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| - I liked this place but boy, the decor was not what I even imagined. To be clear we came here for a friends birthday. She made some reservations and I just showed up. The birthday girl wanted to go some place different for brunch and boy, did we go someplace different. The decor is, how do I even put it, weird as heck? Or not what I expected. Carmella's owners described it as, "They both felt that the Southside was ready for a more upscale ambiance that would attract and support a more mature audience. With a lodge-like feel due to the wooden beamed cathedral ceiling, an open fireplace, taxidermy, and stained glass windows that adorn the dining room. Our guests feel as though they are tucked away in a warm and cozy ski lodge in the heart of Southside." I do not know if they really hit that nail on the head but it was interesting to say the least. And the food was good, so really that is all that matters.
I got the Crab Cake Benedict. I thought it was really good. I could have done with a little less of the remoulade sauce, but I was super surprised at the size of the crab cake. The flavor of the dish was good. I would have also liked to have the bacon in a few slices and not chopped up. I think that the poached egg was also done very well, it was impressive. I cannot poach an egg so when I find a place that does it well, I am impressed.
We also opted for dessert since it was a celebration. We got the last apple berry dumpling. It was fantastic. It came with a scoop of ice cream on the side. Dove right into that one! Yum!!
I will say that it was not what I expected but the food was good and I could be persuaded to go back again. This time, I will be expecting the decor and not surprised by it.
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