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NEW LOCAL BAKERY B ri ngs Good Fortune To Cus tom e rs & Com m uni t y
and especially about hearty, hand-made bread. The kitchen was created by Kurt Dralle and Adam Icard, two culinary artists who share an insatiable passion for finding locally sourced ingredients and making mouth-watering delicacies that are always seasonally forward. The two met while working in the kitchen at a local restaurant. Kurt had been dreaming of opening a bread business, and one day mentioned this to Adam, to which Adam replied, “I love baking bread! It’s my dream.” At first Kurt and Adam only sold their bread at markets and events, and it soon became popular. Their plan was to just keep selling at markets, until one day it “just kinda fell in our laps,” Adam says. As a storefront location became available in the River Road shopping center, they decided to take the opportunity. As one fortunate event led to another, they completely renovated the space themselves and Fortune Food’s Kitchen was born. Like the food they make, the naming of the business was chosen with much intention, and a little cosmic intervention. Through the
By Natalie Downey
ood and community go hand in hand, and a F new bakery is finding ways to support local while striving to create the tastiest breads in town,
with the help of a little cosmic intervention. Fortune Food’s Kitchen is located just north of the Piggly Wiggly on River Road – just look for the “Fresh Bread” sign. Once inside you’ll be met with a robust display of delightful sourdoughs, baguettes, bagels, cinnamon rolls and whatever else the guys dreamt up that morning to delight you, including gluten free items (by request and on Saturdays). After making your choice and after tasting that first bite, you’ll fully understand how passionate Kurt and Adam are about food – Adam Icard And Kurt Dralle Photo Taken By Electric City Life
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