The Spotted Trotter — Attraction in Atlanta

Just discovered this place. Omg. And it's at the end or beginning (whatev) of an ebike trail straight from home.

I'm using their adouille sausage and tasso ham, which has changed my life, in a shrimp and grits recipe, which has also changed my life.

Google 'Sanctuary Jasmine Porch shrimp and grits' for the recipe. Unfrigging real. Just an absolute freak dish...so long as you can get the key ingredients. Think Bayou meets carolina low country. Enter the spotted trotter.

And then here is my own creation: imagine eggs Benedict the day after you made all that tasso gravy, But tasso ham and sliced andouille instead of Canadian bacon (nttawwt) and tasso gravy instead of hollandaise (has anyone ever had good hollandaise?), and buttermilk bisquits instead of stuffy English muffins, and juicy eggs when cooked in bacon drippings are poached too, right? Poach is a method, not a medium.

Do. You. Get. It??

Point being there is so much more to do with tasso ham and andouille sausage than gumbo (nttawwt) and I've only just started to scratch the itch...

Ps, I am going through an orange...

I've never been into a protein shop before so I was intimidated. I walked in while three customers were inside and got pretty quick attention, I would say less than 45 seconds. I told the guy at the counter that I was just checking it out. He quickly walked me through what they were, how they got there and gave me nice detail on meats and how each are different. By now I was the main customer. I was never rushed, I was talked to like a respected consumer. They educated me on prices, what went into each meat, best ways to cook each meat. I was very satisfied with my in store experience. As for the meat, I purchased two sausages, which were very well priced. I followed the advice to cook, and have to say they are amazing. I purchased the black cherry sausage, and the green sausage and have to say they were amazing. I'm excited this place is near my house and will use them from this point on. I would say they are nice competition to the Farmers Market and much closer. I rarely give 5 starts and this...

While searching in Atlanta for a charcuterie tray to give as a gift, I found reviews for The Spotted Trotter. When contacting the store, I had the privilege of speaking with Allison who patiently shared how the boards were prepared, as well as the opportunity to choose additional items to customize the gift even further. Following the reviews and my discussion with Allison I felt confidant in ordering from The Spotted Trotter . The gift could not have been a bigger success. The board was set up beautifully and comments were: "This is amazing" - "Everything is delicious and we love the diversity of options" - "They did an excellent job - it's beautifully organized" and, "I can't believe our guests almost finished the whole thing". I would not hesitate to order again from The Spotted Trotter. They've proved to us that they strive for excellent customer service and truly give their customers the best quality meats "from the farmer that produced it to your...