Cannelle Pâtisserie in Birmingham

Happy Bastille Day from Cannelle Pâtisserie in Birmingham! Matt Knio, whom we met down at Eastern Market, has finally opened up his French pastry bakery shop in the suburbs and it is a gem. Located on N Eton street, it's about 300 feet from Maple Road in a little strip mall. Off the beaten path, but so worth seeking out. Let's see, we bought a baguette, some chocolate macarons, and a coffee eclair. Délicieux! But we have to go back for that fig tart and a whole lot more. They keep bringing out new stuff.

Voilà Boutique in Grosse Pointe Farms

Oo la la! There is a trendy new boutique in Grosse Pointe Farms run by two charming, chatty little French ladies, Carol and Pascale. Voilà Boutique is a cute little shop on Mack filled with unique clothes, bibelots, accessories and decorative bric-à-brac. With an eye for flair and joie de vivre, branches act as racks for their hanging items. Magnifique!

Le Petit Zinc

There's a new wonderful tiny eatery in Detroit's Corktown called Le Petit Zinc on the corner of Trumbull and Howard. Suzie took this photo last week and with the fountain still running. There's seating for 28 inside.....at the real zinc counter top or at small tables on the tiled floor. Caribbean French music added to the atmosphere--the owner, Charles, is from Martinique....but the best part was the heavenly teas and delicious quiches. Try the dragon pear jasmine tea and the spinach quiche served over a bed of greens. Prices were super reasonable. Click on Petit Zinc for more info.