When Mia Carolina opened, it was a nice neighborhood place in Glyndon, with booths and moderate prices for its traditional Italian food.

Owner/chef Jay Cohen (pictured) decided to upgrade, renovating the space and turning it into a more ambitious restaurant in every way. Is the new Mia Carolina worth making the trek to Glyndon? Find out what I think next Sunday in the Arts & Life Today section.

(Kim Hairston/Sun Photographer)