503264 Thu Mar 27 08:58:35 -0700 2008 17 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 3532881 I have an appointment in Georgetown on Monday and thought I would check out Baked and Wired for the first time. (Scientifically I think it's important to compare their cupcakes to Georgetown Cupcake :) ) Their website says they offer savories and quiches but doesn't give any more details. Do they have sandwiches, salads, soups etc? Basically is this a place where I can grab a late-afternoon lunch or is it mostly sweets? If so, what's good? Thu Mar 27 08:58:35 -0700 2008 76776 Elyssa 1 3544223 Any thoughts? I'm heading here tomorrow hopefully. Sun Mar 30 19:22:00 -0700 2008 3532881 76776 Elyssa 2 3544777 stopped by yesterday to go head to head in battle of the cupcakes. theirs was really, really - friend and I split the "birthday cake" one. you'll love it. i didn't see any of the other food, but they DO have stuff and it's a cute space. If you don't like their choices, SNAP is pretty much next door, with crepes, etc. Mon Mar 31 05:00:47 -0700 2008 3544223 51422 Jeserf 3 3544877 What a cliff hanger...."theirs was really, really"----really, really what? :) Did you see what was listed in terms of food? Perhaps salads etc? (If I'm going to have a cupcake with my lunch, I should probably have a salad for my meal!) Is SNAP a sit down spot? My back up plan was going to be Dean and Deluca but seeing that it's so gross out I need an in door place it eat. Mon Mar 31 06:00:07 -0700 2008 3544777 76776 Elyssa 4 3544887 Just checked out SNAP's website...looks yummy! Hopefully they have some tables. Mon Mar 31 06:03:56 -0700 2008 3544877 76776 Elyssa 5 3546304 Re SNAP: Be warned that their online menu is not an accurate reflection of what they necessarily have on any given day. As of late last week, there were a couple of sheets of paper over their old menu listing maybe 5 or 6 savory crepes, 5 or 6 sweet crepes, and some drinks. The menu had been scaled back significantly over before and over what's on their website; whether that's temporary or permanent, I don't know. I have always sensed that they have had management and inventory/supply issues, and I think perhaps these things have caught up to them. As for seating, it's generally outside in their rear patio; though I think they have a couple of 2-person tables inside tucked against a wall. Also, note that the actual crepes are pre-made, and not made to order, but filled to order; reason alone for me never to go there. Re Baked & Wired: They do have quiches, though generally only in the morning I believe. For lunch, they have a couple of daily salad choices, which are generally good, though not inexpensive (though that basically characterizes all of Georgetown). Over the winter, they also had soups and chili, but I think they're done with that. Mon Mar 31 12:09:26 -0700 2008 3544887 179562 jds35 6 3552798 I also think Snap is a hit or miss-by day. When I went there the food was served on styrofoam plates, which was very annoying. Also, the crepes were a bit greasy. But, But, and But they do have Boba (Bubble Tea), which is decent for dc. There is some tables inside and a few outdoors. The indoor space has a grease/food cook smell. It is an old townhouse space-with lack of venilation. Take the Boba and leave! Wed Apr 02 08:42:37 -0700 2008 3546304 160154 Smiles2008 7 3552822 My crepe was also served on a styrofoam plate, which I agree was a little annoying, considering I had to cut the crepe with a knife to eat it and kept thinking I was going to cut through the plate. I have to admit I'm a sucker for crepes so this is probably why I liked it. Do I think it's a destination dining spot? No. Is it a nice alternative and good lunch spot with seating? Yes. Btw, there seems to be a crepe restaurant opening up in Dupont on P St. Crepes A Go-Go or something along those lines. The place has looked empty forever and I figured it would never open but this weekend there were some guys in there doing some sort of work so perhaps it will open this summer. Wed Apr 02 08:48:41 -0700 2008 3552798 76776 Elyssa 8 3553028 This automatically makes me think of the