The Washington Post is embarking on an ambitious, six-week search for the best cupcakes in DC. I admire this important effort, as I like cupcakes myself -- but, honestly, I'm more interested in finding the best chocolate croissants in town. It looks like I may have to launch this effort solo.Yes, Kramerbooks has amazing pie, Krispy Kreme makes the warm donuts I love, and Thomas Sweet produces rich, delicious, locally-made ice cream. Yet I still lament DC's lack of cafe culture -- particularly the good French stuff. It's all congregated in Georgetown, where the charm of the streets indeed recalls Paris, but where I almost never visit.
Then again, instead of schlepping to all of metro DC's bakeries, perhaps I should stop by Trader Joe's this weekend and pick up this highly recommended product?