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It Takes a Village

Jeffrey Lamont Brown
Sep 24

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Whew! The past few weeks at IZOLA have been nothing short of electric.

First came the launch of our S’Mores Croissant — complete with housemade Valrhona chocolate marshmallows, graham cracker crunch, and a tableside roast. Watching guests lean in as the marshmallow flames, then seeing their eyes widen at that first ooey-gooey bite? Pure joy. So. Much. Fun.

Then, just last week, we rolled out our new extended hours — now open until 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Sounds simple, right? Not so much. Serving everything hot from the oven means every department had to step up:

Shifts shifted, new ones added.

Bake schedules expanded.

Inventory flow adjusted.

Front of House learned a whole new, complex plating for our Farmstead Board.

And they pulled it off beautifully.

So here’s a heartfelt thank you — and a standing ovation — for the entire IZOLA team. They are, without a doubt, the hardest-working crew in town. Day after day, they raise the bar, creating a space where community is nurtured and fellowship shines.

✨ New Hours:

Mon - Thur 7a-2p

Every Fri – Sun 7a-5p

More time for savoring, lingering, connecting...

Bring a friend. Bring your appetite for joy. Come for the croissant, stay for The Farmstead Board (available Fri-Sun, 12-5p), sip something sparkling, and let the afternoon stretch out.

PS - If you'd like to join our elite Front of House team, we now have positions open to support our extended, later hours. Apply now!

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LIVE MUSIC SATURDAYS

Every Saturday, we host live music at the bakeshop from 8a-1p. Come on by to see how talented our local San Diego musicians are! Follow us on Instagram to see the lineup! Here are a couple of the musicians joining us this weekend.

LEATEA

8-9a

Leatea (San Diego native Dylann Jelden) has been a musician all her life, beginning with classical violin at age 4. She began writing songs and incorporating guitar in high school. She performs regularly in San Diego.

ALAN AND THU JELDEN

9-10a

Alan has been playing guitar for over 40 years and will be joined by his wife Thu. He has a wide range of musical styles that he likes, and plays many classic rock songs. He loves spending time with his beautiful wife and daughters, and on occasion has performed with his older daughter Dylann, a.k.a. Leatea at Izola, which he really loves to do.

AARON BOWEN

10-11a

Aaron Bowen is a local San Diego musician, guitar builder, and well practiced recording artist. Bowen has recorded and produced many local musicians, he has truly lifted the music community in San Diego. His musical style encompasses many genres fused into a unique, well sculpted tone, that encapsulates the listener into a trance. Aaron plays at Izola often, we are lucky to have him.

ROBERT CHAN

11a-12p

Based in San Diego and inspired by personal life experiences, singer-songwriter Robert Chan writes music that focuses on storytelling. With just three years of experience, he's recently created a new album about a magical love story called "I Promise Cafe."

IZOLA Afternoons...new hours...new launch...

Jeffrey Lamont Brown
Sep 17

IZOLA AFTERNOONS

There’s a golden moment after lunch, when the light softens, shadows dance through Fault Line Park’s trees, and the air carries promise. Starting Friday, September 19, we’re stretching our doors open a little longer — from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm, Fridays through Sundays — because those afternoons are too beautiful to let slip away.

Here’s what to expect when the sunlight lingers:

✨ New Hours: Every Fri–Sun, IZOLA will now be open 7 am-5 pm. More time for savoring, lingering, connecting.

✨ The Farmstead Board Debuts! A shareable board to enjoy with friends and family.

✨ Savory Croissants: Favorites like our Bibimbap & Muffuletta croissants.

✨ Sparkling Wine Special: To celebrate our inaugural weekend of extended hours, join us for a glass of sparkling wine for just $2.50, this Friday Sept 19th - Sunday Sept 21st only.

Bring a friend. Bring your appetite for joy. Come for the croissant, stay for The Farmstead Board, sip something sparkling, and let the afternoon stretch out.

NEW HOURS BEGINNING FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19th:

Mondays through Thursdays: 7a-2p

Fridays through Sundays: 7a-5p

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THE FARMSTEAD BOARD

Debuting this Friday, September 19th and available only Fridays–Sundays from 12-5pm, meet IZOLA’s Farmstead Board — a golden-hour invitation to slow down, graze, and savor.

I call it the Farmstead Board because it feels like home. I grew up on a farm in Kansas, where the rhythm of life centered around the table. At the ripe old age of twelve, I would sell the roasting ears I grew ("corn" as Jenny calls it 😉) to passersby on the side of the road. The tomatoes we ate came straight from the garden - there is nothing like a Kansas tomato still warm from the sun. A farmstead table is abundant, rustic, and generous — and this board carries that spirit forward.

