About Us
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Meet Lauren, Steven & Honey
It all began in the fall of 2021, when Lauren and Steven first met the old fashioned way, over a bar top. Though Lauren had already set her sights on relocating to North Bennington, this didn't deter the pair from pursuing their newfound connection. The geographical distance between Steven's continued residence in Massachusetts and Lauren's soon-to-be home in Vermont became merely a detail in their budding partnership. Their bond was only strengthened over the next year by frequent visits, deepening their relationship with every mile traveled.
By the summer of 2023, strengthening love led Steven to North Bennington as well, merging not just their lives but their aspirations too. Now, they’re more than just committed partners; they’re business collaborators focused on sharing the time-honored tradition of sourdough baking with their cherished community of Bennington County and Southwest Vermont.
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Our Team
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Lauren Carifio
Co-owner, Head Chef
Honey
Sales
Steven DeTeso
Co-owner, Operations
David Butler
Pasta Expert
Looking For Management Interns
Restaurant Amenities
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Free WiFi
Smoking Zone
Live Music
Parking
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Phase One
We’ve opened for online pre-orders and pickups as of November 27th, 2023.
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Phase Two
With your support, we’d love to get into a physical location for breakfast sandwiches, coffee, catering, and more.
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End Goal
Artisanal to us means handcrafted, the more local ingredients we can incorporate the better! Our end goal is have our own farmland to create a truly homegrown product.