The Atlanta Restaurants We Loved in April

I’ve somehow become…

… a person who prefers a fruity dessert over a rich, chocolatey one. So, I really enjoyed the earl grey soufflé at Bacchanalia. The soufflé is light and airy with only a delicate hint of tea flavoring, but inside, it contains a surprise raspberry preserve and it’s perfect — not too sweet and a little tangy. It’s a great way to cap off a rich meal at this Atlanta stalwart.

— Lia Picard, Atlanta Writer, Resy Editorial

This place is always a vibe…

I always love going to Apt 4B: I went for my birthday this year but it’s also a very cool date night spot. The atmosphere is just so nice and chill, and they offer valet parking for $10 (the attendants are always nice). On my latest visit, our server, Jordan, was a ray of light. I had the oxtail plate (which comes with rice, peas, and veggies), while my husband had the fresh oxtail pasta. Needless to say, we’ll be back!

— Shai Perry, Sr. Financial Analyst

My shtick is really great fries…

… a good salad, maybe some amazing bread and butter, and a vegetable or two. Madeira Park is doing all that stuff really well. Charcuterie, olives, and fries, the chicory salad or grilled carrots, plus a glass of something sparkling is the way to go.

— Allison Ramirez, Atlanta Writer, Resy Editorial

Everything Jason Liang touches raises the bar…

… and his latest reincarnation of Cuddlefish in Dunwoody is no exception. There’s a relaxed and modern sunlit coffeeshop atmosphere, a sweet little Japanese market, and a low-height counter for dining that undulates throughout the restaurant, which feels refreshingly unpretentious, casual, and comfortable.

The $95 12-course temaki tasting menu is incredible value, with overstuffed temaki and a mix of cold and hot dishes, including the most delectable miso soup (definitely order it if you opt for one of the smaller temaki sets, or choose from the à la carte options). Instead of wine, I encourage trying one of their delicate sakes by the glass or a savory sake cocktail.

And don’t leave without one of chef ChingYao Wang’s exquisite pastries. The scallion croissant and truffle mushroom croissant are incredible, as is the one-of-a-kind chocolate polo bun (a mix between a chocolate cookie and bo lo bao, aka pineapple bun). Pro tip: Warm the pastries up for six minutes at 345 degrees for a fresh-out-of-the-oven taste — I went back twice in as many days.

— Su-Jit Lin, Atlanta Writer, Resy Editorial

The new Cuddlefish in Dunwoody…

… is such a bright and beautiful space. I did the $95 temaki tasting and the standouts for me were the chicken nuggets (perfection) and the dessert, a mille-feuille temaki with banana — usually not my fruit of choice, but it was incredibly light, flaky, and not too sweet. Would love to go back for the rice bowl and some of Cuddlefish’s à la carte bites from the temaki bar.

— Allison Ramirez, Atlanta Writer, Resy Editorial

I happily made the crosstown drive from…

… West Midtown to The General Muir when my husband and I moved to Atlanta in 2013. Years later, living in the ‘burbs, we delighted in having the Southern-ish deli in nearby Sandy Springs, only to lose it in September. Craving our feel-good breakfast spot, we grabbed our daughter and made a pilgrimage to the original location.

Sitting in the bright dining room with its familiar floor-to-ceiling windows, milk glass lighting fixtures, and black-and-white tile felt like a homecoming. I ordered the fish and potatoes breakfast set (latkes with nova, apples, sour cream, and applesauce), enjoyed every bite, and still had room for a black car cookie — their excellent black and whites were all sold out by then.

— Lia Picard, Atlanta Writer, Resy Editorial

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