I can't get through the day unless I have a couple of slabs of good bread, toasted and smeared with cream cheese and jam, along with my morning coffee. For me, "good bread" has to be fresh, with a great aroma; I have a great appreciation of all the dense breads out there. More

In 2007, the family sold to Keith Cohen, a baker who started his career at Tribeca Oven. Keith kept the old ryes and pumpernickels and developed his own line of delicious artisan breads. More

[Photos: Kathy YL Chan] I'm a longtime fan of the cinnamon raisin walnut bread from Orwasher's Bakery on the Upper East Side. ($5.25) Have them slice it in the shop if your goal is morning toast, or take it... More