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Hold It Up To The Light



WORTH THE WAIT

 

Slice a croissant thin, hold it up to the light, and it unveils an enchanting beauty. You can see the spiral at the center, the gossamer layers stretching outward, and the open pockets that make the croissant feel almost impossibly light. It's a mix of art and engineering, and that's what sparked my passion for croissants 6 years ago.

 

I rarely tire of gazing upon the crumb structure of a croissant. It began as a 1 kilo block of butter, 2850g of dough, both feeling dense and solid in your hands, and after four days of shepherding - folding, resting, watching, shaping, proofing, hoping, baking and cheering it on - it somehow becomes something unexpected and beautiful. Kinda like our kids.

 

And the engineer in me appreciates that every part of the process matters. How we handle the dough, the temperature of the room, how long we allow it to rest, the humidity (and intention) we apply to it - the many small details most guests will never see (unless you go on a tour with me)...it all plays a part in the final result.

 

Skip a step...rush a step...it responds, and usually not in a good way...

 

It's a process that can't be rushed, but when you see the results, it's easy to see why every minute was worth it.

 

OPEN EVERY DAY 7a–2p

 

In a rush? Just give us a call at 619-289-8358 when you arrive and we'll bring your order out to ya - we call it IZOLA Drive By.




OUR FUTURE CREATORS AND BUILDERS

 

We were stoked to host 24 Access Youth Academy students at the bakeshop for an in depth, behind the scenes tour. We're super fans of Access Youth Academy, where their educators, mentors and coaches are transforming the lives of underserved youth. Their multi-faceted approach focuses on academic enrichment, health & wellness, social responsibility, and leadership through the sports of squash and pickleball.

 

Chef Narra walked the students through the Bake Bar, where they learned how we check croissant quality and track every item we bake so we can deliver on our hot-from-the-oven promise. They also got a look at how many people and roles it takes to run Front of House, how our production team prepares for the next day, and even tried their hands at rolling croissants.

 

We hope their visit showed them a little of what’s possible, whether that means joining a team like ours someday or building something of their own.

 

If you'd like to support the work of Access Youth Academy, you can learn more here.




SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC 

 

Every Saturday, we host live music at the bakeshop. Come on by to see how talented our local San Diego musicians are! Follow us on Instagram to see the lineup each week.


JORGE AND KIMBALL

8-9a

 

Kimball Burau is a San Diego based vocalist accompanied by guitarist Jorge Mabarak. With an acoustic guitar/vocal, the duo plays fun and popular covers with a diverse and strong repertoire. They can be found performing together and independently in San Diego!

KAHLIL

9-10a

 

Emerging from the elite San Diego music scene in California, San Diego Music Award winner Kahlil Nash is a Funk/Rock and R&B recording artist/producer who is a multi-instrumentalist. Influenced by artists Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, and Prince, Kahlil Nash thrives to entertain his audience.

CAITLIN LEWIS

12-1p

 

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

 
 
 
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