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"I found decadence, fantasy, and nostalgia at Radek Cerny’s Atelier by Radex, housed in the original home of Il Posto in City Park West; white tablecloths, candle‑lit tables, and whimsically served entrees all contribute to the restaurant’s charm. Conversation‑stopping lobster ravioli, playful “TV dinners” in the form of creamy citrus‑tinged risottos, lobster tail and shrimp scampi bobbing in butter, and delicately dressed salads populated my meals, and one of the most notable items is what’s billed as “the most expensive dessert you’ve likely ordered”—a $25 dish of two chocolate‑cast ducks filled with lemon curd, served with fresh fruit, ice cream, Chantilly, and crème anglaise. I hope Cerny will continue to pull from his decades of experience to bring even more to the table." - Nisa Sedaghat