We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Izola Woods Acklin, 92, formerly of Chattanooga, departed this life to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, January 13, 2025, at her home in Temple, Georgia. She was born October 17, 1932, in Toney, Alabama. She was the beloved and youngest... View Obituary & Service Information Acklin created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Available by phone 24/7 (423) 622-8152 Copyright © 2025 Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga The family of Izola Story created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne The 7,211-square-foot space next to Fault Line Park includes nearly 3,000 square feet of an interior ground-level dining room with its finishing ovens, a 1,546-square-foot patio, and almost 1,900 square feet of basement area, where Izola’s dough kitchen now resides. Brown walked me through the facility last week during a surprisingly uncrowded morning. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Izola Bakery (@izolabakery) they’d most likely start with one attached to the Dough Factory to help build community in the neighborhood “City Heights has some amazing food and a whole bunch of amazing stuff. But in terms of investment in the community, it’s under-invested,” he explains. Izola will focus on hiring from within the immediate community and the Second Chance program which helps pair formerly incarcerated employees with employers It’s part of Izola’s five social justice principles: economic But expansion at the cost of quality would be a “deal killer,” explains Brown. He and Chen scoured the world to find equipment that could increase output and quality, looking everywhere from Germany to the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, and the United States. He thinks they’ll have it dialed for the buildout, but in the meantime, they’re full steam ahead in East Village Izola is only available Tuesday through Saturday but Brown assures me they’re “moving mountains” to open on Sundays “We’re growing production at somewhere between four and six percent a day,” he says, a slow ramp-up to get his primarily brand-new team of employees up to speed without pushing too hard. But he says in about a month, they’ll likely be able to double their inventory, which will get them closer to his goal of “having a hot croissant for everyone who wants one.” Suppose you can’t wait for Chef Sebastian Becerra (Eleven Madison Park, Herb & Wood, COI) to open Pepino, his Peruvian eatery and bakeshop coming to La Jolla next year. In that case, I have good news for you. Every Sunday in August, he’ll be on hand at Michele Coulon Dessertier (7556 Fay Avenue) from 8 a.m slinging some of his signature menu items as well as some works-in-progress and pastries like dulce de leche-stuffed chocolate muffins Keep an eye out for his menu every week on Instagram Have breaking news, exciting scoops, or great stories about new San Diego restaurants or the city’s food scene? Send your pitches to [email protected] Beth Demmon is an award-winning writer and podcaster whose work regularly appears in national outlets and San Diego Magazine By clicking subscribe you're confirming that you agree with our Terms and Conditions Email: [email protected] By clicking Subscribe you’re confirming that you agree with our Terms and Conditions Email: [email protected] © Copyright 2023 San Diego Magazine 1230 Columbia Street having reached the limits of its homegrown origin story Originally billed as a two-month kitchen renovation the closure instead led to a long move into new home and last month Izola returned as the latest tenant of the distinctive indoor/outdoor restaurant venue overlooking the East Village green space the property now proves an excellent place to tap sample the bakers' ever-expanding menu of breads and pastries Banks of shiny new commercial ovens stand where there used to be beer taps And rather than the usual glass counter bakery display Izola has a display of its wares atop the counter modeling whatever treats may soon show up warm at your table it's "96 gossamer layers of butter from Normandy" that go into Izola's wide and interesting range of laminated dough morning buns and croissants We'll get into just how wide and interesting these may get because every visit should begin with a plain croissant ($7) The thing hits the paradoxical croissant ideal: at once crispy It's well worth standing in line here for nothing more than a croissant and coffee East Villagers remember how good they had it when Izola was serving up their daily bread and the rest of the city is gearing to show up besides And what they will find more of every month is new flavors and developed 27 new bread and pastry flavors So in addition to a succulent Tahitian vanilla knot ($6) offering the same vanilla flavor with hibiscus topped with candied jalapeño and lime zest This one has special significance to Izola's founders: Brown tells me he and Chen were drinking hibiscus tequila cocktails when they first fell in love Already, customers may enjoy Izola's decadent, twice-baked almond croissant stuffed with melted single origin French chocolate ($12) and notorious Moroccan black olive chocolate croissant ($9) distinctive with black stripes and olive more earthy than briny every month Izola will debut one of its new modeled after local tacos; a bibimbap croissant filled with Korean gochujang chili sauce and bulgogi beef; and a ramen croissant stuffed with noodles and served with a cup of miso broth but I've long since learned not to doubt these guys you can always stick to their croissant dough pizza A buzzy bakery that got its start as a cottage business has a spacious new spot to call home. After a quick renovation of the former Modbom space, Izola rolled open its 4,200-square-foot bakery and café this week just a few blocks from its original spot on 13th Street First launched in June 2020 during the pandemic Izola won a cult following for its flaky croissants and its unique way of delivery in its early days when the bakery would lower baked goods down to customers out of a third-floor window so the new East Village outpost has a pre-ordering option through its website to avoid disappointing its guests The counter-service cafe offers coffee and tea and is open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m Its acclaimed croissants and wild sourdough bread are back on the menu made with ingredients like Normandy butter and Valrhona Grand Cru dark chocolate the team plans on expanding into other inventive flavor profiles with croissants featuring ingredients like ramen Sweeter options will include s’more croissants and a date shake croissant with Medjool date ice cream a new croissant and sourdough bread flavor will drop “We want to bring joy through food to our customers,” co-owner Jenny Chen tells Eater Designed by Heleo Architecture and Design sunlit restaurant encompasses a roomy interior with bright orange café tables and chairs with a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that slide open like garage doors onto a large outdoor patio warmed by heat lamps The Bake Bar features counter seating for ten people with a full view of its baking process which starts when baskets of dough are