An endorsment for Semolina, a new Cary restaurant

Wendy H. wrote:
>
> Andy P. wrote:
> >A new restaurant has opened in Cary, called Semolina, and I recommend
> >it highly.  It is located on Kildaire Farm Road, this place used to be
> >the Italian Oven (I think?).
> >
> >I had a meal there today with three friends and we were all very
> >pleased.  This place is Italian style, but far from authentic.  Most
> >of the dishes are a little odd (I had a pasta dish with a distinctly
> >tex-mex feel).  Sounds bad, but right now I would consider this the
> >best meal in Cary (by my tastes).
> >
> >Check it out and see if you like it as much as we did.
> >
>
> Do you know if this restaurant is part of a chain?  There is a chain in New
> Orleans called "Semolina's" that serves pasta from around the world, such
> as Pad Thai, Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta, and Southwestern Chicken Pasta
> (akin to what you mentioned).  This would be great news - I really miss
> Semolina's!
>
> -Wendy Henson

Yup -- this is them. And yup, used to be the Italian oven. I concur with this recommendation, although I don't know if I'd go so far as to say 'the best meal in Cary.' But also refuse to argue on meatters of taste.

Wendy H. wrote:
>
> Do you know if this restaurant is part of a chain?  There is a chain in New
> Orleans called "Semolina's" that serves pasta from around the world, such
> as Pad Thai, Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta, and Southwestern Chicken Pasta
> (akin to what you mentioned).  This would be great news - I really miss
> Semolina's!
>

I ate there a couple of times when I lived in New Orleans, and was happy to see them come here.  I highly recommend them.  The Muffelata Pasta is really good.

Bill