'Virgin-Megastore inside Citizen Cupcake'...

'Virgin-Megastore inside Citizen Cupcake'...



Well not exactly, but Citizen Cupcake is delighted to welcome back former Virgin associate Jessie Eschman not to Virgin-proper, but instead to our stage for live music night on Wednesday 12/20.

Jessica Eschman is a singer-songwriter-pianist with a diverse body of original songs. Jessie's lyrics are introspective and emotionally driven, yet she continues to maintain her sense of humor. A singer, first and foremost, she is known for her soulful delivery of the words she writes. Jessie is influenced by artists from a wide variety of musical styles (Jill Scott, Tori Amos, Rufus Wainwright, Ani Difranco, Fiona Apple, the list goes on and on...) and is always armed with a suprising cover or two. Jessie loves to play and sing, and thanks YOU for listening. And she invites special guest Bob Tiews to the stage to round out her show. Cheers to the both of them! Come by for the show!



Music Night at Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar is always free.

Families/All ages welcome. Show starts at 7pm.

Folk Singer Songwriter shares her inspiration...

Folk Singer Songwriter shares her inspiration...



On Wednesday 12/13 Naomi Adiv will grace Citizen Cupcake's stage with her soulful presence for the second time this year. She plays acoustic music in the folk tradition combined with clever lyricism. Her breathy sound and honest words make for a very warm live performance, drawing her audience in with the stories that inspired her songs.

Naomi invited a few special guests to share the stage--come see the show & enjoy.

Showtime 7pm.

Never a cover/All ages welcome.

call it frisco at citizen cupcake

Call it Frisco! at Citizen Cupcake...



Meet the Artist Reception

Friday December 1st

5-8pm

Featuring San Francisco Native Sharon Kizziah's

in her photography installment: 'Less is More'



Join us Friday 12/1 for a few 'happy hours'. Our First Friday art receptions welcome new exhibits and the artist reaching out to his or her audience and Cupcakes customers--as we encourage them to be one and the same!



Drink specials during reception:

$5 Wine/Cocktails and $3 draft beer

We welcome you during this festive time of the year.

Exhibit through the end of December.

Join the Family for the holiday eve...

Join the Family for the holiday eve...



Citizen Cupcake Café & Bar welcomes back Tom O’Connor for his second Thanksgiving Eve acoustic performance. Tom continues to explore American roots music and this year will enlist the help of good friends and jam mates Ben Williams and Nicko Goncharoff. Individually, each musician lends a unique style steeped in Americana; combined, the three are sure to have you singing along to songs known and unknown. Start your holiday weekend at Citizen Cupcake Café and Bar with Tom O’Connor and friends!



Showtime 7pm.

Families/All ages welcome. Never a cover.

First Friday of the Month...We continue with the 'Meet the Artist'Reception and Happy Hours!

First Friday of the Month...We continue with the 'Meet the Artist'

Reception and Happy Hours!



Join us on Friday 11/3 to enjoy Blake Tucker's photography at Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar. Experience Blake visually telling a story depicting DEN: Waiting out the Delay.

Exhibit on display through the end of November.



Reception 5-8pm

All welcome.

Drink Specials: $3 draft beer/$5 cocktails

Sassy Songwriter coming to belt it out again...

Sassy Songwriter coming to belt it out again...



Once again Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar hosts local performer Angela Lum to our stage for a night of good times, great friends and a helluva show. Those who 'saw her when' know just what kind of presence Angela puts out--come join the party on October 18!

Live music night happens every Wednesday.

All ages/families welcome. Never a cover.

Showtime 7pm.

One Good Time...

One Good Time...



On Wednesday October 11 Citizen Cupcake welcomes All One Thing, a Rhythm-heavy jazz-rock group headed by Elliot Racine. Talk about fusion sound! Come check them out.

Showtime 7pm. All ages/Families welcome.

As always never a cover.

welcome return of neurohumors

A welcome return of The Neurohumors...



Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar welcomes back local jam band The Neurohumors for live music this Wednesday 9/20.



