Jane and Michael Stern, the couple who brought us the acclaimed “Two for the Road” and Gourmet’s “Roadfood,” have a new book out, called “500 Things to Eat Before It’s Too Late and the Very Best Places to Eat Them.”

It’s basically a grand look at dives, BBQ joints, clam shacks and meat-’n'-threes across America. I was happy that Champlin’s Seafood and Allie’s doughnut shop were included from Rhode Island, and that Atlanta’s Silver Skillet got a nod for its lemon ice box pie.

It made me think of the things I would want to have — one last time — when that time comes.

THE VARSITY

61 North Ave., Atlanta. 404-881-1706 (other locations in metro area and Athens)

I talked about the Varsity last week, too, but if I were really going to never be in Atlanta again, I’d have to have a meal here — a hot dog with chili and mustard, onion rings, a “big oange” and a fried peach pie. If I ever get to heaven, the fried peach pies from the Varsity will surely be there to greet me — only there, they’ll come sans fat and calories.

BACCHANALIA

1198 Howell Mill Road N.W., Atlanta. 404-365-0410, Ext. 22

If there is one fine dining establishment that has truly set the bar for all others in Atlanta, it’s this award-winning beauty (pictured) on the West Side of the city. Ann Quatrano and Clifford Harrison have built in Bacchanalia a place for repast with some of classiest, freshest and sustainable food available not just in Atlanta, but the country. The menu changes with the seasons, and many of the ingredients come fresh from the couple’s farm, Summerland, in Cartersville. Go, relax and enjoy.

TURNER FIELD

755 Hank Aaron Drive, (404-614-2311

Actually, the boiled peanuts I love — and I love me some boiled peanuts — are “on the outside” of Turner Field, as my sister has taught me to say. She knows more about the Braves than Bobby Cox. The hawkers just up Ralph David Abernathy have the best boiled peanuts for the game, and once inside, buy a beer and you’re good to go. Heck, get a hot dog, too.

MISS ANN’S

1615 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, 404-687-9207

The giant burgers that Miss Ann pats out by hand, then serves up with a mess of bacon, chili, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup — and she takes her time doing it — didn’t make the Stern’s list, which surprises me. But whatevah. I wouldn’t want to miss a last bite of the gobby mess now known as the “ghetto burger.”

REXALL GRILL

3165 Buford Highway, Duluth. 770-623-8569

I wish I had the time to go to Rexall Grill once a week, but I don’t. But I send folks from out of town looking for some real Southern cooking there all the time. From ham to mac-n-cheese, the girls behind the grill cook things up right. Just remember to save room for peanut butter cake for dessert.