I had my first Magnolia cupcake in the West Village in 1999. I remember it being good but what I really remember is the long line. I expect the Magnolia Bakery that is opening up in the Loop will be very popular as well. I just hope the lines don’t equal what they were/are in NYC. It just might be worth it though; I’ll let you know.
Magnolia Bakery is also open in Los Angeles and Dubai.
Magnolia Bakery – 108 North State Street in Block 37, Chicago, IL
Alicia Tastes Life 
AAAHHH! I must go there immediately.
We should make a cupcake date. 😉
Great blog! Sorry to get off subject, but since Nashville is a big up and coming city, I’m looking for a great Nashville sushi restaurant or Japanese restaurant. Have you heard of any good ones? There’s a new one called Nomzilla Sushi Et Cetera, but very few reviews. Here’s the address of this new Nashville Sushi Restaurant, 1201 Villa Place #101 Nashville, TN 37212 – (615) 268-1424. Let me know your thoughts! Thanks!