Zak the Baker: The Enigmatic Artisan Behind Miami's Most Sought-After Sourdough

Emily Codik September 14, 2012 10:17AM

Tall, slender, and dressed in plaid trousers held up by dark suspenders, Zak Stern of Zak the Baker more closely resembles a character out of a 1930s film than an artisan baker in South Florida.

But there's nothing insincere about his appearance, or his fervent dedication to the craft of sourdough bread. In fact, his bread has developed a mystical aura, attributed to a cloak of mystery that he intentionally maintains.

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Emily Codik