"Though imitators have followed, pastry chef Ellen Ramos created the LA-shaped churro during her Cha Cha Chá tenure. That dessert became a defining moment for the chef after she honed her style at 71 Above and Redbird. At her Highland Park bakery, Santa Canela, Ramos created a cozy nook where she prepares Mexico City and Los Angeles-inspired pastries like concha croissants and pepita-infused financier cakes. Grab a café de olla, a churro, and walk around to support the adjacent local businesses." - Eater Staff