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Is Brazen Open Kitchen Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Dubuque, IA)

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As of September 2026, Brazen Open Kitchen is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Primary source
brazenopenkitchen.com ·
Secondary source
Google ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's website returned an HTTP last-modified header of 2026-09-08 and listed current Tuesday-through-Saturday hours with an active online-ordering system, and Google Places listed the business as operational on the same date.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

"Chowin' Down the Mississippi River" (S15E3) featured Brazen Open Kitchen's scratch-cooked menu on its Dubuque stop along the river. The restaurant describes itself, on its own website, as an open scratch kitchen built around fresh, locally sourced ingredients, operating in downtown Dubuque at 955 Washington Street. According to the restaurant's own website, which returned a server last-modified date of 2026-09-08, Brazen Open Kitchen listed current hours running Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 p.m. and an active online-ordering system, alongside pages for reservations, its in-house food programs, and private events. Google Places listed the business as operational as of the same date, consistent with the live website and ordering system. The site's navigation also included dedicated pages for its team, its story, and careers, indicating an actively maintained web presence rather than a dormant placeholder.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 15, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Chowin' Down the Mississippi River
What was featured
scratch-cooked, locally sourced dishes at an open kitchen concept
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Brazen Open Kitchen

Frequently asked questions

Is Brazen Open Kitchen still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Brazen Open Kitchen is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Brazen Open Kitchen after Food Paradise?

"Chowin' Down the Mississippi River" (S15E3) featured Brazen Open Kitchen's scratch-cooked menu on its Dubuque stop along the river. As of September 2026, Brazen Open Kitchen is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Brazen Open Kitchen located?

955 Washington St #101, Dubuque, IA 52001. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Brazen Open Kitchen?

Season 15, Episode 3 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Chowin' Down the Mississippi River”.

Is Brazen Open Kitchen still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

"Chowin' Down the Mississippi River" (S15E3) featured Brazen Open Kitchen's scratch-cooked menu on its Dubuque stop along the river. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
955 Washington St #101, Dubuque, IA 52001
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
brazenopenkitchen.com

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Sources

  • brazenopenkitchen.com — http://www.brazenopenkitchen.com/
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brazen+Open+Kitchen,+955+Washington+St+%23101,+Dubuque,+IA+52001

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