By Kyle Fengler, co-owner of Loaves & Fishes:

Family Roots in Tulip Country

My stepfather and his family grew up in Breezand in the Netherlands.

Breezand is right in the center of a lot of tulip farming and tulip growing - that's what my stepfather's father did when he was growing up. It is such a beautiful town to go to and see the tulip fields there.

A Sight to Remember

The tulip fields just stretch on endlessly in every color and style you can possibly imagine. It's a really beautiful village. You'd want to come during the spring - that would probably be the best time to go when the tulips are in bloom.

Family Dining

I eat with family a lot when I'm there, so I don't go out to restaurants as much. Holland is a real melting pot of different cuisines - they've taken on a lot internationally in their cuisine style.

There's a lot less of what you would call traditional Dutch cuisine because of that international influence.

Personal Connection

Having family roots in the heart of Holland's tulip farming region adds another layer to Kyle's background. It's not just about visiting tourist destinations - it's about understanding the agricultural heritage that shaped his stepfather's family and continues to define this beautiful corner of the Netherlands.

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About

This card was written by Kyle Fengler. Kyle represents the new generation of his family's storied Hamptons culinary empire, which includes Loaves and Fishes Food Store, Loaves and Fishes Cookshop, and the Bridgehampton Inn & Restaurant. 

A Hamptons native with a Parsons School of Design education, Kyle pivoted from graphic design to hospitality, bringing a designer's eye and mixologist's palate to the family businesses. 

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