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With midterms and papers this week, I was so busy that I didn’t have time for much else. Therefore, I decided to make my ”new thing” be going out to eat at a new restaurant for a study break. My pick? The Last Resort. I’ve always wanted to go there, but can never stomach the long wait. This time I decided to be tough and wait it out.

I went with two of my best friends, one who has eaten there before and the other who has not. Upon entering the restaurant, I was immediately impressed by the somewhat eclectic decor. The restaurant had a quaint yet hip feeling. The inside was dimly lit and the tables close together; however, each table felt like it was in a world of its own. Down a few steps led to a separate room with more tables and the bar, which displayed impressive varieties of alcohol.

We were sat at a table on the side. The waitress was incredibly knowledgeable, as she was able to list what side dishes go best with what and had an extensive knowledge of wines. I ordered the crab cakes with mashed potatoes and asparagus. I was so hungry that the food seemed to take forever. However, once it finally came out, it was well worth the wait. Not only was the service good, the food was fabulous. I could have probably eaten five of those crab cakes instead of just two. The asparagus was tender and the mashed potatoes delicious. My friends, who had ordered steak and crab cakes, respectively, also relished their plates. For great food, the prices were reasonably within a college student’s budget. I wouldn’t be able to dine there every night, but it is a wonderful idea for the occasional night I want a little something more than fast food. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience that I would recommend to anyone.