Always a nice drive and experience visiting Mountain Valley Farm. The beef is legit the best beef I…read morehave ever tasted. Bring a cooler and stock up while you are here. Bring the kids so they can see the animals (and maybe get them an I've cream while you're there). Or, I'd the kids aren't with you, go to the winery just around the corner for some relaxation.

I've been going to this place for 3-4 years. It was a little pricey but very good. It isn't the…read moresame quality anymore. I was told they had a new butcher. The ground beef if full of fat. I bit down on gristle and what seemed to be a bone fragment lately. Stew beef you could cut with a fork but not anymore. I will be looking for another place. Something has changed here

The best honey I have ever had and I have enjoyed a lot of honey in my 80 years. I especially like…read moreit with the comb.

My grandfather raised sourwood outside of Asheville and I swore there was none better. Enter in…read moreBateman's. Wow. It's just as good, and if my grandfather was still living I'm sure he would agree. I now live in Alabama and have family members ship it or bring it to me. So SO good.

I was so excited when this fish and meat shop opened up in Clarkesville. Unfortunately, I've had…read moretoo many disappointing experiences to go back again. The owner needs to learn how to communicate in a kinder way. A few visits I found the owner to be a bit testy. I asked if he could order 2 lbs. of stone crab claws for me and he said yes and would call me when they came in. The price was like $35 lb. When he called I came in and he had 3 lbs. I said I only wanted two and he said "What am I going to do with the remaining pound?" As if it is my problem. I was NOT wanting to spend $100 on stone crab. Then, they didn't keep fresh for more than a day. DAMN. I bought raw whipping cream and it wouldn't whip (there was too much milk in it) and I spent $12 or so dollars for a pint. Another disappointment. The last visit was a couple months ago. I bought a piece of grouper (with the skin on....which is adding weight and you don't eat the skin) and a smoked mahi fish dip that was HARD pieces of fish. NO MORE! I'd rather drive to Gainesville to buy fresh fish than constantly be over charged and disappointed.

If you are looking for fresh seafood, City Butcher is the place to go…read more We just bought some Chilean sea bass last will and we grilled it to perfection. Made shrimp creole the week before and the shrimp made the dish You won't be sorry.

I had no idea that they served subs until last week when a friend told me, and I've been thinking…read moreabout it ever since so I finally got one today. It was AWESOME! I got the Italian and it tasted so fresh, and it was made with real meat, or that's what the ladies behind the counter told me, I didn't read any labels so I took their word for it, it a butchery shop too so I feel like they're the ones to trust on this. Not only was the sub delicious, but the smell when you walk in is also amazing, if they made that scent as a perfume or cologne people would flock to whoever was wearing it, it's just a spicy and delicious smell as soon as you walk in. I've gotten steaks from here in the past and they were great, they even offered to season it there I you want it. The last thing is that the staff is SO NICE! Every time I've gone in the staff has been so incredibly nice and helpful. I definitely recommend this place for their subs, meats and they have a nice array of other food stuffs that I would love to try. Definitely check it out if you're in the area.

Got chicken breast that was marinated in Italian seasoning. We did not care for it at all. It…read moredidn't taste like chicken at all. We didn't eat it but we also bought some steaks and they were good. Also hamburgers were good. I will stay away from the chicken.

A year went by and we are back at our favorite "farm" store; Tomato House. Ofcourse we get a full…read morebucket/box of "deer" apples, we see plenty of deer in the Lake Lanier area. But we also come to find that special gift or soda or hot/spicy sauce and let's not forget the multitude of jarred pickles and chutney and fruit preserves and best of all the half sliced Georgia peaches. We did not order from the sandwich shop this time, but we know they are great. Tomato House labeled products are a must to bring home. We are again very happy to stop and shop at the Tomato House.

A great tourist attraction; I wouldn't recommend it for locals…read more It's what you'd want if you're looking for a souvenir on your annual trip outside the Atlanta Perimeter (my hometown). The highlight is the "Country Store" with lots of options for snacks and novelties.

Just picked up our 1/2 beef from Blalocks today. The people were very friendly and helpful. Can't…read morewait to taste it!

