What does a great cannoli consist of?
Sep 2, 2009 | 3:53 pm
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For me it consists of a Godfather refrence.
"Leave the gun...take the cannolis"
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Sep 2, 2009 | 5:16 pm
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Sep 3, 2009 | 4:31 pm
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If you are in New Orleans be sure to stop by Angelo Brocato's for fresh made to order cannolis.
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Sep 9, 2009 | 3:48 pm
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I hadn't had cannoli before moving to the BWI area and having had them now, I get them everywhere I can. 
What makes a great cannoli? I have no idea what to look for, other than a bit crispy outside, smooth and creamy inside and I happen to prefer the ones studded with little tiny chocolate chips.
Any suggestions on places I should check out in the area?
What makes a great cannoli? I have no idea what to look for, other than a bit crispy outside, smooth and creamy inside and I happen to prefer the ones studded with little tiny chocolate chips.
Any suggestions on places I should check out in the area?
Sep 9, 2009 | 7:45 pm
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I had a Mike's Pastry cannoli for the first time this year and I'm throughly convinced that I've had the best cannoli in the world. Nothing else comes close to it. It's so nice to know that I don't have to look anywhere else for cannoli, but so bummed that I don't live in Boston.
Sep 10, 2009 | 5:43 am
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Slightly OT-Janolli from Sweet Lady Jane in LA
A Florintine(flavored with orange peel)filled with a light chocolate mousse with the ends dipped in great dark chocolate.
No they are not Cannoli-but soooooo good!
No they are not Cannoli-but soooooo good!
Sep 10, 2009 | 1:45 pm
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(I'm not personally a cannoli eater, but Veniero's is certainly popular, and closer to home for me... plus I'm scared of anything on Grand St. other than DiPalo's and Lendy's Electric.)
Oct 6, 2009 | 10:45 pm
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I had a Mike's Pastry cannoli for the first time this year and I'm throughly convinced that I've had the best cannoli in the world. Nothing else comes close to it. It's so nice to know that I don't have to look anywhere else for cannoli, but so bummed that I don't live in Boston.
Oct 10, 2009 | 12:17 am
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So we are in Napa for the weekend and had dinner at Uva tonight. Great place by the way for those who visit, but that's not for this thread.
For dessert they had a Cannoli as the special. The shell was fresh baked, and so crispy that if you hit it with a fork it cracked. The filling was wonderful, a blend of cocoa (granted I said earlier I don't like the chocolate ones, but because this was cocoa it was not sweet, just chocolatey), ricotta, and whipped cream. You know the ricotta was fresh, as it didn't break down when it was mixed. The shells were stuffed to order, then the ends dipped in the candied cherry slivers and the nuts, so you had your choice, easy to pop those off, or easy to savor some with each bite.
I was stunned to get a good cannoli in Napa. Make that a great one.
For dessert they had a Cannoli as the special. The shell was fresh baked, and so crispy that if you hit it with a fork it cracked. The filling was wonderful, a blend of cocoa (granted I said earlier I don't like the chocolate ones, but because this was cocoa it was not sweet, just chocolatey), ricotta, and whipped cream. You know the ricotta was fresh, as it didn't break down when it was mixed. The shells were stuffed to order, then the ends dipped in the candied cherry slivers and the nuts, so you had your choice, easy to pop those off, or easy to savor some with each bite.
I was stunned to get a good cannoli in Napa. Make that a great one.