Best Bread in the USA
Jan 30, 2022, 9:22 am
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considering that the ORDeditor friend chose only wonder bread with peanut butter at what had to be an amazing brunch… doesn’t feel like an excuse to me. I actually feel sorry for eaters who can only request wonder bread with peanut butter when going somewhere for brunch. That’s a lot of yummy stuff to not get to eat. I can eat peanut butter on bread in my own house. I don’t want to eat it at someone else’s house.
Jan 30, 2022, 11:22 am
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Jan 30, 2022, 11:25 am
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What kind did you get? Do they have a specialty or just all wonderful artisan breads? mmm
Jan 30, 2022, 12:25 pm
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https://www.exploretock.com/Breadshop/
Jan 30, 2022, 4:24 pm
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You have to preorder and they have some standard always-available choices as well as some daily specials. They were sold out of everything by the time I ordered that day. I got the last loaf of Seeded City, a dark crust sourdough with toasted sesame, flax and sunflower seeds. I love me a seeded bread and add in sourdough and I am in heaven.
https://www.exploretock.com/Breadshop/
https://www.exploretock.com/Breadshop/
On the other side of the country, I also really like Bread & Salt in Jersey City, which is in the article. It’s a random location and short hours but we find it worth the trip when we’re running errands in NJ with a car.
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Jan 30, 2022, 4:57 pm
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Adding that loaf to my list for next trip… Their flatbread/focaccia is also very good if you’re in that mood. As a bonus, it shares a parking lot with The Curb so I can get my coffee fix at the same time.
On the other side of the country, I also really like Bread & Salt in Jersey City, which is in the article. It’s a random location and short hours but we find it worth the trip when we’re running errands in NJ with a car.
On the other side of the country, I also really like Bread & Salt in Jersey City, which is in the article. It’s a random location and short hours but we find it worth the trip when we’re running errands in NJ with a car.
Jan 31, 2022, 12:58 pm
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Jan 31, 2022, 11:44 pm
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Feb 1, 2022, 9:29 am
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Feb 1, 2022, 1:15 pm
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The best bread I've ever had in my life is most likely the pork bread at the Park Side Restaurant in Corona, NY. I haven't been in a couple of years so don't have any photos but it is to die for.
-J.
-J.
Feb 1, 2022, 4:57 pm
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Also, I thought their focaccia was meh...a bit too salty. Otherwise, good ingredients.
Jun 2, 2022, 4:26 pm
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Mr Fink is Italian, from Liguria no less, where focaccia is a religion. I always say if it came down to a choice between never eating focaccia again (the real thing, from his town) and me, I don't like my chances. So that is definitely on the list to try. I am putting in another order today and will probably add in a box of pastries as well. The entire loaf of Seeded City is now gonzo and was absolutely delicious. This could be a very dangerous place being only a few minutes from home.
Haven't had a chance to try yet but the pictures of their baked goods I see on Instagram look amazing, and I do like Runner & Stone in Brooklyn, where they used to work.
They have a focaccia for you to try....
Wallflour Bake Shop