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Cupcake Interview: Miami’s Cupcakes Nouveau
Comments:
“Shayrin and Cristina created the most beautiful, authentic and delicious cupcakes for a birthday party that I hosted. I am not only impressed with their skills but pleased by the taste of their delicious creations. My favorite…guava filled with cream cheese topping..mmmmmm…delicious!”
“These girls are IT!! They are so creative, not to mention how delicious the cupcakes are!”
“I tried their cupcakes this weekend and they are the most delicious concoctions I have tried. I usually love dense cake, but their cake is light and fluffy and still delicious! I don’t think I’ve had a better chocolate cupcake.”
“Cupcake Nouveau has been able to establish themselves as diversified – catering to every age group, etc. The cupcakes are delicious; I have placed 3 orders recently!!!”
“Kudos to these girls. They are professional and sexy sassy like a Carrie Bradshaw. It also helps that they have delectable cupcakes!”
- Cupcakes Take the Cake 1/9/08
Spotlight on Miami’s Cupcakes Nouveau
- Cupcakes Take the Cake 2/29/08
This pretty floral cupcake has me thinking “Spring!”
“I love the little purple flowers perched atop the generous swirl of frosting, and the ribbon around the middle makes it look so fancy and elegant. If I were going to host a beautiful springtime garden brunch, I would want to serve these cupcakes!”
- Sugar and Sweets 3/18/08
Cupcakes Nouveau – Specializing in Gourmet Couture Cupcakes
- All Things Cupcake 5/31/08
Fresh Orchid Cupcakes From Cupcakes Nouveau
- Cupcakes Take the Cake 6/12/08
Steve Martin’s Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Cupcakes in Miami – Chowhound.com
“The Cupcakes Nouveau cupcake was both delicious and pretty, a difficult balance. The vanilla elegance was unexpectedly light and fluffy. I usually don’t care for “light and fluffy” because I prefer dense cakes, (and I abhor dry cakes) but their cake was really good. Their chocolate cupcake was incomparable. It was a fudgy chocolate that didn’t feel “heavy.” They mentioned that they work out of a bakery – query whether that bakery sells their cupcakes? I’m dying for one now!”
- GA578 6/29/08
How ’bout ‘em cupcakes
““Vanilla Elegance” by Cupcakes Nouveau – A Madagascar vanilla bean cupcake with vanilla Swiss meringue frosting. I loved the creamy texture of the frosting and its intense vanilla flavor; you could even see vanilla bean speckles in it. The cake was moist and also had a wonderful flavor. Bonus points to the Cupcakes Nouveau girls for the beautiful fondant flowers that top each of their cupcakes (see first picture). Tasters were impressed with the girls’ professionalism during mingling time.”
- Mango & Lime 6/30/08
Sweet Sampling: A Local Cupcake Tasting
“These flower-petal decorated cakes impressed the crowd with their beautiful presentation and were deemed perfect for weddings and upscale occasions. The vanilla bean cake was praised for its strong flavor (”you can see the vanilla bean flecks in the cake”) and the chocolate was pronounced “divine.” One of the most consistent cakes throughout, including a red velvet with cream cheese-frosted contender.”
- Miami.com 7/08
Miami Cupcake Madness
“The prettiest of the bunch: Cupcakes Nouveau’s treats with perfect fondant flowers. The cake and frosting were delicious with the vanilla bean cake redolent with flecks and a rich pudding-like frosting.”
- All Purpose Dark 7/08/08
Shark Cupcakes
- Cupcakes Take The Cake 7/22/08
Rock Star Themed Wedding Cupcakes
“Always on the look out for inspiration for my brides, I came across a website which had some interesting cupcakes for themed weddings. I am particularly in love with this rock star themed cupcake which will make any reception pop-not to mention the appetites of the guests!”
- Pink Oasis Events 8/15/08
Cupcakes Nouveau Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
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- Today’s Grocer 9/08
Cupcakes Nouveau
” Cupcakes Nouveau, a local online purveyor of gourmet cupcakes ($1-$3 each), has a new flavor combination: The Café Mocha, a vanilla-espresso cupcake with café mocha-Swiss meringue buttercream frosting; cupcakesnouveau.com.”
