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It’s the season to be a little sweet, especially to the ones you love. Consider popping into a bakery with your child for a chance to sit and linger over a muffin, brownie or pastry – and maybe a cup of tea or cocoa. Bakeries come in many styles. Our roundup features five places to go with your kids that promise an array of specialty baked goods. Alon’s Intown: 1394 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta; 404-872-6000 Dunwoody: 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. NE, Atlanta; 678-397-1781 alons.com Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Close your eyes when you walk into Alon’s. Breathe in the smell of freshly baked bread, artisan cheeses and burnt sugar. But don’t leave them closed for long – someone will run into you. This place is busy. And if you’ve ever eaten here, you know why. The food, especially the desserts and pastries, is incredible. Alon’s is a bakery, restaurant, coffee shop and specialty market all rolled into one. The original Virginia-Highland location has limited indoor seating and is smaller than the Dunwoody location, which offers an expanded menu including gelato. Both stores have many gluten-free and vegetarian options. Alon’s is just the place for a foodie family’s Valentine’s Day celebration. Valentine’s Day at Alon’s is all about chocolate, says assistant manager Mitch Morrow. Here’s where you can pick up a box of decadent, handmade chocolates in beautiful packaging for anyone on your list, including little ones. Specialties like raspberry rose chocolates are sure to be a hit, but if chocolate isn’t your sweetie’s favorite, there are buttery cookies, luscious desserts and flaky pastries. Colorful French macaroons in elegant boxes are almost too beautiful to eat. If you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home, pick up a roll of Alon’s ready-made cookie dough, which also makes a great teacher or co-worker gift. – Sherry Crawley.
20 Atlanta Parent February 2013
Henri’s Bakery Buckhead: 61 Irby Ave. NW, Atlanta; 404-237-0202 Sandy Springs: 6289 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta; 404-256-7934 henrisbakery.com; Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-6 p.m No matter what part of the ATL you’re in, you’re never too far from the iconic Henri’s Bakery located in Buckhead and Sandy Springs. Atlanta party planners have called upon the exquisite taste temptations of Henri’s for over a century. Henri’s is French flair infused with Southern style. One taste and you’ll be ready to plan a party yourself! The special “trip to the bakery” tradition lives on at Henri’s and seasonal treats abound. Remember how much fun it was to be rewarded with a treat from the bakery case as Mom or Dad stopped by for that special loaf of onion bread or chocolate babka? Valentine’s Day decadence doesn’t get any better than Henri’s original French desserts such as the seven-layer pyramid, crème puffs, perfect petit fours or chocolate dipped strawberries. But it’s the shimmering sugar cookies that are a hit with the kiddies that visit Henri’s. Besides an array of French pastries, you’ll find all sorts of breads, cakes, tarts, and treats ranging from cinnamon twists and macaroons to an array of Mediterranean cookies. Henri’s also serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches – don’t miss the classic pimento cheese! – on freshly baked bread. Parents can enjoy a hot beverage from the espresso bar. Seating is available both indoors and out. Breakfast, lunch or afternoon treat, Henri’s is an Atlanta tradition! – Dana diLorenzo
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