It Starts With The Bread At Rustic Knead

About this episode

The episode explores the story of Rustic Knead, a local bakery in Lemont founded by two brothers, highlighting their unique offerings and community impact.

Over a decade ago, two brothers started baking bread and building a unique space in Lemont for neighbors to gather. Inventive sandwich creations, pastries, coffee and collaboration with other local businesses are just part of the story of Rustic Knead. Discover what they have to offer in a space where even the furniture has a historic connection to Lemont. Chris Lanuti and Tess Abbasi can’t wait to unlock Lemont for you. Subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player and never miss an episode! Lemont Unlocked is a podcast produced by The Broadcast Basement with Lemont Downtown — the beloved southeastern Chicago suburb formed by immigrants over 150 years ago. Today, Lemont Downtown has become a hub for small businesses, shares a rich culture within an engaged community, and is full of history and charm. The Lemont Unlocked podcast tells the stories of the natural landscape, local businesses, and fun hidden gems. 🔗 Discover Lemont Downtown Website: www.lemontdowntown.com Podcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlocked Instagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntown Facebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntown Email & SMS: Subscribe here 🎉 Explore our Signature Events Calendar…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Lanuti

Guest: Tess Abbasi

Topics covered

• baking
• local business
• community gathering
• sandwiches
• pastries
• Lemont history

Keywords

• Rustic Knead
• bread
• sandwiches
• Lemont
• local businesses
• community
• pastries
• coffee

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rustic Knead, The Broadcast Basement, Lemont Downtown

Places: Lemont, Chicago

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