Red Velvet will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, September 19 by offering complimentary cupcakes from 11am to 3pm.
Red Velvet's owner, Bonnie Gordon, a professor at Central Arizona College says, "Often visiting Los Angeles and NYC, I developed a love for gourmet cupcakes that satisfied my sweet tooth and took me back to my mother's kitchen. When my son, Aaron, made a splash opening the original Red Velvet Cupcakery in downtown Washington, DC, I decided I would love to have my own shop in a unique, vibrant area of Tucson."
David Guas is the creator and executive pastry chef behind Red Velvet's cupcakes. He was named Pastry Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Washington, and Bon Appetit named him one of the country's "Dessert Stars." Red Velvet features a number of David's signature flavors, many of them based on his New Orleans heritage.
Red Velvet cupcakes include: morning call - chocolate espresso cake with mocha butter cream; 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.
"From the finest French chocolate to the best European butter to the aromatic vanillas of the Bourbon Islands in Madagascar, Red Velvet only uses the best quality ingredients to make its scrumptious cupcakes. Baked from scratch, fresh every morning to ensure the highest quality, Red Velvet prides itself on irresistible flavors and the yum factor," says David.
Red Velvet offers curb-side delivery, catering, pick-up services and delivery throughout Tucson.
Red Velvet is located at 943 E University Blvd. Suite 165, Tucson, AZ 85719. Red Velvet is open daily from 11am to 8pm and more information can be found at www.redvelvetcupcakery.com and/or by calling (520) 829-7780.