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"Ellen Ramos, a veteran of Loreto and LA Cha Cha Chá, is making her mark on Highland Park’s pastry scene with her new bakery Santa Canela. The bakery, which is right next door to vinyl bar Gold Line, serves a lineup of Mexico City and LA-inspired treats like concha croissants, pepita-infused financier cakes, and champurrado-flavored maple doughnuts. Odette Olavarri, the baker behind Mexico City’s Odette, also consulted on the menu, bringing her own twists on classic pastries like kouign-amann with cajeta. For those looking for something savory, Santa Canela also serves a potato soyrizo croissant and a cured beef and kale chimichurri focaccia sandwich topped with fried chile güero. The mid-century leaning interior was designed by Studio Lena’s Lena Kohl and features striking marble countertops and rich wood cabinets. Make sure to try the “LA” shaped churro. — Rebecca Roland, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Matthew Kang
