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Showing posts with label Delivery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Delivery. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Sprinkles Ice Cream Delivers!
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Chic but Cheap Cupcakes
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| Photo courtesy of Cupcake4Today.wordpress.com |
Recently, my younger sister Shelby celebrated her 20th birthday-Happy Birthday Pooh! Grabbing a dozen if not two dozen cupcakes to celebrate became a challenge and despite being a Critic, I still shell out for cupcakes. With the average cupcake hovering around $3 bucks or more, buying cupcakes for a simple soiree can get pricey. However after careful research I found some chic yet cheap cupcakes for your next shindig.
Here's the list:
Price: $2.75 ea. or $29 per dozen
Location: Bethesda or Georgetown, DC
Tip: Order online or call and pick-up to avoid lines. Bethesda is the best option with better parking. Also local delivery is available for a fee.
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| The famous pink box with Georgetown Cupcake ribbon |
Price: $2.50 each or $28 per dozen
Location: Adams Morgan
Tip: Sweet Themez is a full-service bakery that also specializes in custom wedding cakes. Chief baker and owner Adrian can create whatever your heart desires! Limited DC delivery is available for a fee ($15)
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| Sweet Themez in Adams Morgan |
Price: $2.50-$3.50
Location: Ballston and Fairfax
Tip: Buzz Bakery offers a limited number of flavors in the $2.50 category so ask prior to ordering- unless you want to splurge :-)
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| Buzz Bakery's Ballson location |
Price: $2.00 each or $24 per dozen
Location: Southeast, DC (Minnesota Ave.)
Tips: Definitely try their new alcohol-infused cupcakes featuring Patron, Bacardi, Nuvo and Circoc Peach, Red Berry, Coconut or Lemon.
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| Olivia's Cupcake Chocolate & Buttercream Cupcake |
Price: $1.50 ea. and $16 per dozen
Location: Laurel, MD
Tips: Great red velvet and vanilla cupcakes.
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| Cakes Plus Vanilla Cupcake |
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Bite Me Bakery
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| My box of cupcakes! (Photos courtesy of Bite Me Bakery |
Flavors: Baklava, strawberry short cake, pina-colada, ube, chocolate mousse and berries & cream
Score: 4.4Based in Waldorf, MD, I first heard about Bite Me bakery on Twitter after seeing a pic of their baklava cupcake. I love baklava so to combine it with a cupcake is genius. After a few tweets and emails later, I had a dozen cupcakes delivered to me courtesy of cousins Erine and Richelle. The duo behind Bite Me share a love for baking that started early and was often lavished upon friends and family. Over time they decided that their culinary treats should be shared with the world.
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| The Signature Ube Cupcake |
Although my treats were gifted, a dozen cupcakes costs $24
per dozen ($2 per cupcake-not bad) and require a three-day turnaround time.
Their flavors range from lemon on lemon cream cheese to white chocolate
macadamia nut and peanut butter cream. This day, I would be fortunate to try 6 of
their flavors: baklava, strawberry short cake, pina-colada, signature ube,
chocolate mousse and berries and cream (white chocolate with raspberry
cream-cheese frosting).
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| The Baklava Cupcake-Yum! (Photo courtesy of Bite Me Bakery) |
Having only begun
in January, I would have presumed that they were in business longer due to the level of craftsmanship. Up
first was the baklava cupcake which, after I took my first bite, I knew that I would
love forever. The phyllo dough was perfectly crisp and although a bit sweet,
the honey butter cream frosting will melt on your tongue. Bite Me won in both execution and flavor for
that one. Next was the chocolate mousses cupcake which was THE BOMB! It’s moist, flavorful
and actually tasted like a chocolate mousse: whipped, creamy and light.
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| Chocolate Mousse Cupcake w/ Malt Chocolate Frosting |
I was excited about the pina-colada cupcakes (a Critic favorite),
which had actual coconut and even hints of pineapple in each bite. Each time that I bit into it, I thought that the flavor would become monotonous but it
never did. The strawberry short cake cupcake was also awesome! The cake was topped
with whipped clouds of (almost coconut flavored) cream and laced with delicate
strawberries. My only complaint would be
that the cake part was a bit dense but I believe that was purposefully done to
replicate the texture found in the actual dessert.
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| The Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake (Photo courtesy of Bite Me Bakery) |
My next cupcake was the berries and cream cupcake. I must
preface that traditionally The Critic doesn't like raspberry anything however, the cream cheese frosting was bursting with flavor but maintained a delicate
texture. The cake was moist enough but unlike the strawberry short cake, it really
needed to be fluffy. Finally, the signature ube
cupcakes were good but lacked flavor or anything distinctive so feel free to
pass.
