Over the weekend we were invited to Boudin Bakery in Huntington Beach to blogger night; sampling new Fall menu items.
Boudin Bakery is known for their fantastic sourdough bread options , and the cute crafty critters they mold the bread into, besides their delicious sandwiches and soups. Ready for Fall, Chef Alan Skversky has created some great menu items celebrating the change of seasons and cooler weather.
We started off with a great Fall salad, the Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale Salad. A light and refreshing salad with a mix of romaine lettuce, Tuscan kale, chunks of freshly roasted butternut squash, sprinkled with red quinoa, dried cranberries, feta cheese and honey Dijon dressing. With just the right balance of kale, romance and quinoa, this salad quickly became a favorite.
Next out was the Ham ‘n Brie on Rosemary Focaccia. They started with a thick , light weight slice of rosemary focaccia bread sliced in half and slices of rich applewood bacon, brie, arugula, with a delicious cranberry Dijon that gives it a hint of Thanksgiving goodness.
Finally, we were presented with The Original Sourdough Philly. Chef Alan Skversky of Boudin, is originally from Philadelphia. He told us he had always envisioned a Philly sandwich on the menu, and finally had the perfect opportunity to introduce it for the Fall. A deliciously buttered sourdough baguette topped with pieces of rich roast beef, provolone cheese, caramelized onions and roasted bell peppers makes an awesome addition to the Boudin favorites.
As an added bonus, representatives from Kendall Jackson were on hand to share their selected wine pairings with each entree. The Roasted Butternut Squash Kale and Quinoa pairs well with their Chardonnay while both sandwiches are perfect with the Pinot Noir.
Did you know that Boudin also caters? With 24 hours advance notice, you can order an adorable sour dough bread critter loaded with a fantastic bruschetta or hummus along with other great menu items.
For more information about Boudin Bakery, their new Fall Menu and/or catering, visit BoudinBakery.com. Did you know that Boudin Bakery has a “Loyalty Club”? Sign up at Loyalty Club and earn $3 off your purchase for every $50 you spend. Also, get a free 1 lb. loaf of sourdough bread every month for a year upon any first purchase that month.
Special thanks to our friends at Boudin for another fabulous evening of great food, friends and family.
I’ll have to go check out their new items. I always enjoy Boudin.
The focaccia looks great; I love a good bakery.