"Owner and baker Garrett McPerry worked at Gjusta and operated a farmers market stand serving sourdough bread for years before opening Tommy & Atticus in Redondo Beach, which is named for his starters. Beyond the bread, which is top-flight, the pastries and sweets are all oriented around seasonal produce and farmers market ingredients, reflecting a classic American approach. It’s worth the travel to the South Bay for non-locals, and if you go on a weekend, make a day of it." - Rebecca Roland