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Alex Bois
James Beard Award winner
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i. Biography
The Path
At Sullivan Street Bakery in New York, Alex Bois worked as a baker under Jim Lahey, then carried that experience to High Street on Market in Philadelphia, where he stayed until 2016. The route runs through two bakeries that shaped his practice in bread first, with bagels part of the same daily discipline.
The Work Today
Lost Bread Co. in Philadelphia is the current base for Alex Bois, and the work centers on bread and bagels. Those are the categories that define the shop’s output and the clearest shorthand for his focus.
Signature
Alex's signature dishes include Beet Rye Bread, Seedy Grain, and Barley Baguette.
Acclaim
Bread and bagels remain the clearest measure of his work.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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Where did Alex Bois train or study?
Alex Bois trained at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
What is Alex Bois known for?
Bread and bagels.
