"The baking scene in the South Bay received a major boost when Gjusta-alum Garrett McPerry opened Tommy & Atticus with his wife Lauren Rosen in Redondo Beach in July 2023. Since then, he’s greatly expanded the menu with sourdough bagels, sandwiches, laminated pastries, sweets, and bread loaves, all while maintaining best-in-class quality. Flakey, buttery croissants use the best butter and freshly milled flour; fruit galettes use produce from local farmers; daily sandwiches have vegetables at their peak freshness. The loaded bagel sandwiches with tender house-cured and sliced lox will draw the envy of one’s social media followers. Tommy & Atticus keeps everything simple on the outside, but underneath, there’s technical excellence and intentionality." - Matthew Kang
