A Place Where Everyone Knows Your Name

Published: July 29, 2018, 11:37 p.m.

The prospect of being your own boss and owning your own business is a dream many people from all sort of backgrounds have. It’s one that can frighten you and those close to you, or it can empower you to succeed and those around you to pitch in where they can to first show their love and second to do what they can to help that dream become a reality. When the latter exists, nothing is impossible, or so it seems. Heather Bray and her longtime partner now spouse Jody Ayers had their dream and did whatever they could to keep it alive for nearly a decade before they were able open their door and serve their first guests. From saving every penny that came within reach to using that time wisely to develop a sound concept and business plan, they kept moving forward.