SWEETS FOR THE SWEET TOOTH

I have strange cravings, but most of the time, I'm craving something sweet.
I know this is so against my 'eat healthy' regime that's always on my mind, but sometimes I feel like I deserve some sweet lovin' after a hard week.
I decided to research some of the LA hotspots (with the help of Paper Mag) where the 'locals' go to satisfy their sweet tooth:
First up is SusieCakes. Located in Brentwood, founder Susan Sarich bakes them cakes as fast as she can. That is, cakes, puddings, cheescakes, pies, and cookies too.
Forget the over-hyped Sprinkles, this is the ultimate American, 50's inspired bakery, claiming her customers to range from Bob Dylan to hottie David's son, Romeo Beckham!
Show some love for SusieCakes!Then, there's the Yummy Cupcakes joint in both Santa Monica and Burbank. A family owned company, in addition to a variety of cupcakes, Yummy Cupcakes slow-bakes their regular cupcakes to make their 'Cupcake Biscotti' - dipped in dark, milk, or white chocolate and rolled in a variety of toppings. YUM.
Check Yummy Cupcakes out online!But if cupcakes aren't your thang and you want something to (the) cool you down, then you might want to trek over to Silver Lake for some Scoops ice cream.
This place is insane: they actually listen to customers' suggestions and they create some of the most wackiest, illest flavors around!
Check this: Owner Mr. Kim creates gelato, vegan ice cream, and sorbet with flavors entitled: Mint Nicotine, Foie Gras with French Onion, Pear and Ginger sorbet, and the 'vanilla' of their parlor, Brown Bread.
I know, you're thinking, whaaat???, but customers swear by most of these flavors as 'ingenious'.
As an added bonus, Mr. Kim and his crew offers the friendliest service, and they'll let you try samples of every flavor before you decide on a couple.
After all, 3 scoops go for $3. Can you say, STEAL!?
Hit up Scoops the next time you're craving for some wacky-flavor-explosion in your mouuuth.
712 N Heliotrope Dr.//Los Angeles, CA 90029//(323) 906-2649//Mon-Sat 12pm-10pm

I'm ready for some cupcakes and ice cream. Are you?