Part Two can be found here
mmm-yoso!!! is the food blog. The writings are contributed by Kirk, ed (from Yuma), Cathy, Vicky L and a few others. We just take photos of what we eat and then write about it...an unusual hobby. Today, Cathy is writing. Everyone else is eating...Kirk is eating the most interesting food of all. He is on vacation. In a foreign country. Where they eat animals we would not consider eating. Prepared in a manner we would consider using.
The other Saturday morning The Mister and I found ourselves in the Sorrento Valley area, hungry.
Opera is in a food court mall, with about 6 other restaurants. This area is way crowded during the week, since people working at the surrounding offices apparently like to eat. Especially at the lunch hour. It is on Scranton Road, just off Mira Mesa Boulevard, East of the 805.
You walk in, order and pay, find a seat, put your number in that metal number holder thingy and soon, your coffee ($1.65) (if you ordered coffee-there are a variety of espresso drinks and teas as well as a soda fountain available) is delivered to your table.
Since it was early and breakfast time, The Mister chose the French Toast ($7.50).
Two slices of a *wonderful* brioche, dipped in a vanilla egg batter and fried perfectly lightly, placed on a raspberry sauce and served with warm maple syrup. Just a lightly crisp exterior, soft, not mushy bread interior. The serving size of two thick slices is quite large.
Trying to appear to be healthy (Hello Dr. B!), I ordered an egg white omelette ($8.95) which comes with a choice of three fillings (I chose mushrooms, tomatoes and asparagus) (other items to choose from are ham, Cheddar, Swiss, bacon, onion and peppers) and is served with a choice of a fruit cup or salad and also the Yukon Gold potatoes seen here.
I must confess, I did not expect much at all, but this was the *most* wonderful egg white omelet, perfectly made. Crispy exterior and fluffly light interior. Just like the French Toast. The vegetables had been sauteed and were so fresh and flavorful. The fruit salad was all ripe, good fruit. The potatoes were thick sliced sauteed to a light crispiness and yet were still soft. The Yukon Gold flavor was there.
Opera is known best for its pastries and sweets and baking as well as the crepes, quiches, croissant sandwiches and salads which are made to order and which make each meal an event.
Breakfast is served Mon-Fri from 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and again from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and all day on Saturday. The lunch post is coming soon. Featuring pastries!
Opera Patissieres Fines 9254 Scranton Road San Diego 92121 (858) 458-9050 Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., closed Sunday Website
I haven't tried the pastries here, but I can vouch for their lunch items. Yummy stuff!
Posted by: janfrederick | Friday, 30 April 2010 at 09:38 AM
Looks good. Can't wait for the follow-up.
Posted by: ed (from Yuma) | Friday, 30 April 2010 at 10:15 AM
their macaroons are to die for. great service, too.
Posted by: sacks | Friday, 30 April 2010 at 10:56 AM
Try an almond croissant, JanFred. Really.
So much research needs to be done for these posts, as you know, ed ;) It really is good here.
12 macarons for $12...and a few days of happiness, sacks. Welcome to our blog.
Posted by: Cathy | Friday, 30 April 2010 at 02:28 PM
hi cathy
i haven't been here yet. it's so far! i remember when they were still located downtown. loved their macarons. will have to make the trip up next time....
Posted by: caninecologne | Friday, 30 April 2010 at 03:10 PM
This looks so awesome!! Thanks for sharing!! Hope its not too far north *checks directions*
Posted by: Hannah j | Saturday, 01 May 2010 at 01:39 AM
What the-!! It's only 10 minutes from school!! This is a curse and a blessing!!
Posted by: Hannah j | Saturday, 01 May 2010 at 01:54 AM
Hi, cc! If you are driving North anyhow, the 805 would be the road you are on...The macarons are wonderous, though never on sale. Other pastries half off on Saturday afternoons...
Hello and welcome to our blog, Hannah j. This is located in an office park and so is busiest during weekday lunch hours. But you know, today is Saturday. ;)
Posted by: Cathy | Saturday, 01 May 2010 at 04:04 AM
hi cathy
thanks - good to know about the half off pastries!
Posted by: caninecologne | Saturday, 01 May 2010 at 11:13 AM
Hehe, thanks Cathy. I've actually been following the blog for a few years, but don't post too often ^_^
Posted by: Hannah j | Saturday, 01 May 2010 at 12:12 PM
That breakfast looks so scrumptious! And I don't normally like breakfast!
Posted by: Su-Lin | Saturday, 01 May 2010 at 04:27 PM
This place has been on my to try list for ages. Thanks for reminding me. I heard the turkey swiss crepe is wonderful here too.
Posted by: ruby wong | Monday, 03 May 2010 at 12:19 AM
Yes, CC. Saturday only though...
Hi Hannah. I see you have commented to Kirk's posts. Sorry I hadn't looked...so much resonsibility when someone is on vacation! Welcome back anyhow...:)
Hi Su-Lin. I think I do more posts about breakfasts and soup. Comforting meals for me...
Yes, that turkey crepe is wonderful, ruby. Actually, I haven't had anything here which wasn't really good and prepared perfectly. Just come by when it isn't lunchy-lunchtime, so you don't feel crowded. Welcome to our blog.
Posted by: Cathy | Monday, 03 May 2010 at 08:38 AM
Half off Saturday afternoons?? I didn't know that. I'll have to keep that in mind.
Posted by: Carol | Monday, 03 May 2010 at 04:55 PM
Since it is closed on Sunday,Carol, it makes sense. Macarons are never on sale though... :(
Posted by: Cathy | Tuesday, 04 May 2010 at 07:44 AM