Our team is hard at work production testing our next croissant and sourdough flavor drops, which means that our Cherry Parm Sourdough and Hibiscus Tequila Knot will be on their way off the menu soon...
Our Cherry Parmesan Sourdough quickly became a team favorite with the rich, salty, umami flavor from the huge chunks of parmesan reggiano paired with the sweet and tart Montmorency cherries. Our parmesan reggiano is crafted using cows milk from Italian regions including Parma and Bologna and because we want cherries and parm in every bite, there is over a third of a pound of parmesan per loaf!
And the Hibiscus Tequila Knot is a special one for me because it was inspired by a cocktail that I used to make for Jenny when we first started dating. This was way back when our days were filled with climbing Tahquitz during the day, then cooking delicious meals and making cocktails at night.
The cocktail has earthy hibiscus flowers, sweet pineapple, pucker from some lemons, and was topped with jalapeño and lime (here's the Bon Appetit recipe!).
With our Hibiscus Tequila Knot, we take these same flavors but combine them all into a glaze, then enrobe a braided croissant with it. It's then topped with candied jalapeño, lime and lime zest. The result? A gently sweet pastry with a little bit of punch!
These two menu items will be leaving soon! So now is the time to either give them a try or enjoy them again before it's too late. (Pro Tip: The Cherry Parm freezes well - so you can also stock your freezer!)
We're open and baking hot from the oven:
Tuesday - Saturday
7a-2p
Live music every Saturday
Either pop on by or place an order ahead of time. If you have a pre-order, you can also use IZOLA Drive By — just double park outside, give us a call at 619-289-8358, and we'll deliver your croissant and cappuccino to you in your car!
And here's a little sneak peak of what's coming....
Our next sourdough drop has gooey pockets of gruyere with ribbons of lao gan ma, a spicy chili crisp, throughout.
And last week our team and a few lucky customers got to taste our next croissant drop - the bibimbap croissant! A croissant filled with daikon, zucchini, carrots, bean sprouts, gochujang, and house-made bulgogi beef. Served with pickled cucumbers, microgreens and a side of our house-made bibimbap sauce. It is is a meal that you won't want to share! (And we'll also be offering a vegetarian option too.)
Stay tuned right here for our announcement on when these two new flavor drops go live!
JOIN OUR FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM!
We're proud of a lot here at IZOLA, and one that tops the list is that we're known for our warm, kind, hospitality. My Grandma Izola would absolutely adore each member on our Front of House team for their compassion, grace, and passion for creating memories here at IZOLA.
If you want to be a part of our high performing team, we now have an open position on our Front of House team!
JOIN US TOMORROW EVENING
Join Jenny and me tomorrow evening to learn more about why we are raising capital for IZOLA and how you can take part.
Our mission at IZOLA is to change the way that Americans think about croissants and sourdough. As we take each step toward this goal, our decisions are framed by our justice-based values and the guest experience.
The five key areas that guide our justice-based decisions are:
Economic Justice
Environmental Justice
Racial Justice
LGBTQIA+ Justice
Gender Justice
As we raise funds to build IZOLA Main - our new zero-emission production factory in City Heights - we are driven by how this step will help support our justice goals....Like the increased efficiency gains that will allow us to reinvest back into our team through higher wages and more career development and training. Our current leadership team is diverse - 67% female, 50% BIPOC, and 17% LGBTQIA+ and our investment in IZOLA Main allows us to scale this further. Investing in material handling for our production will allow us to remove thousands of pounds of plastic and paper from ever being produced. And there is so much more...
Join Jenny and me at our next investor conversation, where you'll learn how we plan to impact our team and community.
Wednesday, August 21
6:30p on Google Meet
Learn more about IZOLA Main and our plans for the future as we raise funds for IZOLA's next chapter.
If you missed out on the Early Bird Perk that ended on July 31, don't miss out on the next one...Ending soon on September 15th.
We aim to change the way America thinks about croissants and sourdough. The IZOLA way. Hot from the oven, great hospitality, amazing quality. Justice. Investing in American Green Manufacturing. Creating careers. Improving the quality of our bread and croissants. Planning to open 12 IZOLAs in SoCal. Hard? Yes. But so exciting to invest in American manufacturing and in our community.
Believe in what we do? Join us.
To learn more, RSVP for our Wednesday call and drop by for a minute to say hi or stay the whole time. It's fun and super casual. We'll share with you where we've been and our plans for the future.
Never invested before? Not to worry! It's super simple.
*Please only invest an amount you would feel comfortable losing. Investing in private businesses involves risk. Though potential returns are designed to reflect that risk, you may lose your entire investment.
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