tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post115314445355458573..comments2023-09-25T02:28:25.394-07:00Comments on meet me at the corner of third and fairfax.: la maison du painsantos.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1157261653164810652006-09-02T22:34:00.000-07:002006-09-02T22:34:00.000-07:00I just love this new bakery in my "hood". Not onl...I just love this new bakery in my "hood". Not only for their products, but for the warm, gracious hospitality from the owners and their family members! It is like being in Hawaii and the Philippines, to be welcomed with open arms,genuinely and with warmth and sincerity by Carmen, Josephine, Robin and Carly!<BR/><BR/>My personal favorites and my family's: mini croissants, almond croissant, cheese brioche, chocolate chip cookie, pistachio bar, chocolate gold bar, lemon tart, cheese bread, olive bread, walnut bread, pear tartin, blueberry tart, strawberry shortcake, red velvet cake, and their to die for chocolate cake with icing that travels well. It is just divine! And unfortunately for me, there is not a single pastry or bread that I dislike in this bakery - they are all outstanding, made by superior palates of culinary artists!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1153632980119912002006-07-22T22:36:00.000-07:002006-07-22T22:36:00.000-07:00rachael, lucky you! jmom, that's so cool. there's ...rachael, lucky you! <BR/><BR/>jmom, that's so cool. there's some great apartment buildings in that area. i wish my 'hood was as "neighourhoodie" as this area is. i do have a couple of good bakeries i can walk to, though, although i never think of it :Psantos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1153500943709766542006-07-21T09:55:00.000-07:002006-07-21T09:55:00.000-07:00cool! haven't been in that neighborhood in ages. M...cool! haven't been in that neighborhood in ages. My mom used to live in the apartment on hauser behind the auto repair place. I just love neighborhood bakeries. I wish we have one near us now.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to check them out next time I'm in LA.<BR/><BR/>I love how you just find the most unusual places! :DJMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217941032371450987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1153427841757791022006-07-20T13:37:00.000-07:002006-07-20T13:37:00.000-07:00See, I couldnt even be that brave (and I wrote nic...See, I couldnt even be that brave (and I wrote nice things!)but I am sure glad you did!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I actually do live on that street, so I walk there every day. Its awesome.Rachael Narinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238568846727058398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1153362553339375902006-07-19T19:29:00.000-07:002006-07-19T19:29:00.000-07:00mila, it's a great story, isn't it? i do know ther...mila, it's a great story, isn't it? i do know there are hundreds of stories like it across the country, but it's nice that they are showcased every once in awhile.<BR/><BR/>hi rachael, i'm just a couple miles west of the bakery--maybe we are neighbours! i asked permission to take photos from the owner. at first she was reluctant because someone came in once and took some photos without her permission; when she asked the photographer what she planned on doing with the photos, the photographer said she sold the photos! i told her i wouldn't do that without her permission, and i just wanted to use the photos to put on my blog and basically generate some free publicity for her. i think she was okay with that. she didn't say no :)santos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1153338997885450892006-07-19T12:56:00.000-07:002006-07-19T12:56:00.000-07:00Thank you for the beautiful pictures, I was WAY to...Thank you for the beautiful pictures, I was WAY too shy to do that. And your descriptions are perfect. <BR/><BR/>Is it really just down your street? Because its just down MY street too! Maybe we live on the same street! Crazy!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the post and the link...<BR/><BR/>RachaelRachael Narinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238568846727058398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1153298630660729222006-07-19T01:43:00.000-07:002006-07-19T01:43:00.000-07:00Lovely story, thanks for the link Santos!Lovely story, thanks for the link Santos!Watergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15108188644976124124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1153202160769870382006-07-17T22:56:00.000-07:002006-07-17T22:56:00.000-07:00the portuguese have some great breads, i think the...the portuguese have some great breads, i think there needs to be a portuguese-spanish artisanal bakery there. <BR/><BR/>or two really motivated filipino sisters :)santos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1153198319474208692006-07-17T21:51:00.000-07:002006-07-17T21:51:00.000-07:00Pretty breads. There are a lot of great bread pla...Pretty breads. There are a lot of great bread places in Seattle, but not too many here in Hawaii. We can use a few more. Perhaps if the French had re-discovered Hawaii after the Polynesians...oh wait we do have poi mochi and rolls.Acornbudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998613311253405980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1153197081373135672006-07-17T21:31:00.000-07:002006-07-17T21:31:00.000-07:00hey cathy, yeah, i think both of them are there. t...hey cathy, yeah, i think both of them are there. there's a youngish one who i see smoking in the back everytime i drive by, i assume that's him :) and i've seen him wearing two different pairs of trousers, so i guess he's planning on staying!santos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1153190637243676972006-07-17T19:43:00.000-07:002006-07-17T19:43:00.000-07:00what a great story... I just can't even imagine pu...what a great story... I just can't even imagine putting your entire life's savings at risk like that. Really and truly amazing. Is the french guy back yet?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1153182219310363752006-07-17T17:23:00.000-07:002006-07-17T17:23:00.000-07:00i really respect them for pursuing that dream and ...i really respect them for pursuing that dream and really working hard to make it work. it has been open for 2 years now, and they may not be as big or as successful as some of the other new bakeries that open up with great fanfare and a lot more publicity, but i hope that is only a sign of longevity to come. i also love that when i was there, a niece and both the owners were working the front of house. it truly is a family business.santos.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15941170936050458728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901908.post-1153155298714803552006-07-17T09:54:00.000-07:002006-07-17T09:54:00.000-07:00This bakery looks and sounds amazing. Every neighb...This bakery looks and sounds amazing. Every neighbourhood needs a bakery like this.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09206824648193328421noreply@blogger.com