Overall the cupcakes were ahead of the class and should not be missed. They have a flavor that is skilled but doesn’t lose what a cupcake is all about- loving goodness! Happy Eating Cupcake Lovers!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Bakeocracy
Review: Bakeocracy
Location: Alexandria, VA (pick-up or delivery only)
Flavors: Coconut, Lemon and Red Velvet
Price: $20 /dozen
Score: 3.9
As the cupcake craze moves forward and the tummies of Americans grow larger, even professionals are getting in on the action. Enter Bakeocracy, the baking democracy and its owner, Fern Simmons. Fern is a very spirited woman who practices law during the day and bakes yummy cupcakes by night.
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| (Photo Courtesy of Bakeocracy) |
I first heard about Bakeocracy when they reached out to me on Twitter (@DCCupcakeCritic). After several tweets from avid Bakeocracy followers, I too wanted in on the action. According to their website they offer 12 flavors ranging from vanilla to key-lime pie and cinnamon swirl. At $20 per dozen, pick-up is available from their Alexandria location with limited delivery in the DC area (for a small fee).
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| Bakeocracy Red Velvet (Photo Courtesy of The Cupcake Critic) |
On this Saturday afternoon, I would be treated to their coconut, lemon and red velvet flavors. Per usual, it didn’t take long for me to bite into all the cupcake goodness. Due to technical difficulties
it flipped over in the box,
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| Bakeocracy flavors: lemon, coconut & red velvet. (Photo Courtesy of The Cupcake Critic) |
Next up were the coconut and lemon. Both cupcakes were smooth with great texture and flavor. My only complaint would be that the frosting had a cream cheese base which gave it a custard-like texture and flavor (think coconut custard or a lemon cream pie). This is simply a matter of personal opinion and in no way would I kick this cupcake off my plate.
Overall I enjoyed these cupcakes and felt my voice was heard- it is good! Cast your ballad and tell me what you think about them.
*Originally published on 12/29/2011
Baked by MSquared
Location: Varies
Price: $3.50
Flavors: Pound Cake
Score: 4
I attended H Street Bakes and while there I was pleased to discover Baked by MSquared. Nestled in the back corner of the venue was a primly decorated booth filled with treats. Manning the booth was Melissa Jackson, one-half of the MSquared team, while her partner Mallory was off that day. (Get it? Mallory + Melissa =MSquared!)
Smiling brightly, Melissa’s gracious personality bubbled over into her wares as the table featured several baked delights including: pound cake cupcakes, chocolate ganache covered pound cupcakes, cookies and peach cobbler in a jar-AWESOME! How inventive is a pound cake cupcake? And for $3.50 no less! I couldn’t resist and purchased one of the plain pound cake cupcakes (the critic isn’t too big on chocolate) and one peach cobbler in a jar.
Having hit up two other vendors in the same day, it took me a day or two to actually eat the pound cake cupcake. Known for its density and overall difficulty to master, I eagerly dug in and was blissfully surprised at how moist and tasty the pound cake cupcake was. The presentation was exquisite as the cupcake liner was a thick gold leaf wrapping that treated the eyes while the cupcake treated the palate.
Regarding accessibility, sadly, MSquared doesn’t have a store front or even regular rotation in a commercial venue to find their treats. Further their specialty isn’t cupcakes but their desserts are a treat that must be experienced. Feel free to contact them on twitter @BakedbyMsquared to learn more about their pastry and delivery options.
*Originally published on October 28, 2011
Enjoi Cupcakes
Location: Delivery (DC)
Flavors: chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, lemon, kahlua and red velvet
Cost: $2.75
Score: 5
I was first acquainted with Enjoi Cupcakes while at a brunch in Baltimore. The owners of Enjoi and their mascot, The Cupcake Princess, walked in with tiers of luscious cupcakes and adorned in their insignia baby-tees. The mother and daughter duo behind these cupcakes provided me with an exorbent amount of free samples in the flavors mentioned above. One month later I would be blessed with one of their ‘Cupcakes-in-a-Jar’ which featured three cupcakes; freshness encased in a mason jar with a spoon attached. Talk about presentation!
Traditionally I don't like chocolate cake or frosting but I eat theirs and ask for more. Their vanilla cupcakes offer authentic flavor and ingredients that dance harmoniously on your tongue. For those who require more kick, Enjoi also offers liquor infused cupcakes whose flavors include: rum, Kahlua ®, Bailey’s Irish Crème ® and mojito- owwww! Currently, Enjoi cupcakes are made to order with free delivery throughout DC. Deliveries require a minimum purchase of two dozen ($35). With a touch of love in each bite Enjoi cupcakes are just right.
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