Destination Number 4: Atlanta Georgia

Where we last left, Madison and Myself were just leaving Rhode Island en route to Georgia, Atlanta more specifically, and due to our detour north, we now face a rather grueling drive toward the American South.  The Route is as follows: Route to Atlanta From Providence. While this is a 18  hour drive it is only safe to assume that we will be taking a stop along the way, most likely at a roadside Motel. Due to the unpredictable nature of finding a location of a motel or how long we will be able to drive before exhaustion kicks in I cannot entirely estimate the cost or location of said Motel. However from previous experience on road trips I can only assume that it will cost around 45-60 Dollars for the night split between two people.

However, once we arrive in Atlanta we will be lucky enough to yet again snag a free stay. My Aunt lives in Atlanta GA, allowing for Madison and myself to save a few bucks. Georgia is a state with a rich background, like much of the American south Georgia was part of the slave trade, while this was not one of the shining moments of American history, it is something that has changed America and the south in particular greatly. The slave trade has created change in many areas of history, but one that is most prominent in regards to this road trip, is the way it changed food. From the time the slaves were first brought to America they changed food and the way people eat in the south. This style of cooking is called soul food; the kind of food that warms your heart and broadens your waist line. During our stay in Atlanta  I hope to indulge myself and eat some soul food! I am one that ordinarily, eats according to a specific diet, however, I am also one that figures, when in Rome...or Atlanta Georgia, eat as the locals eat!
So during our stay in Atlanta me and madison could do something typical, and visit the coca-cola museum (should that be your cup of tea link here:Coke Museum GA), and perhaps a few historical plantations. However, this road trip is about connecting to the locals through food! Eat as the locals eat as I said before.
So on our first stop for soul food satiation, The Silver Skillet, a restaurant recommended and visited on one of Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Road trip.  Since we will be staying at my Aunt's who lives in a suburb of Atlanta called Woodstock County a little driving must be done, but c'est la vie. Here is the intended route: Directions to Silver Skillet. The Silver Skillet specialises in American Soul Food breakfast, from red-eye gravy (a coffee based thin gravy) to flaky biscuits served with white sausage gravy. Of course the also serve lunch at the Silver Skillet, including fried chicken one of soul foods staples. The Silver Skillet to me speaks volumes about the influence that American History has on food, and I for one, welcome it! Silver Skillet is, much like many of the other institutions we have mentioned, is very inexpensive, larger breakfasts being about 10 USD and smaller ones only 4 USD. If you wish to see a clip of the Silver Skillet on Diners, Drive-ins and Drives click HERE.

After returning back to my Aunts house, were I'm sure Madison and myself will be served a home cooked meal, in true southern hospitality style, we will spend the night at my aunts before setting off to our second Atlanta restaurant location.
The next location Madison and I will set off to, is just south of Georgia. After saying goodbye to my family we will hit the road once again, and quite early might I add. This time staying in the same state, stopping for lunch before we move on to the next state. We will take the following route, click HERE.

Once in St. Simons Georgia, we will be stopping for another soul food classic: BBQ! The first of lots of barbecue to come.  Just like a fine wine, were the wine comes from changes its flavor and body, BBQ is highly differentiated among the southern states. Southern Soul Barbecue, offering slow smoked meats with rich sauces. Their menu items include pulled pork (in both platter and sandwich form), ribs and brisket and many more. Each meat is treated with utmost respect, carefully prepared and slowly cooked. They also offer a variety of sides including Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens and Corn Bread. Yet again we encounter a very inexpensive place, sides at about 1-4 USD, and mains being anywhere from 4 USD to around 12. If you also happen to be someone who is a BBQ lover but not a lover of the road trip, Southern Soul Barbecue actually ships their sauces and rubs, should you wish you venture out into the world of BBQ yourself.
Once We have stuffed ourselves full of smokey goodness, we will set off on the road again en route to a destination I am most excited about; New Orleans.
See you in Louisiana
-Rebecca