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Event Thu Oct 16 2008
World Bread Day
Today is World Bread Day. Did you know that bread bakeries are typically one of the least lucrative culinary businesses? Chicago bread has come a long way over the last few years. Go out and buy a loaf of fresh sandwich bread for your lunches this week or a crusty baguette to share with your family at dinner tonight --- and support your local baker.
Blogger Kochtopf is hosting the third annual World Bread Day baking round up. Check in over the next few days to browse the pictures and recipes that food blogs around the world have contributed.
A list of my favorite Chicago bakeries after the jump:
Argo Georgian Bakery
2812 W. Devon Ave
Austrian Bakery
2523 N Clark St
Bennison's Bakery
1000 Davis Street (Evanston)
D'Amatos Italian Bakery
1332 W Grand Ave
Fox & Obel
401 E. Illinois
Labriola Bakery
Look for them at farmers markets
Medici Bakery
1331 E. 57th
Red Hen Bread
1623 N. Milwaukee
500 W. Diversey
Also, the Treasure Island grocery stores fly in Poilâne bread from Paris. This is the perfect vehicle for butter and Marmite, if you are so inclined.
Post your favorite Chicago bread bakeries in the comments.
Brad Baker / October 16, 2008 4:07 PM
I would like to add another relatively new bakery to the list:
La Farine
461 W. Chicago Ave.