Chef’s Journey from Cancer to Bagels | Birmingham News

Birmingham’s epic Southbound Food Festival kicks off September 18th with over 100 chefs, live cooking, cocktail tastings, and art — all celebrating Alabama’s bold food culture. Among the stars? Breanne Kostyk, founder of New Orleans’ Flour Moon Bagels, who launched her biz from home after surviving a double mastectomy in 2020 — selling bagels at farmers’ markets while undergoing radiation, then opening her shop in 2022. Named one of Bon Appétit’s best bagels, she’s now cancer-free and thrilled to return to Alabama, where her journey began. The festival also features Heritage Dinners, women-focused events, and barbecue extravaganzas — a true Southern feast for the senses. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36ce941ca5ffdeb4