History

September is National Sourdough Month, and at La Brea Bakery, sourdough is more than something we bake, it’s part of who we are. Our sourdough story began in 1989 with our original sourdough starter, made simply with flour and water. More than 35 years later, that same starter remains at the heart…

The New Year often brings a wave of diet trends and rigid food rules: cut carbs, avoid bread, swap for something “healthier.” But when it comes to bread, the conversation deserves more nuance. Not all bread is created equal, and nutritious bread isn’t about eliminating carbs. It’s about how that…

This year marks a remarkable milestone in the culinary landscape of Los Angeles: the 35th anniversary of La Brea Bakery. Founded in 1989 by the visionary chef Nancy Silverton, La Brea Bakery has become synonymous with high-quality artisan bread, captivating bread lovers across the country. Join us…

If you’ve ever tried our La Brea Bakery Sourdough, you know how truly magnificent it is. Under its golden brown crust awaits a mildly tart and subtle sour flavor ready for you to enjoy. But before you can break bread, we need to create it. So, how does that happen? By going back 36 years and…

You’ve swirled and sniffed your wine to evaluate the flavor, thumped and squeezed your produce to judge ripeness. Knowing the little things to look (and smell and taste) for in your food is satisfying—and helps you ID what you can expect from what you’re about to enjoy. So, we pulled together a…

La Brea Bakery first opened its doors back in 1989 with one goal in mind: to make high quality, homemade artisan bread in the heart of Los Angeles. The idea derived from the desire to pair flavorful, crusty breads to complement rich and sophisticated Mediterranean dishes. Little did we know that La…