400298 Thu May 10 11:00:50 -0700 2007 6 7 Chicago Area 0 2558489 Message Thu May 10 11:00:50 -0700 2007 97679 sweetnspice 1 2558512 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/376709?query=cupcake Thu May 10 11:05:42 -0700 2007 2558489 10521 jesteinf 1 2558784 Depends on what type you are looking for, but my all time favorites, including chocolate and red velvet are from Fox and Obel. I also happen to love Sweet Mandy Bs for a sugar rush--just their plain vanilla. I did not at all like the new palce Swirlz on Orchard. No flavor to icing and cake not very moist. Thu May 10 12:15:33 -0700 2007 2558489 28235 ljero 2 2561280 I second Sweet Mandy Bs! Absolutely perfect cupcakes. Fri May 11 08:16:24 -0700 2007 2558784 42205 KCarr 1 2564383 sarah's pastries and candies at Oak and Rush for sure!! Try the Black and White cupcake for a cool riff on an old standard Sat May 12 11:17:39 -0700 2007 2558489 13373 Molto E 1 2582666 Sweet Mandy B's yellow cake cupcake with chocolate frosting! Fri May 18 15:27:39 -0700 2007 2558489 95374 applesandoranges 1 4536258 Has anyone tried Sweet Escapes located on the southwest side of Chicago??? Wed Mar 25 06:46:53 -0700 2009 2558489 277248 cupcakemom1111