Carmines - Best Restaurant in Riverside?

[undergroundgourmet]

"So I heard that Pele's pulled out of the pharmacy space? The landlord had to actually get a lawyer to get Peles to put the glass back in from where the windows were pulled out....anyone know?"

Just spoke with The Goddess of Fire and your source should jump into a Volcano. Those windows are "low-E" energy efficient new windows installed by 'Pele' himself.

A buildout like this takes time because they are doing it one way: the right way. Rest assured Park and King will be the world epicenter (at least NorthEastFlorida) of wood-fired pizza (plus other delights).

yipee! I love Peles pizza!
BTW it was heard from the local hens in the nearby shops. Glad to put THAT fire out!

[acme54321]

Carmines was good but it didn't blow me away or anything.  Maybe I need to try it again.

I'm curious, What did you have?

Calazone maybe?

[Live_Oak]

Carmines is great and all, but if I had to pick what I thought was the best restaurant in Riverside, it would have to be 13 Gypsies.  Am I the only one?

[ubben]

Carmine's should open a restaurant in Springfield. That would be awesome. 

[ChriswUfGator]

Carmines is great and all, but if I had to pick what I thought was the best restaurant in Riverside, it would have to be 13 Gypsies.  Am I the only one?

13G has the best sandwich in Riverside. I would give you that.

[PeeJayEss]

Carmines is great and all, but if I had to pick what I thought was the best restaurant in Riverside, it would have to be 13 Gypsies.  Am I the only one?

You bring up a good point. We're probably going with Carmine's just because its more an everyday thing, whereas I consider Gypsies more a special once or twice a month kinda deal. It is awesome though.

[Ethylene]

Carmines was good but it didn't blow me away or anything.  Maybe I need to try it again.

Ditto!

[drhandbook]

Carmines is great and all, but if I had to pick what I thought was the best restaurant in Riverside, it would have to be 13 Gypsies.  Am I the only one?

13G has the best sandwich in Riverside. I would give you that.

Gotta love that DoCo!

[ben says]

Call me crazy, but not only is 13 Gypsies one of the best restaurants in Riverside, I'd say it's the best restaurant in Jacksonville, and, on par with countless tapas restaurants I've eaten at in Barcelona. Quality, creativity, and consistency. Pinnacles of a good restaurant.

[thelakelander]

Carmines is great and all, but if I had to pick what I thought was the best restaurant in Riverside, it would have to be 13 Gypsies.  Am I the only one?

13G has the best sandwich in Riverside. I would give you that.

What's the sandwich?

[ben says]

Carmines is great and all, but if I had to pick what I thought was the best restaurant in Riverside, it would have to be 13 Gypsies.  Am I the only one?

13G has the best sandwich in Riverside. I would give you that.

What's the sandwich?

I know you weren't talking to me, but their Roast Beef is f'ing outstanding. So is their chorizo burger. Mmmmm...

[ChriswUfGator]

Carmines is great and all, but if I had to pick what I thought was the best restaurant in Riverside, it would have to be 13 Gypsies.  Am I the only one?

13G has the best sandwich in Riverside. I would give you that.

What's the sandwich?

The Double Cow. It's roast beef with seasoning and cheese. Not sure exactly what they put in it, but out of this world.

[ChriswUfGator]

Carmines is great and all, but if I had to pick what I thought was the best restaurant in Riverside, it would have to be 13 Gypsies.  Am I the only one?

13G has the best sandwich in Riverside. I would give you that.

What's the sandwich?

I know you weren't talking to me, but their Roast Beef is f'ing outstanding. So is their chorizo burger. Mmmmm...

Yeah that Roast Beef is the one I was talking about, it's called the Double Cow on their menu. I totally agree, it's awesome.

[MissMinda]

No one has mentioned the Lobster Mac & Cheese? Divine! I can only eat MAYBE a third of the portion served.

I love Carmines!  We live just down the street and consider them an asset to the neighborhood.

Something else new they are running is a contest for local artists to contribute to the decor:

CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS!!! If you or anyone you know would like to become a part of Carmine's walls/floor/doors message us, or stop in! We are offering individual spaces for local artists to express themselves. The artwork will remain up for one year, and a judging will be done. The artist of the winning piece will win Carmines Cash!!!!

They will be posting more details on their facebook page.

[David]

Carmines was good but it didn't blow me away or anything.  Maybe I need to try it again.

I think it's all about the perspective you have when visiting Carmines for the first time. If you view it as a local establishment, comparing it to other places in the neighborhood it pretty much blows you away, but when I brought my co-workers who are used to the options on the Southside, Beaches & Town-Center, they weren't as impressed. Of course they only tried the thin crust slices, not any of the specialty subs or thick crust.

I enjoy most every thing they have, but i'm still hearing complaints about the freshness of some of the vegetable toppings. A few people have mentioned being disappointed with the canned mushrooms, etc.