Best steaks I've had in years. We stock our freezer with them every month or so, and it is always…read morea treat when we have "Blalock's Night". Supermarket beef is a pale shadow of this delicious meat, and you can feel a little better about eating beef from local, well cared for cattle rather than from industrial herds.

There are three (!) asian grocery stores in Cornelia. All are good but I go to L&T the most. There…read moreis always a good selection of fresh vegetables and herbs. Most other things that you need, noodles, sauces, condiments, whatever, they have several styles and brands to choose from. Once I even got some delicious homemade spring rolls. If you are showing in Cornelia, I recommend you go to L&T.

This little market has a wide selection! We were looking for fresh lemongrass, fish sauce, rice…read morenoodles, coconut milk (the thick Thai kind), as we were on a road trip in our Airstream and had decided to make some Vietnamese style meatballs and Pho. We also found fresh Thai chilies and basil, mint and cilantro. No problem assembling our needs here! They also had some wonderful home made sides.

We were visiting Helen, GA and husband stopped by the gas station next door to get some gas. I saw…read morethis cute little cheese market and decided to step inside and explore. So happy that I did! When I walked in, the staff were super friendly and all smiles. The cashier/barista was such a sweetheart! They have a cheese market, deli, bakery bar, and coffee shop all in one! They sell all kinds of charcuterie items, from salami, cheese, jam, jellies, to coffee, candy, wine, and chocolates. They also sell cutting boards and other little trinkets. I absolutely loved that they sell "charcuterie for one" that has cheese, meats, and olives for a single serving on the go too! We saw that they had a lunch box special for sandwiches that includes a sandwich, cookie, pickle spear, and bag of chips for $12. What a steal!!! We decided to get the Jammin' Pig sandwich which is a panini pressed sandwich with ham, brie cheese, and cherry jalapeño jam. The lunch box was a great size and included Lay's regular potato chips and a chocolate chip cookie! They also sell other cookies and baked goodies (brownies, cakes, etc.) at the bakery bar area. The sandwich was probably the best sandwich I ever had in my life. Holy cow! The sandwich was pressed and grilled perfectly with nice grill marks and the meat and cheese was fresh! The brie and the cherry jalapeño jam melted together so nicely and added a creamy and flavorful element to the sandwich. The ham provided the saltiness that helped cut a little bit of the sweetness from the jam. The jam wasn't spicy at all. It was a beautifully balanced sandwich. My husband thought I was exaggerating (because I'm not picky with anything haha), but as soon as he took a bite, his expression was speechless. He loved the sandwich so much, that we decided to come back the very next day and ordered the same sandwich and tried another one. If you want to take another step, take a bite of the sandwich and then a bite of the pickle for that hint of acidity. It causes a umami effect with all the flavors dancing on your palette! For the lunch box special, you either get a chocolate chip cookie or the white chocolate cranberry one (I believe they alternate cookie flavors based on their inventory), but both cookies were delicious. The texture is not like other cookies as it's more like an oatmeal texture kind of deal. A little bit crumbly, but nonetheless, both flavors were very good and tasty. My husband ordered the Kickin' Horse sandwich the day after and he actually liked it better than the Jammin' Pig. His sandwich consisted of ciabatta bread, roast beef, muenster cheese, horseradish sauce, and onion, panini pressed style. I had a bite of his sandwich and all the flavors worked so well. The horseradish sauce brings out the roast beef flavor and enhances the muenster cheese. We tried some iced latte specials as well. We had the "Hippie Chick" that is a lavender honey flavored latte and the "Sweater Weather" which is a cinnamon and caramel? flavored latte. We absolutely loved the Hippie Chick latte and ordered another one when we came back, but the "Sweater Weather" wasn't our favorite. Respectfully, it tasted like a fall candle. It was good, but not the best we've had. Overall, we will definitely come back when we're in the area. The price was worth it for the amount of food that you get! Trust me when I say to get the sandwiches! You will not be disappointed!!! Now I'm craving their Jammin' Pig sandwich....

Super cute place on the edge of town near Helen. It's a little market with cheese, snacks, beer,…read morewine, and sandwiches. We stopped in for sandwiches and they were pretty good. They have specialty ones or you can build your own. I recommend getting yours made warm. You can also build your own charcuterie board. Everyone that worked in there was super nice.