Greg Wade
Head Baker at Publican Quality Bread
"I thought Dough Wines was a good fit for me, aside from the obvious Dough/bread baker correlation, because of their commitment to supporting and developing new kitchen culture where equality and food sustainability is paramount. In my work at Publican Quality Bread, as well as the non-profits I have worked with, my goal has been to promote, create & develop a more equitable food system focused on food security which aligns perfectly with Dough Wines."
Leading America’s bread renaissance in Chicago is Greg Wade, Head Baker at Publican Quality Bread, the wholesale bakery under the Publican family of restaurants. A graduate of the Illinois Institute of Art’s Culinary Program, Wade started his career at Taxim in Wicker Park, where he specialized in breads and pastries. To deepen his knowledge of bread-making, Wade joined the opening team at Girl & the Goat in 2010, excelling under Chef Stephanie Izard’s guidance. In 2013, Wade moved to Izard’s Little Goat to oversee bread baking at Girl & the Goat, Little Goat and Little Goat French Market.
Wade was a founding member of the Artisan Grain Collaborative and served as the Chair of their Steering Committee for three years. The Collaborative’s mission is to improve the quality, integrity, accessibility & equity of the Midwestern grain value chain. Since joining Publican Quality Bread as head baker in 2014, Wade has transformed the concept’s baking program from a seedling operation within Publican Quality Meats to a highly successful wholesale division that works hand-in-hand with One Off Hospitality’s other concepts as well as the top chefs, farmers and retail owners in the Windy City. Specializing in whole grains and fermentation, Wade was honored with a 2017 and 2018 James Beard nomination for “Outstanding Baker” and won their national recognition for Outstanding Baker in 2019. Wade was featured in the recently released documentary, "Sustainable: A Documentary on the Local Food Movement in America," which is available for streaming on Netflix.
summer biscuits with honey
Simple but oh-so-delicious, serve these fresh traditional biscuits up at summer BBQs.
Herbed Focaccia with Burrata, Soppressata & Truffle Oil
Try this delicious Herbed Focaccia sandwich fromDough Ambassador Greg Wade.
Khachapuri with Spanish Chorizo
Enjoy this rich egg and sausage dish with Dough Pinot Noir.
GRILLED CRANBERRY COMPOTE AND HERITAGE CORNBREAD
Autum baking with Dough Ambassador Greg Wade.
