Tidbits: Hello Sushi raises funds for Japan, local bars celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and more

As frightening images continue to pour in from tsunami- and earthquake-ravaged Japan, local sushi joint Hello Sushi is pitching in to help. For the remainder of the Lenten season—until Friday, April 22, that is—100% of sales of the Red Dragon Roll will be donated to the American Red Cross. The tasty roll, filled with avocado, tempura shrimp and kani, will be available at both Hello Sushi locations. For more information on how to help, visit redcross.org. … Today, Baton Rouge pubs The Londoner and Happy’s Irish Pub are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in a manner befitting our friends just across the pond, with green beer, special happy-hour prices and more. The Londoner will serve traditional Irish food such as corned beef and cabbage all day, and live bagpipers will play at dinnertime. Happy’s will celebrate with live musical entertainment by David Borne & Jazon Martin and bar band Furr, as well as Carbomb toasts every hour. … Have you got a killer secret recipe for sweet potatoes? The Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission, a Baton Rouge–based commission devoted to promoting the consumption of Louisiana yams, has expanded its annual recipe contest and is awarding $3,500 to winners. Whether you used canned, frozen or fresh, all recipes are welcome. The contest runs through June 6. Submit your entry at sweetpotato.org.