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Johnny Cupcakes

Founded by Johnny Earle who got his start allegedly selling t-shirts out of his car while working at Newbury Comics. Quite popular, there are now a few stores nationally. The brand generally sells apparel emblazoned with iconic symbols that have been replaced by cupcakes. Like their logo, a skull and crossbones with a cupcake swapped for the skull.

Address: 279 Newbury St
Getting there: T: Hynes Convention Center
Hours: Mon-Sat 11AM-8PM, Sun 11AM-7PM
Website: johnnycupcakes.com (opens in a new tab)

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