First stop: 4 Way Lunch, in Cartersville, GA. The burger is a recipe for disaster - a pre-cooked patty, slapped on a cold bun and topped with cold American cheese, but they somehow make it work. Bonus points for only having about eight seats in the place.
When driving through Madisonville, TN, a stop at the smokiest place on earth is mandatory:
One of the greatest things about east Tennessee is the convenience store Weigel's. Not only for the 'Jug O' Milk,' but also the corn dogs. Its always a crapshoot as to whether or not you'll get a fresh one, but this was spot-on:
Various salumi from Sean Brock, bacon and prosciutto (salty!) from Allan Benton, and beer from Tyler Brown:
What to do with all that grease from the bacon? Make gravy.
