Atlanta etc.: Marilyn Wolf's Food Blog and Restaurant Blog

On my way to the new Star Provisions, I noticed that H&F Bread was no longer at its old location. A quick check gave their new address, 1500 Marietta Boulevard NW. I stopped by to see their new digs, which seem to be much larger. The store is still open with a nice variety of breads, plus coffee for morning breakfast runs.

I just noticed Lion Tamer Bread , even though it has been at the corner of Clairmont and North Decatur Road since the beginning of the year. This is a hard-core bread shop, open in the afternoon and evenings. I picked up a blonde loaf, which is white with vital wheat gluten (or was it bran?) and rye mixed in. It was still warm from the oven. As you can see, it was a beautiful loaf, the embodiment of artisan baking. And wow, was it good! As you can see, it was full of air holes, a sign of a good yeast. The crumb itself was tender and relatively soft, as you would expect from an airy loaf. The crust was very crusty, a great texture contrast that is pretty hard to pull off. And the flavor was a superb combination of the white wheat, rye, and enhancements.