Group pioneer David Jayne always wows us with his improvisational groove-jams. He may even sing us a tune or two, just to mix it up a bit. Brian Vandemark on bass returns for his fourth Neurohumor gig this year. Jon Longhi, original Neuro guitarist, has been blowin' some mean saxophone lately...he'll be there for the third time in his new persona. Pete D debuts on guitar, keyboards and sound effects.

Fun, fun, fun. Don't miss it!



Showtime 7pm.

Never a cover. Families/All ages welcome.

'Eclectic' is an understatement...

'Eclectic' is an understatement...



On Wednesday 9/13 Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar welcomes local progressive performer Ted Schram to our stage for live music night. His creativity knows no limits. Check out his myspace page and then come see this spectacle of a show...Cupcake looks forward to a night of sheer entertainment. Join us!



Showtime 7pm. Families/All ages welcome. Never a cover.

A double delight for music night...

A double delight for music night...



Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar welcomes back 2 great musicians for one night of sure-fire fun and entertainment. Andrew Bundy first came and wowed us back in May with his 'pianistic fusion of folk, funk, blues and rock'...we are lucky to see him back again so soon! And stemming from the same happening source (that would be Open Mic night at Toad's on Valencia) we're thrilled to see Jessican Eschman as well! She's 'a classically trained demi-folk-semi-pop-cum-rocker diva with a twist of soul.'

Check these cats out on Wednesday, September 6th. Showtime 7:30.

First Friday Art Reception-featuring Sue Kopcho

First Friday Art Reception-featuring Sue Kopcho



We love to celebrate art, Fridays and cocktail specials all at once! Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar welcomes one and all to our 'Meet the Artist' reception on Friday 8/4 from 5-8pm. We are delighted to feature a local painter for her first SF show: Susannah Kopcho will hang her abstract/modern paintings and exhibit them through the end of August. Come by anytime this month to enjoy. Or truly be a part of the hip scene and attend the reception! Soju cocktail specials for everyone (only $5!)

Straight-forward, young & hip...Music Night continues...

Straight-forward, young & hip...Music Night continues...



On Wednesday 8/2 Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar welcomes Martin Dory to our stage for live music night. 'Americana' and 'folk-rock' come to mind as descriptors, but it doesn't stop there. Come hear this local sensation for his only scheduled August performance. We are truly blessed with great acts!



Showtime 7pm. Never a cover.

All ages/Families welcome.

Seasonal sensations on the Citizen Cake Savory menu!

Seasonal sensations on the Citizen Cake Savory menu!



If you haven't been to our restaurant lately~you don't know what you've been missing. Let me tell you how GREAT my most recent visit was:

I was torn between so many starters that I couldn't decide: so one of my dining partners and I decided to pretty much order the whole list and make a meal of those. What a great idea. There were light, refreshing dishes that just amazed and delighted us: Frisee-apricot salad with pistachio and fromage blanc; romaine & radicchio with avocado and radish; hamachi sashimi with melon; heirloom salad (YAY tomato season!) with feta and basil; and an interesting and yummy pea shoot saute with cippolini and mint. Everything was balanced to perfection and a textural delight.



However: the entrees were not to be ignored...I was lucky enough to try my other friend's braised short rib dish with slaw and peanuts in a tamarind glaze--wow I could have had that for dessert...

And then there was dessert: Berry Items, stone fruit sautes and the must-have s'moore brownie.

Too much of everything was just enough! Can't wait to go back!

This will make you smile...

This will make you smile...



For music night on Wednesday 7/19 Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar welcomes local acoustic pop-rocker Thomas Boles as his solo persona, 'Way Past Frown'.

He's a bit modern but definitely old school-come see the show and appreciate the juxtaposition of his musical influences.



Showtime 7pm.

Never a cover. Families/all ages welcome.

All the way from Central California--one night only in SF!

All the way from Central California--one night only in SF!



Citizen Cupcake is delighted to welcome the Mikel Soria Trio to our stage for music night. Come taste this trio's flavorful California Jazz...



Showtime 7pm. Never a cover.

Families/All ages welcome.

Celebrate Pride with a View...

Celebrate Pride with a View...



Nothing says summertime fun in San Francisco like Gay-Pride Weekend. Join us on Sunday, June 25 for the 36th Annual San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration. Get out of the chaos of the crowd and step into our cool oasis~complete with a bird's-eye-view of the party and window-side-service for coffee, snacks and cocktails!

