Marissa, left, and Evan Lourenco, right, first started The Coffee Drop from a trailer. Now, they run their shop together, serving fresh coffee for their community. Jan. 26, 2024.
“My lovely wife Dawn Stultz and myself were sitting at home, had a bottle of wine, maybe an edible, got creative, got juices going, and just started doing a plan. And we ended up here,” said Moe Girton, co-creator of And 13 years later, they’re standing in the speakeasy of the business they thought up together. The place is decorated with French chandeliers dangling from the ceiling, shelves of alcohol that they say is nearly all sourced from women-owned companies, and large drip candles along the bar.The outdoor seating area at Barrel and Board displays unique lighting, natural plants, and a wood fireplace, Feb. 13, 2024.
Lake’s jump from mechanics to restaurant co-owning seems like a big change, but in reality, he said it was a “natural progression.” “I feel 100% confident being away from the business. Knowing that Trevor is there to hold down the fort,” she said. “Even if I'm gone for a few hours, I know that he has my back. And that's a really great feeling.”“He just one day asked me out for coffee, and that was it. We just started hanging out from there,” said Marissa Lourenco, co-owner of