The couple walked into the new American Kolache bakery in Ashburn with serious looks on their faces and a giving off a rather cool demeanor.
“[They] said they were from Texas and had high expectations,” recalled co-owner Alex Stimpson. “After taking some kolaches outside, about five minutes later, they came back in and said we passed the test and they wanted to set up a large catering order for their office.”
Stories like that are music to the ears of Stimpson and his wife, Jing.
They knew bringing kolaches – a Czech pastry that is popular in places like Texas and Missouri – to a new audience in Virginia could prove challenging.
“Getting the word out and having people try them will be the key to our success,” Alex said.
To read the rest of the story – including how the Stimpsons first discovered kolaches, their backgrounds that led them to this exciting new venture, and how kolaches have even impacted their home life and kids – click here and head over to the Ashburn Magazine website.