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It's Not Just Some Creamy Whip. It's The Dari Bar.
Every time I try to tell an out-of-towner about the significance of the Dari Bar, I get the same “Oh yeah, every small town has a dairy...
Cody Pelle
May 9, 20253 min read


An Open Letter To Small Businesses (And Those Who Love Them)
I want to start by saying thank you. There may not be a more difficult time in modern history to operate a small business. Choosing to...
Cody Pelle
May 5, 20252 min read


Kindred Spirits: The Story of Second Sight
The first time I met Carus, he told me about a New Orleans-style jazz parade funeral he planned to throw for a goldfish. At that moment,...
Cody Pelle
Apr 18, 20252 min read


This Is Frankly Speaking.
America was built on family business. My first job was cooking steaks at my Grandpa’s place. Pelle’s Cafe in Silver Grove, Kentucky. Even...
Cody Pelle
Apr 14, 20252 min read
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