October 4, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Amanda DeBeck, Owner, House of Chimney Cakes Cafe in downtown Ann Arbor as well as Ashley Schafer, MSAA Executive Director. House of Chimney Cakes Cafe, located in downtown Ann Arbor, offers a unique and visually appealing experience centered around Hungarian chimney cakes. These pastries, which resemble a combination of churros and croissants, are made by wrapping dough around wooden dowels and baking them fresh each morning. Available in both sweet and savory varieties, the cakes can be coated with toppings like mocha and cinnamon sugar or filled with ingredients such as pepperoni and cheese. The café also incorporates Lebanese flavors into its menu, offering items like za’atar and a Royal Platter featuring Lebny Gems.