Pink spirals of coco fraise reach toward the ceiling, golden domes of mango and kiwi glisten in the pastry case, napoleons conceal sweet creams beneath zigzags of chocolate and vanilla frosting in flaky thin layers of pastry, slivers of apples rest cheek to cheek beneath blankets of sugary glaze, and pies of pecans, pumpkin, and chocolate mousse beg to be chosen to take home. Cannelle Patisserie has been a beacon of Parisian baking in East Elmhurst for over seven years, and just a few weeks ago, they opened their second location just a block from the Long Island City waterfront. Owner and baker Jean-Claude Perennou was eager to give us a tour of the newest facility. And although most of the pastries are baked in specialty ovens in East Elmhurst, the LIC location will feature many exclusive items only available there. “Most of the breads here are a little more labor-intensive,” explains Perennou. “And we will feature four versions of our Christmas logs,” he smiles. For the requisite sampling, we decide to savor the bakery’s namesake—one of the canelés. These mysteriously magnificent little domes originated in Bordeaux, though they are commonly found throughout Paris. The source of endless myths and legends, some say they were developed by a tiny convent of nuns in Bordeaux, while others attribute the origins to the winemakers of the region who utilized only the egg whites, leaving behind the yolks for the pastries. Regardless from where they came, we are thrilled they can now be purchased on 47th Avenue. The crisp, crunchy, caramel casing gives way to an airy, rum-kissed pastry laced with custard. These little two-bite treats are simply exquisite. Patrons can also select various quiche and croque monsieurs from the fridge—and they are offering soups as well—most recently French onion. Everything is worth a try, so come prepared for a line—especially on the weekends. The best part? Cannelle is the ideal stop following a trip to the LIC Flea on the weekends to grab a macaron or tarte to go. Cannelle 5-11 47th Ave Long Island City, NY 11101 (718) 937-8500 SHOPS 16 | BOROMAG.COM | DECEMBER 2014 The miraculous canelé Jean-Claude Perennou
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