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Good Neighbor Podcast: TN-WNC-SWVAEP# 369: Two Chefs Trade Late Nights For Family Time And Launch A Drive-Thru Cafe That Puts Quality FirstReal food, real neighbors, and a drive-thru that doesn’t cut corners—this conversation with Dakota and Rebekah Huntsman, owners of Cast Iron Cafe in Bristol, Virginia, is a love letter to scratch cooking and community. After two decades in professional kitchens, they traded late nights for a family-first model: specialty coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, fresh pastries, and early dinners served fast without the fast-food compromise. Their north star is simple and bold—real food made local—and it shows in every detail.We dig into the growing gap between chains and independents, and why the “cheaper” option often...
2026-01-0710 min