Upscale Italian deli opening in Johnson County looks to fill Dean & DeLuca void

A new gourmet deli is on its way to Johnson County — and all it took was a bite of the most mouthwatering sandwich Adam Bracco has ever tasted.

Two years ago, Adam was on vacation in Montana with his children and wife, Kelly Bracco, when they decided to stop at a popular local deli for a bite. After chowing down on the sandwiches piled high with locally sourced meats and cheeses, they agreed the meal was incomparable.

But even after they returned to Kansas City, Adam couldn’t stop thinking about the sandwiches. So he reached out to the owner of the Montana shop (again and again) until he finally convinced him to partner with him — this time on a deli of Adam’s own creation…

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