I apologize that this article will be late, but I am in the beginning of a bad cold, and you know what makes anyone feel better? Comfort food. That being said, here are four area restaurants I have sampled recently that I wholeheartedly recommend.

1. Egg Harbor Cafe

We came here with a dear family friend of ours before heading down to the Fox for a performance of The Lion King. They serve breakfast, brunch, and lunch from 6:30 am to 2 p.m. every day. We went to the East Cobb location, but there are also locations in Buckhead, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs. The decor and the food are both fantastic, and the wait staff fast and helpful. Bonus: they also have several gluten-free options.

2. Jusgo Supermarket and Food Court

This combination supermarket and food court is a hidden gem of the Duluth area. While the focus of the food court is regional Chinese, it also houses a Korean barbeque, a sushi place, and a Thai ice cream parlor, among others. After you are done eating, you can amuse yourself browsing the wide selection of Asian produce, beverages, and meats, (including live frogs)! Visiting is an experience.

3. Gus's Fried Chicken

This place has locations all over the United States, including Chamblee, where I met a friend to celebrate his birthday. I had heard all sorts of praise for this chicken, and I can safely say it is 100 percent merited. It was so good that

my friend ordered an entire extra meal to go. It has to be tasted to be believed.

4. Bai Tong Thai Resturant

We dropped in for a late lunch about two weeks ago, and though there were five people there and it was 15 minutes till closing, they served us generous portions with a smile as quickly as they could. They close at 3:00 and reopen at 5:00.