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Odd Duck’s sublime sourdough bread has become a cult item, perhaps the best indication that Barley Swine’s sibling is on to something. Simplicity is the order of the day, whether it’s a lamb sausage or a perfectly roasted beet. The Duck’s not about doing things flashily; it’s about doing things right.

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