Bread and Cie

Pane Carsioni

As ever sensitive to the community and the growing trend toward vegetarianism, veganism and all things gluten free, the Bread & Cie. Bakers are proud to introduce our newest bread that we are calling: Pane Carsioni (bacon and pancetta bread) Traditionally, when we announce a new bread this written section contains a flowery description of [...]

We are the SD Reader Cover Story!

Charles has always said there is a little bit of him in each Bread et Cie loaf. Well (as witness by this cover photo) we find out it wasn’t a metaphor. Feature writer Maryann Castronovo peels away the layers and dares to reveal the true story the has never been told before: Read about: Bob [...]

Currently on display: art with heart

If you’ve gone to the cafe lately, you’ve no doubt noticed the beautiful mosaic art hanging on the walls. There are rolling pins and pizza peels (also known as pizza shovels) whimsically decorated in colorful pieces – some with designs like fireflies and fruit, others abstract. See them in person and they’ll instantly make you [...]

Hillcrest Closet Menu revealed!

It’s time to “out” the first series of sandwiches from our Hillcrest Closet Menu exclusively to you, our online friends and followers. #1: MANCHEGO SUPREMA! A blend of Manchego and ricotta cheese with roasted eggplant and capers grilled on Levain. #2: GRILLED POTATO & CHEDDAR! Sharp cheddar and sliced baked potato with chives on Caramelized [...]

Presenting Bread & Cie’s Hillcrest Closet Menu

  It’s a secret. We’re only telling people about it online. Over the next few weeks, we’re previewing new sandwiches on what we’re calling our Hillcrest Closet Menu. New items will be revealed exclusively via Facebook and Twitter and you can taste test some new  – and  extreme -  Bread & Cie. gourmet creations before [...]

The story behind Bread & Cie’s challah

Even though we’re all about rustic European breads here at Bread & Cie, it’s kind of funny that one of our most popular items is challah. Challah is a soft, sweet braided bread traditionally used for Jewish Sabbath dinners. As a Jewish person who has consumed plenty of challah over the years, I can wholeheartedly say that, yes, ours is the best. [...]

French Metro Tea for three

I’m not just saying this because Charles is in here, staring over my shoulder, watching me type. I’m saying it because it’s true: I love tea. Love it. Years before I ever started working at Bread & Cie, my friend Angela and I would have lunch at the Cafe several times a week specifically because [...]

Fun with bread (part two)

There’s just one more week left in our “Bread Your Stuff” contest and we’ve been getting some pretty great photos from our Facebook friends. Heather Mulno sent us this heart-shaped breading. So cute!

Mistakes, mishaps and bread of shame

When I walked into the office this morning, there was a giant cart in the middle of the room filled with croissants. My first reaction went something like this: Woohoo! Pastry party, pastry party, pastry party! I know, I’m so naive. Any wholesale professional would immediately recognize that a cartful of pastries means we made a mistake. [...]

Fun with bread (part one)

We’re in the midst of our “Bread Your Stuff” contest and some people around here are really going nuts with the idea. Take a look: