{"id":245062,"date":"2012-05-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-05-11T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/babycakes-balboa-park-opens-on-morley-field-drive\/"},"modified":"2012-05-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-05-11T07:00:00","slug":"babycakes-balboa-park-opens-on-morley-field-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/babycakes-balboa-park-opens-on-morley-field-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Babycakes Balboa Park opens on Morley Field Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

Por Margie M. Palmer | Reportero SDUN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ever since Babycakes Hillcrest first opened the 3766 Fifth Ave. location in 2009, owners Christopher Stavros and Rafael Del Rio have taken the community by storm.<\/p>\n

The caf\u00e9, bar and cupcakery has become so popular, in fact, the duo was approached about opening a second location in North Park. Currently open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Babycakes Balboa Park is located adjacent to the Balboa Tennis Club tennis courts at 2221 Morley Field Dr.<\/p>\n

Stavros said the decision to expand to North Park came after receiving a call from the Balboa Tennis Club, adding there have been several restaurants located next to the club in the past. \u201cThe Tennis Club came to us a couple months ago to say they were interviewing other companies to move into the space and they wound up choosing us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Colleen Clery Ferrel, the Balboa Park Tennis Club director, said they approached Stavros and Del Rio because of their company\u2019s established name in the community. \u201cWe interviewed six different companies but [Stavros and Del Rio] really stood out,\u201d Ferrel said. \u201cWe\u2019re very confident they\u2019ll do well and we\u2019re excited about this opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stavros said it was not until he got the chance to walk through the property that he saw its potential. \u201cI saw the vision and it made sense,\u201d he said of their decision.<\/p>\n

Babycakes Balboa Park is currently open daily, but Stavros said there are many changes taking place over the next several months, including plans for a grand opening event.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe concept for Babycakes Balboa Park will be a California casual caf\u00e9, with mostly outdoor seating,\u201d Stavros said. \u201cThis will be more of a breakfast and lunch, Panini\u2019s, soups, salads and comfort food place for now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stavros said the restaurant will eventually expand to offer brunch and dinner. \u201cOur hours will be modified once that happens,\u201d he said.
\nThe Balboa Park location will be more focused on entrees as opposed to dessert and cocktails. For Babycakes Balboa Park, cocktails are not currently offered and a limited selection of cupcakes will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Hillcrest we offer about 25 different cupcakes on any given day but we\u2019ll probably offer six of our most popular ones at Balboa Park,\u201d Stavros said, adding the expansive parking near the new location allows for more convenient access for patrons wishing to pick up a box of cupcakes to-go.<\/p>\n

District Three Councilmember Todd Gloria, whose district includes North Park, said he is excited about the expansion.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen established businesses open new locations, they demonstrate the strength of our local economy and the pull of District Three\u2019s unique neighborhoods,\u201d Gloria said. \u201cOpening a new location will mean more jobs and continued vibrancy of North Park\u2019s business core.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stavros said he and Del Rio are excited about the new concept and look forward to having an official grand opening in late May or early June.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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