The famous cupcakery is getting a visit from the taxman.
Georgetown Cupcake has exported its cupcakes and long lines all the way to Los Angeles.
No, really.
The New York Times reported yesterday that in December, AT&T delivered thousands of cupcakes from the Georgetown bakery to members of the FCC, journalists and others throughout the city as part of an annual lobbying blitz.
Photo from TLC. Starting on July 16 at 10 p.m., TLC will be airing D.C. Cupcakes. The six-episode series follows the local sister tandem of Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Kallinis, who run Georgetown Cupcake. We know we’ve been saying that cupcakes, as a culinary trend, jumped the shark quite some time ago. But I think that the creation of a $4,200 limited-edition Austrian crystal bedecked cupcake purse by Judith Lieber might just put the…
Mulled Pear Cider from the POV Rooftop Terrace at the W Hotel. Photo courtesy of the W Hotel. Drink of the week: Anything mulled! Spend about five minutes out in the chilly temperatures today, and it’ll quickly become obvious why some of Europe’s cold-weather cultures dreamed up the deliciousness that is mulled wine. This spiced, often sweet beverage — and its first cousin, hot mulled cider — are the perfect answer to warm up…
Those of us looking to support this weekend’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure that are less running-inclined—a relatively small number in D.C., apparently—are in luck. Georgetown Cupcake is serving up a much sweeter and more sedentary way to contribute. The Potomac St. NW bakery has designed an honorary pink ribbon cupcake to raise money for the team it is sponsoring in the race, and will be selling the cupcake until June 6,…
New York may have bigger rats, but according to New York Times food writer Frank Bruni, D.C. may have a “cupcakery” that beats out New York’s iconic Magnolia Bakery. Bruni samples and gushes at length over Georgetown Cupcake’s massively popular treats, though he still manages a minor swipe at D.C.’s food scene….
Though Georgetown Cupcake was holding off opening until Valentine’s Day, their debut yesterday seemed to be missing something — cupcakes. Last night, potential customers were turned away by an apologetic sign, “We are so sorry! We have completely run out again.” This was one of many times the tiny boutique bakery off M Street (right across from Quick Pita, a Hoya mainstay) had to temporarily shut down to keep up with orders. It was two…
