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 | October 13, 2011 10:20 amFrom macarons to gelato to popsicles, San Francisco jumps on the dessert bandwagon like no other city. But before all those sweets were on the tip of everyone's tongues, cupcakes were the trendiest treat in town. Whether you prefer the minis — "I'll just have a couple (or 10) little ones" — or go for the classic size, whether you like yours bacon-topped or gluten-free and vegan, you name it, you got it in this bakery-filled city.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