It seems like
Bread & Cie of Hillcrest is the San Diego equivalent of
Billy Bread in Richmond. Warm bread, crisp outside, fluffy inside, with a wide variety and carried in many local restaurants as their bread of choice. We've had Bread & Cie products in a few places around here, and often buy a loaf of either the Rosemary and Olive Oil bread of Goat Cheese and Garlic at the Hillcrest Farmer's Market to get us through the week. I craved a delicious sandwich yesterday, so we finally made the trek over to the mother lode on University to get to the good stuff. It was insanely crowded, which means it must be good, and the
menu looked spectacular. Ashton opted for the Imported Mozzarella: focaccia bread with roasted red peppers, olive tapenade, red onions & mixed greens, and I got the California Panini (provolone, salami, kalamata tapenade, fresh tomatoes, and a side of cucumbers). We snagged a spot outside on the sidewalk and drooled over the other customer's selections until it was finally our turn to munch.
Of course I didn't bring my good camera, but I'd wager these pictures are still drool-inducing in their own right. Unfortunately, the menu link above is woefully incomplete, but this just means to get even more delicious options you'll have to go in there and check it out directly. Besides just providing bread to local restaurants and markets and running the small cafe inside, they also offer catering and lunch box options for the busy businessperson who craves something other than the vending machine. Maybe one day I will work closer to home and will be able to enjoy these treats mid-week! Until then, I am envious of everyone who gets to enjoy this bread daily.
