Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Spring/Summer 2011 - (Page 28)

WHAT’S COOKING tart your sugary adventure near Millennium Park. Walk into Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique, and you’ll instantly feel like you’re running through ﬁelds of edible ﬂowers, thanks to endless trays of cupcakes with the signature topping: vanilla-and-chocolate icing swirled in the shape of clover petals marked in the center with pink and purple buttons. Cupcake Chicago knows food – and dessert, too. Cupcake shops and bakeries have taken the city by storm. These places top the list of where to get your sugar ﬁx. ON TODAY’S MENU CARROT COLOSSAL at Crumbs Bake Shop: Oversized carrot cake with cream-cheese frosting and crushed walnuts S Or check out More, also in the Gold Coast. It’s like an art gallery of cupcakes inside, and the salted caramel ﬂavor will make your heart melt. The staff here has even been known to do a Friday happy hour during which they show off their skills with mini-cupcakes such as margarita and pina colada. Have fun at Molly’s Cupcakes in Lincoln Park, where you can take a seat at the counter on a stool or swing – your pick. Or play a game while you enjoy the delicious ﬂavors like lemon meringue or cookie monster. As an added bonus, Molly’s donates a portion of its proﬁts to local schools. So you can do a good deed while eating a great sweet! Take a special trip to Phoebe’s Cupcakes in the heart of Lakeview’s gay-friendly Boystown neighborhood. Get there in the morning for the Breakfast Cupcake, a maple syrupbased treat topped with a generous piece of bacon. While you’re there, enjoy the charming atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re in a Paris bakeshop. With all of these options for sugary bliss, your taste buds will be singing “Yum!” all day long! ORANGE CREAMSICLE at Sugar Bliss (Thursdays & Sundays): Bourbon-vanilla cake with orange-vanilla buttercream CINNAMON SUGAR at Sprinkles: Spiced buttermilk cake with cinnamon sugar In the Loop, Crumbs Bake Shop is known for colossal knife-and-fork cupcakes with extra frosting, sprinkles, and shavings in wild, brightly colored designs. You’ll jump at the chance to sink your teeth into one of the delectable choices like Grasshopper, a chocolate and mint delight, or Green Tea. Head to the beautiful streets of the Gold Coast for Sprinkles, part of the chain of cupcake shops earning national acclaim. At this sleek space with lots of style, tastiness is the name of the game. From crunchy brown sugar-praline to simple fresh strawberry, you’ll ﬁnd something to please every eater in your group. Try snagging a counter seat along the front window or getting comfy on the covered wooden bench outside for some great people-watching. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE at Molly’s (summer): Vanilla cake with a brown sugar-strawberry ﬁlling and buttercream frosting BREAKFAST CUPCAKE at Phoebe’s Cupcakes (mornings): Maple-buttermilk cake with maple-butter frosting and bacon topping THE SIGNATURE at More: Dark Valrhona chocolate cake with cream frosting and chocolate ganache 28 Convention & Tourism Bureau

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Spring/Summer 2011

Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Spring/summer 2011
Contents
Take a Walk
Festive Fun
Spectacular 7
Accommodations
Chicago’s Culinary Character
What’s Cooking
Dining
The Home Stretch
On Campus
Chart Your Culture Course
What to See & Do
Magnificent Indeed
Shopping
Play Time
Nightlife
Transportation
Visitor Services
Getting Around

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