I finally caught up with Bahar, who I first met during the opening of a local boutique called Pinch of Creativity. I decided to grab some dessert with her over the weekend at the newest spot in the city, Buttercream by Alareen. I have heard of her pastries in pop up markets so it's really wonderful to see that she now has a space to cater to customers. She makes a variety of macarons, cupcakes, cake pops, square bars and cookies on a daily basis; as well as buttercream cakes that can be preordered a day before. Aside from the sweets, you can also get local ceramic wares from Mud+Stone, hand poured candles from Coal and Canary and cake toppers from Prim and Prairie. Whether you're suddenly craving for dessert or looking to get a customized cake for a special occasion, Buttercream by Alareen is a great option for everything darling and sweet. The shop is located at 709 Corydon Ave and is open Tuesday to Saturday (11am to 8pm)
