A Review of Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe

I could have combined this with the tidepool post since we went here the same day but Con Pane really deserves a post of it's own. My co worker and I have been talking about this place for a while but it's too far from work to pop over for lunch. Also, driving in and out of Point Loma is a PITA. So when Tuan and I decided that we were going tidepooling I said, "I know where we should have lunch!"

Con Pane is located in Liberty Station, one of my favorite places to spend a lazy day. After parking on the street, we stepped in the cafe and were greeted by loaf upon loaf of delicious smelling bread. Heaven! The cafe was crowded but I didn't expect any less since it was Saturday. I noticed a lot of people in work out gear (there is a dance studio, open grassy areas and places to bike nearby). The line went fast, tables cleared quickly and we were able to snag a table out on the sunny patio. There were a lot of families with young kids out on the patio so we fit right in. After a few minutes of enjoying the sun our food arrived. Tuan ordered the italian sandwich and a mocha and I ordered the almost grilled cheese and an iced latte. Total damage: just under $25. That's a steal considering the quality of the food was excellent. A meal at Panera would probably cost just as much and not be as delicious. Tuan declared that his sandwich was "pretty damn good" and promptly ate the whole thing. I shared my grilled cheese on rosemary bread with Parker and he loved the gorgonzola and brie that oozed out of it. What a great way to fill our bellies before tidepooling!

We will definitely be back.  There are so many things I want to try (brioche cinnamon rolls, scones, bread plate, etc). There is also a place that make artisan chocolates across the street that I would not mind visiting. Also, word on the street is there is a great children's bookstore at Liberty Station. We may have to spend an afternoon just wandering around discovering new places because the place is huge!

Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe

2750 Dewey Road Suite 105

San Diego, CA 92106

[Pro at dining out now]

[The sun made my hair look extra shiny. Win!]



[Italian sandwich and a yummy mocha/churro hybrid]



[The mocha was so good I stole some from Tuan]

French Cuisine at Bleu Boheme

Years ago Tuan and I went to Paris and fell in love with French cuisine. There was something magical about that trip that we are reminded of everytime we go to a French restuarant. Bleu Boheme in Kensington is one of our favorites in San Diego and has become a special place for us. We came here for our last date before Parker was born and for our 2nd anniversary. Let me start by saying that the food is delicious. Our favorites are the boeuf bourguignon, mussels with roasted garlic shallots which come with a basket of fragrant lavender fries and the onion soup. If you go for brunch, I highly recommend the creme brulee waffle as a dessert, or entree if you are feeling indulgent. In the evening, the restuarant is dimly light and each table is adorned with long white taper candles whose hours of melted wax have formed eye watching shapes. For brunch, the dining room is bright and inviting. I've spied other diners sipping on lavender mimosas that look very tempting.  We have received excellent service everytime we've come to dine and the waitresses are always very accomodating of Parker. I can't wait to go back again and eat more of their fantastic crusty bread. If any of my readers have recommendations for other good French places in San Diego, please leave a comment!

 

Bleu Boheme

4090 Adams Avenue

San Diego, CA 92116

http://bleuboheme.com/

 





[Tartine de Steak Hache. Just an example of how generous the portions are at Bleu Boheme.]

[Gauffre Creme Brulee. A belgian waffle, topped with bananas, covered in vanilla custard and crusted with brown sugar. Need I say more? The surface of the waffle is so big you can crack the sugar at least 3 times.]

 

[I would love to visit Paris again once Parker is older. This giant coloring page map of Paris would be a fun way to get him excited about the city of lights.]

The Boathouse Restuarant

We went to the Boathouse Restuarant down by the airport on Wednesday to celebrate Tuan's cousin Vu's birthday and to take advantage of their $11.99 lobster dinner special. Their offerings are not exactly my cup of tea but lobster for under $12 is such a good deal! The restaurant is decorated in old school "tiki tiki" San Diego style and has beautiful views of the surrounding bay and marina. It's a great place to go with big groups and very kid friendly. We ended dinner with two heaping orders of mud pie (complete with birthday sparklers!) and a creme brulee for Tuan.

 

 

[Parker meet lobster. Lobster meet Parker. He's going to eat your peeps one day.]

 

 

The Boathouse Restuarant

http://boathouserestaurant.com/

2040 Harbor Island Drive

San Diego, CA 92101