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Bring Mom for Mothers Day…

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… and we’ll give her a free Momosa*

*Sunday, May 12 only.  Wet & Dry versions available

~ Tapas Specials for Friday, May 10 ~

Pan Seared Salmon w/ Mango Salsa
over Exotic Rice & veggie

Boneless Grilled Chicken Breast
w/ Saffron Rice & Black Beans

Grilled Lamb Chops
w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts

Polenta w. Minted Pea Purée
w/ Oyster & Shiitaki Mushrooms & Sauteed Veggies

Mango Lime Cheesecake

Flan

Thursday, May 23:

Friends of Prospect Park Hidden Garden Tour 4-7pm
Contact npattison@nycap.rr.com for details
—Carmen’s Café will provide Refreshments (free)
and host a Benefit Dinner from 5:30-8:30
Reservations suggested
$25 in advance, $30 at the door, cash bar.

Also on Thursday May 23:
Artist’s Reception for Joy Adams 4:30-7:73

Friday Tapas Specials / Paintings by Carl Voegtling / Next Weekend: Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius & Heard April 26th

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~ Tapas Specials April 19th ~

Smoked Short Ribs w/ Guava Barbecue Sauce, Fried Yucca & Veggie

Grilled Lamb Chops w/ Cilantro-Mint Pesto over Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Pan Seared Rainbow Trout w/ Lemon-Caper Sauce over Saffron Rice w/ Veggie

Crispy Cilantro-Lime Tofu w/ Sauteed Seasonal Veggies

Mango Lime Cheesecake

Paintings by Carl Voegtling

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Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius & Heard-  World Beat Jazz! Troy Night Out Friday April 26th

Shows at 6 & 8, $5 cover, full menu available with wine, beer and sangria.

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Spend Troy Night Out at Carmen’s Cafe w/ Mundo Nuevo—Cuban Beat / Tapas for Friday March 29th / Easter Dinner

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Mundo Nuevo Troy Night Out Friday March 29th @ 6 & 8 PM

Mundo Nuevo is a musical quartet that is dedicated to preserving the classic repertoire of the Spanish speaking Caribbean, Mexico and South America. Lush vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars, bongo and flute deliver the music of Rafael Hernandez, Miguel Matamoros, Armando Manzanero, Antonio Carlos Jobim and many more of the composers that make up the Latin American Songbook.

Mundo Nuevo

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TAPAS

Roasted Ham w/braised cabbage and roasted potatoes

Seafood Bouillabaisse w/lobster, shrimp, scallops and mussels in a tomato-herb broth, served over saffron rice

Braised Leg of Lamb w/a cilantro-lime gremolata, served with potato pancakes and veggie

Vegetarian Tumbet, stewed in a tomato broth w/chickpeas, eggplant, and potato and topped with baked phyllo

Flan

Yellow Sponge Cake, drizzled w/Grand Marnier, topped with a mango froth, and served with fresh fruit

~ Full Tapas Menu Here ~

~ Full Breakfast Menu Here ~

~ Full Lunch Menu Here ~

MasterCard — Discover — Visa — American Express accepted.


Easter Dinner
Join us at Carmen’s! We are having the traditionals— Ham, Lamb, and Veggie! Plus chicken, and we’ll have them all through the weekend.

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Easter Bunnies, engaged in their annual practice of hiding eggs

Mundo Nuevo Troy Night Out Friday March 29th @ 6 & 8 PM

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Mundo Nuevo Troy Night Out Friday March 29th @ 6 & 8 PM

Mundo Nuevo is a musical quartet that is dedicated to preserving the classic repertoire of the Spanish speaking Caribbean, Mexico and South America. Lush vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars, bongo and flute deliver the music of Rafael Hernandez, Miguel Matamoros, Armando Manzanero, Antonio Carlos Jobim and many more of the composers that make up the Latin American Songbook.

Mundo Nuevo

Hidden Garden

14th Annual HIDDEN GARDEN TOUR May 23rd

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The Friends of Prospect Park
Invite you to the 14th Annual

HIDDEN GARDEN TOUR

A self-guided walking tour of backyard gardens in the Historic Sage, Washington Park, Think First, and adjoining districts in downtown Troy.

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 4 to 7 pm rain or shine
Admission $10; all proceeds benefit ongoing projects in Prospect Park.
Parking and Check-in/Tickets: Russell Sage parking lot at the corner of First and Division Streets.

