I was shocked and pleasantly surprised to find this on my last visit to Pittsburgh. Cupcakes?! On Murray?! Pittsburgh is moving up in the world!
My former roommate was enamored with the store because the owners are originally from Chicago. The owners are young and energetic. The decor of the store is bright and warm--a touch of trendy, but wholly unpretentious. When the cupcakes at the display case ran out, the cashier would yell "More cosmo!" It was if they loved their work.
I had the cosmo and vanilla cupcakes. My roommate had the red velvet. Delicately decorated with the best toppings, I thought I had fallen into heaven (or risen?)
So I actually bought the cupcakes with me on a 6+ hour flight to the Bay Area. Even though they were smushed and frosting was all over the box, it was an incredible experience. Eating them, that is.