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staples and others as limited-time offerings.
“When you think of charcuterie, it’s a big,
gorgeous platter of food,” Flanagan says. “One
thing that we found during our research is yeah,
there’s a lot of variety out there, but some lacked
presentation and color. I think Sean kind of found
his way with incorporating so many different
colors into these boards just to make them really,
really eye-popping and inviting to the guests that
are grazing on them. I think that’s what helped
set us apart in the beginning.”
Up next for Board & You is a brick-and-mortar
wine and cheese bar in downtown New Albany.
People visiting the area can stop in for a sip and
bite come spring of 2020, but the kitchen space is
already ready, allowing Lara and a new part-time
staff member to prepare for the upcoming holiday
season. Creating, processing and inventory are
tops of the to-do list as the barrage of orders
begin trickling in for holiday gatherings.
“We see the light at the end of the tunnel with
it being just us two, and we’re really excited about
that,” Flanagan says.
They’re hoping to hire another staff member
around February. “We’ve even had people ask
if we can do something on Christmas Day, and
we’re definitely not opposed to it. It’s just crazy
to think that we’ve created something that’s so
desirable.”
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