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Babycakes in the News!

Babycake's is making headlines!  Leah recently appeared on The Food Network on the show Home Made in America with Sunny Anderson.  Here is a behind the scenes clip of the filming of the show.  Three of Chef Leah's original pancake recipes are currently featured on The Food Network's website.

Pancakes on Wheels - www.wciu.com Watch this video to see Leah interviewed for WCIU's morning show, You and Me in The Morning.  Since it's the 4th of July, Ben Franklin talks to Leah about Babycakes and tastes some pancakes!

Chicago's Gourmet Pancake Truck - www.nbcchicago.com  Watch this video clip from NBC Chicago morning news for Leah's interview about the Babycake's food truck and her gourmet pancake creations.  Then check out the twit pic from the show - Leah wishes the meteorologist a happy birthday by spelling it out in candied maple bacon!

Fox Good Day Chicago

Watch the above video clip from Fox morning news for Leah's interview.  Leah uses a torch to toast a marshmallow on top of a S'mores Pancake!

PBS Food on the Go

Leah's appearance on Chicago's PBS Food on the Go segment.  Click here for the pumpkin cheesecake pancakes recipe from the show!

Candace Jordan Hosts Macy's Glamorama Event - watch312.com/Candid-Candace-Chicago  Watch this video clip for Leah's interview with Candace Jordan, socialite, blogger, six time playmate, and host of Candid Candace Chicago.

Vocalo Public Radio Appearance

Click to listen to Leah's radio segment where she was interviewed regarding Babycakes, food trucks and regulations in Chicago.

Other News

Mobile Pancakes and Gelato Hit the Road in Chicago - www.avclub.com - "...the idea of a pancake truck is an idea that food truck regulars can flip for. Babycakes is introducing eaters to pancakes beyond the normal realm. Leah Wilcox, the owner of Babycakes, says that the concept is..." read more

We Chat with Leah Wilcox from Chicago's Pancake Truck - www.seriouseats.com - "until you take that first bite into one of Leah Wilcox's signature creations from her soon-to-hit the streets pancake truck, Babycakes.  Then, it becomes apparent that she might be on to something....." read more
Eat This: 6 Exclusive Food Truck Deals - www.refinery29.com
"We definitely consider Babycakes the ultimate breakfast of champions! You'd have to follow this truck for weeks before being able to sample the complete array of sweet and savory pancakes and toppings available from Chef Leah."  read more

Chicago lags behind food truck craze - www.dailyherald.com

"Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to catch Chicago up to the national food truck craze.  He proposed an ordinance to lift several restrictions on the mobile eateries,  but brick-and-mortar restaurants are fighting back."  read more

Babycakes - www.foodtruck50.com

"The Bananas Foster pancakes were delicious, but that Strawberry Shortcake blew my head clean off. Texture and taste were dead on, and from pancakes no less."  read more

Celebrate National Pancake Week - chicago.cbslocal.com

"If a food truck of pancakes — in Chicago no less — isn’t enough to draw you in, the crazy wonderful flavor combinations will have you drooling during National Pancake Week..."  read more
Pancakes on Wheels? Babycakes, It's Chicago's Newest Food Truck - www.chicagonow.com - "This ain't yo' mama's pancakes. Bongo Room better watch out cause Leah Wilcox is coming up in a big way and she's got a big ole truck loaded with delicious pancakes..."


Pancake Pioneer: Reinvention According to Leah Wilcox

www.newcity.com - "Leah Wilcox thought pancakes were boring, so she decided to make them more interesting. Pancakes with red wine, salted caramel, white-chocolate macadamia… Wilcox realized the floppy, flat breakfast food had potential, and launched Babycakes, a pancake food truck." read more
Nite Market - An Underground Food Event - www.nitemarket.net watch closely for a glimpse of Babycake's creations at this black market food event!

Chicago Mayor Seeks Recipe to Expand Food Trucks - www.sanfranciscochronicle.com

"A customer signs a petition arguing for the elimination of a ban on food trucks parking within 200 feet of restaurants in Chicago."  read more

It's a stick-up! - www.rylandpeters.com

"One of the food trucks that has become a favorite is Chef Leah Wilcox's red and white checkered pancake truck..." read more
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