The Farmstead Board is designed for grazing, for creating little bites that change with every pairing:

Tear into half a loaf of IZOLA Wild Sourdough — naturally leavened, hand-made, with a chewy crust and custardy crumb.
Layer on a thick-cut heirloom tomato, dressed simply with olive oil and Maldon sea salt.
Add a spoonful of Point Reyes Quinta — a soft, custardy cheese wrapped in spruce bark and infused with laurel bay leaves.
Or go bold with warmed Castelvetrano and Kalamata olives, charred grapes, thyme, and a kiss of orange rind.

Every forkful, every slice, becomes a new flavor story.

✨ The Farmstead BoardIncludes half a loaf of IZOLA Wild sourdough, warmed olives, heirloom tomato, honey and 2.5 oz of Point Reyes Quinta. Or upgrade to 5 oz of Quinta cheese as shown above (+$6).

It’s rustic. It’s soulful. And it’s meant to be shared.

From the farm tables of Kansas to the sun-dappled patio at Faultline Park, The Farmstead Board is our way of bringing the spirit of gathering home to IZOLA.

To pre-order, choose any time on Friday-Sunday, between 12-5p.

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The response to our newest croissant flavor drop, the S'Mores Croissant, has been out of this world. Our team has been loving bringing back campfire memories tableside at IZOLA. Made with graham crumble, Valrhona brownie, and a housemade chocolate marshmallow, all nestled in a croissant. We roast the marshmallow tableside for an ooey, gooey, hot-from-the-fire experience.

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As I write this, we just surpassed 40,000 followers on Instagram. Wow...wow...wow...I still remember when we launched our Instagram account 5 years ago and Jenny wondered aloud how in the world people even reach 1,000 followers....It just felt so out of reach. But we just kept following our hearts and the community kept coming out to support us. So thank you 40,000 times over!

As I reflect on this journey, I'm compelled to share with you an experience I had in the dining room today, because I was reminded of just how beautiful the San Diego community is. I met a woman who had just relocated here from South Africa, and she shared with me that when she walked through the doors of IZOLA, she felt an overwhelming spirit of love, so much so, that it literally brought her to tears. Her sharing this impact IZOLA and our beautiful team has had on her has in turn brought both Jenny and me to tears.

We are honored that each of you have given us the opportunity to be a small part of your journey. Thank you.

LIVE MUSIC SATURDAYS

NATE LUCIER

8-9a

Nate Lucier of Nate Lucier's Rock N' Roll Orchestra. Playing original songs that have a rock n' roll vibe, but with a modern feel.

KAILA SHAW

9-10a

Kaila is a self-taught Singer-Songwriter and acoustic guitar player. Her music style is peaceful acoustic, upbeat covers and thoughtful original lyrics and melodies.

XAVY

10-11a

Xavy is a San Diego native saxophonist with a wide range of musical interests. He is also a member of the Funk/R&B band Heaping Teaspoon.

CAITLIN LEWIS

11a-12p

Hi, I’m Caitlin. I’m a singer and songwriter from San Diego. I write to reach out to others and validate shared experiences :)

RANDALL HILD

12-1p

Randall is a talented keyboardist, singer, and songwriter residing in San Diego, CA. He most loves sharing his passion for music and art to the world, and with an eclectic range of influences there is something for everyone in his performances.

It's Finally Here!

Jeffrey Lamont Brown
Sep 10

S'MORES CROISSANT

Campfire Reimagined.....There’s something timeless about gathering around a fire. The glow, the laughter, the stories that tumble out when the night is quiet and the sparks rise. And I don't know about you, but in my family, we always make time to roast marshmallows — will yours turn golden or catch flame? Will it make it back to your graham cracker and chocolate, or get lost to the fire? Mine seems to always end up burnt to a crisp...🙄

IZOLA's newest flavor drop - the S’mores Croissant - carries the campfire spirit to the IZOLA table. Nestled inside the buttery layers of a croissant lies a fudgy Valrhona brownie and graham cracker crunch, crowned with a house-made chocolate marshmallow that we roast right in front of you table side.

It’s ooey, gooey, melty — a campfire moment without the smoke in your eyes! A chance to pause, share a bite, and create a memory together.

📅 Launching tomorrow - Thursday, September 11

Come laugh, share, and make a little flame-lit memory with us.

Pre-order now + reserve your spot at the campfire.

We're open and baking hot-from-the-oven (and now roasting tableside) every day from 7a-2p.

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LIVE MUSIC SATURDAYS

JOHN AND EILEEN SCHNARR

8-9a

John and Eileen have been married for 52 years and counting. Since 1981 John has written over 200 songs. Having both survived life threatening illnesses just months apart they have come out from under that experience, and joyfully embrace their current season for singing, which came with a soaring duet of Yes!

XAVY

10-11a

Xavy is a San Diego native saxophonist with a wide range of musical interests. He is also a member of the Funk/R&B band Heaping Teaspoon.

LEATEA

10-11a

JOSIAH IMPERIAL

11a-12p

Josiah began playing saxophone at the age of 9. Over the last 15 years he has continued to craft his skills. Come watch Josiah showcase his talent! 🎷