tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25160892160489215532024-03-13T19:52:40.001-07:00Denver Dining ReviewHello Everyone! My name is Eric and this is my unbiased review blog of my Denver Colorado's dining experiences.
I'm glad you decided to drop by and I hope my experiences (both good and bad) will lead you to the most enjoyable Denver dining experiences!!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07341768676174985954noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2516089216048921553.post-27435947326218273792013-05-18T10:17:00.002-07:002013-05-18T10:17:22.395-07:00Carmine's Italian Restaurant<br />
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Saturday May 11, 2013 7:30 PM.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Location</span></b>: 92 S. Pennsylvania, Denver,
CO 80209 Ph: 303-777-6443 <a href="http://www.carminescolorado.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.carminescolorado.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Carmine's
is on the corner of a nice residential neighborhood. This gives it a very nice hidden intimate
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Parking</span></b>: Valet parking was
fast with courteous attendants. $5.00
tip upon leaving (Not required. My
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">First impressions</span></b>: Not your typical Italian restaurant
decor. Very minimal with light wood
floors and earth tones walls. Lighting
was perfect which made you feel very comfortable.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Host/Seating</span></b>: Rating:
8 Hostess was very busy with
seating customers yet very friendly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Server: Rating</span></b>: 7 Introduction was not his strength. Seemed a little aloof at first but got more
friendly as time went by. Was helpful
with wine and menu questions and choices.
Assistant was very attentive with water replacement and plate removal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Service Punctuality</span></b>: 9:
Drink and meal service was very punctual. Almost too much so. We were not quite finished with our salad
when the main course arrived.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Drinks</span></b>: Mid priced Pinto Gringo was good and quantity
served was on par with other restaurants.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Menu</span></b>:
Carmine's menu is unique in a way that everything is served family
style. Appetizer's, Salads, Main courses
are all served this way. Deserts are
served and priced per person. By our
experience each dish could easily serve 3-4 adults.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Antipasti
Misti: $14.95 - Cured meats, fine
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Pear
Salad: $18.95 - <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Butter lettuce and
fresh baby arugula tossed in a pear cider vinaigrette, toasted pistachios, Gorgonzola cheese, and fresh sliced pears.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Chicken Montana: $38.95 - Rosemary marinated chicken, sun
dried tomatoes, and asparagus in a Gorgonzola cream sauce.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Three Layer Chocolate Cake ... $9.95<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Food Quality</span></b>: 9: All
was prepared fresh and tasted wonderful.
Antipasti Misti had fresh prosciutto and mozzarella. Pear Salad was fresh and flavorful (although
was a little light on the dressing). Cheese lovers will adore the Chicken
Montana. Gorgonzola is probably my
favorite cheese and the cream sauce was to die for! Three layer chocolate cake was HUGE, moist
and yummy. 3 chocolate dipped
strawberries were a nice touch.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Food Quantity</span></b>: HUGE! My dining companion and myself could only
finish half of the Chicken Montana and half of the cake. It made a great lunch for the next day! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Bill Delivery and Processing</span></b>: 3:
Very slow. Thought we were forgotten
about. I will say they were very busy at
the time but this should have been handled faster.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Value:</span></b> 7: You
must take into consideration the family style format of the menu. because of the size of the dishes it would be
a better value for parties of 3-4 than 1-2.
When you break things down it is on par with other restaurants in this category. <o:p></o:p></div>
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experience and will return again very soon!</div>
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Hello Everyone! My name is Eric and this is my unbiased review blog of my Denver Colorado's dining experiences.<br />
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I'm glad you decided to drop by and I hope my experiences (both good and bad) will lead you to the most enjoyable Denver dining experiences!!<br />
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A little about myself... I'm have been a foodie since I was able to hold a fork! I had the great fortune of having parents that have a great love of the gastronomy arts and passed that along to me. I view the dining experience as a whole... <br />
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