Better than ever!
We hadn't be in a while so we decided to visit Carmi again after church on Sunday. After we parked and were walking to the door we all noticed the new sign outside. Upon entering we were greeting by Gospel Music playing and were all pleasantly surprised by the updated decor. The walls are now two different shades of brown and a dark red. The ceiling is chocolate brown and there are new table coverings, lighting and even new menus with the husband and wife team on the cover. Keionna was our waitress and she took good care of us.
We started out with Sweet Tea for our drinks. My wife and I both went with the Fried Chicken dinner which comes with soup or salad, two sides and cornbread. For sides I had fried corn and mac & cheese and she had mac & cheese and greens. Our daughter got the chicken and waffles.
I went with the chicken and dumpling soap and the wife got a salad. The soap was simply delicious. The last time I got it, it was way too peppery. This time it was perfect.
Now let me tell you about that chicken. I don't know what they changed but it was better than ever! The skin was nice and crispy and the chicken was hot and tender. The mac & cheese was also better then I remembered. My only complaint was that the fried corn could have been fried for a few more minutes. It wasn't cooked quite long enough for my liking. My wife loved her chicken, greens and mac & cheese as well.
And of course our daughter was pleased with her meal as she tried to save half of her food for later but, just couldn't resist finishing it off. My wife and I could only finish half of our food and took the rest home.
All and all our food was very, very good and better than ever. I won't wait so long before we return. I must say after this visit I can honestly say that Carmi Family Restaurant is THE BEST SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT IN PITTSBURGH!!!