Holy Cannoli! taking over downtown San Jose bakery

Holy brick-and-mortar!

Jamie Whitmire, the baker and chef behind the Holy Cannoli! catering company and food truck, is opening a storefront bakery in downtown San Jose.

“We finally have our OWN place!” she exulted on her Facebook page, adding that all the “primping” is being done now to turn the former 2nd Story Bakeshop on Santa Clara Street into her Holy Cannoli! Cafe, serving cannoli and coffee (and more).

An October opening is forecast.

Whitmire, who writes that she comes from a family of “amazing bakers,” had turned to this passion after working in the marketing and advertising world.

Her signature item is the Sicilian pastry. She and her team make their cannoli fresh daily, from baking the shells to piping the mascarpone-ricotta filling to order. Her lineup includes the traditional chocolate chip and pistachio versions along with such specialty flavors as Limoncello, Grand Marnier and Kahlua.

The inaugural menu also will offer freshly baked pastries, breakfast items and sandwiches on freshly baked bread.

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Museum of Ice Cream offers free virtual “Sundae School” for kids Details: 138 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose. www.holycannolisj.com

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