Washington’s cupcake scene was already cutthroat with Georgetown Cupcake, Hello Cupcake, and Buzz competing to win over the city’s sweet tooths. Can the new Red Velvet Cupcakery (675 E St., NW; 202-347-7895)—with confections made by former Ceiba/Acadiana/DC Coast pastry chef David Guas—hold its own? This week, we asked dessert lovers what they think of the newest cupcake shop in town. Watch the video below.
Have you been to Red Velvet? How do its cupcakes stack up against others in the city? Let us know in the comments below!
Jessica Sidman covers the people and trends behind D.C.’s food and drink scene. Before joining Washingtonian in July 2016, she was Food Editor and Young & Hungry columnist at Washington City Paper. She is a Colorado native and University of Pennsylvania grad.
