Fabric and Cupcakes: Try and Top That Sweet Combination

Treat yourself to mouthwatering mini cupcakes at Baked By Melissa, Seventh Avenue (west side) between W. 38th and 39th Streets.

Attention fabric shoppers with a sweet tooth, Baked By Melissa just opened a storefront smack-dab in the middle of the Garment District. Melissa's bite-sized cupcakes come in a variety of yummy flavors, including Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Cup, Red Velvet, Chocolate Chip Pancake and more. Three mini cupcakes for $3. Seriously, fabric and cupcakes…does it get any sweeter than that?

Where Do You Grab a Bite in the Garment District?

Honestly, I am the last person to ask for Garment Center area restaurant recommendations. Most days I eat yogurt at my desk so I can save money to buy more fabric. But readers have asked that I compile a list of decent restaurants in the Garment District and vicinity, and I think that's a good idea.

Today I met three sewing friends for lunch at a new vegetarian fast-food place, Loving Hut, at Seventh and 30th, and we all licked our plates. What about you, STGD readers? Where do you like to eat lunch in this general area? Meet for dinner or cocktails? Leave me a comment here or email me, and I'll put together a list to post on this site. Thanks!