Recently, the cupcake craze in Los Angeles has been exploding with cupcake bakeries on almost every corner.  With so many places to go, how do you decide which place is best?  We’ve decided to take matters into our own hands – and mouths – and tried different Red Velvet Cupcakes from different places.  We tasted cupcakes from the following places:

• Coral Tree Café

• Tender Greens

• Sprinkles

• Famous Cupcakes

• Kiss My Bundt

• Babycakes

Our favorite Red Velvet Cupcake, of course, was from SPRINKLES!  But, we also couldn’t help but admire Babycakes.  It is a vegan bakery located in Downtown Los Angeles that opened up on January 2, 2010.  This is the second location for Babycakes, with the first one located in New York City.



Some of the great things about the cupcake is the fact that it is vegan so it’s a healthier choice if you feel like indulging in a sweet treat.  It is gluten free, egg free, dairy/casein free, soy-free, wheat-free, agave-sweetened, spelt and kosher.

One of the admiring things about the cupcake was the packaging.  It came in a really cute light pink cardboard box with a clear plastic window on top to display the cupcake; simple, sweet, pink and makes you feel happy – kind of like a baby.

When we asked the owner why of all locations in Los Angeles did you choose to be in downtown and he simply said “it just felt like home.”

Downtown LA has slowly been emerging with many things to see and places to go. And the nightlife is definitely reminiscent to the streets of NYC.  Babycakes is definitely an upgrade for your taste buds!


130 East 6th Street (between S. Main Street and S. Los Angeles Street)

Telephone: 213.623.5555

Hours of Operation
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday through Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm

Joffrey Ballet is coming to Los Angeles with their production of Cinderella at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion!  This is very exciting considering the fact that here in Los Angeles, we don’t have many opportunities to say, “I'm going to the ballet tonight.”

Joffrey Ballet is a premier dance company that started in Los Angeles then moved to New York and now calling Chicago their home.  They will only be here in Los Angeles from January 28-January 31.

Tickets can range from $45-$150 depending on what kind of seating you’d like.  Tickets are available on Ticketmaster. Also try discount search engines like www.ticketliquidator.com

This can be the perfect idea for an early Valentine’s Day date or to spend quality time with friends and loved ones! 

Below is the schedule for Cinderella at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion:

Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:30PM

Friday, January 29, 2010 7:30PM

Saturday, January 30, 2010 2:00PM

Saturday, January 30, 2010 7:30PM

Sunday, January 31, 2010 2:00PM