By Marta Rose-Thorpe I’ve been hearing great things about Mimmo’s 30A, and my husband Jimy and I were fortunate to dine there recently for our first time, although the establishment has been open just over a year. Nestled on 30A in Blue Mountain Beach, Mimmo’s was alive with vitality and people – yet felt somehow relaxed and laid back at the same time. Mimmo’s wife, Meghan Hall, is the décor guru behind this warm and beautiful “Old World” yet modern establishment. Next Level Cocktails General Manager Deni brought over aperitifs to get us started, and it was immediately apparent that Mimmo’s cocktails are Next-Level! An Espresso Martini arrived for me, chilled and frothy, made with St. Augustine Vodka, Borghetti Caffe Espresso Liqueur, and espresso. Smooth, sweet, and strong! Jimy ordered the Costa Nostra made with Mimmo’s Knob Creek, bitters, orange zest and smoked oak. Bursting with orange essence, a large, square ice cube filled the glass; a slice of orange rind was fastened to its side with a miniature clothespin. Two other Mimmo’s cocktail favorites are Death Rides a Horse (30A Reposado Agave, lime, squid ink agave, blood orange, and Calabrian Sea salt) and the Barberini (Malfy ‘Con Limone’ Gin, lavender, Old-Florida honey, and lemon). Mimmo’s has an extensive cocktail, wine and beer menu. We loved our server Dayna… so friendly, so sweet, and so knowledgeable. She brought fresh bread with dipping oil infused with basil, chives, spicy red peppers, and parmesan, and we could’ve made it an entire meal,... Read More