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"After being shuttered in January due to immigration issues following a decade in Liberty Station, I'm glad Con Pane Rustic Breads & Café has reopened after being acquired by the Cohn Restaurant Group; the 4,000-square-foot eatery — including a 1,000-square-foot patio — has had minor cosmetic changes and some kitchen upgrades. House favorites have returned under the guidance of original owner Catherine Perez, and the revived menu features sandwiches and fresh-baked items like brioche cinnamon rolls and standout cookies; the shelves are once again stocked with always-available artisan loaves and baguettes as well as weekly bread specials such as Gruyere & Chive and Pane Cioccolata. There's also a holiday menu with limited-time treats like Apricot Panettone and Dresden Stollen, and pickup and delivery orders begin at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. on weekends." - Candice Woo