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Cupcakeries Emerge as Washington's Sweet Spot in a Downturn
The line outside tiny Georgetown Cupcake sometimes stretches 100 people or more, all queuing up for one of the shop's distinctive $2.75 treats. Regulars have been known to pay people to hold their place. Others multitask or use their cellphones to check whether their favorites are still available...-
By Thomas Heath