Big Blue cupcake, created by an ODU fan, unveiled as Carolina Cupcakery’s 150th flavorCarolina Cupcakery unveiled their latest flavor, the Big Blue, created by Christie Sykes, cupcake- and ODU enthusiast. The presentation, made July 1, 2010 at the Granby Theater in Norfolk, marks the cupcakery’s 150th flavor and unofficially gives them claim to Most Cupcake Varieties by a US cupcake bakery. Norfolk blueblood: Christie Sykes is a Norfolk native with roots in all aspects of her life. She is a Norfolk resident, an ODU graduate, a kindergarten teacher at Norfolk Collegiate School and an active ODU Big Blue Booster and Tailgater. For her prize, Ms. Sykes received a trophy full of blue buttercream and one dozen cupcakes. Long-term, her plans are to make the Big Blue a tailgating standard for other cupcake/sports enthusiasts at ODU football games, this Fall. Berry good: The new cupcake consists of a blueberry cupcake, spiked with liquor, frosted with blueberry champagne frosting and topped with seasonal blueberries. It ain’t over til the fat lady…: Customer response to the contest has been so good and there were so many wonderful suggestions made, that owner Dawn Eskins has decided to continue accepting suggestions and take on the next landmark, 200 flavors. “Since we began the campaign, two Midwestern bakeries claim to be closing in on 200 flavors but their tabulation methods are questionable, counting sugarfree vanilla different from regular vanilla, for example. With our customers help we are already approaching 175 unique flavors, how cool is that?” Papparrazi: Carolina Cupcakery’s announcement coincided with the ArtIEverywhere Closing Night Celebration and AltDaily’s kickoff of the Norfology campaign. About : In November, Carolina Cupcakery entered into talks with TLC Discovery Channel to star in the tv show, “DC Cupcakes”, which will air July 16 at 10pm. Although they were finalists, the tv show went to Georgetown Cupcake. At this time they are waiting for word from the Food Network to appear in “Cupcake Wars”. AltDaily: strives to be the independent alternative for news, arts, and culture in the Hampton Roads area. Every article and blog is locally focused because there’s enough going on in this area to fill a web magazine, and the 757 deserves it. For more information on AltDaily email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Granby Theater: is a stunning event venue with an atmosphere that is as powerful and moving as the music that fills its massive space. Its size alone exceeds any club in the Hampton Roads area with three levels, four bars, twelve plush VIP Balconies, six plush VIP booths, an exclusive VIP Penthouse Lounge, and a spacious dance floor. Experience Granby Theater for your next special event. For more information on Granby Theatre, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
