What’s in Store?
Who loves key lime pie? Raise your hand please! If you are staring at your computer with one hand in the air then you need to stop by Lucy’s Market located in the heart of Buckhead. This year-round farmer’s market and specialty store now carries Honeysuckle Gelato by the pint, and they are the only place in town carrying our Key Lime Pie Gelato. In addition to finding this creamy, refreshing and perfectly delicious pint of goodness featuring pie crust crumbles and a hint of lime, Lucy’s offers fresh produce, deliciously prepared meals, soups, breads, jams, cheese straws, cookies, cakes, fabulous hostess gifts and so much more. Lucy’s Market is said to bring Southern charm and rural roots to a big city- and we could not agree more. Be sure to stop by Lucy’s Market located at 102 West Paces Ferry Road
, Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(directly behind STG Trattoria next to the St. Regis).

Our Favorite People & Places
We are thrilled to announce that for the 2nd year in a row we have been invited to participate in one of our favorite foodie events of the year- the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. This year’s 3 day food extravaganza is scheduled for May 30th – June 2nd
So what can you expect at one of the most popular and well attended food festivals in the South? How about presentations from some of the best chefs the South has to offer, including one of our personal favorites, Chef Josh Hopkins from White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails. Another one of our favorites, Kristen Hard from Cacao, will also be a featured presenter at the festival.

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival will feature tasting tents designed to lead guests through a culinary exploration of the South. A few of this year’s featured themes include tasting “trails” like Southern Grown, Seafood, Craft Beer, Bourbon, The Next Wave, and Southern Sweets to name a few. Last year was an unbelievable experience and this year looks to be even better. Tickets are available for sale now!

Around Town
As the weather has finally started to warm up, gelato season is officially here and we are looking forward to finally having the Honeysuckle Gelato truck out at local events and festivals. If you’re looking for a fun event this weekend, join the Honeysuckle Gelato truck at the CHC International Horse Trials in Fairburn, GA. This is a totally new and innovative event, with added amenities and an entertainment value you will not find at any other competition.

As always, please remember that you can contact us to cater for private parties, weddings and even corporate events. We offer options both with the truck and as an indoor setup. Email us at catering@honeysucklegelato.com to book your next event!

When we started this company, I had a very solid understanding of how to turn high-quality milk and cream into some damned fine gelato. What kept me up late at night in the beginning, was how I was going to find a dairy supplier that not only had the kind of quality we were looking for, but was willing to work with a start-up.

As our kitchen was being built out, we met with a handful of dairies all over Georgia. Nothing really felt like a good fit. It was during a visit with another dairy prospective that we got lucky. We didn’t know it then. The farmer suggested that we reach out to a friend of his, Jimmy Franks. Jimmy Franks owned Southern Swiss Dairy. He too was in the early stages of his endeavor and looking for any business he could pick up.

In our limited experience dealing with farms, we noticed that farmers always asked that we come out to see their operations. Boys like nothing more than to show off their toys, and I’ve never been one to turn down a field trip. Jimmy was different. It was clear he had no time for tours. He asked that we meet him behind the Buford Highway Farmers Market one day so he could give us a sample and “we’d take it from there.” We took it and never looked back.

Now, there are the technical reasons why Southern Swiss Dairy’s Brown Swiss cows produce dairy that is ideal for gelato. But what we most appreciate about Southern Swiss Dairy is the human side of their operation. So while they do produce, in our opinion, the best dairy in the state, it’s the consistency of the quality of dairy that is so valuable to us. It’s a small family-run business, so when machines and equipment break down, it’s the Franks family’s hard work that fills the gaps. We’re nearly two years in, and they’ve delivered to us nothing short of the best, and we certainly wouldn’t be where we are as a company without them.

I’ve been meaning to write this newsletter for a while. I had a little extra incentive this time, as recently a tornado ripped through the Southern Swiss farm. Thankfully no one was injured, but considerable damage was done to their property. You can check out some of the damage here on their Facebook page. True to form, they delivered to us on Monday as if nothing had gone wrong. They aren’t asking for any charity, other than for people to continue to buy their products. Click here for a list of stores and restaurants that carry their products.

No matter how valid, when a concept like “buy local” is thrown around as much as it is today, it can often turn into white noise. This is one of those times when it really has become tangible to us. Please go out and support Southern Swiss. Whether it’s butter, milk, or yogurt, you’re going to get a great product and make it easier for them to continue doing what they love.

If nothing else, let this be a good excuse to get caught up in the culinary whirlwind that is Buford Highway Farmers Market.

What’s in Store?

We could not be happier to announce our partnership with Murphy’s restaurant located in the heart of Virginia Highland. Murphy’s has been one of Atlanta’s best-loved restaurants for over 30 years. Combining upscale comfort food, gracious service, and a cozy setting they consistently deliver a quality dining experience for all customers. Not only is their weekend brunch a “must-do” in Atlanta, but their dinner menu also features favorites like shrimp and Georgia grits, grilled North Georgia trout and a variety of delicious salads. But wait there is more to this amazing restaurant! Murphy’s has a bakery and wine shop onsite. Their pastry chef creates scrumptious desserts such as the Bonzo Cake and Tollhouse Pie as well as special orders tailored specifically for your event. The wine program includes weekly themed wine tastings on Tuesday nights, an on-site retail shop, and exclusive wine dinners with prestigious winemakers.

