Santa Rosa Beach is a charming and picturesque destination known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant culinary scene. Many of the delightful treats that locals and tourists alike indulge in are found at Cava and Cakes, located in Gulf Place.
The shop is owned by Alison & Will Nazarowski, and Jillian Raines. “Will and I moved to 30A almost 5 years ago from Atlanta, after traveling here for 10 years as often as we could.” Alison says, “I finally told him,’we are moving’ and he said “yes, dear”. Alison is a closing attorney by trade, and Will is a real estate Broker.
Cava and Cupcakes, an interesting pair!
For those of you who are unfamiliar, Cava is a sparkling wine (the Spanish version of champaign) originating from the Catalonia region in Spain. It has gained popularity worldwide as a celebratory drink. Its effervescence, lightness, and fruity flavors make it a delightful choice for any occasion, whether it be a romantic beachside dinner, a family gathering, or simply a moment of relaxation by the Gulf.
But, I wondered how the idea of pairing Cava and Cupcakes came together?
“Will and I were traveling in Spain last spring and came up on a place that sold Cava and Cupcakes. We learned that in Spain they pair their desserts with Cava due to its low sugar content. We knew there were no bakeries on the west end of 30A that produced custom cakes, and I am only aware of 1 “champagne and cupcake shop” in all of the US, so we decided to bring this concept to 30A,” she said. “Will loves Cava as much as I love cupcakes so it really was an easy decision to bring the concept to life. We just needed the most important part – someone who can bake!”
Jillian is a self-taught baker who was working from her home when she met Alison. She, her husband Adam Raines and their 4 kids moved here from Ohio also about 5 years ago. “I met Jillian about a year before we opened,” Alison said. “She made a custom cake for me for an event and it was amazing. I then hired her whenever I needed cakes for any reason. We called her to ask if she wanted to go into business with us, even though we barely knew her, and she said yes!”
The shop serves 6 “house” flavors of cupcakes – wedding cake, chocolate wedding cake, birthday cake, cookies and cream, peanut butter delight and chocolate lovers’. In addition, there are seasonal flavors as well. Cava and Cakes specializes in custom birthday cakes, wedding cakes and cakes for any other occasion.
Born out of Will’s love of Cava, Alison’s love of cupcakes, and Jillian’s talent for baking, Cava and Cakes is quickly establishing itself as the place-to-go when the goal is to celebrate in style!
Cava is the perfect complement for all of the sweet treats baked on site daily. Come visit the resident mermaid, and stay to enjoy a glass of sparkling Cava and the best cupcakes 30A has ever seen. A full coffee and latte bar is available all day as well!
Located in Gulf Place at 56 Spires Lane, Santa Rosa Beach. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm. Call 850-931-2253 for more information or visit www.cavaandcakes.com. To place an order, please email info@cavaandcakes.com.
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