Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Guy Fieri hosts "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" on the Food Network. On the show, Fieri visits "greasy spoons," roadside shacks, sports bars and other local favorites across the country. During the fourth season, Guy visited three Atlanta, Georgia, restaurants and came back for one more during season five.
During the episode 403, "Bar Food," Fieri visited the Highlander, a "fixture of Atlanta's late night party scene," according to the Highlander website. Open until 3 a.m., this bar features an outdoor patio, pool tables, air hockey, pinball, video games and live music about once a month. In addition, the Highlander sponsors trivia nights, "drunk bingo" and food specials. Appetizers include corn dog bites, hummus, chicken wings, quesadillas and jalapeno corn fritters. Other menu items include salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, chicken pot pie, chicken fried steak and beef Stroganoff. The Highlander is a 21-and-older establishment.
On episode 406, "Totally Unexpected," Fieri took viewers to Cabbagetown. Since then the restaurant has since lost its lease and gone out of business, according to its website.
The last stop in Atlanta during season four was for episode 408, "Better than Ever," when Fieri visited the Colonnade Restaurant. Founded in 1927, this restaurant features traditional Southern fare and a family-friendly atmosphere. The restaurant is open for dinner during the week and lunch and dinner on weekends. There is also a banquet room and catering menu available. Check the website for holiday closures and early-bird special hours. Early bird specials include chicken fried chicken, calf's liver and salmon croquettes, while the dinner menu expands to include chicken fried steak, roasted turkey breast, short ribs, burgers, salads and pot roast. The Thanksgiving menu includes three soup choices, two salad choices, turkey, two of 12 sides and one of eight desserts.
In season five, Fieri returned to Atlanta for episode 508, "Just Like Yesterday," to check out the Silver Skillet. Like the Colonnade, the Silver Skillet features a menu of Southern fare and has done so since 1956. A popular restaurant, the Silver Skillet and its owner have been featured on "Good Morning America," the "Today" show, CNN Travel Guide and in numerous television shows and movies. Their homemade lemon ice-box pie was named one of the "5 Best Pies in the USA" by Life Magazine. Menu items include Southern breakfasts including grits, biscuits with red eye gravy and corned beef hash and lunch and dinner items such as spicy catfish, baked meatloaf and fried pork chops. Dessert offerings include coconut pie, peach cobbler, pecan pie and banana pudding.