The Latest Trend: Georgetown Cupcakes

Every few months a new food trend sweeps across the United States, such as tart frozen yogurt (seen at Pink Berry, Red Mango, and even Haagen Dazs) and cupcakes- the latest fad that has taken over D.C. Georgetown Cupcakes ($) takes the gold in D.C., as their mouth watering moist cupcakes with creamy frosting beat Baked and Wired and Hello Cupcake's selections.

Chocolate Cupcake with Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting

Georgetown Cupcakes is a small bakery on M St. that stands out because of the permanent line of people that circles around the corner. I could probably eat one dozen of these cupcakes in one sitting, but for the sake of my figure I refrain. I am a fan of the classics, so the chocolate cupcake with vanilla butter cream frosting is my favorite. I also love the carrot cake cupcake with cream cheese frosting, and I am dying to try the coconut cupcake or the lava fudge one. The bakery has specials for every day of the week, which you can find listed on their website, but this little shop should be designated a D.C. landmark because it is THAT good!

Le Pain Quotidien

Le Pain Quotidien ($$) is a popular French chain which is located in Georgetown. It is known for its common table, as it has one long table in the center of the restaurant where different parties can sit (although there are individual tables available). The restaurant has a variety of dishes ranging from tartines to soup to cheese platters. Le Pain has a seasonal Pear and Gorgonzola Cheese Tartine (an open-faced sandwich) which is out of this world, and a Praline Butter spread that they serve with the freshly baked brioche buns.

The Bakery "On-the-Go" section in the front of the restaurant

Le Pain is a good place to have a sit down brunch or dinner, but I frequently go for their bakery section ($) which is fast and convenient. My favorite dessert here is the brownie because of its rich chocolate flavor and moistness. They also have mini Belgian Waffles covered in sugar for on-the-go which are delicious. I want to try the granola they sell and the 8-inch wide chocolate chip cookie.

Chocolate Brownie

Baked and Wired

Baked and Wired Coconut Cupcake

Baked and Wired is a small, chic, and oh-so-crowded bakery in Georgetown. Don't expect to leave the store without gaining a good 5 to 10 pounds! It is filled with pastries ranging from cookies to cupcakes to freshly baked pies. There is a WiFi zone in the back with a seating area and a coffee bar. I had the Coconut cupcake, and it was delicious! It was as good, if not better, than Georgetown Cupcakes.

Apple Caramel Bars and Espresso Chocolate Brownies