Sweet Revenge

A few months ago while I was still in school I applied for a part-time job at a cupcake, beer, and wine bar in my neighborhood.

I have been honest many times before about my feelings for cupcakes. I think they’re kinda over/too girly for me.

This place is different.

Compliments of Sweet Revenge Website

At Sweet Revenge located at 62 Carmine Street, Marlo Scott has done something different. Her shop is a trend that is not “over” or too girly. She’s actually quite badass. Her niche is combining cupcakes and alcohol.

Each sinfully delicious (yes, they’re better than stale overly sweet Magnolia, less dense than Crumbs, and more original than Two Little Red Hens) cupcake is paired with a beer and wine that best suits the flavors of the cupcake.

Flavors range from the Sweet Revenge Cupcake (Peanut Butter Cake, Ganache Filling with Peanut Butter Fudge Icing) paired with Callia Malbec from Argentina or a Weihenstephaner Hefe Weiss from Germany OR a Crimson and Creme Cupcake (Raspberry Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing) with a Raspberry Bellini or a Belhaven from Scotland. There are many more flavors but here are two of the more popular items.

What’s great about this place is that it’s open late … like a bar … because essentially it is. A charming cafe during the day and a sinfully delicious bar at night.

Marlo was recently featured in the Chase Bank commercial featuring their INK card and small business owners. I was on the treadmill yesterday minding my own business and watching TV when there she was! Suffice to say I wanted a cupcake pronto.

So last night after cooking dinner for a friend (Rustic Roasted Potato Pizza with Rosemary and Truffle Sea Salt and a Tomato Salad) we ventured down the road for more wine and dessert. Could there be a more perfect evening?

Check it out fast before you won’t be able to get in the door!