Tomorrow, We're Baking Up Something Brand New...
- Jeffrey Lamont Brown
- Oct 27
- 4 min read
A TRIBUTE
Mexico holds a special place in my heart.
It’s impossible to spend time there — to walk through its markets, to be welcomed into homes, to eat food made with such care — and not come away changed. The generosity, the quiet pride, the layers of flavor and story — they’ve shaped how I see food, and how I see community.
Here in San Diego, we’re lucky to live so close to that inspiration. You can taste it in the air, in the friendships, in the way food brings people together.
Tomorrow, we’ll start baking something that’s been a long time in the making — a small thank-you to the flavors of Mexico that continue to inspire us.
Our new Carnitas Croissant brings together tender, slow-braised pork carnitas with our buttery croissant made using Beurre d’Isigny from the hills of Normandy. It’s finished with crisp chicharrón, bright lime, fresh onion, and cilantro — and served with Cholula on the side, so you can enjoy it exactly the way you like.
It’s not a mash-up. It’s a tribute — a gesture of gratitude to the cooks, the stories, and the flavors that make this border region unlike anywhere else in the world.
Starting tomorrow morning, the Carnitas Croissant will be hot from the oven — and today, we’re opening pre-orders exclusively for our newsletter family.
Pre-ordering is the surest way to land your favorites right when you want them — a little insider tip for those in the know.
From our oven to your hands — still warm,
Jeffrey
NEW EXTENDED HOURS
Monday - Thursday 7a-2p
Friday - Saturday 7a-7p
Sunday 7a-5p
HELLO....GOODBYE....
As we say hello to the new Carnitas Croissant, we must bid adieu to our beloved Artichoke Heart & Feta Sourdough. Do not despair! We're given you advanced warning - it won't be leaving our menus for another week or so. So stock up now!
Pro tip: Slice your loaf, then freeze the slices, and you'll always have a slice ready to toast!
FRIDAY EVENINGS AT IZOLA
Thank you to Jay Walkr and Aaron Bowen for helping us kick off our Friday evening live music, and to Kahlil Nash, our musical director, for curating such a beautiful night.
Friday evenings are a special time at IZOLA — when the pace slows, the patio lights twinkle, and conversation hums softly between songs. Jenny and I shared a glass of our $2.50 sparkling wine as Aaron Bowen took the stage — his pure, lilting voice and effortless guitar work filled the space, wrapping the night in the kind of easy magic that makes time stand still.
We can’t wait to keep that energy going this week.
This Friday, we’ll welcome three more musicians to the IZOLA stage, bringing their own unique sound to the patio.
And the music continues Saturday morning, when the sun streams through the windows and the smell of croissants fills the air — featuring another talented lineup of performers.
Come hungry, bring friends, and linger a while — there’s nothing quite like live music at IZOLA.
MIRO IMANI
FRI 4-5p
Miro Imani is a guitarist, singer songwriter, and producer local to San Diego, who just likes to perform and connect with people.
SOMEGUYBRAN
FRI 5-6p
Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and Elon Musk lookalike based in San Diego. You can observe the wild Bran in the wild living by the motto: “genre: yes.”
LANZA ATTISHA
FRI 6-7p
Lanza Attisha is a San Diego based songwriter with a soulful twist on classic pop and blues tunes.
NATE LUCIER
SAT 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.
RANDALL HILD
SAT 9-10a
Randall is a talented keyboardist, singer, and songwriter. 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.
KAHLIL NASH
SAT 10-11a
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
SAT 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 :)
MADELEINE DENISON
SAT 12-1p
Madeleine Denison 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.
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS, POETS, PERFORMERS AND CREATORS
At IZOLA, we believe in sharing what we create — whether it’s a croissant hot from the oven or a song from the heart.
Our IZOLA Stage has become a space for connection — a cozy corner where neighbors, travelers, and friends gather over coffee and bread to listen, laugh, and feel inspired. Every Friday from 4-7p and Saturday from 8a–1p, we host live music at the bakeshop.
We’d love to open our doors even wider — to local musicians, poets, storytellers, and performers who want to share their talent with our community. Whether you’re looking to hone your craft, practice in front of a friendly crowd, or just bring a little more joy into the world, we’d be honored to have you on our stage.
If that sounds like you (or someone you know), reach out to Jenny — we can’t wait to hear what you’ve been creating.
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