La Brea Bakery Café New Menu Items

From Pam Brandon on the Disney Parks Blog:

Look for a late May opening of the expanded 

>La Brea Bakery Café in the Downtown Disney District at theDisneyland Resort, when lots of classics will be back on the menu. But it’s the new creations we can’t wait to try, like the brioche French toast or the Croque Madame sandwich made with gruyere cheese topped with a fried egg, both on the breakfast menu.

The centerpiece of the café is a new exhibition baking area, so guests can watch the chefs in action. A state-of-the-art wood stone oven will turn out new signature focaccia dishes, artisan flat breads, baked pastas, and other made-to-order dishes. And of course, La Brea’s fresh pastries and breads will be in the oven.

We checked, and classics like the turkey, avocado and arugula on country wheat bread, and the fresh mozzarella sandwich with basil and sun-dried tomatoes will stay on the menu. Ditto for Nancy’s Chop Salad, Cobb salad, classic Greek salad and Tuscan chicken salad, all with made-from-scratch dressings. For a heartier lunch or dinner, we recommend the seared salmon with crushed European potatoes, or Italian sausage pasta with crushed tomato sauce. The delicious menu is inspired by La Brea Bakery’s founder, Nancy Silverton.

The new décor features soft earth tones, highlighted by fresh food displays in the adjacent express area. Outdoors, new awnings, ceiling heaters and fans will offer expanded, comfortable seating.

What is your favorite treat from La Brea Bakery Café?

La Brea Bakery Adding Some More Spice To Downtown Disney

From  Janet Knox on the Disney Parks Blog:

Hi everyone! I’m Janet Knox, general manager of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. I have had many different roles during my 13 years at the Disneyland Resort, and having the opportunity to lead Downtown Disney District for the last two years has been my favorite. This position allows me to combine my experience in retail with my passion for discovering new and emerging trends. I’m excited to join the Disney Parks Blog team and share all of the great things in store for the Downtown Disney District.

If you’ve been to the Downtown Disney District lately, you’ve likely noticed the exciting changes underway. On January 3, La Brea Bakery Café began a significant refurbishment of its current location including expanding the restaurant’s footprint, creating a new exhibition bakery, adding a new kitchen in the express area, and placing an awning over the outdoor seating in the full-service dining section.

 La Brea Bakery Café to Expand in Downtown Disney District
The remodel, as seen in this early concept artwork, also will allow La Brea Bakery Café to produce fresh baked items at the restaurant, which will include a selection of breads, pastries, sweets, flatbreads and foccacias.

The café will feature menu items inspired by La Brea Bakery’s founder, Nancy Silverton. From double-dipped French toast and fontina strata at breakfast to burgers, salads, panini and authentic Italian focaccias made fresh throughout the day, the focus will be on fresh, healthy and flavorful foods.

La Brea Bakery’s full-service restaurant remains open during the refurbishment through mid-March. The restaurant will reopen its doors with a fresh new look in April.

Max Guggenheim’s 2/9/11 DLR Photo Report

DLNT Reporter Max Guggenheim was at the Disneyland Resort a few days ago and captured some really neat photos to share. Photos include Buena Vista Street, Cars Land, and much more…

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World of Color banners in Downtown Disney

And also Star Tours banners

La Brea Bakery construction

Over in DCA, a look into the North Plaza area of Buena Vista Street

In Condor Flats, the stage has been set up for Minnie’s Fly Girls

I like this picture

The Carthay Circle fountain

Looks like there are a lot of jets on this fountain we haven’t seen on yet

Moving on, Time for the Pixar Pals may be running out very soon

Over in Cars Land

Looks like some aerial pictures or footage being taken

Work on the parade route in front of Mermaid continues

Though it looks done…

A new desert at Paradise Garden Grill, a Chocolate Brownie and Strawberry Skewer

And one quick photo in Disneyland in Town Square