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    James Beard Award winner

    Alex Bois

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    James Beard Award winner
    Portrait of Alex Bois

    Portrait of Alex Bois

    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.

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    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.

    Career - Baker — Sullivan Street Bakery, New York - Baker — High Street on Market, Philadelphia (until 2016) Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst

    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.

    FAQ Where did Alex Bois train or study? Alex Bois trained at University of Massachusetts Amherst. What is Alex Bois known for? Bread and bagels.

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