brought up from the bakery’s underground prep area called the Izola Vault A team of bakers oversees its four proofing ovens and three sourdough ovens shipped from San Sebastian Overlooking the dog park and playground at the adjacent Fault Line Park Izola can seat 250 people comfortably in the space which can also be reserved for private events a zero-emissions dough production facility being built in City Heights While their original bakery produced approximately 1,000 croissants daily the goal is to increase capacity to 20,000 high-quality croissants per day to eventually supply a dozen Izola locations throughout Southern California; the company is looking for investors as they expand across the region Izola is likely heading north; co-owner Jeffrey Brown tells Eater “We’re in discussions about opening the next location in La Jolla.” « Back Please email if you would like to be allow listed Izola from FlickDirect reviews the 4K UHD Steelbook of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Knuckles return to face the mysterious Shadow this action-packed installment combines fun Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the franchise this release is worth adding to your collection Izola is a versatile professional with a passion for gaming where she is renowned for conducting insightful interviews with celebrities such as Nathan Fillion with a deep knowledge of films across all genres Izola is a respected figure in the gaming and entertainment worlds and her talent and expertise continue to inspire and engage fans Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before With their abilities outmatched in every way Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet Sonic The Hedgehog 3 is © Paramount Pictures FlickDirect™ is your go-to source for all things entertainment "September 5" unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics the film follows an American Sports broadcasting team that quickly adapted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage "September 5" provides a fresh perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by an estimated one billion people at the time.At the heart of the story is Geoff (John Magaro) a young and ambitious producer striving to prove himself to his boss the legendary TV executive Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard) Together with German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) and his mentor Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin) Geoff unexpectedly takes the helm of the live coverage with the hostages' lives hanging in the balance Geoff grapples with tough decisions while confronting his own moral compass in this thoughtful analysis of the film and its Blu-ray release and family through an innovative and unconventional filmmaking style Here takes viewers on a reflective journey of time and memory capturing the highs and lows of human life engagingly and uniquely While a few scenes feel unnecessary and the CGI can be slightly distracting the stellar performances by the cast and the imaginative storytelling make it an unforgettable experience The Blu-ray release from Sony Entertainment delivers exceptional video and audio quality and immersive sound that enhance the film’s emotional impact Here remains a beautifully crafted narrative perfect for family viewing offering a fresh perspective on life’s shared moments Izola rates the Blu-ray a 4 out of 5 for its standout technical quality and compelling story This release has been provided to FlickDirect for review purposes Here is an original film about multiple families and the special place they inhabit capturing the most relatable of human experiences Back to the Future) directs from a screenplay by Eric Roth (Forrest Gump Told much in the style of the acclaimed graphic novel by Richard McGuire on which it is based Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in a tale of love Join FlickDirect's Izola as she reviews the 25th Anniversary 4K UHD Steelbook of the beloved sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest If you're a fan of Star Trek or just love anything sci-fi Izola dives into how the audio and video upgrades truly enhance the viewing experience highlighting sharper visuals and immersive sound that preserve the movie's original charm despite unchanged CGI While the extras are a bit of a letdown—with a missed opportunity to honor Alan Rickman—this release is still a must-have for any collection Never Surrender!” Grab your copy on 12/3/2024 and relive the adventure that continues to captivate audiences 25 years later A team of intrepid adventurers travels through the outer reaches of the galaxy each week finding excitement and adventure on Galaxy Quest Or at least that's the way it was in the mid-1970s when brave if reckless Captain Peter Quincy Taggart Lazarus were the leaders of an interstellar law enforcement team on the TV series of that name and Alexander Dane (Alan Rickman) prop up their sagging careers by making appearances at sci-fi conventions where they grudgingly shake hands and give autographs for the show's socially inept following it turns out that nerdy sci-fi fans aren't the only ones watching: somewhere in another solar system a group of alien rebels living under a regime of violence and repression have picked up broadcasts of Galaxy Quest They travel to Earth and encounter the Galaxy Quest cast who figure that they're just another bunch of guys who like to dress funny they soon realize that they're being hired not for another autograph-signing session but for a real-life outer space rescue mission At Forrester’s B2B Summit and CX North America events this spring, Forrester CEO and Founder George Colony issued a clarion call to the audience. “You can’t wait on generative AI,” he said and you certainly can’t wait a year.” The technology as searching for data and sifting through results gives way to conversing with data and getting succinct answers Few industries will remain untouched by genAI; for information-heavy industries like research and advisory Forrester takes one step closer to this future We’re proud to introduce Izola [eye-ZO-la] our new genAI tool that allows users to query Forrester’s research and get a clear synthesized answer via a simple chat interface Now available to a select group of Forrester clients Izola will ultimately be made available to all Forrester Decisions and Forrester Market Insights clients “Izola will help clients make progress on their initiatives faster,” says Forrester Chief Product Officer Carrie Johnson “It will give them a better starting point in tackling complex business problems through fast synthesis of a wealth of research more informed conversations with Forrester experts who help apply Forrester insights to clients’ business-critical initiatives.” One of many genAI initiatives underway at Forrester we developed Izola in-house using open-source technologies including the Llama 2 large language model (LLM) from Meta Izola quickly scans hundreds of thousands of pages of Forrester’s research and blogs Then it generates a synthesized answer in everyday common language in the form of a paragraph Links to the source reports and blog posts appear below the summarized answer the tool is particularly good