I used to work for Lyon Hall right on Clarendon and while working there I got to see many MANY times The Pastry Chef Rob Valencia along with his bread bakers, working on these delicious different kinds of breads, sourdough, italian loaves, pullman, marble, molasses, hamburger rolls, beer hot dog buns and etc.
I never took it for granted but now it's been a little while since my last day working with them and I have several options to get my bread from:
Whole Foods (it's ok, I've never found it amazing, just decent bread)
Au Bo Pain (I've never bought bread there)
Northside Social I love love that Italian Loaf bread but I haven't actually bought it, maybe soon.
Leonora Bakery (I thought the Brioche was tasty but I'm more of a Challah fan, the Baguette was delicious, I've never been to France but gosh this bread was great!).
Now the question is, where do YOU like to buy your bread — unless of course you make your own ;)
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And of course for the brave with some extra time I share this Recipe My First Challah!