CANNELLE

The unofficial holiday is a good excuse to indulge in a slice of cake, a cupcake (or two) or a chocolate-based dessert.

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ANN ARBOR, MI -- An Ann Arbor pastry shop now has a refreshed menu and a new name after a change in concept. Although the façade sign is still on its way, The Great Commoner, 110 E. Washington St. in Ann Arbor, has been renamed Cannelle. The concept serves up a variety of coffees, sandwiches and French pastries.

The Great Commoner’s pastries and baked goods are real showstoppers.

Feel free to take a seat and enjoy a nice meal with a friend, or pick up a pastry and coffee to-go before your next meeting - no matter what you’re in the mood for, The Great Commoner is ready to help you take a break.

This breakfast bread has a warm, flaky, buttery texture, that eclipses all breakfast pastries. If you have ever tried making them you know there is an art to getting them right. Chef Matt Knio from Cannelle Patisserie joined Tati Amare via Skype to show how he gets his croissants perfect. Chef Matt would know, Cannelle offers a wide variety of croissants that range in flavor from sweet, like Tati’s favorite, the almond croissant, to savory, like their bacon cheese croissant. Watch the video to see how the croissants are rolled at Canelle Patisserie.

October is National Dessert Month and there is a patisserie in Detroit where you can get delicious and beautiful desserts. Cannelle by Matt Knio offers amazing sweets, such as fruit tarts, cookies and eclairs, like you would find in Paris. There are also savory treats including breads, croissants and even sandwiches, which are sure to make your taste buds dance with delight. Owner and chef Matt Knio joined Tati Amare and Jason Carr to show off some of his delectable treats and demonstrate how he designs his popular Trio dessert. Chef Knio explained he and his staff make these magical creations at a warehouse in Warren for his patisseries in Birmingham and downtown Detroit.