My New Orleans
04/30/2021
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The realization of a shared dream, Chef Chaya Conrad opened Bywater Bakery in 2017 with her husband, Alton Osborne, a native of the Seventh Ward and a clothing designer who’s a familiar face in New Orleans’ art and music communities. Osborne maintained a presence in the craft area at Jazz Fest for 20 years and has outfitted numerous notable musicians and personalities.
Together they have created so much more than a place to score exceptional pastries, top-notch bagels, stunning cakes or something delicious and savory for lunch. The space also serves as a gallery featuring a rotating roster of local artists, an informal community center, a live music venue, an incubator for other chefs and a place to celebrate world cultural traditions.