Frameline's 30th Year...Don't miss it!

Frameline's 30th Year...Don't miss it!



Join us in celebrating and supporting the 30th annual San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival, June 15-25, 2006. Frameline's mission is to strengthen the diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and further its visibility by supporting and promoting a broad array of cultural representatons and artistic expression in film, video and other media arts.

We are proud sponsors and fans of this organization.

A local street sensation...

A local street sensation...



Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar welcomes a band we have seen very often through our windows, and finally they will come up three flights to perform on our stage! Introducing Sinclair, a hot-hot-hot trio out of Sacramento. These guys are the *kings* of the corner at Market and Stockton streets--they do impromptu gigs there many a summer night and draw a heckuva crowd. What could be better than an evening of World-rock-fusion-reggae-indie on the street? A night at Cupcake groovin' to their acoustic jam, overlooking the 4th-Street-bustle with a cold beer or cosmo in hand, of course!



Join us for music night on Wednesday 6/21 at 7pm.

Families/All ages welcome. Never a cover.

Always a great time!

sweet anniversary

A Sweet Anniversary!...



Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar is celebrating our 2 year anniversary today. We've been selling a lot of cupcakes these last two years, but there's so much more that makes up the icing on THAT cake: great candy and chocolate assortment that adorns our shelves, live music (every Wednesday night!), new featured Artists, awesome Soju cocktails...and then some.



Andrea, the manager of Cupcake, would like to give a nod to our 2 veteran staff members at the Cafe: Cybelle Jacobs and Nick Venegoni. These two rockstars have been with us since the begining and have really contributed to what Cupcake has grown into in these last 2 years. I'm fortunate to work with such dedicated people!



The staff at Citizen Cupcake also celebrates our boss, Elizabeth Falkner, and amazing team of talented chefs that provide us with our delectables--after all, we wouldn't be the favorite downtown sweet-spot without all the goods from the kitchen at the mothership.



Thanks to all our wonderful regular customers and new ones alike. Everyday we are jazzed that locals and tourists discover our oasis tucked away inside Virgin. Stop on by for a 'hello!' and celebrate our anniversary with us! Cheers!

You can never be too Rico

You can never be too Rico...



Lunch patrons! We celebrate the arrival of a new panini at Citizen Cupcake! Our latest delicious addition to the menu is the 'Pavo Rico'. [pavo means turkey breast in Spanish] What a burst of flavor in this sandwich. Our chefs pile smoked turkey and fresh mozzarella on our housemade focaccia bread and then complete with an array of flavor accents: pickled pimento, cilantro-lime aioli and mole butter. It's original and it's fabulous.

Coast to Coast, the word is out...

Coast to Coast, the word is out...



Locals and tourists alike are getting hip to Citizen Cupcake more and more every day! We've even earned a place on the NYTimes tourist-map for San Francisco-bound travelers. They know what's happening on this side of the bay, on this side of the USA! (click on the image to see the enlarged map, showing Citizen Cupcake right on Market Street!)

Inspirational Musings...

Inspirational Musings...



Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar welcomes local female vocalist Aoede to our stage for live music on Wednesday May 31 at 7pm. Aoede (ay-ee’-dee) is more than a musician; her presence is an entity. Come see-and hear-why. Lisa plays acoustic guitar and sings her own blend of original rock, pop and muse music for the soul, accompanied by the stylings of her not-so-silent partner, David Sands, on bass. Strong vocals combine with memorable melodies and catchy lyrics that keep you coming back for more.



Showtime 7pm. Never a cover.

Families/All ages welcome.

Singer/Songwriter/Smarta**?

Singer/Songwriter/Smarta**?



That's right you gotta see this gal right here on Wednesday night-she's for real. A real smart-a** that is...Angela Lum will perform Wednesday 5/24 at 7pm. Come listen to this 'deep throaty singer with the happy-to-go-on-an-uphill-climb vibe!' Rock the house with Leadbelly to Dolly, to her own brand of her rockerblues folkadelicgrass sound.