Are you wondering how a restaurant like this can possibly get any better? Easy, they now serve Honeysuckle Gelato that’s how! Be sure to swing by and get your gelato fix next time you’re in the neighborhood, located at 997 Virginia Ave NE Atlanta, Georgia 30306.

Our Favorite People & Places

One of our absolute favorite events in Atlanta, and something that truly marks the start of spring for us is the annual Sheep to Shawl event at the Atlanta History Center. This outdoor event takes place at the Smith Family Farm, where you are transported to the 1860s to explore the lifestyle of a nineteenth-century Georgia farm. At the barnyard, guests learn the importance of shearing sheep’s wool each spring while observing shearing demonstrations. While at the farm, children and adults can interact with a variety of costumed living history interpreters presenting authentic demonstrations of blacksmithing, pottery, candle dipping, woodworking, open-hearth cooking, and other crafts and chores. Listen to Southern folktales spun by Betty Ann Wylie. Explore the Smith farmhouse and discover the living quarters of the Smith family. Most important, don’t forget to stop by the barnyard for the petting zoo.
Scheduled for Saturday, April 13th this year from 10:30am to 4:30pm this event is fun for children and adults alike! Oh, and in between the live demonstrations and story time be sure to stop by and get a few scoops of Honeysuckle Gelato while you walk around and take in the beauty of the Smith Family farm!

Around Town
In 2011, one of our founders, Wes Jones, and his brother, Bryan, started the Culbreth Cup. The Culbreth Cup is a charity golf tournament that benefits United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia. Wes and Bryan’s grandparents, Roy and Floy Culbreth (more affectionately known as May May and Day Day), were founding members of the Georgia Chapter of United Cerebral Palsy and this charity has become very meaningful to their entire family over the years.

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively support and impact the achievement of a “Life Without Limits For People With Disabilities.” They achieve their mission by providing comprehensive support for over 500 individuals with disabilities and their families on a daily basis throughout the State of Georgia. This includes community living programs, adult day care, after school/out of school child care, and advocacy for people living with cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, traumatic brain injury, down syndrome, spina bifida, intellectual disabilities and more.

The first two Culbreth Cup tournaments raised a total of over $55,000 for United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia. We would love your help in supporting this event in any way. Just spreading the word and helping raise awareness would make us forever grateful. However, if you are interested in playing or supporting this great cause, please visit the website for more information or contact Wes directly at wes@honeysucklegelato.com.

The third annual Culbreth Cup will be held on Tuesday, May 7 at Ansley Golf Club at Settindown Creek.

For the second straight year, we participated in the Atlanta Chef’s Expo. This year, the headliner was Chef Scott Serpas of Serpas Restaurant in Old 4th Ward. If you haven’t been to Serpas, we highly suggest it. The burger is to die for!

As always, Alisha and Cheryl with Enchanted Blue Events put together a wonderful event that was enjoyed by all. The food was excellent and the crowd was even better. To top things off, Honeysuckle Gelato won Best Pastry Chef at the event! What an honor for us to take home this prize amongst such a great group of chefs!

Finally, we’re very happy to announce that the Honeysuckle Gelato food truck is close to coming out of hibernation! Please keep an eye out on facebook, twitter and our website to see when and where you can find the Honeysuckle Gelato truck!

See you soon!

With spring just around the corner, we are excited to announce that Honey Bubble, Atlanta’s new bubble tea hotspot is now serving Honeysuckle Gelato by the scoop. In addition to selling various flavors of bubble teas, Honey Bubble also offers macarons, cupcakes and other delicious treats. While drinks are the main draw, they do offer some food options and feature baked goods delivered from Alon’s and Atlanta Cupcake Factory. Located on Ponce de Leon Avenue, this venue has additional parking in the back and offers customers free Wi-Fi access

Customers can expect a very casual setting with plenty of seating area- couches and chairs to lounge. If you are looking for a more private setting for your next meeting there is even a conference room that customers can use for free! Be sure to stop by Honey Bubble located at 798 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA
next time you’re in the area.

If you were around last winter, you may remember our “Pint Days” where we delivered straight to your house. We’re happy to announce that we can now deliver pints to any house in the country! As of right now, our online store is active and we will start shipping orders early next week! You can visit our online store here and there is also a link to it in the banner at the top of our website. Last winter, our pints made great holiday gifts and we hope to build on that this holiday season.

Since the online store will take the place of our “Pint Days”, we’ve decided to offer “Cake Days” during the Holidays! We’re offering our Spiced Pumpkin Gelato Cake as well as our Sweet Potato Gelato with Marshmallow Caramel Cake for Thanksgiving! The cakes are equivalent to about 3.5 pints of gelato and 8-12 slices will yield servings equivalent to 1.5-2 scoops of gelato. Both cakes come with a graham cracker crust so please let us know if you have gluten allergies so we can discuss other options.

We will work out deliveries individually with everyone “Inside the Perimeter”, but orders from “Outside the Perimeter” may have to be picked up at our facility or another yet-to-be-determined location.

The cakes are $29 plus tax each and we ask that you get your orders in by 5:00pm this Friday, November 16, by sending an email to sales@honeysucklegelato.com.

Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!

Honeysuckle Gelato