"She took over the Carleton Avenue Grocery in November, launching a Kickstarter campaign to help her outfit the new venue. Enthusiastic backers helped her exceed her $35,000 goal, based on the allure of desserts like the 9lb Porter cake, made with Georgetown Brewing beer, and Pistachio Lemon, a pistachio cake with salt syrup, lemon curd, and lemon cream cheese frosting." - Megan Hill