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Being stuck in traffic in Atlanta is a terrible thing. It’s even worse when you are hungry. If both of these things happen and you are near Midtown then stop into The Highlander.

This fun bar/restaurant (which you have to be 21 or older to get into) is a great place to grab a bite to eat. They have a large assortment of burgers and sandwiches, plus an array of comfort food like beef stroganoff.

Since it was a chilly day when I visited I decided to try their Jerk Chili. My server mentioned that this is one of their best items on the menu.

I also took his suggestion on an appetizer to try. They have a unique take on mozzarella sticks. Their cheese is wrapped in fresh pasta noodles and then deep fried. It creates a nice crunch that you normally do not get with mozzarella sticks. But be careful, they are hot when they come out.

   

Another great call out for The Highlander is that they are open till the wee hours of the morning, so you can stop by for some late night munchies.

Visit their website to see the menu and all of the activities they have going on: www.thehighlanderatlanta.com

Enjoy!

T

The Colonnade is one of the oldest restaurants in Atlanta.  During the week they are only open for dinner. On Saturday’s they are open for lunch, so I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity.

I was really hungry for fried chicken and I was told that The Colonnade has fantastic chicken fried chicken that would surely satisfy my craving. When my dish came out I couldn’t believe how big the piece of chicken was. I knew I wouldn’t be able to finish it, but hey, that’s what doggie bags are for!

The chicken was so crispy and juicy. I didn’t even need to use the country gravy because the favor was so impactful but I wouldn’t be a good southern girl if I didn’t have some of the chicken with the gravy.

In keeping with the tradition of a classic diner, at the end of lunch my waiter came by with the dessert that came along with the meal. You can’t go wrong with an ice cream sundae and vanilla cake!

The Colonnade has a large diverse menu so if you are planning on checking them out make sure you are hungry since there are so many items to choose from. Check them out on their Facebook Page: Colonnade Restaurant, Inc.

Enjoy!

T