at defining terms — for example “What is Zero Trust?” or “What is customer obsession?” It also can put concepts into context for specific roles (e.g. “What do B2B CMOs need to know about generative AI?”); serve up best practices (“What are the most effective cloud cost management practices?”); and even help clients strategize (“How should I present the benefits of a data strategy to my board?”) The tool receives its name from Izola Forrester a pioneer female journalist in the early 20th century and Colony’s grandmother From humble beginnings to pioneering transformation Izola symbolizes the bold innovation and inspiration that Forrester has been known for over the last four decades Forrester has grown its business guiding clients through era-defining shifts will be the biggest technology shift of his lifetime — even bigger than the internet — due to its widespread transformational impact “Izola gives clients a great shortcut to the answers they’re looking for,” says Doug Washburn who demonstrated the tool at Forrester’s recent Technology & Innovation North America and Data Strategy & Insights events we kept hearing that ‘This is going to save me so much time.’ Instead of reviewing multiple reports and digging through content clients can now get consolidated answers first and then choose to dive in for more context.” Izola’s capabilities will expand over time it will also be able to recommend analysts to connect with based on coverage areas and suggest specific reports (e.g. “What are Forrester’s top-read reports on generative AI in banking?”) we envision Izola answering clients’ questions about their Forrester relationship — for instance “When is my Forrester renewal?” or “Do I have an unused event ticket?” Client feedback during the beta testing period will be critical to refining it — and that’s the point “We see this as a co-creation moment with our clients,” says Johnson “We’re all learning so much about genAI as we go Hearing our clients’ reactions at our events and seeing that it was already providing value encouraged us to take this next step with them.” since the answers provided are based on Forrester’s vetted “This is another golden age for research,” Johnson says. “The way to avoid coherent nonsense in genAI output is through rigorous data and analysis going in That’s exactly what Forrester does: rigorous data collection and analysis.” primary data becomes more important than ever you can gather limitless data and analysis because it’s ‘findable’ through a conversational interface,” Johnson says “The ability to gain trusted information upfront has downstream benefits shortening the ‘getting-to-know-you’ phase of client-analyst relationships and helping to speed progress on business initiatives,” adds Michael Facemire VP of product technology strategy and operations Leaders in other client-facing functions see genAI’s potential as well expects genAI to be a “huge efficiency and effectiveness driver” for clients and his team as they support them “GenAI could provide everything in a nutshell to customer success managers so that they can quickly point clients toward the right research and the right analyst — resulting in faster time to value,” Kumar says genAI is taking on an ever greater role at Forrester It’s opening new opportunities for how our employees work — several pilot projects in recent months have tested ways in which genAI might save time while improving outcomes Access to the best experts and research on genAI helps not only our clients — but also Forrester — in building out these capabilities: “Forrester has been making bold calls on AI for more than 10 years and forecasted its creative potential in research dating back to 2019,” notes Forrester Chief Research Officer Sharyn Leaver “Our ability to discern true insights from market noise ensures our clients have a clear path forward for their specific context Oversimplification and generic theories on generative AI are everywhere Our research digs into real-world applications of generative AI to help business and technology leaders define and accelerate their top priorities.” “I’m very excited about the potential of generative AI for our company both from an employee experience standpoint and a client experience standpoint,” Mike Kasparian “And I think we’re just scratching the surface of how we’re going to use it depends on all employees being conversant with genAI Education and upskilling have become key priorities with demos and trainings held on Forrester’s internal tools and genAI best practices On-demand courses led by the analysts at the forefront of Forrester’s genAI research are also available to all employees “GenAI touches every employee,” says Colony “It’s critical that everyone understand its capabilities and what it means for their roles and be part of building for the future.” Stay tuned for updates from the Forrester blogs Izola is back with another thrilling 4K UHD review that will keep you on the edge of your seat She'll dive into the stunning video presentation and how the Dolby Atmos track enhances the experience with its subtle sound design in Paramount Pictures' A Quiet Place Day One and you'll be pleased to hear she found this release more satisfying than her recent reviews there might be a bit too much behind-the-scenes content This Steelbook gets an A+ so get out there and get your copy  Newcomers and fans alike will definitely want this one in their collection A Quiet Place: Day One is © Paramount Pictures Izola dives into the new thriller *Canary Black* featuring Kate Beckinsale and Ray Stevenson this week The movie has strong *Bourne Identity* vibes and Izola is really looking forward to it We also checked out the trailer for *Maria* This biopic focuses on the legendary soprano Maria Callas and her career's tragic decline when she could no longer sing Early reviews from the Venice Film Festival suggest it could be an award contender There's buzz about a potential DC villain movie featuring Deathstroke and Bane While nothing is confirmed until James Gunn approves the script there's hope for something as compelling as *The Penguin* We won't have a weekly news video next week as Izola will be on assignment at LACC but tune in because she will be providing coverage throughout the weekend Don't miss out on these top stories and more in the latest episode of Flick News where we keep you updated on the biggest trends in movies and TV From box office results to upcoming projects and major casting news we've got all the info you need to stay ahead in the entertainment industry Subscribe now to FlickDirect for your weekly dose of movie news and insights Izola returns with a gripping 4k Ultra HD review of Universal's thrilling film and Izola's review invites viewers to experience the intensity firsthand Watch to discover if you share Izola's enthusiasm for this adrenaline-pumping movie And don't forget to grab your copy at participating stores TODAY Purchase your copy of The Fall Guy today in 4K from Amazon.com.  