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featured dining guide story Advertorial Feature By randy rice | nOrTHWeST arKanSaS deMOcraT-GaZeTTe 42 What's up! march 22-29, 2020 Gigi's Cupcakes offers take-out and curbside service D onna and Charlie Smith, proprietors of the popular Gigi's Cupcakes in Bentonville, understand that their products bring big smiles to their patrons. They also believe that, during these trying times, folks could use an excuse to treat themselves to something sweet and delicious. With this in mind, Donna and Charlie have come up with ways to make their yummy creations more easily assessable to customers. Gigi's Cupcakes is open for business Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. And Gigi's offers a variety of ways you can get your hands on their famous, made-from-scratch creations. First, you can get take-out inside the store. If you prefer, Donna and Charlie will give you curbside service, so you don't even have to get out of your car. Finally, if you are bunkered down in your home, you can have these delectable delicacies delivered right to your doorstep. Just download the Bite Squad app and go to Gigi's Cupcakes' menu then sit back and wait for your sweet selections to be brought to you. "We just want our customers to know that we are still here for them," Donna said. "We know the effect our cupcakes have as mood elevators. So we want to give everyone the opportunity to treat themselves to something special." The original Gigi's opened in Nashville, Tennessee in 2008. Today, with nearly 100 locations nationwide, their one-of-a-kind cupcakes and signature swirl frosting bring happiness and joy to customers throughout many states every day. Bringing joy to their customers was the appeal of this business for Donna and Charlie. The quality and care that goes into every cupcake is the reason for their success. "We make everything from scratch. Everything," Donna explained. "The cakes, the frosting, everything. Everything is made in house and made fresh every day, too. Nothing brought in from the outside from some other location or frozen."