- Nibbles & Bits , The Miami Herald 10/17/08
“Oh how I LOVE LOVE new cupcake flavors. I think there’s a chubby kid inside me that longs for news that my local cupcake place has created a new flavor. I’m bringing new meaning to “a kid in a candyshop” with my cupcake obsession. Moving right along… I’ve found two new cupcakes to please your palettes… One in my own backyard, Portland OR, and another far far away in Coral Gable, FL…And secondly, I present “Cafe Mocha””
- Cupcakin’ 10/16/08
Cupcake Couture!
“…These darling, T.D.F. cakes were created by Cupcakes Nouveau, located in Miami. The details of a Cambon wallet and bag..right down to the brush bristles are truly impressive. A definite must for a fashion gal’s special occasion. Along with their beautiful presentation and signature flavors such as “Coconut No. 5? and “Cafe Mocha” its enough to make you drool…”
Comments:
“Very cute! amazing how talented they are!”
“Yummy”
- City Girl Confessions 11/11/08
Cupcakes Nouveau
“Grand-opening festivities for online purveyor Cupcakes Nouveau’s first retail shop begin at 7 p.m. Friday at 244 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables; 305-448-0011, cupcakesnouveau.com.”
- Nibbles & Bits , The Miami Herald 01/28/09
“…Cupcakes Nouveau specializes in wow-worthy fondant toppings (elephants for a kid’s party, martini glasses for a bachelorette). And their custom cupcake stands make a plain old cake look stupid…”
Sweet Treats: Cupcakes Nouveau Takes the Cake
“They are so beautiful. The colors, the swirls, the texture, the ribbons and bows, the desire to just stare and not take a bite is overwhelming…These cupcakes taste just as good as they look…perhaps (GASP!) even better.”
“Most unusual flavor: Monkey Muffin (cinnamon and brown sugar coated pull-apart bread, topped with an almond glaze in a muffin-sized cup).”
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“…Cupcakes Nouveau makes stopping for a cupcake in the Gables after work better than sipping a boring martini during happy hour. The southernmost cupcake, a vanilla cake stuffed with a Key lime cream, and autumn spice carrot cupcakes are worth the traffic jam to get there.”
How to Start a Cupcake Shop Today
“Cupcakes Nouveau in Coral Gables, Fla., sells “couture” styled cupcakes inspired by France’s haute couture
fashion.”
“Cupcakes Nouveau (Coral Gables) takes the prize as Miami’s gourmet cupcakery, with items like the Chocolat Chic and Moulin Rouge (red velvet). And at $2.50 a pop, these little cakes trump its contenders from the West and North.”
- Floatin’ an Air Biscuit 03/03/09
How to Make a Pirate Birthday Cake
“The two Pirate theme cupcake cakes displayed here were created by Cristina & Shayrin of Cupcakes Nouveau. One is a cool pirate island cake featuring a treasure chest, pirate map and skulls & crossbones. The other cupcake cake is a fun pirate face.”
Ms. Pacman cupcakes – the latest!
“We’ve posted lots of Pacman and Ms. Pacman cupcakes over the years, but they never stop being utterly adorable. I’m a fan of old school video games!”
- Cupcakes Take the Cake 05/19/09
“These adorable cupcakes are the creative work of Cupcake Nouveau. A Miami Based bakery. This is a perfect idea for those ladies who love labels.”
“For the more sporty side of fashion. Try these unique cupcakes for your special celebration. Also designed by the creative Cupcake Nouveau in Miami.”
- City Girl Confections 6/12/09
“Most popular flavor: The Chocolat Chic cupcake, a chocolate cupcake with a creamy chocolate chip center, topped with vanilla buttercream frosting. The owners/bakers have eaten one every day since they opened! For Valentine’s Day, the festive designs pictured above were also a hit.
Newest innovation: The White Chocolate Raspberry Delight, a vanilla cupcake with raspberry filling, topped with a creamy white chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream frosting.”
