Okay so I admit it, I get starstruck easily.
I squealed with excitement when I saw Meryl Streep in New York, almost passed out when Donnie Wahlberg took off his shirt at a concert, and don’t even get me started when I met Rajon Rondo in person a few years ago. But being a food nerd, my world of celebrities extend to chefs like Anthony Bourdain and Tiffany Faison, authors like Calvin Trillin, Molly O’Neill, and Marcella Hazan, and TV food personalities.
So when I met Katherine and Sophie, sisters and owners of Georgetown Cupcake, and stars of TLC’s DC Cupcakes, I was a little bit starstruck.
And by starstruck I mean I couldn’t stop gushing about how I I love how pink everything is, and I can’t wait to try the cupcakes, and I love Katherine’s hair, and Sophie’s blouse, and yes I’m excited about the cupcakes and I’m so glad they opened in Boston and did I say how much I love how pink everything is?
I was invited to the champagne and cupcake dessert reception last week to celebrate the grand opening of Georgetown Cupcake in Boston.
It was a fabulous night filled with cupcakes (and goodie bags)…
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… lots of champagne (and good-looking boys)…
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… and friends (plus the stars of DC Cupcakes)!
The cupcake glitterati turned out in full force – the event was packed! We spent an hour or so drinking champagne and sampling various flavors of mini-cupcakes. My favorite was the salted caramel one, followed by red velvet.
The nice folks at Georgetown Cupcake were very kind to give event attendees 6 full-size cupcakes to take home and gift bags, too, which included a signed copy of The Cupcake Diaries among other goodies. I just started reading the cookbook, and I love how each page is in full color and each chapter is peppered with stories from the sisters.
I rarely bake my own cupcakes, mostly because I love buying the perfect-looking ones from bakeries and trying different flavors. I can’t wait to go back to Georgetown Cupcake and try the other flavors – such as that chocolate³ in the above display, which is different from chocolate² (first picture, photo taken from the website):
Chocolate³ is a Valrhona chocolate cupcake with a thin layer of rich Callebaut chocolate ganache icing topped with French chocolate sprinkles. Chocolate² is a Valrhona chocolate cupcake with a whipped Callebaut chocolate frosting topped with a fondant flower.
How can I not love a cupcake store that combines chocolate and math algorithms? And I love how pink everything is…
Do you watch DC Cupcakes? What’s your favorite reality show?
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I feel the same way every time I meet Tiffani Faison, who is ridiculously down to earth and pretends she doesn’t see me geeking out.
champagne + cupcakes = my kind of evening. i LOVE/NEED that kitchenaid mixer.
I was sorry to miss this awesome event!!! so glad it was a great evening for you ladies.
Ah that’s so exciting that they opened a Georgetown Cupcakes in Boston! I am definitely stopping by this weekend when I’m in town!
I love all the pink and sparkles and of course, the cupcakes!
That event looks amazing! Champagne and cupcakes? Sign me up. You’re so lucky to have had the chance to go!
Wow, I’m obsessed with that bedazzled kitchenaid! I need one of those in my life
I feel the same way! The first time I met Jody Adams I thought I was going to pass out! This store opening party looks incredibly fabulous. Thanks for sharing the pink in all its glory!
i don’t watch DC cupcakes, but those are some PRETTY cupcakes. THe last time I went to DC, I visited Baked and Wired which I didn’t really care for. Someone mentioned to check out Georgetown Cupcake.. it was too late. But i believe they opened one in NYC.. i’ll have to check it out.
You’re so lucky! Everything is so pink.. it’s like a cupcake club! LOVE IT!
Ha I think I said some similar incoherent things to them. But they were so sweet. Great seeing you! Can’t wait to go try more cupcakes!
oh I am loving that kitchen aid! how fun!
I have never seen the show (probably the only reality show that I don’t watch, actually), but this event sounds amazing!
Your photos came out SO well. Love it!
This was SO much fun. Btw, can you send me the photo of me and Andres?
Such a fun night! I love that hat on you.
Looks like an amazing event! Love your sight – following you on Twitter now!
Yeah I definitely lucked out with the invite
I have to admit though that I had more cupcakes than champagne! hehehe
Yes they also opened one in NYC! It hasn’t even been a week since I tried their cupcakes and I am already planning my next trip back!
Hey Elizabeth, I will send it to you tonight when I get home!
Great recap! I watched the one season that was on Netflix. I like it. I like watching any small business run – especially when its cake-based!
So jealous, I love Sophie and Katherine! I’m dying to try a DC Cupcake, but they are nowhere near where I live, so I have to stick to Sprinkles (which are delicious too).
I love the show DC Cupcakes too, it’s a fun one. My favorite reality show would have to be Giuliana and Bill, they are such a cute couple!
I would have been gushing also! Ahh everything is so cute!!
That KitchenAid mixer is AMAZING.
I walked by Georgetown Cupcakes on Saturday afternoon and the line was all the way down Newbury Street with a door person letting folks in two at a time! I cant wait for it to settle down a little so that I can try it out. I am so jealous you have already been!
Yeah I heard it was packed! Maybe weekdays would be better
I can’t wait to go back too and try other flavors!