Kicking off this heck-of-a-show is one of Cupcake's favorite local female rockers, Tuffy Eldridge. We are in for a treat!

We are everywhere-this time on Channel 5-Tuesday, May 23 at 7pm...

We are everywhere-this time on Channel 5-Tuesday, May 23 at 7pm...



That is right-Citizen Cupcake is back on TV. Tune in to Channel 5 Eye on the Bay on Tuesday May 23 at 7pm. This episode will showcase some of the best dessert options from around the Bay Area.

It's happy hour somewhere

It's happy hour somewhere!



Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar just upgraded the cocktail menu! A new trend is surfacing in the Bay Area bar scene: the latest cool choice in libations is the soju-based cocktail. Soju is a distilled rice spirit--these drinks fit the bill for a happy hour almost anytime of day! (it's not vodka but it still is 24% alcohol) Our new menu includes:

Apple-Tini

Pomegranate Cosmo

Haiku: a cucumber martini

Thai one on: ginger/lime

Lemon Drop



Come try one today!

Then maybe you'll say: Come for the cupcakes, stay for the cocktails!

Cutting-Edge Dinnertime Delights at the restaurant...

Cutting-Edge Dinnertime Delights at the restaurant...



On my most recent visit to Citizen Cake I felt blessed to indulge in a few new dishes:



'Best new starter' for me was the ceviche, lovingly layered with mango, rich avocado puree and micro greens. Almost as good as dessert!

For an entree, what a treat to try the Chef's paella. It was filling and comforting, indeed; I never knew how much I like halibut cheeks.

And for dessert, we took a stroll down 'bourbon street', which was sweet potato pudding topped with streusel and served with sage brown butter ice cream. Delish!

Original! Acoustic! Rock! Meet Dan Newitt...

Original! Acoustic! Rock! Meet Dan Newitt...



Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Dan Newitt has been pursing music from a very early age. He started writing songs at age 14 when he picked up the guitar for the first time. From the punk clubs of Chicago to the cathedrals of Europe, to the coffeehouses of California, Dan has dedicated himself to studying and performing in a wide variety of musical styles and traditions. Dan has been living and performing in the Bay Area since 1994. His current repertoire of original music pulls together influences of rock, folk, jazz, soul, blues, bluegrass and modern contemporary music, with a few tuneful hooks thrown in that leave you humming his songs for days after you hear them. The imagery and poetry of Dan's lyrics display an emotional depth that sets his music apart. In addition to his solo performances, Dan has performed with bands such as IBMA Showcase band StrungOver, and the bluegrass outfit The Smokin' Hams, which the San Francisco Chronicle has called the best bluegrass band on the peninsula, and can also be seen performing with his improvisational acoustic-rock sextet, Pathetic Honey.

Dan performs at Citizen Cupcake for Music Night next Wednesday 4/26/06 at 7pm.

Inspiration in a Song...

Inspiration in a Song...



Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar is excited to welcome back the Richfields for 'live music night' on Wednesday 4/19. Combining elements of folk, country and blues, their music is truly Americana: it’s about the song & the message that sleeps within the song. The Richfields deliver a dynamic performance...with influences ranging from Wilco to The Band.. The Richfields believe music starts with the song, and songs should always have room to grow.



All ages/Families welcome.

No cover. Showtime 7pm.

Soulful & Sultry Pop...

Soulful & Sultry Pop...



On Wednesday April 5 Citizen Cupcake welcomes Clara Bellino to our cafe as the featured live music act. Clara's new 2005 release, 'Embarcadero Love', shares the roots of her musical existance with songs about love, distance, war and hope. She offers a delightful and eclectic collection of French, English and Spanish songs rendered in her soulful and sultry voice.



Join us for live music every Wednesday. Showtime 7pm.

Families/All ages welcome and there is never a cover.

I'd like some more jam...

I'd like some more jam...



We welcome The Neurohumors for a *trip* back to our stage on Wednesday, March 29th.

