FOODIE REVIEW: CARMINE'S-A-

 A few things of note regarding my food reviews:

1.  GENERALLY, I only take the time to review spots I put in my links as recommended places.
2.  Most of the reviews are collaborated by my partner-in food, Chloe and myself.  Since it is my blog, I will do some by myself.
3.  I won't review fast food places like McDonald's  or Burger King.
4.  I don't only review spots in New York City

Carmine's has two locations in New York City,  They offer other spots, which I won't review until I visit them.  For this review, my partner-in-food and I visited this place twice and except for a couple of very minor issues, we enjoyed ourselves.

Carmine's is known of being family style Italian Food, meaning the plates come out ready to feed most of the party seated at the table (in case you didn't know).  This way, you dish out what you want .  On day one, the two of us ordered garlic bead, baked clams (for me), shrimp Parmesan and a Caesar Salad (you need something to flush everything down).  On our second visit, we ordered the Caesar Salad, Calamari (for me), shrimp Parmesan  and Spaghetti with meatballs.

The verdict:

First, the food was outstanding.  Next to seafood, my favorite dish is Italian.  Carmine's  serves up healthy (or unhealthy if you plan on eating by yourself) dishes and I am almost guaranteeing you that you will be begging for a doggy bag. Me-9, Chloe, 8

Second, the service.  Even with Carmine's being so large, we didn't wait an unreasonable long time for the food.  All of the servers were professional and friendly and kept us informed of everything.  The staff let us know of shift changes and made certain we were taken care of before he left.  The restaurant was also diverse.   Me-9, Chloe-8

Atmosphere/Ambiance  I personally enjoy the design.  It reminds me of a restaurant during the 1970s.  The lights were dimmed a little with wooden tables and floors.  Me-9, Chloe 8

Overall, I rated Carmine's a 9 and Chloe gave it an 8.  I will warn you that it is deceptively pricey.  Plates generally cost $25 and more and it is doubtful if you will just order a place of salad.  For a party of two, it is safe to say you will order two or three plates (say garlic bread, spaghetti and calamari).  That particular threesome will run you close to $100, without drinks.  As it is well worth it,  examine the menu carefully before putting yourself in a position where you need Joy (the dishwashing liquid and not happiness)

My personal recommendations?  The lasagna is great.  The shrimp parm was well worth it.  he baked clams appetizer is worth having seconds.