While we were home, Hubs and I spent a day with our niece and nephew at TopGolf, which, for the record, is an entirely excellent way to spend a morning (and if I could franchise the concept in Dubai I would be a gazillionaire). I was — naturally — placed in charge of selecting a venue for lunch. Having done some research before arriving in Atlanta, there were a few restaurants in the neighborhood (including Bacchanalia, which is most unfortunately only open for dinner). I settled on The Optimist, a highly regarded seafood destination in West Atlanta. As the title of this review might imply, I have never ordered so poorly at a restaurant. First of all, let’s discuss what went right before we focus on what went wrong. Pros The ambiance. Nailing that West Atlanta loft vibe perfectly, The Optimist is incredibly airy and bright. With a moderately open kitchen, it’s a…
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