The Knowledge of Flour – with Chef Joanne Chang B Y : CA RY W O N G PHOTOGRAPHY: KRISTIN TEIG
K CHEF JOANNE CHANG F O U N D E R F LO U R B A K E RY
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n own as one of the most decorated and popular bakeries in America, Flour Bakery + Café opened its doors at the turn of the century. Fast forward to 2021, there are now ten locations scattered throughout the Boston area along with its headquarters (known lovingly as the Breadquarters). With the modern Chinese restaurant Myers+Chang also under the same umbrella, it is a certifiable culinary empire. Yet none of them would have existed had owner/chef Joanne Chang stayed on her original career path. Born from Taiwanese parents in Houston, she grew up in Oklahoma and Texas with lots of home cooking. She attended school at Harvard
