Check out all the photos from CupcakeCamp NYC!

CupcakeCamp NYC = Complete Success!

Well cupcakers, with over 230 people in attendance and the bar making six times what they normally make on a Friday night between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., I think it's safe to say that New York City loves cupcakes (and drinkin').


To everyone who came out - thank you. Each and everyone one of you contributed to CupcakeCamp's success, and now you having bragging rights to say,"I was at the first NYC CupcakeCamp, you know..." Seriously, to everyone who brought cupcakes to the people who ate until their stomachs were going to explode, thank you for being an awesome crowd. I met so many fantastic people last night and am excited about all the new folks I can now call my friends.


Another big thank you to Buttercup Bake Shop, Magnolia Bakery and Baked by Melissa for donating cupcakes. And extra big thank you to Billy's Bakery, who not only donated cupcakes but had some live representation at the event who graciously handed out free cupcake coupons to the crowd (thanks Maggie!). Be sure to visit Billy's in Chelsea and their new second location in Tribeca (opening at the end of May!).


Another big thank you to the ladies at Cupcakes Take the Cake. Not only did they step up and help us with publicity efforts, they are just a super cool group of girls to work with. Talk about the best media sponsor you could ever possibly have!

And to Brian Witte, graphic designer extraordinaire - I keep the poster you designed open on my desktop because I STILL can't get over how great it turned out. For anyone interested in hiring this talented designe, get in touch. I'll connect you to him.



And let's not forget Happy Ending. Frank and Oliver - you guys rule. You guys treated us like royalty the whole night and were, hands down, the greatest venue folks I've ever worked with. Thank you thank you thank you thank you for letting us have CupcakeCamp at your fantastic bar.

Lastly, watching a large group of adults collectively go through a sugar rush then the subsequent crash on a Friday night in New York City was easily one of the highlights of my life thus far. I can't wait to see all of you out at future CupcakeCamps - they are going to be bigger and better than the first!

P.S. Be sure to check out the photo's at Cupcakes Take the Cake (here).



All photos courtesy of Stacie Joy from Cupcakes Take the Cake.

CupcakeCamp NYC poster courtesy of Brian Witte.

Apologies for the lack of updates this week...

...but CupcakeCamp NYC is taking place on Friday and I've been busy organizing last minute details! I promise that once the event is over, posting will resume on Puff and Choux and will be better than ever.

And for you New Yorkers, come out to CupcakeCamp on Friday!

CupcakeCamp NYC in the New York Times!

I want to give a big THANK YOU to Florence Fabricant for including CupcakeCamp in the New York Times' Dining Calendar today! My hope is this will encourage more people to donate cupcakes!

If you live in the New York area and want to join in the festivities, e-mail cupcakecampnyc@gmail.com for more information or visit CupcakeCamp NYC.

CupcakeCamp NYC Baker's Registration This Wednesday, April 1st!

For all you New Yorkers interested in bringing cupcakes to CupcakeCamp NYC on April 10th, the deadline to register your treats is this Wednesday, April 1st! E-mail cupcakecampnyc@gmail.com for a registration form or with any questions.

CupcakeCamp NYC- there is still time to join in!

The outpouring for CupcakeCamp NYC has been amazing - who ever thought that there were so many cupcake lovin' New Yorkers? For those of you who are still hoping to get a piece of the action, just e-mail the CupcakeCamp NYC team at cupcakecampnyc@gmail.com to register as a baker, a volunteer, or to simply RSVP for you and your friends!

CupcakeCamp NYC has a media sponsor

Rumor has it (as in I know this isn't a rumor I have just always wanted to say that) is that CupcakeCamp NYC (my pet project) has scored a media sponsor. Well, I have! The lovely team over at Cupcakes Take the Cake have signed on to be the exclusive media sponsor of CupcakeCamp NYC, and I couldn't be happier.

Be sure to check out Cupcakes Take the Cake and the official site for CupcakeCamp NYC!

CupcakeCamp NYC - we need bakers!

If you are a New Yorker and love cupcakes, we need your help! We are in need of people to bring cupcakes (either homemade or store-bought) to CupcakeCamp NYC on Friday, April 10th. The event is being held at Happy Ending Lounge and starts at 7:30 p.m.

E-mail cupcakecampnyc@gmail.com if you are interested in bringing cupcakes!

CupcakeCamp NYC announces venue and date!

CupcakeCamp NYC, my little side project, is all systems go! After week of being turned down by bar and venue owners when I approached them to host the event, the folks at Happy Ending Lounge have come through with shining colors!

Here are the details:

WHAT: CupcakeCamp NYC - please visit our website!

WHEN: Friday, April 10th, 2009 @ 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Happy Ending Lounge - 302 Broome Street, New York, NY (b/t Forsyth and Grand)

If you are interested in baking and/or volunteering to work the event, please e-mail me at cupcakecampnyc@gmail.com.

If you are interested in just attending and noshing on cupcakes, e-mail me at cupcakecampnyc@gmail.com.

I can't wait to see all of you on the 10th!

And for those of you with some questions, read this:

1. Can I buy or sell cupcakes at the event?
No. CupcakeCamp is for people who want to bring cupcakes and eat them for free *at the event*.

2. Can I really attend if I don’t bring cupcakes?
Yes! While bringing cupcakes is encouraged, we need 11 people to eat a cupcake for every dozen!

3. I’ve heard the event is based off of BarCamp, what is that?
Check out http://barcamp.org

4. Do we bake or decorate our cupcakes at the event?
No - your cupcakes should be ready to go at the event. However, feel free to organize your own baking get-togethers with friends before CupcakeCamp!

5. Where have CupcakeCamps already taken place?
People have organized CupcakeCamps in San Francisco, Pittsburgh and Toronto so far! Check out CupcakeCamp.org for the history of this amazing movement!

CupcakeCamp NYC - site launched!

It's official - CupcakeCamp NYC has launched! Click on the hyperlink to visit the site.

Be sure to check out the site and e-mail cupcakecampnyc@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering. A call for bakers will be issued shortly.

This Saturday, I'll be scouting locations in Brooklyn. If you have any suggestions on a venue, leave them in the comments section!

Recruitment for CupcakeCamp - who's with me?

Earlier this week I heard of something called CupcakeCamp, and I think it sounds pretty interesting. Described as an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and eat cupcakes in an open environment, CupcakeCamp is essentially bringig together cupcake lovers in an effort to make new friends, share recipes, and most importantly, celebrate the awesomeness that is the cupcake.

I'm currently laying the groundwork to host a New York City CupcakeCamp, but I need your help! If you live in New York and would like to join the official planning meeting, please e-mail me at cupcakecampnyc@gmail.com.

I'm going to scout some venues this weekend (most likely bars), so if you would like to join me, shoot me an e-mail.

I'll be sure to update this blog with more details, including a baker's sign up, etc.

Yay for cupcakes!