Blackbird Bakery

Tammy Cleaveland’s cheesecakes are good enough for the White House  — the Cabinet loved it. Her cheesecakes are fantastic, and, having dined on three different continents, I’m convinced are the best in the world.

Cecelia Villaveces

Over 700,000 slices of Cecelia’s layer cakes have been sold since 1992. Wow, wow... No wedding would be complete without one of these cakes. www.ceciliacakes.com

Market Fresh

This fresh produce company is run by David Criswell and family. We love them. Visit their retail store in Bogart.

Luna Bread

Matt Downs and company have taken sourdough to another level in Athens.

Jittery Joe’s Coffee

Charlie’s dedication to the local economy and coffee roasting is unparalleled... Vernon has upgraded from a bicycle to a moped for fuel-efficient deliveries. www.jitteryjoes.com

Flatwoods Farm

Organic certified produce from Lucy and Tim Heil. www.flatwoodsfarm.com

Honolulu Fish Company

Best tuna I have ever seen in Athens in my fifteen years, as well as opah, ulu, ono, baracuda... Top raw Hawaiian fish supplier in the United States. www.honolulufish.com

Buckhead Beef

Fifteen years of dedication from an old friend, Blake Dotty, and company. www.buckheadbeef.com

Milton’s Food Service

Gifford is fantastic!

Carolina Mountain

Fresh trout from 1992 to present.