- The Inside Source 2/17/10
“Four artistic cupcake bakers battle it out in an aphrodisiac-inspired challenge for the opportunity to have their mouth-watering treats featured at a star-studded magazine party. Contestants include: Chloe Coscarelli of chloecoscarell.com Chef Chloe (Los Angeles), Shannon Normand of Crushcakes Cupcakery (Santa Barbara, Calif.), Shayrin Badillo of Cupcakes Nouveau (Coral Gables, Fla.) and Jeff Bonilla of Cups (La Jolla, Calif.).”
-Moms Like Me 5/24/10
What’s cookin’ on the food tube: More shows, more fun. But will you learn to bone a chicken?
“”Cupcake Wars” Food Network / Series premieres June 15 Cupcake gurus from across America — from Tracey Buchanan of Sweet Bakery & Cafe (Ellicot City, Md.) to Shayrin Badillo of Cupcakes Nouveau (Coral Gables, Fla.) — face off in three elimination challenges for a $$$ prize. Entertainer/Magician Justin “Kredible” Willman hosts.”
-Sports Techy 6/10/10
Cupcakes Nouveau to Star in Food Network’s Cupcake Wars
“You can watch owners Cristina Valdes and Shayrin Badillo on the June 22 episode of the series, which debuts June 15 and pitches them against three California bakers: Chloe Coscarelli of Chef Chloe in LA, Shannon Normand of Crushcakes Cupcakery in Santa Barbara and Jeff Bonilla of Cups in La Jolla. The four bakers battle in a series of challenges for the chance to win $10,000 and present their cupcakes at a magazine party.”
-Miami New Times, Short Order 6/11/10
Local Bakery Cupcakes Nouveau Competes on the Food Network
“This summer, the Food Network is pitting cupcake companies from around the country against each other in their newest battle series Cupcake Wars…The team, made up of owners Cristina Valdes and Shayrin Badillo, will undoubtedly bring some Miami flavor to HD with tropical touches like guava, dulce de leche, and coconut.”
-NBC Miami, Feast 6/11/10
Miami’s best sweets on Food Network
“At 9 p.m. Tuesday, the women behind Cupcakes Nouveau in Coral Gables appear on “Cupcakes Wars.” Cupcakes Nouveau was chosen from hundreds of submissions from around the country to compete against four of the country’s best bakers…Owners Cristina Valdes and Shayrin Badillo are offering a 15 percent discount on all cupcake orders for those hosting viewing parties. Just mention “Cupcake Wars” when you place your order. What started in 2007 as a home-based business is now a full fledged retail operation at 4712 S. Le Jeune Road, Coral Gables, 305-448-0011, cupcakesnouveau.com.”
-The Sun Sentinal, Sup 6/16/10
Cupcakes are sweet, but this is war!
“…Cupcakes Nouveau was selected amongst hundreds of submissions from around the country, being the only cupcake shop from South Florida…”
-Gables Home Page 6/16/10
3 TV food shows feature Miami women
“At 9 p.m. Tuesday, Cristina Valdes and Shayrin Badillo of Coral Gables’ Cupcakes Nouveau compete with three other bakers to make the best aphrodisiac-inspired treat on the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars.”
-The Miami Herald, Nibbles & Bits 6/16/10
“Cupcake Wars: Cupcake gurus from across America — including Shayrin Badillo and Cristina Valdes of Coral Gables’ Cupcakes Nouveau on next week’s episode — face elimination challenges for prize $$. Entertainer-magician Justin “Kredible” Willman hosts. It’s Top Chef with buttercream; 9 p.m. Tuesdays on the Food Network.”
-The Miami Herald, Food 6/17/10
“Sweet! Coral Gables’ own Cupcakes Nouveau will be be featured on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars 9 p.m. and midnight Tuesday. Owners Cristina Valdes and Shayrin Badillo will whisk it out with three other artistic bakers to create an aphrodisiac-inspired treat for the $10,000 prize. Need incentive to tune in? Get a 15-percent discount by mentioning “Cupcake Wars” when you order. 4712 S. Lejeune Rd., Coral Gables, 305-448-0011; cupcakesnouveau.com .”
