'Researching' cupcakes in NY

So as some of you may know, I spent my summer in New York (so apologies for the lack of blogging!).
While I was there I did find a lot of AMAZING cupcake shops as well as some little gadgets that I just can't wait to use.

Magnolia:

Magnolia is one of the most famous bakeries in NY but if you are willing to wait in never ending queue then it is worth it. They, like most big bakeries in America, do daily specials which are always a little different and adventurous.

Georgetown:

I was very lucky to be get the opportunity to get the infamous Georgetown cupcakes on a couple of occasions in work. Now, I am VERY fussy when it comes to cupcakes but I have to say they are by far the best ones I have ever had! They have the most amazing selection of cupcakes I have ever seen as you can see below from their website;

http://www.georgetowncupcake.com/menu.html

In the name of research ;) I tried a lot of different ones and the best one they do is their Chocolate Ganache. It is made using Callebaut chocolate for the icing/frosting which I have been trying to get my hands on ever since! I also loved the Coconut and Salted Caramel.

Simona's Bakery (New Jersey):

I got to go to Jersey Shore twice over the summer which was so pretty and made a lovely change from the hustle and bustle of NY. When I was there I ended up staying across the road from Simona's Bakery and stumbled upon it one morning when looking for something for breakfast. However, once inside this little store I just HAD TO try some. There was so many to chose from which shocked me considering the size of the shop. Simona's was a little different to in that it also had what you would expect from a bakery such as breads and pastries and not just a 'cupcakery' which you would find in the city. This place felt a little less commercial but with over 100 flavours to chose from you just have to try at least one! We decided not ot be too adventorous for this bakery (as we were having these cupcakes and breakfast ) and ended up getting a Red Velvet and a Carrot Cake. I found these a little disappointing if I am being honest.