Cupcakes and The Table
The Table is holding its grand opening party this Friday evening, by invitation only. Even if you're not invited, you can head over to 539 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg to sample the retooled menu and meet the new owner, Michael Stewart.
"I've wanted to do a restaurant in St. Petersburg for quite some time," Stewart says. "St. Pete is just booming with new energy and great cuisine. It also has such a cultural sophistication that is bringing people across the Bay. Its downtown area is rapidly growing, and with the addition of major art museums expanding and the infusion of urban living, we hope to give diners the best "Table" in the house--ours."
Cupcake Cupcakes!, a new boutique cupcakery, has opened in the Westchase area of Tampa. The bakery, located at 12219 West Linebaugh Ave., will hold its grand opening on Dec. 12 (think free cupcakes). Baked fresh from scratch daily on site, the cupcakery uses ingredients like Ghirardelli chocolate, Madagascar bourbon vanilla extract, sweet cream butter and organic fruits. They also custom design cupcakes birthdays, weddings, school parties, corporate, religious and special events, and offer local deliver service and overnight shipping.
"He who distinguishes the true savor of his food can never be a glutton; he who does not cannot be otherwise." 
I visited cupcake-cupcakes this past week and purchased some cupcakes because I live across the street and thought I'd try something new. First of all, the two employees there thought it was more important to continue what they were doing instead of describing or recommending a cupcake to me. I chose several, only to be disappointed by the taste and texture. The icing must've been stale - it was grainy and had an awful tangy/tart taste. The cupcakes themselves were dry and tasteless. And I was disappointed by the little paper wrapper they came in - which I use at home. I was expecting something a little more upscale considering I spent $11 on cupcakes.
I just figured I'd let you know about my experience. I will not be purchasing from your establishment again unless the store is willing to offer a refund.
Posted by: Melissa | July 27, 2009 at 06:43 PM