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Pat Dec 28, 2004 08:31 AM

CAROLINA ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN CONEY ISLAND...

Does anyone know what happened to this long time fixture on Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island ???

I drove past it the other day, and noticed it's now a Chinese Buffet.

Thanks.
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     Matt M. Dec 30, 2004 11:39 AM

    Are you sure it closed? I was there about 5 or 6 months ago and have been there a handful of times in the last 2 years. I agree it is overpriced for the quality, but it is still a decent meal.
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       Ian Dec 28, 2004 02:54 PM

      REALLY!? Oh man, please don't tell me that......
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         Bob Dec 28, 2004 10:45 PM

        Was there about ayear or 2 ago. Empty, so so expensive food. Was disappointing. Not surprised it closed. Was good years ago.
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           JanetG Dec 29, 2004 06:35 AM

          Years ago the original people sold out, leaving the name and goodwill, and opened Fiorentino's on Avenue U. Carolina's remained popular out of habit and because it was fancier-appearing. (Fiorentino's is still on Avenue U, near the elevated train, still good.)
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             GB Dec 30, 2004 03:10 PM

            I had dinner at Fiorentino's last week. The food was hot, plentiful and OK. I wouldn't classify it as wonderful but then again it was homey. We were a large party and we were served family style. I liked everything but thought that they could have used better seasonings and spiced it up a little.What do you all think?
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