Oscar® nominee Ryan Gosling (The Gray Man La La Land) and Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place films Edge of Tomorrow) star in this feature film inspired by the hit 1980s TV series The Fall Guy is directed by David Leitch, the blockbuster director of Bullet Train and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and the producer of John Wick and Nobody from a screenplay by Hobbs & Shaw screenwriter Drew Pearce (Hotel Artemis The film also stars Golden Globe winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Bullet Train and Academy Award® nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) The Fall Guy is produced by Kelly McCormick (Bullet Train, Nobody, Atomic Blonde) and David Leitch for their company 87North and by Guymon Casady (Game of Thrones The film is executive produced by Drew Pearce and the creator of the original Fall Guy television series Izola returns with an in-depth 4K Ultra HD review of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Discover why the breathtaking visuals and intense audio make this a must-have for any collection Though Izola wished for more bonus features Watch to see why she rates this release 4 out of 5 stars—a strong recommendation for all saga fans Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in Academy Award-winning mastermind George Miller's “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” the much-anticipated return to the iconic dystopian world he created more than 30 years ago with the seminal “Mad Max” films Miller now turns the page again with an all-new original standalone action adventure that will reveal the origins of the powerhouse character from the multiple Oscar-winning global smash “Mad Max: Fury Road.” The new feature from Warner Bros Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures is produced by Miller and his longtime partner Oscar-nominated producer Doug Mitchell (“Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Babe”) under their Australian-based Kennedy Miller Mitchell banner young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home the film also stars Alyla Browne and Tom Burke Miller penned the script with “Mad Max: Fury Road” co-writer Nico Lathouris Miller's behind-the-scenes creative team includes first assistant director PJ Voeten and second unit director and stunt coordinator Guy Norris director of photography Simon Duggan (“Hacksaw Ridge,” “The Great Gatsby”) visual effects supervisor Andrew Jackson and colorist Eric Whipp The team also includes other longtime collaborators: production designer Colin Gibson each of whom won an Oscar for their work on “Mad Max: Fury Road.” in Association with Village Roadshow Pictures “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.” The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is © Warner Bros. Izola from FlickDirect reviews the Walmart-exclusive 4K UHD Steelbook of Wind River This edition brings stunning visuals and crystal-clear audio showcasing Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen's gripping performances in a chilling thriller Director Taylor Sheridan's masterful use of cold atmospheric settings adds to the film's intensity making this Steelbook release a must-have for collectors While the 4K presentation excels in capturing the beauty of Wyoming's snowy landscapes Izola notes the lack of significant extras as a drawback the quality of the audio and visuals make up for it especially with the Dolby Atmos enhancement Find out if this edition is worth adding to your collection in Izola's in-depth review Purchase your copy today from Walmart WIND RIVER is a chilling thriller that follows a rookie FBI agent (Elizabeth Olsen) who teams up with a local game tracker with deep community ties and a haunted past (Jeremy Renner) to investigate the murder of a local girl on a remote Native American Reservation in the hopes of solving her mysterious death Written and directed by Taylor Sheridan (HELL OR HIGH WATER Izola is thrilled to share her thoughts on the Deadpool & Wolverine 4KUHD/Blu-ray exclusive She was really impressed with the video quality and the Dolby Atmos track featuring everyone from Madonna to NSYNC and even the Goo Goo Dolls—absolutely fabulous Izola was also pleasantly surprised by the extras although she wishes there had been a bit more in the gag reels or bloopers; that set must have been full of shenanigans she loved it and can't wait to watch it again—after three viewings she's certain she still missed some Easter eggs Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse Deadpool & Wolverine is © Walt Disney Pictures Izola is back with her review of the newest Disney+ movie "Young Woman and the Sea." She immerses you in the breathtaking and heroic journey of Trudy Ederle the first woman to swim the English Channel Through stunning visuals and compelling storytelling the film captures Ederle's determination and courage showcasing her against her time's tumultuous waters and societal barriers Izola's review offers glimpses into this inspiring tale of triumph against the odds Enjoy the adventure and the celebration of an extraordinary woman's historic achievement Daisy Ridley stars as the accomplished swimmer who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905 Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the staggering achievement – a 21-mile trek from France to England “Young Woman and the Sea,” which also stars Tilda Cobham-Hervey is directed by Joachim Rønning and written by Jeff Nathanson based on the book “Young Woman and the Sea: How Trudy Ederle Conquered the English Channel and Inspired the World” by Glenn Stout and Joachim Rønning serving as executive producers Young Woman and the Sea is © Walt Disney Pictures Croissant specialist Izola is coming back in a big way A well-loved bakery born in an East Village loft is reopening in mid-May in a much larger space. Izola has found a permanent location just a few blocks from its original spot on 13th Street where the cottage business got its start during the pandemic by lowering baked goods out of a third-floor window using ingredients like Normandy butter and Valrhona Grand Cru dark chocolate to create its acclaimed croissants and sourdough bread co-owners Jeffrey Brown and Jenny Chen have searched for a new location to accommodate their growing operation Izola is renovating its new East Village storefront along Fault Line Park into a bakery and cafe spanning 4,200 square feet with ample outdoor seating has been occupied by several restaurants over the years — most recently Modbom and its basement lounge the downstairs area will house a prep kitchen and host special croissant tastings and the cafe’s indoor space will also be available to rent for private events Co-owner Jeffrey Brown tells Eater that “the vision for the new menu is to stay close to the croissant and sourdough genre.” While the traditional croissants that put Izola on the map (original Brown has been developing new recipes that push the envelope of what a croissant can be One future flavor is a ramen croissant where the dough is mixed with miso and a carnitas croissant dusted with chicharrones Sweeter options will include a s’more croissant featuring house-made marshmallows and melted chocolate and a date shake croissant with Medjool date ice cream “It’ll be a fully integrated flavor journey,” promises Brown a “dough innovation center” that will be headquartered in City Heights Construction is expected to begin in six to 12 months with the facility fully operational in 18 to 