Commentary for Avodah Zarah 70:19
א"ר חלבו אפילו למ"ד פלטר עובד כוכבים לא אמרן אלא דליכא פלטר ישראל אבל במקום דאיכא פלטר ישראל לא ורבי יוחנן אמר אפי' למ"ד פלטר עובד כוכבים ה"מ בשדה אבל בעיר לא משום חתנות
R. Helbo said: Even according to those who say [that he was looking for] a Gentile baker, this would apply only where there was no Jewish baker. But if there was a Jewish baker, it would not apply. R. Yohanan said: Even according to those who say [that he was looking for] a Gentile baker, this would apply only in a field, and not in a city as a safeguard against fraternization.
Daf Shevui to Avodah Zarah
Two amoraim note that even if Rabbi was looking for a Gentile baker, this does not mean that a Gentile baker could always be used. First of all, he would only allow a Gentile baker if no Jewish baker could be found. In other words, ideally one should eat Jewish bread. Only if there is no choice would one be allowed to eat Gentile bread.
Two, this would only apply in non-social situations (in the field). In the city, this would always be prohibited, to prevent fraternization.
Two, this would only apply in non-social situations (in the field). In the city, this would always be prohibited, to prevent fraternization.
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