Please enjoy and respect the beauty of these private spaces. As the gardens are small, there is limited access for baby strollers.

Refreshments and the Reception at Carmen’s Cafe from 4-7 and the Friends of Prospect Park Hidden Garden Tour Benefit Dinner from 5:30 to 8:30.
For more information, contact npattison@nycap.rr.com.

Tapas Specials for 3/22 / Paintings by Carl Voegtling / Hidden Garden Tour

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~ Tapas Specials for Friday March 22 ~

Red Snapper filet, pan-seared and served w/avocado sauce over saffron rice and veggie

NY Strip Steak w/a cumin demi-glace, served w/garlic mashed potatoes

Chorizo-stuffed boneless chicken breast w/a coriander cream sauce, served w/rice and beans

Risotto w/a mushroom medley, squash and red peppers

Flan, Cheesecake

 ~ Full Tapas Menu Here ~

Paintings by Carl Voegtling

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Hidden Garden Tour

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Friends of Prospect Park Hidden Garden Tour Thursday, May 23, with refreshments and the Reception from 4-7 and the Benefit Dinner from 5:30 to 8:30.

Troy Night Out at Carmen’s with Sunny Side Of The Street Band: Gypsy Swing and Hot Trombone Jazz

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Call 518 326 2064 for reservations
Troy Night Out (Last Fridays) @ 6 & 8 PM $5 cover

February 22: Sunny Side Of The Street Band
Gypsy Swing and Hot Trombone Jazz

Sunny Side Of The Street Band Poster

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This Saturday, February 16 Artist’s Reception for Carl Voegtling

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Formerly Scheduled for last Saturday, Now It’s Saturday, February 16
4-7 pm

Artist’s Reception
for Recent Paintings
by Carl Voegtling

Tapas Hors D’oeuvres & Sangria Will Be Served
Cash Bar Available
(Regular Menu Served 9-4)

Hear What People Are Saying About The Show:

“I Love This Guy”
—Chef Chris

“You did a great job curating, Jim”
—Carmen

“What’s there to eat?”
—Jim

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4-7 pm
Tapas Hors D’Oeuvres & Sangria
Cash Bar

Friday Tapas/Artist’s Reception for Carl Voegtling/Valentine’s Day at Carmen’s w/ Doc Scanlon 2/15

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Tapas Menu for Friday, Feb. 8

Crab Cakes w/ creamy poblano sauce, served w/saffron rice and veggie

Grilled Hangar Steak w/churrasco sauce served with yucca fries

Arroz con Pollo Chicken stewed and cooked with rice in a tomato-herb broth

Polenta cakes w/grilled seasonal veggies

Flan

Apple Pie

Thick & Dark & Creamy Spanish Style Hot  Chocolate

—See our website for Saturday & Sunday Specials
We’ll post them as we plan them! —

This Saturday, February 16 Artist’s Reception for Carl Voegtling

PaintingsbyCarlVoegtling
4-7 pm
Tapas Hors D’Oeuvres & Sangria
Cash Bar

Next Friday, Feb. 15—
Valentine’s Day at Carmen’s featuring the Doc Scanlon Trio
Shows at 6 & 8PM
Prix Fixe Valentines’ Menu
(Tapas available a la Carte)

Friday, Feb. 15 Valentine’s Day at Carmen’s with the Doc Scanlon Trio

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Friday, Feb. 15 Valentine’s Day at Carmen’s with the Doc Scanlon Trio
Prix Fixe Dining with music at 6 & 8

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Friday February 15th Valentines at Carmen’s

PRIX FIXE.…….$55.00 Per Person…Price includes music cover. Price does not include tax or gratuity.

Bottle of Champagne

House Salad tossed w/Ginger Vinaigrette Dressing

Soup…..Choice of Lobster Bisque or Tomato Bisque

ENTREE

Medallions of Lobster Tail, and a choice of Filet Mignon or Baby Rack of Lamb
Parsnip-Potato Puree
Asparagus

DESSERT

Flan
Chocolate Cake drizzled w/Grand Marnier and topped w/creme fraiche

TAPAS
Crab Cakes w/a creamy poblano sauce, served over rice w/veggie

Grilled Hangar Steak w/Churrasco sauce served w/yucca fries

Arroz con Pollo…..Chicken cooked in an herbed tomato base w/rice

Risotto served w/mixed seasonal veggies

Flan

Chocolate Cake

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