24 months Brown tells Eater that the zero-emission bakery will also be a training center as Izola ramps up production to distribute across Southern California Jenny Chen and Jeffrey Brown never intended to launch a carb empire, yet here we are at the precipice of Izola Bakery’s mega-expansion Planning and construction are underway to bring more than 10,000 of their famous croissants a day to San Diegans via a new they shared their experiments with the East Village community by lowering their goods to street level from Izola’s third-floor loft—Jeffrey’s former photography studio—with climbing rope usually reserved for Idyllwild rock climbing adventures they made 12 croissants and 10 loaves of bread a day “Getting those croissants to rise like that every time takes a lot of precision,” Jeffrey says whose engineering background was reignited by baking’s formulaic alchemy Perhaps more informative was the joy and sense of connection their warm So they turned their hobby into Izola Bakery Yelp published a blog post ranking Izola as the number-one bakery in the country Izola buckled under the public’s instant curiosity Izola’s infinitely flaky croissants take four days to make With the equipment and systems they had back then “We couldn’t flip that switch overnight because we were baking hot from the oven,” Jenny says Things run smoother now thanks to Jenny’s merchandising background which helps forecast demand down to the hour are both getting a croissant hot from the oven,” Jenny says All of Izola’s life-affirming carbs begin with quality ingredients: Organic flour and eggs butter from Normandy (after 17 different test runs) Signature items span cranberry and pecan-flecked sourdough loaves to voluminous croissants and fragrant morning buns punctuated by freshly zested citrus They’re just as committed to creating careers Izola received Leading Living Wage For U.S The same goes for cultivating a welcoming space for everyone you can just come and hang out,” Jenny says Hawai’i and is a San Diego-based writer covering the intersection of food Her work has appeared in publications including Food52 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] This is an archived article; information may be outdated Check the time stamp to see when it was last updated The much-anticipated Adult Swim Pirate Party on preview night was where Team FlickDirect's Izola and Jamie were right in the heart of things as the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) got underway and one-of-a-kind experiences were promised at this SDCC highlight event.  Before the party started, Izola shared her excitement with fans in a short video: and we are checking out the Adult Swim Party Be sure to follow Flick Direct to catch all of our coverage Adult Swim transformed their "Adult Swim on the Green" space outside the San Diego Convention Center into a shipwreck adventure filled with themed activities and attractions Here are some of the highlights from the Pirate Parrrty: The four-day event also featured a series of special evening activities: The party also marked the start of the Rickmobile and Mortymobile's "Anime-Rican" tour celebrating the launch of "Rick and Morty: The Anime." 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Check out the photos on our Instagram to see more from the Adult Swim Pirate Parrrty For more detailed coverage and upcoming events Support Independent Journalism: Your contribution helps us deliver the unbiased Join us in keeping journalism accessible to all In case you’re not already familiar with Izola it’s designed to help clients make faster progress on their initiatives through trusted answers based on Forrester’s research and data Izola quickly scans hundreds of thousands of pages of Forrester’s reports and blogs to generate a synthesized answer in everyday common language It also serves up links to the source reports and blog posts below the answer and data gives clients a better starting point for tackling business problems or developing new strategies more informed conversations with Forrester experts as they apply our insights to clients’ unique situations you can now access Izola directly from the Forrester platform you’ll find it embedded within your homepage and the search experience fitting seamlessly with the way you use the platform Izola is currently designed to answer client questions on their initiatives based on our analysis Some of the types of information that Izola is particularly good at surfacing include: Clients who have already used Izola say that it has helped them start new projects Its ability to quickly synthesize multiple Forrester sources and perspectives can help in getting up to speed and preparing for meetings or calls “Searching for specific terms is fine when you know what terms to use natural language prompts provide a simple way to immediately view relevant content and resources Feedback from our clients since Izola’s initial launch last fall has helped us continuously improve its capabilities more than 400 Forrester clients have tested and worked with the tool Today’s Izola provides much more consistent answer quality compared to six months ago We’ve also given Izola a more user-friendly interface with more starter prompts to encourage exploration A new resource widget within the tool makes it easy to access FAQs In our quest to make it as helpful as possible we have made its rating-tool feature more prominent so that it’s easier for clients to provide in-the-moment feedback Izola access will be expanded to Forrester Market Insights; we are now continuing to improve the answer quality for those clients’ key use cases Forrester Market Insights clients who are interested in beta testing Izola can reach out to their customer success manager about gaining access if you’re a Forrester Decisions client and haven’t yet met Izola When contacted by the Reader, Bakery owner Jeffrey Lamont Brown did not initially respond to Yvonne’s derogatory comments about his business on her Instagram which pulled on local musicians’ heartstrings and garnered many supportive comments and shares who opened the bakery south of City College at 13th and G on the third floor above his former photo studio the business thrived despite his contracting Covid they’ve become popular and just plain rude!” alleges Yvonne in the post “They don’t value their musicians that come in and provide good vibes for their clients I have shown up and sang to a patron-less room for up to six hours to help them grow without being properly compensated Among the hundreds of five-star Yelp reviews commending the bakery’s treats and coffee are comments that indicate musicians are indeed part of the venue’s attraction “[I] went on a Sunday morning,” commented Yelp Elite member Anthony D which added such a great energy to an already amazing place It was almost as if we stumbled upon an open mic night that happens to serve some of the best baked goods!” Great energy doesn’t usually come free of charge “I worked multiple days during the week [at the bakery] without compensation,” Yvonne told the Reader and share personal equipment with other artists.” Yvonne says Brown promised her $100 if she brought other singers to the bakery on Sunday and sang as well “Artists consistently