Sugar Savvy

Over the past few years, the pastel-colored, buttercream frosted cupcake at Billy’s Bakery in Chelsea (NYC) has been my standard of the cupcake-to-beat.  Theirs are what all cupcakes get compared to.  To be quite honest, the cake part is actually just the tiniest bit dry, but the frosting more than forgives any moistness sins.  And with their second location now in Tribeca, it’s double the pleasure, double the sugar.

Billy’s Bakery, founded in 2003, opened their newest sweet spot at 75 Franklin Street, located between Church and Broadway, and the new space is … well … spacious, especially as compared to their first location.  As with their original bakery, the new one will offer corporate and personal catering, along with delivery in the Manhattan and Tri-State area.  Throwing a party?  Their new individually sized favor boxes might be just the thing.  Holding just one cupcake, it is perfect for children’s birthday parties or just because.

And don’t worry.  If cupcakes aren’t your thing, you won’t go hungry.  You’ll also find layer cakes, cookies, cheesecake, breakfast items and much more.  If you happen to be in the NYC area, or passing through, do give Billy’s a try.