ATLANTA’S FOOD STORY THROUGH PASTRY CHEFS

Atlanta’s food story has many protagonists, among them prestigious pastry chefs who give diners a taste of their own story through their pastries and desserts. From traditional Southern desserts to modern takes on sweet classics, in Atlanta there is a pastry for every palate. Here are some of the Atlanta pastry chefs whose creations you must try.

BY DANIELA CINTRON

Christian Castillo at THE CHASTAIN Executive pastry chef Christian Castillo captivates Buckhead with pastries at THE CHASTAIN. From the moment you step into the modern AM CAFÉ, the smell of fresh croissants and freshly brewed coffee welcomes you. This native of Argentina offers bold flavors made with locally sourced ingredients that are inspired by his travels. From the perfect French cranberry orange brioche buns, to a Mexican chocolate coffee concha, the choices at THE CHASTAIN offer unforgettable bites.

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Claudia Martinez at Miller Union www.millerunion.com

Award-winning chef Claudia Martinez gives diners at Miller Union a reason to never skip dessert. With seasonal, fruit-forward innovative confections, Chef Martinez offers just the right amount of sweetness without overwhelming dishes. The James Beard Award finalist perfects the art of plating and creating beautiful desserts at Miller Union and for nonprofit initiatives around the city.

Daniella Lea at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta www.fourseasons.com/atlanta

A beautiful, sweet sight is Sunday’s lavish brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, where executive pastry chef Daniella Lea lays out an array of baked confections. No Sunday is the same as she pushes the envelope every single week with desserts, house-made bread, croissants, Danishes, muffins and much more. As a native Venezuelan who has baked across Latin America, chef Lea incorporates some Latin ingredients such as queso panela and guava. Aside from the iconic brunch, she is the master behind all the pastries at the prestigious hotel.

Lindsay Davis at Kimpton Shane Hotel www.shanehotelatlanta.com

Chef Lindsay Davis at the new Kimpton Shane Hotel in Midtown delights diners. Her pastries have various textures and sometimes display hints of citrus. Chef Davis, who kicked off her career by not winning a baking competition, represents much of herself in light and balanced desserts where strong, precise techniques are evident.

Atlanta’s dining story is beautifully written through these and many other talented pastry chefs in the city. Visit DiscoverAtlanta.com to discover more.