Croissants on College

I dropped Beau off this morning for his second interview with a company he has been trying to get a job with. Of course this job would be more than perfect, as it would secure him a position in Southern Cali and he would have a year contract, which is a blessing in this unsure economy. I think my butterflies may be just as bad, if not worse than his, but I put on a brave face and pretended I was not afraid at all. The thing is, he has a fantastic personality and I am not afraid at all that they won't like him, but you know how these things are; you get too cocky and assume you got the job and we all know what assuming does...

So on my way home I decided to spoil myself a little bit. There is this fantastic french bakery on College Street that serves the most delightful croissants you have ever tasted. If you are in the Bay Area, or ever plan on visiting, I suggest you shimmy on down and make a morning of it. You will not regret it! The bakery is called La Farine and it is a small building but you are not in danger of walking by and missing it, because the scent of fresh bread and pastries is absolutely intoxicating and will lead you right inside. It is a perfect place if you are alone and want to do a bit of sightseeing or shopping, and even better if you have a friend or lover. I would absolutely suggest the morning bun if you have a sweet tooth like me- nothing compares to it. And of course the croissants and chocolate croissants are amazing. This is not a treat to be eaten in the car or on the go, it so much more enjoyable to get some tea or coffee and sit in the one big table in the front of the store, or even better, on the bench outside with a strangers' dog sniffing at your feet for anything you might have dropped. In the days of spring when the air is so nice anyway and you can't help but smile at everyone that walks past you, it is so hard to pass up the little flower shop on your way back to your car or the bus stop. There is also an adorable little produce stand with excellent fruit and good prices right next to that, and if you can believe it, a butcher shop with a wide variety of fresh meats that sits right next to the wine store! You can shop for your entire dinner all withing a few feet. There is a big old ugly Safeway right across the street that sort of reminds you that you are not in a quaint little village or a small European town, but don't let that bring you down. This is one little spot you will not want to miss!