Julia Millay Walsh | October 19, 2011 10:25 amWith a motto like, "If cupcakes are wrong, we don't wanna be right," Cups and Cakes Bakery (451 9th St., 415-437-2877) taps into the central figure in its success: temptation. With out-of-this-world specialties such as Irish coffee, banana split, pumpkin perfection, and mudslide changing daily, it's hard to resist just one more confection from the SoMA bakery; classics like red velvet, vanilla, and chocolate are also always available. Looking for gluten-free or egg- and dairy-free choices?Read More
Julia Millay Walsh | September 28, 2011 10:30 amIt may not be Lent, but sometimes we all need a break from the bottle. That doesn't mean we should stop having fun, though! Thankfully, a few clever businesses around town are holding happy hours that cater to the sober foodie!Read More
Nancy Einhart | February 4, 2011 8:00 amTake your miniature temptations with a little bit of 'tude. With its punky pink exterior and playful tagline — "if cupcakes are wrong, we don't wanna be right" — the baking geniuses at Cups and Cakes Bakery serve up innovative flavor combinations with a dollop of irreverence. Founded by Bay Area native Jennifer Emerson, this SOMA sweet shop is famed for its super-moist, deliciously dense treats in flavors that evoke all manner of nostalgia.Read More