11.29.07
Buttery OaklandGoodsness: La Farine opens on Fruitvale

As I nibbled my spicy iced lemon oatmeal cookie, I debated saving this post until tomorrow, but I could not. La Farine, the venerable French bakery, has opened a new spot in the Dimond, two doors down from Peet’s.
In the former home of a Payless Shoes, the sleek bakery is churning out crusty baguettes, seasonal breads, the aforementioned cookies, and an awesome array of tarts and cakes.
It’s a big change for what is shaping up to be a gourmet block. What’s next for the neighborhood? I’m told a sushi bar is in the works and talks with the owners of Lanesplitters could bring another location of the pizza and pub joint next year.
la farine
3411 fruitvale ave
510.531.7750