New To Me and Reallly Good!

I had a Caesar salad today at Tin Roof Bistro, Manhattan Beach. Normally I avoid the croutons which are generally day-old cubed bread, but the odd shape of these intrigued me so I ate one. A smile of pleasure rocketed across my face -- they were chewy. Our waiter said, "That's fresh Italian bread, hand torn and sauteed briefly in olive oil." Now, if they'd just rub the crusts of the bread with raw garlic before tearing them....outta sight! (Motto: too much garlic is just about enough.)