canceled and failed to show up,” she said “especially when they discovered they wouldn’t be compensated.” Brown told the Reader that poets and musicians are still welcome to perform at the bakery “Doesn’t matter if they’re amateurs or professionals,” he said “People bring in their instruments and play whatever they want for an hour and they can eat all the croissants and sourdough they can eat and make whatever tips they can make.” He says that Yvonne walked out of the bakery without saying anything to him “You should just come in and speak to everyone here When I talked to other performers who’ve played at the bakery “We’ve never asked to be paid at IZOLA,” said Fatima of State Park and produce indie music at their home studio “It’s worth it,” said Aaron Bowen, a local guitar player and IZOLA makes the best croissants worldwide Not only does Jeff [Brown] provide us with the best treats “The owners are super kind and accommodating and the energy of the bakeshop and all the people who work there is just awesome I think it was just an error in communication between parties.” But songwriter Julia Sage doesn’t buy into any of it “It was already a no when I heard they were paying with pastries instead of fair compensation During the first terrifying shutdowns of the pandemic Pulitzer-nominated photographer Jeffrey Brown and his partner started lowering bread out the window of his third-story studio in downtown San Diego They used a basket and rock-climbing rope (Brown is serious about rocks and ropes at first—would pay for the bread Brown and his partner Jenny Chen were making upstairs But the pandemic activated their obsession: the perfect croissant They only had a single small oven in the studio “We made so many bad croissants,” Jeffrey says “I have 726 pages of them,” Jeffrey confirms try different butters and flours and techniques—700 pages later Jenny built a series of computers and systems in the bakery to maintain quality control. They took the guesswork out of making the notoriously finicky pastry, which allowed them to hire people who didn’t have (and possibly couldn’t afford) culinary school. They wrote social justice into their operating agreement, certifying that their business offered a living wage. They made Izola Bakery a haven for different cultures and community groups into the space—formed a whole creative scene around that croissant Yelp named Izola the “Best Bakery in the U.S.” and the resulting onslaught of customers nearly broke them. 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August Wilson Izola White’s delicious soul food — and the lively customer debates at her Chatham eatery — made it a South Side landmark “Everybody was privy to everybody else’s conversations and contributed back and forth and Izola was like the referee,” said funeral director Spencer Leak Sr a retired Chicago police officer who served as her guardian “She’s probably one of the first black restaurant owners in the city of Chicago and female — that’s a lot back then” when she opened in 1957 she told the Chicago Sun-Times she was born in Kenton Before opening Izola’s Restaurant at 522 E she worked at a soda fountain at 61st and King Drive as a waitress at the Vernon-Rhodes restaurant and at Vernola’s eatery on 61st Street whose Chatham restaurant was a Chicago institution She always cooked the ham hocks and peas separately “I throw salt pork in the black-eyed peas for flavor.” “I was crazy about the short ribs of beef and the pork chops; greens and sweet potatoes mac and cheese — the best in the world,” Mason said One of her most popular breakfasts was brains-and-eggs and Izola’s Restaurant was there,” Leak said one of those South Side streets where there was every kind of business you could think of.” She hosted regular political fund-raisers at the restaurant and at her nearby home in West Chesterfield “I met Obama at one of her parties,” Mason said “Her restaurant was symbolic of her heart and her caring.” White sponsored a number of Little League baseball teams Many people got their first jobs at Izola’s “She hired people who couldn’t get hired anywhere else,” Mason said Izola’s Restaurant closed in December 2010 Subsequent fund-raisers to help her with bills and allow her to continue to live independently circulated on social media “She was heartbroken and depressed after her store closed,” Mason said and she couldn’t go down there anymore and run it.” White had been married but was divorced years ago telling the Sun-Times: “I talk to a lot of kids who come in here and try to get them straight Just parents talking to them and hugging them and saying `I love you’ makes a difference a lot of times.” Izola White in the kitchen at Izola’s Restaurant Terms of UsePrivacy NoticeCookie PolicyTerms of Sale Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker “I want to do for croissants and bread what Starbucks did for coffee,” he says from the artisan bakery and eatery on the corner of 13th and G Street perched three stories up from the bustling sidewalks It was boiled in an aluminum pot for hours and served in a Styrofoam cup We want to make that same kind of educational shift for Americans.” The 3,200 square foot space is bright and white with huge windows bright red bistro tables and a line of hungry patrons that’s growing longer by the minute The smell of baked goods wafts through the space around couples and families and dogs and business partners all carving their way to a baked treat their business has grown 300% since they opened and the company is “hiring constantly.” But it hasn’t been easy; in fact Brown opened Izola in the middle of COVID in June of 2020 were inspired by a trip they took to France and then eating their way through Paris This is lonely.’ We wanted to do something for the community that could have a positive impact It took a while to get the whole “bakery” part of the bakery up and running especially since Brown and Chen had no baking experience whatsoever But Brown’s studio space made for the perfect location Brown worked as a commercial photographer with companies like Adidas and Nike and was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize as a feature documentary series about undocumented immigrants.) he simply started baking from the recipe on the back of the bag were less than amazing and he ended up throwing a lot of stuff in the trash 96 layers of French butter imported from Normandy “We basically failed our way into what you’re eating now,” he says smiling as he hands me a Mercer 8-inch bread knife to cut with; they don’t mess around with the cutlery here He says he personally tested more than 50 knives before they settled on this one “And don’t worry about the crumbs Warm and crusty and doughy and delicate all at the same time “The butter croissant is the spiritual home of any bakery,” says Brown you come out and apologize because there’s no such thing as ‘good enough.'” Izola started taking orders during lockdown in June of 2020 so there was nowhere to go but up where Brown and Chen lowered a basket of hot bread down from their window to street level to keep customers safe from infection “It was a picnic basket,” laughs Brown and put it on a rope and lowered it to the ground and we would lower down the basket.” Brown says IZOLA