08/02/2026
To all my friends in Anniston,
I hope each and every one of you is doing well.
I’ve been thinking a lot about my time in Anniston, and I wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Around this time last year,I remember when my wife and I were back in Anniston and had the opportunity to be part of the Farmers Market. What an incredible experience that was. Seeing so many familiar faces, the long line of people waiting for our food, and the overwhelming support from the community is a memory I will always treasure.
Ashley, thank you for giving us that opportunity. You do an amazing job with the Farmers Market, and I hope the community continues to support it for many years to come.
I also want to thank everyone who came out to see us and enjoy our food. It meant more than you know to see that people still remembered us and loved what we cooked. Your kindness reminded us that the friendships we built over the years were just as important as the restaurant itself. And the best tailgate party at Auburn.
A special thank you to Tracy Sims, Elizabeth Johnson, Jean Ellison at The Music Box, Linda Mann, Marietta Natalia, and so many others who always encouraged and supported us. If I have forgotten to mention your name, please know it is only because there are so many wonderful people who have touched our lives.
To those who welcomed my wife and me into your homes—Isidreo Luis, Toni Christopher, Ashley Wilson, thank you for inviting us to your father’s birthday celebration, and everyone else who opened your doors to us—you made us feel like family. Your generosity, friendship, and hospitality are gifts we will never forget.
Anniston will always be a place filled with wonderful memories for us. While life has taken us in a different direction, the friendships we made and the love you showed us will always remain in our hearts.
Thank you for believing in us, supporting us, and making us feel at home. We will never forget your kindness, and we hope our paths cross again someday.
With sincere gratitude,
Sam & Su