FOOD STORE - Revision history

Randylyon at 18:20, 8 February 2025

2025-02-08T18:20:19Z

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	FOOD STORE. After nearly four decades in downtown Dubuque as an organic deli and grocery store, the Food Store closed for business in February, 2022. The business was considered 'the anchor' of the south end of [[FARMERS' MARKET]]. Michael Breitbach, the owner, began working at the establishment in 1982 when the business was called the ~~life~~ Force Natural Food Store at its location on Clarke Drive. He purchased the business the following year and moved the business in 1985 to 1169 Iowa Street. Under its new name, "Breitbach's Farmers Food Store" was relocated to 1109 Iowa in 1989.		FOOD STORE. After nearly four decades in downtown Dubuque as an organic deli and grocery store, the Food Store closed for business in February, 2022. The business was considered 'the anchor' of the south end of [[FARMERS' MARKET]]. Michael Breitbach, the owner, began working at the establishment in 1982 when the business was called the Life Force Natural Food Store at its location on Clarke Drive. He purchased the business the following year and moved the business in 1985 to 1169 Iowa Street. Under its new name, "Breitbach's Farmers Food Store" was relocated to 1109 Iowa in 1989.

	On October 30, 2010, after a $60,000 renovation, the Food Store, Dubuque's first all-organic deli, opened at 1109 Iowa Street in the former site of Breitbach's Farmers' Market Food Store. The deli with some window seating occupied the front half of the remodeled store. It featured an open kitchen allowing customers to view food being prepared. The rear of the store featured local produce and meats. The store was operated by David Estafen and his wife, Maple Breitbach, Michael's daughter.		On October 30, 2010, after a $60,000 renovation, the Food Store, Dubuque's first all-organic deli, opened at 1109 Iowa Street in the former site of Breitbach's Farmers' Market Food Store. The deli with some window seating occupied the front half of the remodeled store. It featured an open kitchen allowing customers to view food being prepared. The rear of the store featured local produce and meats. The store was operated by David Estafen and his wife, Maple Breitbach, Michael's daughter.

	Michael Breitbach resumed operation of the store in 2018. A musician, he offered live music in ~~fron~~ of his storefront and helped introduce live performances and hot food sales to the Dubuque market. He began an additional mid-week farmers' market featuring organically grown and produced foods. Breitbach's Mid-Week Market had its first full season in 2019.		Michael Breitbach resumed operation of the store in 2018. A musician, he offered live music in front of his storefront and helped introduce live performances and hot food sales to the Dubuque market. He began an additional mid-week farmers' market featuring organically grown and produced foods. Breitbach's Mid-Week Market had its first full season in 2019.

	An accident in 2021 led Breitbach to decide to reduce his operations. He planned to continue his music career and received a grant from the Iowa Arts Council to operate a livestream from the the Dubuque Farmers Market in which he hoped to introduce local musicians and interview vendors.		An accident in 2021 led Breitbach to decide to reduce his operations. He planned to continue his music career and received a grant from the Iowa Arts Council to operate a livestream from the the Dubuque Farmers Market in which he hoped to introduce local musicians and interview vendors.
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	Kelsey, Elizabeth, "Downtown Dubuque Grocery Store's Run Ends After 4 Decades," Telegraph Herald, February 9, 2022, p. 2A		Kelsey, Elizabeth, "Downtown Dubuque Grocery Store's Run Ends After 4 Decades," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 9, 2022, p. 2A

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Randylyon at 18:44, 23 February 2022

2022-02-23T18:44:57Z

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	FOOD STORE. After nearly four decades in downtown Dubuque as an organic deli and grocery store, the Food Store closed for business in February, 2022. The business was considered 'the anchor' of the south end of ~~Dubuque Markers Market~~. Michael Breitbach, the owner, began working at the establishment in 1982 when the business was called the life Force Natural Food Store at its location on Clarke Drive. He purchased the business the following year and moved the business in 1985 to 1169 Iowa Street. Under its new name, "Breitbach's Farmers Food Store" was relocated to 1109 Iowa in 1989.		FOOD STORE. After nearly four decades in downtown Dubuque as an organic deli and grocery store, the Food Store closed for business in February, 2022. The business was considered 'the anchor' of the south end of [[FARMERS' MARKET]]. Michael Breitbach, the owner, began working at the establishment in 1982 when the business was called the life Force Natural Food Store at its location on Clarke Drive. He purchased the business the following year and moved the business in 1985 to 1169 Iowa Street. Under its new name, "Breitbach's Farmers Food Store" was relocated to 1109 Iowa in 1989.