has been blessed with a passionate and supportive community since day one he loves having customers come and dine inside the bakery “I really wanted to make a place where people can come and hang out and show up with their whole selves and be seen and valued and heard,” says Brown We have some customers who are too old to go up the stairs to check out the bakery they just can’t get up to the kitchen to take a look So I make videos of the kitchen and AirDrop it to them.” Brown escorts me upstairs so I can take a look He explains that the making of croissants is a four-day process they mix the yeast and the flour so that it sits and ferments for a day the butter is incorporated and on day four “There is no rushing,” he says Most bakeries bake at 2am and then it just sits there on the counter until you come in But the croissants that we serve have all been baked in the last hour.” He takes me into a room that’s chilled to 60 degrees to keep the butter from melting and the yeast from rising “Paris temperature,” where two women work at lightning speed pulling apart squares of dough and stretching and folding it to create the Tahitian Knots “This is where the magic happens,” says Brown “The making of the dough is the hardest thing and it’s very physical So how do the bakers at Izola know how many croissants and treats to make each day to ensure that they come to your plate hot and fresh there’s a secret ingredient to Izola’s success It’s called the Izola Operating System and it’s the technology that allows the company to execute a very simple idea: creating something with great ingredients “Jenny invented it,” says Brown “She built the system to use historical sales data to calculate what should be ready He says first they calculate how many croissants they would usually sell That’s what gets produced and lined up and production can be changed to meet for current demand The ovens are all controlled by iPads so the bakers know just what to put in Not only do customers know they will get a fresh-from-the oven baked good but Izola operates with minimum waste–around 3% “This is the technological advantage that gets delicious croissants to the customer in a way that is authentic but getting something that’s hot out of the oven…that’s really the magic.” Brown says it’s a challenge to consistently operate at such a high level But the system allows Izola to do just that “There are always like 800 croissants in the air at all times and we are trying to find out where they are going to land so they go to your plates at the right time,” says Brown Brown says that he feels lucky to get to help lead a team of talented workers and hopes that every day he encourages them to do something special He says Izola is very mission-driven and justice-focused “I really want to encourage people to show up with their whole hearts and do something amazing every day,” said Brown “We believe in economic justice; we believe in gender justice Everyone here gets paid the same from the dishwasher to the person making the sourdough or the croissants.” “I am proud to say that we are actually exceeding minimum wage specifications and we are going to be awarded a living wage certification in San Diego Brown credits strict COVID protocols for keeping his employees safe and yet sympathizes with other eateries nearby that have been forced to shutter He says employees at Izola have been wearing masks religiously since COVID started Izola also requires employees be vaccinated and boosted “No judgement if you don’t want to do it “But you can’t work here.” Brown says they have a building under contract to function as a production center and a restaurant in City Heights He envisions an eating space where the ovens are front-and-center so you can watch the team cutting and rolling the croissants Izola’s technology also makes the business scalable Why not replicate the idea and bring other bakeries into different San Diego communities “Europeans go to bakeries every day,” says Brown But Americans do go to Starbucks every day In fact, Izola just launched a capital campaign to help power the development of new distributions channels like other bakeries as well as live-bake trucks (envision a food truck turned inside out.) In the last three weeks more than $350,000 has been pledged to support Izola’s dual mission of joy and justice “Some Americans have never experienced a croissant like this,” says Brown The Coronado Times newspaper provides in-depth coverage of Coronado, CA. Our online publication has been Coronado's trusted news source for over 20 years. Our staff is local and committed to quality coverage of our Coronado community. Learn more about our publication. Send Us News Tips & Story Ideas: [email protected] Content may not be re-published online or offline without permission 2023 at 6:18 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Izola Shaw is one of 12 candidates running in the Nov 7 election to fill six seats on the Rockville City Council MD — Ten Montgomery County leaders have endorsed the candidacy of Izola Shaw for the Rockville City Council who has a broad range of experience in community activism in affordable housing announced the following endorsements during a fund-raiser last Thursday: CASA in Action and Progressive Maryland have also endorsed Shaw “I am proud to support Izola Shaw for Rockville City Council,” said Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando “She has a proven track record of community service and policy experience Our County has benefited from her dedicated work to advance equity.” Shaw's goal is to ensure that all residents of Rockville are able to access the services they need and the opportunity to make policies that will directly impact their lives Shaw earned a master's degree in economic development from Johns Hopkins University She went on to lead community development projects in 12 African countries she chaired the committee that worked to pass the act “You will hear a lot of buzzwords in this race like ‘government equity,' ‘diversifying our workforce’ and ‘more representation,’” Shaw said “If candidates are not working to build support from different communities across our beautiful diverse City and addressing those communities’ needs More information about Shaw can be found on her campaign website Rockville City residents will be casting ballots by mail for mayor and six councilmembers in the upcoming election Shaw is one of 12 candidates certified to run in the city council race Incumbent Councilmembers Monique Ashton and Mark Pierzchala are also certified to run in the mayor's race Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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The official opening of the 2024 edition of the event took place on 18 September with speeches delivered by high-level guests Milan Bogatič Minister of Cohesion and Regional Development State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs the event has evolved into a key platform for bringing together local and international stakeholders and allowing their exchange on relevant topics the European Commission recognised the Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week as a good example of integration of macro-regions in its recent report Mr Bogatič