Olive, an urban dive

10 years ago today, we opened a little dive, with a big heart... 5 years ago I wrote the post in the photo to my friend group that facebook just shared with me this morning.

The milestone & memorial days still hit hard, but last week I got to eat at two past employees (both in the photos) love children... Justin’s Salt Block Biscuit Company & Zack’s Jollity, finally got to see The Century Bar’s new digs & so relieved and happy to see The Barrel House made it through the global pandemic by the skin of their teeth & the people that love what they’re doing, in the space I dreamed up when Olive was still new... I’m just so damn proud & tickled for all these talented folks!

People are still dreaming, investing & putting their heart and souls into serving you great things, Dayton! Go love on them!!

do you ever crave our wedding cake? Justin was our lead baker... and he’s bringing it back for you, Dayton! grab your mask and take a trip down memory lane this weekend!

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I did a thing this morning that I know y'all will be darn glad I did.. Remember that beautiful Traditional White Cake I use to make a few years past??? Well this weekend it will be available here
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I was teared up with happiness over the Oscar for American Factory and was remembering the calm bubble you seem to enter when with Julia & Steven and then searched for this piece they hypnotized me into doing...

there aren’t enough tissues for all the feelings... will love them forever for capturing this moment of sweetness at the beginning of a beautiful stretch... before life would change everything, and I would have to reinvent again.

big love to everyone that helped make that all happen and were a piece of the most amazing, creative, love filled part of my life.
💕”love ya long time” BB

*skip the part about me... just thought some of you would enjoy seeing the dive again...* 😉

p.s. huge props to the adoptive owners of The Barrel House, you all are killing it in the best way and congrats to The Century Bar on your new space and continued success!! raising a glass to all y’all, Dayton! keep reinventing it!

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so appropriate that the power was out on the mountain this morning & I had to pull out the french presses from Olive on the anniversary of her opening... so many delicious and wonderful memories!!

heartfelt thanks to everyone that made it what it was from farmer to guest and every single staff family that touched its soul... I think of you often & miss your laughter, ideas and dancing with you in that tiny little kitchen!

all the best to you, Dayton!