-The Miami Herald, People 6/21/10
Cupcake Wars Competitors (Match Making Party)
“Shayrin Badillo, co-owner of Cupcakes Nouveau is proof that it’s possible to have it all. She started baking cupcakes out of her home with partner Cristina Valdes in 2007. Just two years later they opened their storefront, bringing chic gourmet cupcakes to the Miami area. With an admiration for French culinary excellence and a love of haute couture fashion, Shayrin and Cristina pride themselves on the design of their cupcakes.”
-Food Network, Cupcake Wars 6/22/10
Guest Review By Sugar and Spice: Cupcakes Nouveau
“Cupcakes Nouveau offers a unique and interesting perspective on the Miami cupcakery scene. It is as though pastry chefs have been given cupcakes to play with. These are not your kids’ cupcakes; they are decadent, rich, and indulgent. It is nice that a Miami cupcakery is utilizing a Swiss meringue buttercream, as it is something different around here. These indulgent cupcakes would make a nice treat to share at the end of a romantic date!”
-Cupcakes Take the Cake, Sugar and Spice 6/22/10
“Flowers and ribbon —alone or in combination—add beauty to cupcakes. Photo courtesy Cupcakes Nouveau in CoralGables, Florida.”
“Cupcake gurus from across America — from Tracey Buchanan of Sweet Bakery & Cafe (Ellicott City, Md.) to Shayrin Badillo of Cupcakes Nouveau (Coral Gables, Fla.) — face three elimination challenges for prize money.”
-Go Erie 6/23/10
Cupcakes Nouveau owners gain national exposure on Food Network
“With names like Romeo & Juliet, Moulin Rouge, Coconut No. 5, and Chocolat Chic you wonder if you are in a couture atelier or a gourmet couture cupcake store.”
-Interviewher 7/6/10
Cupcake Competition: Misha’s, Buttercream, and Cupcakes Nouveau
“Cupcakes Nouveau, on Le Jeune Road, has been open for less than a year and has already received national attention.”
-Miami New Times, Short Order 7/13/10
Richard Branson 60th birthday cupcakes by Cupcakes Nouveau
“Miami cupcake company Cupcakes Nouveau cupcakes for Virgin Airlines CEO Richard Branson’s birthday.”
- Cupcakes Take the Cake 7/16/10
“I found these pool party cupcakes from Miami’s Cupcakes Nouveau and just had to share them with you. They would be perfect for a pool party!”
- Little Ladybug Designs 7/29/10
Gold-Diggers Cut-A-Thon event to benefit charity
“Gourmet, “couture” cupcakes will be served from Cupcakes Nouveau.”
“Gourmet cupcakes will be served from Cupcakes Nouveau.”
-Gables Home Page 8/6/10
“I’m sure many of you are wondering what does the Chevy Cupcake Crawl entail? Well, participants will get to visit 5 top cupcake spots in the Miami area (2 Girls and a Cupcake, LA Sweets, Buttercream, Misha’s Cupcakes, Cupcakes Nouveau) while riding in Chevy cars (Equinox, Camaro, and Tahoe Hybrid).”
-Mitch’s Daily Dish 8/23/10
Coral Gables set to host Fashion’s Night Out Extravaganza
“Visit your favorite girls at Betsey Johnson for a sneak peak of their Fall 2010 collection where you can shop with personal stylists and enjoy an in-house cupcake bar provided by Cupcakes Nouveau.”
-Miami Style 8/26/10
VILLAGE OF MERRICK PARK TO HOST OFFICIAL FASHION’S NIGHT OUT EVENT!
“Visit your favorite girls at Betsey Johnson for a sneak peak of their Fall 2010 collection where you can shop with personal stylists and enjoy an in-house cupcake bar provided by Cupcakes Nouveau.”
-Culture Mob 8/30/10
“We got back in the cars and headed to Cupcakes Nouveau. This was a sweet spot! They had done up small, clear boxes for each of us with 6 minis cupcakes. They also told us about their business and their experience on The Food Network. They were very gracious hosts.”
-Jewel’s Fab Life 9/1/10
“A group of us had a chance to hit up a few of the hottest cupcakes spots in the Miami area while driving in different Chevy cars (Equinox, Camaro, Traverse, Suburban). What a wonderful experience this was!”
-Mitch’s Daily Dish 9/1/10
