Category Archives: Bakeries

Cupcakes Not Politics: Auntie Em’s Makes a Good One

Cupcakes are so political. Bring them up to a foodie crowd and watch the sprinkles fly. Everyone has their favorite place, their frosting-to-cake proportion ideals, their moistness demands etc. etc. And some weirdos even contend that cupcakes are tired fad. … Continue reading

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Highland Park: Antigua Bread’s Alluring Giant Pastry

I don’t have much of sweet tooth, but this giant pastry always catches my eye when I go to Antigua Bread in Highland Park.  It looks like sweet flaky goodness. I never get it because their drool-worthy Huevos Rancheros are … Continue reading

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Eastside Goes Westside: Bite Bar & Bakery in Santa Monica

I don’t do all my chomping on the eastside. I sometimes venture out—despite the horrors of the 10 freeway—to enjoy the eats on the westside. My latest journey was to Bite Bar & Bakery in Santa Monica. It’s on Pico … Continue reading

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