Craft to Crumb chats with Cat Cox, owner of Country Bird Bakery in Tulsa, OK, after she was named the winner of the Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker category at the 2025 James Beard Foundation Restaurant & Chef Awards, held June 16 in Chicago.
Behind the Bake: Chicago 2026 Roadshow
From Evanston to the Loop, take a look at six Chicago bakeries where authentic flair is crafted — and rewarded — every day.
July 22, 2026
