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Points for design? Check!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
With a slightly modified lunch menu (I appreciated there are different choices than what’s on offer for dinner), I found a nice bright mix of plates (so much so that I had a difficult time making up my mind).\u00a0 In the end, I opted for a glass of cava<\/em>, the goat cheese<\/em> appetizer and a turkey burger<\/em> (which I had halved to bring to Hubs, who usually gets hungry after sitting for a tattoo).\u00a0 Had I been able to select an alternative menu, I would’ve kept the goat cheese and ordered a froze<\/em> and the *chicken salad sandwich<\/em> (which is usually my default order if I find it on the menu).<\/p>\n*
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A view of my ‘office’ for the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The Friday lunch crowd filtered in — probably less crowded than if the semester was in session, but I was well looked after by the service staff, who frequently rotated with water and checking in to ensure I was doing well.<\/p>\n
The goat cheese was an absolute treat — creamy with a bit of sweetness from the honey and crunch from the chopped\u00a0pistachio.\u00a0 The crostini was a perfect vessel for the appetizer and I wouldn’t hesitate to order it again.\u00a0 Watching the other plates go by, I noted the hummus looked quite good as well.
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I was less impressed by the turkey burger, which I felt was a bit dry and less flavorful than expected.\u00a0 Served with grated zucchini, smoked paprika mayo, fontina cheese, caramelized onion, pickled carrot, lettuce, Independent Baking Co. bun, with chips and a green salad, I’m still not sure it’s worth $13.<\/p>\n
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Should’ve ordered the chicken salad!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Would I go back?\u00a0 Absolutely.\u00a0 Do I still think the Last Resort is the best restaurant in downtown Athens?\u00a0 I do.
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