after much encouragement from friends, i stopped by the new French Pattiserie across from my house before work today. i went through the doors and all the sudden i was in this wonderful french bakery, Renaud's. there were many people like me; getting their croissant, coffee and taking off. they serve full French breakfast and lunch which perhaps i'll try out this weekend. so wonderful- the ambiance, and the food. i got an almond croissant- brilliant. if i knew more French i'd use it here. i'm pretty excited it may be a little overcast this weekend. i won't feel so bad if i go hide out in there with a book. apparently the chef has red hair... ratatouille?! i told keola- maybe we'll go over there one of these days.