Half-Shepherd Market & Cheese Shop

09/15/2026

We’re looking for a full time lead for our daytime kitchen crew! If you have a passion for great food and extensive experience in food service, send us a resume at info[at]dovetailathens.com or stop by with a copy. Competitive pay (including share of tip pool), health insurance, and discounts.

09/11/2026

We had so much fun last weekend, we decided to make every home game Saturday Tavern Pizza Night! That means this Saturday is round 2! Tavern pies, Chopped Salad, and other specials starting at 5pm until sold out.🍕 🍷 🏈
(Dine in only, come hang with us!)

08/13/2026

Check it, y’all!

It’s time to move away from cheese and get to the meat of the matter…cured meat, that is. Join us on Monday, August 31st @ 6pm for our next tasty class! As always, lots of knowledge from our own Fritz Gibson, and Krista Slater of The Lark will be bringing the delicious wine pairings. Seats are limited so get your tickets now! (link in bio).

08/07/2026

Level up your weekend pasta night without breaking a sweat! Our grab and go case is stocked with our house made pastas and from scratch sauces ( Marcella’s Tomato Sauce is 👌)
Grab your favorite Independent Baking Co. bread from our daily selection, and then pop next door and let the knowledgeable team The Lark select the perfect wine pairing.
All you have to do is boil water and decide what you are gonna do with all the extra time you saved.

07/31/2026

Online ordering is live! Use the link in bio to place your lunch orders. Speaking of lunch: soup of the day is Okra and Shrimp Stew with andouille sausage, ham hock, and Lima beans. (Okra from local pals Diamond Hill Farm). Lunch served from 10-3.
Diamond Hill Farm

07/29/2026

07/28/2026

Good news! There are several new items in the market. Even better news! Starting today, the market will be open until 8pm. That means you can pop by in the evening to stock up on recent arrivals like Aardvark Hot Sauces, Masienda Masa, mustards and curry ketchup from Schaller and Weber, and loads of other fabulous foods. Whether you want to shop on a full stomach or when you’re hungry, be sure to check out our dinner menu before or after perusing our shelves and fridges. That’s the pro’s way to Dovetail.

07/24/2026

Y’all remember cheese classes, right?

It’s time to level up your cheese wisdom and wine pairing savvy 🧀 🥂 Join us Monday, August 10th at 6pm for Cheese Class: Basics II. We are once again partnering with our neighbors The Lark 5 distinct cheese styles paired with 5 complimentary wines. If you attended our classes earlier in the year, do know this is a whole new round of cheese styles with all new wines partners! Lots of knowledge from our own Fritz Gibson and Krista Slater of The Lark. Big fun that will have you ready for Fall entertaining. Seats are limited so get your tickets now! (link in bio).

07/21/2026

Heck yeah muffaletta! come see us at Dovetail Market

BEHOLD! Eleven pounds and seven and a third ounces of Muffuletta. Sold by weight, so you can order what you need. Be it a lot. Or be it a lot more.
First come, first serve. No pre-orders. No
substitutions. Featuring Tempesta Mortdella, Fra’mani Salame Rosa, Molinari Hot Coppa, roasted tomatoes, provolone, and olive salad. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Tempesta Salumi Fra’ Mani Molinari Delicatessen