drew particular attention to the event on construction activities in the sea and on the seashore planned for 19 September under the EUSAIR Thematic Steering Group on Environmental Quality and the National Decade Committee chair of the Environment and Spatial Planning Committee of the Municipality of Izola and professor Dušan Žagar from the Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering in partnership with the Public Agency for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Development Projects of the Municipality of Izola and coordinator of EUSAR pillar 3 on Environmental Quality Dr Mitja Bricelj ‘’We wish to spark the debate on preventing or minimising negative impacts of construction activities in the sea and on the seashore on the marine and coastal ecosystems which is a very topical issue also for the coastal zone between Koper and Izola we would like to see a more active role of the state in this respect This project of national importance should not lie solely on the shoulders of local authorities and Union funding whose share has been decreasing as Slovenia progresses We have led the whole process in line with best practices and Slovenia should be proud that the EUSAIR recognises this area as a role model of integrated land and sea management,’’ said Mayor Bogatič stressing that this approach perfectly illustrated the importance of bringing together experts at local regional and international level and served as an example of good practice in finding solutions to common challenges in all four macro-regions especially in the Adriatic-Ionian macro-region The Minister of Cohesion and Regional Development Dr Aleksander Jevšek thanked all partners for making the Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week a success and for turning it into a platform for exchange of good practices between the four macro-regional strategies in the EU Slovenia has a unique geostrategic location at the crossroads of three macro-regional strategies and forms part of energy Minister Jevšek said: ‘’Regions and countries in the same macro-region share challenges they can successfully overcome only if working together The same goes for the protection of the sea that would not have been successful without the countries coming and working together and this is where the framework of cooperation the successful joint candidacy of Nova Gorica from Slovenia and Gorizia from Italy for the title of the European Capital of Culture 2025 and joint implementation of activities would not have been possible without the successful cross-border cooperation between the two cities.’’ State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs highlighted that macro-regional cooperation offered opportunity to advance cooperation with the Western Balkan countries on the one hand and on the other facilitated the exchange of good practice with the EU’s most developed countries in the framework of the Alpine macro-region ‘’Slovenia holds the Presidency of the EU Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP) in 2024 and we are happy to see the first results of our presidency delivered A letter of intent to establish a macro-regional centre for circular economy in the Alps will be signed during our presidency at the initiative of Slovenian stakeholders Slovenia is thus assuming huge responsibility in an area that will be one of the future priorities of the macro-region Slovenian EUSALP Presidency also focuses on the quality of life of young people in the Alps and sustainable water management we organised a special event where young people got to know more about the impact of last year’s devastating floods and the progress in reconstruction we formulated recommendations for raising awareness of the importance of sustainable water management in the Alpine space among young people,‘’ said State Secretary Štucin and invited all participants to attend the closing ceremony of the Slovenian EUSALP Presidency in November in Brdo pri Kranju The opening was followed by a high-level political panel ''Cohesion policy post-2027: macro-regions and EU programmes – coordinating approaches in addressing common challenges’’ featuring distinguished speakers Minister of Cohesion and Regional Development of the Republic of Slovenia State Secretary at the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds of the Republic of Croatia The panelists focused on the future of cohesion policy and the coordination of EU sustainable development programmes in all four macro-regions Domagoj Mikulić expressed his gratitude for the past and future opportunities in the field of cohesion policy and macro-regional cooperation He said that the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds of the Republic of Croatia launched consultations with key stakeholders already in 2023 to develop the national position on the future of cohesion policy Mr Mikulić stressed that cohesion policy must remain focused on reducing disparities between EU regions promoting long-term convergence and narrowing the gap between less and more developed EU regions and member states He also highlighted the important role of macro-regional strategies which contribute to cohesion objectives through institutional cooperation and knowledge transfer while praising the successful cooperation with Slovenia in the framework of the Interreg Programme Slovenia-Croatia ‘’This year’s panel on the future of cohesion policy is important for the public; now we must sit together with the people and listen to them to be able to develop the objectives of the future multiannual financial framework so that EU citizens get the most out of EU money EU citizens are increasingly aware of the importance of integrations and collaboration especially in times of crises,’’ said Dr Sławomir Tokarski Director at European Commission’s DG Regio ‘’I would like to congratulate the organisers for this event and its perfect timing – it coincides with the presentation of the new college of commissioners for the 2024-2029 term and the work on the future budget This is the perfect time to discuss joint projects in the macro-region and beyond with Slovenia continuing to play an important role,’’ said Dr Tokarski The Mediterranean Coast and Macro-Regional Strategies Week offers a varied programme of events open to the public until Friday covering topics on post-2027 cohesion policy and construction activities in the sea and on the seashore the event has grown and become recognized as one of the central occasions where all four EU macro-regional strategies meet and exchange on relevant topics Such exchange of experiences enables faster development in macro-regional cooperation and ultimately delivers better results and greater added value to macro-regional cooperation The events for the general public will take place at the Manzioli Palace and the InnoRenew CoE Research Institute Over 300 participants from 20 European countries are expected to come to Izola during the week Did you find the information you were looking for Do you want to receive a response from the responsible institution Clicking on the link will open your default e-mail program and automatically draft a message that you can send to the institution responsible for the content of this website ask for a reply