For months,

as residents drove to the Fayette Pavilion for their shopping needs, they

watched a new restaurant take shape on Ga. Highway 85.

The sign said

Johnny Carino's Country Italian, and speculation ran rampant as to what

this addition would mean to Fayette's foodies.

The restaurant

has been open for about two months, and I can report the food is fairly

good. Although I normally eschew chain restaurant food, Johnny Carino's

is good enough to make this son of an Italian mother head back for seconds.

I like the

look of the restaurant. The stone walls add warmth and mismatched chairs

offer an element of funkiness.

I also like

open kitchens and enjoy the experience of seeing chefs at work.

On two visits,

I sampled different items off the menu. The chicken Caesar salad sandwich

is a great lunchtime choice, and really is enough food for two people.

Dinner entrees

range from traditional items, such as lasagna, but also feature a Tuscan

ribeye.

save room for dessert. My personal fave is the Italian chocolate cake.

Johnny Carino's

is a good choice for families, and residents seeking a nice evening out

on the town.

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