Episode 2.17 - Interview - The Brick Kitchen, Independence Iowa

It is an amazing kitchen store in Independence, Iowa!  Locally owned, they have bakeware, cookware, cutlery, and Olive Oil/Vinegar tasting!  YUM!  They have every kitchen gadget you could imagine, it’s like Christmas again!  “Quality products to inspire everyday chefs!”  This week is the perfect time for a visit!Independence Iowa is about 30 minutes north of Cedar Rapids.  There are also local shops, restaurants, and a brewery to complete your visit!  https://www.thebrickkitchenstore.com/ The name “The Brick Kitchen” is inspired by the building, known as “King’s Hall” that houses the store.  Kings Hall was built in 1876 as an Opera House and later transformed into a chicken hatchery giving the building its industrial look and feel.  It’s a 20,000 square-foot brick building that even has brick on the ceiling of the store, and some of the original stage wood floor from the days as the Opera House.  So cool.A shout out from Nate and Shelly to their contractors, in the creation of their beautiful new kitchen space:Cy & Charley’s Firestone (https://cyandcharleys.com/appliances/) / (https://www.facebook.com/CyandCharleysIA/) Dave Harms at The Cabinet Shop (https://harmsphotos.myportfolio.com/) /  Find out more about us at https://giasitaliankitchen.biz #italiancooking #italianfood #letsgetcooking #cookingclass #foodblogger #foodie Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!