Before becoming a chef and restaurateur, Hudson Rouse was a farmer. He enjoys planting vegetables on his Rockdale County land, and a focus on seasonality is part of his nature. At his Avondale Estates breakfast spot Rising Son , Memorial Drive diner Pure Quill Superette , and Reynoldstown cocktail bar Whoopsie’s , he uses local ingredients whenever possible. This will endure at his latest restaurant, an all-day cafe called Babygirl, slated to open in East Lake by April 2026.

“It’s a walkable neighborhood, and the menu will follow the seasons,’ Rouse says. “We’ll offer continuous service into the late afternoon.”

With an emphasis on vegetable-forward, health-conscious fare, Babygirl will serve lighter dishes than Rouse’s other spots with options like smoothies, fruit parfaits, break

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