	On October 30, 2010, after a $60,000 renovation, the Food Store, Dubuque's first all-organic deli, opened at 1109 Iowa Street in the former site of Breitbach's Farmers Market Food Store. The deli with some window seating occupied the front half of the remodeled store. It featured an open kitchen allowing customers to view food being prepared. The rear of the store featured local produce and meats. The store was operated by David Estafen and his wife, Maple Breitbach, Michael's daughter.		On October 30, 2010, after a $60,000 renovation, the Food Store, Dubuque's first all-organic deli, opened at 1109 Iowa Street in the former site of Breitbach's Farmers' Market Food Store. The deli with some window seating occupied the front half of the remodeled store. It featured an open kitchen allowing customers to view food being prepared. The rear of the store featured local produce and meats. The store was operated by David Estafen and his wife, Maple Breitbach, Michael's daughter.

	Michael Breitbach resumed operation of the store in 2018. A musician, he offered live music in fron of his storefront and helped introduce live performances and hot food sales to the Dubuque market. He began an additional mid-week farmers' market featuring organically grown and produced foods. Breitbach's Mid-Week Market had its first full season in 2019.		Michael Breitbach resumed operation of the store in 2018. A musician, he offered live music in fron of his storefront and helped introduce live performances and hot food sales to the Dubuque market. He began an additional mid-week farmers' market featuring organically grown and produced foods. Breitbach's Mid-Week Market had its first full season in 2019.

Randylyon at 18:41, 23 February 2022

2022-02-23T18:41:00Z

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	FOOD STORE. ~~On October 30, 2010~~, the Food Store, Dubuque~~'s first all-organic deli opened~~ at ~~1109~~ Iowa Street ~~in the former site of~~ Breitbach's Farmers ~~Market~~ Food Store.		FOOD STORE. After nearly four decades in downtown Dubuque as an organic deli and grocery store, the Food Store closed for business in February, 2022. The business was considered 'the anchor' of the south end of Dubuque Markers Market. Michael Breitbach, the owner, began working at the establishment in 1982 when the business was called the life Force Natural Food Store at its location on Clarke Drive. He purchased the business the following year and moved the business in 1985 to 1169 Iowa Street. Under its new name, "Breitbach's Farmers Food Store" was relocated to 1109 Iowa in 1989.

	The deli with some window seating occupied the front half of the remodeled store. It featured an open kitchen allowing customers to view food being prepared. The rear of the store featured local produce and meats.		On October 30, 2010, after a $60,000 renovation, the Food Store, Dubuque's first all-organic deli, opened at 1109 Iowa Street in the former site of Breitbach's Farmers Market Food Store. The deli with some window seating occupied the front half of the remodeled store. It featured an open kitchen allowing customers to view food being prepared. The rear of the store featured local produce and meats. The store was operated by David Estafen and his wife, Maple Breitbach, Michael's daughter.

	~~The~~ store ~~was operated by David Estafen~~ and his ~~wife~~, ~~Maple Breitbach~~.		Michael Breitbach resumed operation of the store in 2018. A musician, he offered live music in fron of his storefront and helped introduce live performances and hot food sales to the Dubuque market. He began an additional mid-week farmers' market featuring organically grown and produced foods. Breitbach's Mid-Week Market had its first full season in 2019.

			An accident in 2021 led Breitbach to decide to reduce his operations. He planned to continue his music career and received a grant from the Iowa Arts Council to operate a livestream from the the Dubuque Farmers Market in which he hoped to introduce local musicians and interview vendors.

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			Kelsey, Elizabeth, "Downtown Dubuque Grocery Store's Run Ends After 4 Decades," Telegraph Herald, February 9, 2022, p. 2A

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Randylyon at 18:39, 31 January 2011

2011-01-31T18:39:17Z

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	The store was operated by David Estafen and his wife, Maple Breitbach.		The store was operated by David Estafen and his wife, Maple Breitbach.

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Randylyon: New page: FOOD STORE. On October 30, 2010, the Food Store, Dubuque's first all-organic deli opened at 1109 Iowa Street in the former site of Breitbach's Farmers Market Food Store. The deli with som...

2010-11-08T23:41:45Z

New page: FOOD STORE. On October 30, 2010, the Food Store, Dubuque's first all-organic deli opened at 1109 Iowa Street in the former site of Breitbach's Farmers Market Food Store. The deli with som...

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FOOD STORE. On October 30, 2010, the Food Store, Dubuque's first all-organic deli opened at 1109 Iowa Street in the former site of Breitbach's Farmers Market Food Store.

The deli with some window seating occupied the front half of the remodeled store. It featured an open kitchen allowing customers to view food being prepared. The rear of the store featured local produce and meats.

The store was operated by David Estafen and his wife, Maple Breitbach.

[[Category: Restaurants]]