Meanwhile, construction costs were rapidly rising during the pandemic, and, coupled with paying rent for a year during renovations while the business was closed, Drexhage was forced to go to the bank for credit. Drexhage and Sobolewski started working with a “numbers person” who was helping them figure out how to trim and still stay true to their vision, but Drexhage said it was too late. Even if Bartavelle doesn’t get to continue, Drexhage wants to make sure that people are supporting their small businesses and small restaurants.