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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 | 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 | 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 | ||
[[Category: Restaurant]] | [[Category: Restaurant]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:20, 8 February 2025
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.
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.
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Kelsey, Elizabeth, "Downtown Dubuque Grocery Store's Run Ends After 4 Decades," Telegraph Herald, February 9, 2022, p. 2A