Narberth is looking pretty attractive right about now. Four years ago you couldn't drag me there, now I'm there every week. First I discovered Narberth Cheese Co. and their solid selection of cheeses and gourmet accoutrements; then the fabulous Le Petit Mitron pastry shop. The addition of Maido, a Japanese Market with a made-to-order counter, made the little burough all the more appetizing (City Paper and Philadelphia Weekly both did features).
So, I guess I shouldn't have been suprised when I heard that Narberth was getting an upscale neighborhood restaurant. But I was. Shocked. According to Michael Klein's latest "Table Talk" column, Carmine's Creole Cafe in Havertown is relocating to Narberth within the month. Carmine's has been a staple of Havertown for years, and has garnered fairly high praise from the likes of Craig LaBan (2 Bells out of 4) and Zagat. It's menu is a welcomed mix of homey creole and contemporary cuisine. It's certainly sounds like one of the better restaurants on the Main Line, but I've never been there myself. I guess now's my chance.
Carmine's new location is at 232 Woodbine Ave., a spot sure to doom many a restaurant, but with Carmine's credentials, it should be a-buzzin' in no time.
Oh, and for those of you Bayou transplants, I've heard that Carmine's cooks up the occassional Po' Boy - fried oyster - sandwich. Damn. I'll be the first consumer.
Check ou this recent Inquirer review: Carmine's Creole Cafe
you should try caviston's, also located in narberth
Posted by: | April 02, 2005 at 02:59 PM