The Neurohumors are a constantly re-arranged combination of San Francisco-based musicians that specialize in largely improvisational rock, jazz, progressive and ambient styles. Employing open-ended 'launch pads', the band is known for journeying through a variety of moods and genres within a single, contiguous piece of music. Jams may exceed 25 minutes, during the course of which trance-like modes and mellow psychedelia give forth to polyrhythmic climaxes, danceable grooves and/or sophisticated jazz punctuations. New or accidental audience members find themselves appreciating the ride despite what they might usually look for in music; veteran Neurohumors fans know that the ever-changing line-up means something new every time.



This time we will hang with: Ryan on keyboards, Brian on bass, David Jayne on drums & synth, and Lance Case, a guitarist who is quite easy on the ears...



Showtime 7pm. As always we welcome all ages, and there is no cover!

Peace!

I suppose I'll try just a little bite...

I suppose I'll try just a little bite...



On Tuesday, March 7 from 3-5pm Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar invites regular and new customers to a chocolate tasting. This sugar-fest is scheduled to immediately follow the above event, the Nation's Largest Pavlova at Union Square. We are grateful and delighted to welcome Larry Sosnick, owner of J.Sosnick and Sons specialty confection distributor. He brings to us for our tasting pleasure: a variety of Scharffen Berger chocolates, a few new nibbles from E. Guittard, and the new premium line from local chocolatier and SF confection favorite Ghirardelli.

Do come for a taste!

Elizabeth Falkner-live or in your living room...

Elizabeth Falkner-live or in your living room...



On March 10, our Executive Chef and proprietor Elizabeth will attend the Grand Dessert and Savory Tasting at the prestigious James Beard House in New York City. On that eve, let's all toast to their noble, and delectable mission: To celebrate, preserve, and nurture America's culinary heritage and diversity in order to elevate the appreciation of our culinary excellence.



The Food Network's latest dessert-feature-show is called Sugar Rush, which Elizabeth appeared on for the pilot episode. Host Warren Brown is in need of some new inspiration, so of course they are coming back to the source. The shoot will take place during the 3rd week of March at Citizen Cake at Grove and Gough. And stay tuned to the Food Network for this new episode as well as Elizabeth's next appearance on Iron Chef America--we'll let you know the air-date as soon as we can!

Shortbread Theme Cookies will never be the same...

Shortbread Theme Cookies will never be the same...



The Citizen Cake and Cupcake family bid farewell to our baking team's Master of the Decorated Shortbread Cookies, Sean Knox. After the end of March, he will be traveling the world in search of enlightenment, inspiration and possibly other noteworthy confection-art! Thank you for all your hard work Sean--you will be missed, and we hope to see you back. Love the Oscar cookies in house this week!

AUSTRALIANS GIVE WARM WELCOME TO AMERICANS BY SWEARING AT THEM, THEN GIVING THEM CAKE IN SAN FRANCISCO...

AUSTRALIANS GIVE WARM WELCOME TO AMERICANS BY SWEARING AT THEM, THEN GIVING THEM CAKE IN SAN FRANCISCO...



What does that have to do with baking fancy cakes and cupcakes, you ask?



'Where the Bloody Hell Are You?!' 'Tourism Australia launches cheeky global campaign at a celebration of Australia in Union Square' on Tuesday, March 7 from 1:30-3pm. The public is invited to Union Square to see Australia’s new global campaign and experience Little Australia, the city’s continent/island of Australia. Event will have free food, contests with grand prize trips to Australia and chances to learn more about Australia. America’s BIGGEST PAVLOVA will be baked by Elizabeth Falkner of Bay Area bakery Citizen Cake and handed out to people in the square attending the celebration.



Festival entertainment will include: didgerdoo playing and aboriginal performances by DESCENDANCE. There will be a 'best Aussie accent' contest!

And if that's not enough, there will be a petting Area with LIVE WALLABIES AND KANGAROOS. What can we say-only in San Francisco!

Inspirational Evening...

Inspirational Evening...



Citizen Cupcake Cafe + Bar has found yet another deeply moving performer to grace our stage for Live Music Night. We present to you: Cristwell and Destiny on Wednesday January 25th. Known as the Harpist from the Hood, Destiny currently rewrites classical and and modern recordings for vocals and harp. Destiny has been perfecting her craft for over 14 years, and delivers a distinctive and profound 'acoustic jazz classical style'.



Showtime of 7pm. Families are welcome and as always there is no cover.

Please join us!