Now open
Hungry tummies rejoice! As if this fair city wasn’t already overwhelming you with its many spots for good eats, three more were added to the mix last week. Here’s a breakdown.
Carlton’s, in the former Asia Specialty (and even more former Bohéme) spot at 609 E. Market St., had a soft opening last week and is now officially open. The restaurant, from Bernard Dukes, features American-fusion cuisine and a few vintage details to add ambience.
On the Downtown Mall, Enoteca reopened as Positively Fourth Street. A more laid-back version of its former self, the new restaurant offers gourmet burgers and the like, plus eight beers on tap and specialty cocktails.
For Semolina on the Corner, which shuttered in early December, the rumored closing was simply a false alarm. Raif Antar’s restaurant has reopened under new management with a pared-down menu. Don’t worry —there are still 19 pizza choices, ranging from four cheese (“Quatro formaggi”) to sweet sausage (“Salsiccia dolci”). Plus, you’ll find a few pasta dishes that look slightly tweaked from the menu at Antar’s other Corner restaurant, Basil Mediterranean Bistro.