed dishes.

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