PrintSugar Rush: Cannoli from Mama's of Corona
Yesterday at the Citi Field food preview, one of the most ignored items in the shadows were the cannolis from Leo's Latticini (nicknamed Mama's of Corona, and actually, the bakery part is meta-nicknamed Mama's Backyard Cafe). The mini taco-looking pastries are for sale at the original Corona location for $2 each, and at the Citi Field satellite branch, they will be $3.
This is the cannoli for the cannoli skeptic. There's something about the fried shell—it almost has that great waffle cone flavor, and when fresh, such a good crunch sound effect. Plus, the filling is not gross. Not sticky or weirdly sweet—just a gentle creamy flavor. Note: they do get soggy after sitting out all day, almost approximating cake texture. Definitely still edible.
Mama's Backyard Cafe (Part of Mama's of Corona)
46-10 104th Street, Corona NY 11368 (map)
718-565-9104
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I was at the exhibition game against the Red Sox and I choose to bring my fresh cannoli which I piped the morning before I left the game. The cream and shells were from Madonia in the Bronx. Exceptional!!!! I also attended the Mets game on 18 April 2009 and choose to try these. I gave them a C. The cannoli cream is toooo light and airy. It almost has a whip cream consistency. I prefer a more creamy texture. Also the fried shell was too sweet. But hey, not bad for a ballpark cannoli!
raven37457 at 7:15PM on 04/21/09