Red Velvet Cupcakery Opens in DC's Penn Quarter

Penn Quarter's First Cupcake Shop Is Celebrating its Grand Opening with a
Complimentary Cupcake Day

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Velvet Cupcakery is opening in the
heart of DC's Penn Quarter, introducing the neighborhood to its delicious
gourmet cupcakes. Red Velvet is located on the corner of 7th St. and E St.,
NW (675 E St., NW; entrance on 7th St.) one block from the Verizon Center.

"Living in Los Angeles, I developed a love for the thriving cupcake scene that
satisfied my sweet tooth and baking acumen, both inherited from my mother and
grandmother. My brother and I are very excited about introducing our own
cupcakery to the unique and vibrant Penn Quarter community," says Red Velvet's
owner, Washington DC native Canada Gordon, who graduated from Wilson High
School.

David Guas, the original creative force behind the sweets at Ceiba, TenPenh,
Acadiana, and DC Coast, is the creator and executive pastry chef behind Red
Velvet. In 2004, Guas was named Pastry Chef of the Year by the Restaurant
Association of Metropolitan Washington, and Bon Appetit called him one of the
country's eight "Dessert Stars." Red Velvet will feature a number of David's
signature flavors, many of them based on his Louisiana and Cuban heritage.

"From the finest French chocolate, the best European butter to the aromatic
vanillas of the Bourbon Islands in Madagascar, Red Velvet seduces you from
first bite to the last crumb. Baked in small batches to ensure the highest
quality, Red Velvet prides itself on irresistible flavors and the yum factor,"
says David.

Signature Red Velvet cupcakes include: morning call - chocolate espresso cake
with mocha buttercream; devil's food - chocolate-buttermilk cake with
bittersweet chocolate ganache; peanut butter cup - chocolate chocolate-chip
cake with salted peanut butter frosting; and southern belle - red velvet cake
with whipped cream cheese frosting.

Red Velvet offers catering and pick-up services and delivery within the Penn
Quarter.

Red Velvet will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, January 15, 2009 by
offering a complimentary cupcake to its first 500 customers. Red Velvet is
open daily from 11am to 11pm.

SOURCE Red Velvet Cupcakery

Aaron Gordon of Red Velvet Cupcakery, +1-310-621-8334, aaron@tangysweet.com