Breanne Kostyk & Jeff Hinson of Flour Moon Bagels: Baking New Orleans into Every Bite

When the pandemic hit in May 2020, New Orleans pastry chef Breanne Kostyk faced uncertainty—but also found opportunity. With hotel kitchens shuttered and a dream quietly simmering, Breanne began selling freshly baked bagels to friends and family via Instagram. Starting with only 18 bagels at a time, she transformed the porch pickups and word-of-mouth buzz into a regular presence at local farmers markets.