05/21/2026
For those that are new here, I figured I’d give you a little sneak peek into what we’ve got going on.
Hi, I’m Nicole — your local, friendly, irresistibly snarky shopkeep.
Established in 2019, just six weeks before the pandemic turned the world sideways, we started as a space where local artists, artisans and small business entrepreneurs could offer their wares to the community.
Back then, food was only a small piece of what we did. A few scratch-made baked goods that didn’t come out of a bucket or box, house-made soups, and whatever else I felt compelled to create —
Catering was always the goal. But as any small business owner knows, building a client base takes time. And while we were all trying to navigate a world where not only spending habits changed, but people themselves changed, I wanted to create a space where others with talent, grit and a dream could make a few bucks doing something they truly loved.
I’ve always been a die-hard foodie with an entrepreneurial streak. I spent my younger years running wild in the woods like a feral cat looking for its forever home, before eventually finding myself in a major metropolis trying to “make it big.”
After a short stint in Law School, giving birth to a 2lb 2oz preemie, and coming to the realization that my dream was no longer getting paid to argue, I became a SAHM with nothing but time.
As someone who has always been fiercly independent, I didnt want to rely on my spouses income, so I decided to summon my inner creative.
Over the years, I created a line of handcrafted skin and body care products made in my home studio, using h**p long before it was trendy. I traveled vending at Farmers Markets, Art & Music Festivals, and eventually patented a one-of-a-kind candle that doubled as massage lotion — subtle, clean-burning, housed in a reusable apothecary jar before “sustainable luxury” became a marketing buzzword.
That journey earned me a seat on the board of one of the most prestigious markets in the country, where I organized countless events centered around art, music, food and community.
And somewhere along the way, without even realizing it at the time, I found my purpose.
Not in the products themselves — but in creating experiences. Bringing people together. Building community around a table, a conversation, a shared meal.
Owning a small business is not for the faint of heart. We pour every ounce of blood, sweat and tears into what we do. And in a world where tomorrow is never guaranteed, tomatoes cost $3 each, and you may as well wipe your ass with a twenty-dollar bill because that’s about what toilet paper costs — the exhaustion is real.
Post-pandemic, we reopened our doors with a rotating weekly menu, a staff of three, and hustle as the only speed we knew.
We brought flavors and fusions to the “Hub of the Highways” that people here hadn’t really seen before. Some loved it immediately. Others… needed convincing.
If I had a nickel for every time someone asked when we were going to start serving “white people food,” I’d have about $1.50.
But fish sticks, chicken tenders and fries are a dime a dozen. Standing out? That’s the hard part. Especially in a world where the “next big thing” only stays big for as long as it can hold the attention span of people endlessly scrolling for something new.
So we kept creating.
Kept adapting.
Kept showing up.
And somewhere between the charcuterie boards, the catering gigs, the weekly specials, the chaos, the burnout, the laughter and the community that formed around all of it — this little business became something far bigger than I ever imagined.
And honestly? We’re just getting started.
While catering takes up most of our time, many have asked "Will you ever open back up for in store?"
The answer is a resounding "YES!"
Starting Sunday, July 5th, we will be opening our doors for weekly Brunch from 10-2pm.
We will be bringing back some of our most popular Brunch & Lunch items, along with a few surprises, including a new Grazing Station, where you can pop in and have us make you a Grazing Box to go!
We'll have soup, and a small selection of baked goods, that will include Gluten Free & Vegan items, along with seasonal sandwiches, salads and wraps to help get you through the week.
But here's the deal— if you want us to make Sundays a regular thing, you have to stop in.
I can't afford to pay someone to sit around and TikTok all day. You want to see how many hard boiled eggs you can fit in your mouth at once? They can do that s**t on their own time, and their own dime, not mine.
Supporting local businesses is key to them keeping their doors open. We understand that for some, a weekly visit might not be financially feasible, but that's where our Pay It Forward board comes in
It allows customers to purchase an item or meal for someone else- whether its a cookie, a cup of coffee, bowl of soup, or a meal that includes all three. We'll put a slip up on the board, so that if you stop in looking for a snack but are a few bucks short, you can still grab a bite without it setting you back.
Because that's what community is all about. And we're here for it.
Limited seating is available indoors, but we'll have a couple tables out front, and there are plenty down along the riverfront behind the shop when the weather's nice.
Waterfront dining at its finest. We might even have some live entertainment from time to time if you play your 🃏 right. It might be me on the bongos, or the Digeridoo, but hey, something's better than nothing, amiright?
Now that that's out there, I need to go make some pies for some customer orders for tomorrow, so get out there, enjoy the sunshine, and we'll see you soon!
xxoo 💙
~ N
