"If it wasn’t already obvious by the glass cloches, abundance of microgreens, and monogrammed ice cubes, L’Atelier is an expensive tweezer restaurant that makes beautifully delicate food at severe prices (which is why it makes sense in the Design District). Unlike most places on this guide, which serve more classic French food, L'Atelier’s is avant garde. Pigeon is stuffed with foie gras, gazpacho is made with a bell pepper mousse, and pretty much every dish looks like something you’d stare thoughtfully at inside the PAMM. It’s a place to visit when you’re not paying. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo