Heritage Fire Napa 2017

Our next stop on Cochon 555 ’s national tour? Napa, California! Heritage Fire Napa , started in 2008, is a curated event showcasing the nation’s best chefs and butchers, featuring responsibly-raised heritage pigs cooked over open fire. The outdoor food and wine event will take place at the Charles…

L.A. in 88 Cities: Playa del Rey

Nestled south of Marina del Rey and north of Manhattan Beach, Playa del Rey is off the radar for most people jetsetting by way of LAX. The beaches are relatively uncrowded, the people are friendly, and the cool ocean air breezes in. For me, Playa del Rey is an escape from the hectic LA lifestyle…

Taste of Downtown Disney®

Downtown Disney® District is hosting their annual Taste of Downtown Disney® this week—a fundraiser benefiting CHOC Children’s Hospital. La Brea Bakery will be joining in to support their benefit alongside a number of amazing restaurants and companies. Purchase your tickets today to support a…

National Sandwich Month

We're rolling into the month of August and that means National Sandwich Month is finally here! Keep scrolling for a list of mouthwatering sandwich recipes you can create at home today. 1. EGG IN A ROLL BREAKFAST SANDWICH Our favorite dinner roll dressed up for a tasty breakfast treat. 2. CROQUE…

Why Single Origin Breads? Why Now?

There weren’t any big epiphany moments. Just the passion and responsibility that comes with working for a bakery that has continued to push the envelope for 28 years. It was something that we owed to our fans – to evolve and redefine what a loaf of bread could mean. Flour had always been a core…

L.A. in 88 Cities: Lawndale

As promised, each week we’re bringing you a slice of our hometown from the perspective of one our team. Feast your eyes on Lawndale, from La Brea Bakery Brand Director, Andrew Blok. Los Angeles is the type of town that you think you have grip on until you wander outside your comfort zone. I had…

Jacques Pépin Shows Us All the Things on Bon Appétit

If you occupy the world of food the way we do here at La Brea Bakery, you’re bound to have a foodie crush or two. Many of us spend plenty of our free time watching our favorite chefs on their myriad shows, either for the love of the food they make or simply for their charm and know-how. Honestly, we…

L.A. in 88 Cities: San Pedro

Ever been to the Town of our lady the Queen of Angels of the River Porciúncula? Okay, does “ Los Angeles” ring any bells? That first mouthful is the original name of the City of Angels (translated of course, because the original was in Spanish). She’s full of surprises, our hometown. If you think…