Blue Ribbon Bakery

Blue Ribbon Bakery Review

When the owners renovated this space, they uncovered a 160-year-old wood-burning oven. They relined it with volcanic brick and let it dictate the destiny of their restaurant. The bakery/restaurant has an eclectic menu featuring substantial sandwiches on homemade bread (from the oven, of course), small plates, a legendary bread pudding, and entrées that span the globe, from hummus to grilled catfish with sautéed collards and sweet potatoes. The basement dining room is dark and intimate; upstairs is a Parisian-style café.