This past weekend, the space that was once Chaos Theory Cakes reopened as Smash Cake — same location, same owners, totally different theme. Gone are the classic French preparations that were the foundation of Chaos Theory, and instead say hello to "a party place for kids": almost all the furniture is kid-sized with just a few adult-sized tables and two couches.
We checked in with owner Michelle Garcia (who, with her husband Vinny, also runs Lakeview's wildly successful Bleeding Heart Bakery) about the shift from Chaos Theory to Smash Cake, and she told us that "the business plan is different, the space is set up different, the hours and the entire purpose is different. There is nothing similar between the two except that I owned both of them." Well that, and the mouthwatering baked goods.
So why call it Smash Cake? Michelle pointed out to us that a "smash cake" is the name given to a child's first birthday cake — a cake baked specifically in order to be gleefully destroyed. Gleeful destruction — we think we can get behind that.
Starting today, the space is open from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday, and is open on weekends only for private events. To schedule a birthday party or other delightful exercise for your young 'uns, call 773 281 2353.
[Photo: a dreamsicle cupcake from Bleeding Heart Bakery/Flickr]
