Crumbs, Magnolia, Baked By Melissa, Sugar Sweet Sunshine are
just a few of the famous bakeries that have taken New Yorkers into a sugar rush
storm.
Why? No one really knows what has gotten into us.
It’s probably the bright colors of the frosting; maybe it’s
the kaleidoscope-like sprinkles. Or has
everyone suddenly grown a sweet tooth?
My obsession started at Crumbs. I was looking for an
oversized cupcake for a friend’s birthday. I was sure no bakery sold such a
thing, but Google told me otherwise. This small shop off Wall St. was kind of
hidden from the crowds of businessmen and women. As I walked into the burgundy
and red themed bakery I felt a jolt of happiness. The array of colors incased
in a glass display made my tummy fizzle. I had to try a classic, just to make
sure the hype about this place was up to my expectations.
My expectations were not met, they were exceeded. A sugar
bomb exploded in my mouth.
Ever since than I’ve been on a expedition to try every cupcake-oriented
place in NYC.