Last Chance! (Ends Thursday....)

A SPECIAL AFTERNOON IN CITY HEIGHTS

We had the chance last week to spend time with the students at Access Youth Academy, and it’s something we’ll be thinking about for a long time.

Access Youth Academy is a local nonprofit here in San Diego that’s helping young people explore what’s possible for their future — and we were invited to share a bit about our journey and what it looks like to build a life in food.

What stayed with us most wasn’t what we shared, but what we received.

The students asked some of the most thoughtful, insightful questions we’ve ever been asked. They were engaged, curious, respectful, and incredibly present. From the moment we stepped on campus, we felt welcomed.

It’s clear that something really special is happening there. The level of structure, coaching, and care behind these students shows up in how they carry themselves, and, as we quickly learned, in how they play squash too. They are no joke!

We learned that the program’s focus on squash is intentional. It helps set these students apart, opens doors, and gives them access to spaces and networks they might not otherwise have. Paired with the academic support and mentorship they’re receiving, it’s a powerful combination, and one that’s clearly working. Jenny and I even got a quick lesson from one of the volunteer coaches and may have found ourselves a new hobby...

A heartfelt thank you to Academic Coach Celeen Gharibian, and to the entire team at Access Youth Academy, for the meaningful work they are doing.

If this resonates with you, we’d encourage you to learn more and consider supporting their work. Organizations like this are making a real difference, one student at a time.

HELP OPEN DOORS

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LET'S SWEEP ALL 7

Voting for the San Diego Union-Tribune Best Of wrapped up this yesterday, and we wanted to thank you one last time.

Because thanks to you, IZOLA is in 7 categories:

Bakery • Breakfast • Brunch • Business Lunch • Coffeehouse • Desserts • Dog-Friendly Restaurant

If IZOLA has ever been part of your routine — a morning stop, a weekend ritual, a place you bring friends — we’re be incredibly grateful for your support.

We’ve always grown through word of mouth, through this community showing up for us in big and small ways. This is one of those moments where it really counts.

Thank you for being part of this with us.

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SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC 

Every Saturday, we host live music at the bakeshop. Please note that due to a special event, live music will be held from 8a-noon this weekend.

Come on by to see how talented our local San Diego musicians are! Follow us on Instagram to see the lineup each week.

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.

KAHLIL NASH

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.

JACQUI MORRIS

11-12p

We are excited to welcome Jacqui Morris back to IZOLA!

MADDIE MJELDE

12-1p

Madeleine Mjelde is a songwriter and musician currently obsessing over her debut album, Etherlines. This project takes influences from the moments in life that cause time to stop, speed, or cease to exist entirely. With a mixture of folk, indie, and alt rock genres, Madeleine’s music seeks to inspire and restore us to a more beautiful vision of life.