Carmine's has officially opened for business! The Creole-inspired "dive" served its first meal at its new location in Narberth on March 31st. The buzz around the Havertown transport has packed the seats, according to chef/owner John Mims.
The building holding the cafe has been completely renevated, complete with an open kitchen and a "chef's table" area (albeit a tiny one) that the owner seemed very proud of. The new place isn't very spacious, but Mims doesn't put diners in the squeeze. Not that he couldn't, the guy's jacked. From what I've heard about the former location, the new place is a step-up in frills. The tables and chairs have a nice polish and all diners can enjoy a nice view of Woodbine Ave., where outdoor seating will soon be available.
Excited about our new upscale neighborhood restaurant, the family and I stopped in for the premier brunch last Sunday, April 3rd. Sadly, the brunch was not nearly as crowded -- we're talking like 7 or 8 other people when we where there -- as Mims probably expected.
The brunch was buffet style and included the following: Bananas Foster french toast (baguette slices soaked in the rum-banana sauce), bacon and sausage, blackened shrimp corn grits, rosemary polenta (excellent), a choice of three made-to-order omelets (Seafood, Andouille sausage, and a mushroom and spinach with some sort of delicious red sauce). And to finish, a champagne glass of raspberries topped with maple whipped cream. Overall, a tasty meal, but there's room for improvement. Still, the price is very right: $12 per. Get yourself a table soon.
Location: 232 Woodbine Ave., Narberth, PA
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