Daily Show segment with Rob Riggle about the Marines and UC Berkeley...turning the recruit station into one of berkeley's famous Crepes A Go-Go. Wed Apr 02 09:42:54 -0700 2008 3552822 51422 Jeserf 4 3544965 oops really really good. i didn't write that? I didn't see anything, it was in, share cupcake, leave. I'd check out SNAP - small place, they have tables, and the salads and Dean and Deluca...eh. Not worth the $$ Mon Mar 31 06:35:09 -0700 2008 3544877 51422 Jeserf 1 3547032 I had quite a lovely afternoon checking out both Baked and Wired and SNAP. jds35 was correct about the weird taped up menu. That being said they had exactly what I wanted. I got a crepe with cheddar cheese and mushrooms, asparagus, and spinach. It was very good! I could literally have a variation of this for lunch almost every day. There were quite a few savory options that I wanted to try. When I was in there it was pretty dead, 1 or 2 people filtered in when I was just about finished but it's a nice little place that I just discovered and like quite a bit. The guy working there was friendly. Then I walked down the street to Baked and Wired and treated myself to a delicious red velvet cupcake and a cup of chamomille and lavender tea. Really, really good! I'm actually a bit in love with this place. The people working there are very friendly and cool. The art is bright and interesting. And the cupcake was DELICIOUS! Perfectly moist cake with a great, almost tart cream cheese frosting. I limited myself to just 1 cupcake but there were at least 4 other flavors I wanted to try. I'll have to return :) Just a cool place to hang out, read a book, and enjoy a treat on a rainy day. The couch was quite comfy as well and they were playing good music :) Mon Mar 31 14:51:44 -0700 2008 3532881 76776 Elyssa 2 3547259 it's the anti-georgetown cupcake. you can sit there and enjoy the space/treats and not stress about waiting in line. for, what, 40 cents more for a cupcake, you can have a more enjoyable experience. Mon Mar 31 16:09:18 -0700 2008 3547032 51422 Jeserf 2 3548445 Clear about the "Baked" part, but what about the "Wired?" Does that mean that it's a WiFi-enabled shop where you can drop cupcake crumbs and chamomile tea into your keyboard? Tue Apr 01 04:20:29 -0700 2008 3547032 10624 MikeR 3 3548463 When I asked them the same question some years ago, they said that "wired" referred to a caffeine buzz - no wifi then, and as far as I know, no wifi now. Tue Apr 01 04:47:59 -0700 2008 3548445 12362 sheldman 3 3548594 There actually seems to be wifi now. They ask that you make a purchase but there was sign in the first sit-down room (over the garbage can) that discussed that they prefer for you to make a purchase and also limit your access to an hour or so, so everyone gets the opportunity to use the internet. That last part confused me a little bit since I always thought as many people as possible could use wi-fi. Perhaps you should give them a call to clarify their internet policy--but I'm pretty sure they have it. Tue Apr 01 06:26:09 -0700 2008 3548445 76776 Elyssa 4 3548652 too many people on a wi-fi connection makes it slow down. Or, as the Senior Senator from Alaska would say, it clogs the tubes. Additionally, if someone comes in a buys a $1.50 cup of coffee and sits for 7 hours using the wireless, there is a possibility that there's limited room for other paying customers. That is why Tryst (at least used to, anyway) shuts down their wi-fi on weekends. Not sure they still do, but did when I was a customer there, Tue Apr 01 06:48:41 -0700 2008 3548594 51422 Jeserf 2 3555548 On crepes...have you been to La Creperie (sp) in Pentagon Row. It's not bad...ok! I think you might like it better than Snap! Nothing like Paris unfortunately! Wed Apr 02 20:15:26 -0700 2008 3547032 160154 Smiles2008 3 3555616 I use to live across the street from La Creperie. It was ok. There actually was a take away spot inside the mall for awhile that was a guilty pleasure. I loved their sugar and butter crepe. They wrapped it up in a cute little cone. Didn't last long though---its a salad stall now. Wed Apr 02 20:38:32 -0700 2008 3555548 76776 Elyssa