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Tapas Specials for Friday, May 17

carmenscafetroy — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:35:03 +0000

Tapas Specials for Friday, May 17th

New York Strip Steak
Roasted Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

Pan Seared Salmon w/ Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
over Forbidden Rice & Veggie

Chicken Tamales
w/ Black Beans & Rice

Vegetarian Tumbet
Stewed in Tomato Broth, Chickpeas,
Eggplant & Potato, Wrapped in Puff Pastry

Sweet Corn & Black Bean Salad
over Jicama & Bibb Lettuce
with Avocado Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Mango Lime Cheesecake

Flan

~ Full Tapas Menu Here ~

Mango Lime Cheesecake

carmenscafetroy — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:53:58 +0000

It takes a lot of fresh fruit to get all that flavor in the Mango-Lime Cheesecake. That’s what Iove about having a restaurant!

Bring Mom for Mothers Day…

carmenscafetroy — Thu, 09 May 2013 11:06:07 +0000

… 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

Tapas Specials for Friday, May 10th

carmenscafetroy — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:36:08 +0000

Pan Seared Salmon w/ Mango Salsa
over Exotic Rice

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

Specials!

carmenscafetroy — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:06:08 +0000

Specials for Today—

Steak & Eggs
w/ home fries & toast… 16

Roast Chicken
w/ rice
& beans… 12

Sautéed Shrimp & Scallops
w/ rice & veggie -or- w/ greens … 14

Asparagus & Wild Ramp Risotto
w/ grilled oyster mushrooms … 14

Flan… 6

Black Forest Cake… 6

Ice Cream w/ Fresh Berries…6

Getting Ready for the Weekend

carmenscafetroy — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:49:24 +0000

Wild Ramps for tonight’s Vegetarian Special, Fresh Asparagus as our featured veggie, Bananas for Pancakes tomorrow, and Avocados for, well, we’re Cuban, for just about everything.

Vegetarian Risotto

carmenscafetroy — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:48:57 +0000

Risotto w/ Wild Ramos, Asparagus, Grilled Oyster Mushrooms, Drizzled w/ Ranch Sauce.

Our vegetarian option for tonight. Perfect for eating outdoors!

South Troy Café Opens Its Doors for Prospect Park

carmenscafetroy — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:06:09 +0000

Carmen’s Café, at First and Adams Streets in Troy, will host three events to support the Friends of Prospect Park Hidden Garden Tour, taking place Thursday, May 23: refreshments for the Tour, a benefit dinner for the Friends, and an Artist’s Reception for painter Joy Adams, who paints beautifully complex nature scenes.

“When I’ve been on the Hidden Garden Tour,” said owner Carmen Gonzalez, “People wanted a place to sit for a bit to meet up with their friends afterwards, to compare notes. We are happy to share the Café. Since we don’t have a garden aside from our window boxes, it’s our way to be involved.” The restaurant will pass out samples of their tapas, along with minty iced tea and sangria, during the Tour.

Painter Joy Adams from Ithaca, NY, will also be on hand to discuss her work. Ms Adams’ paintings and drawings address the complexity of nature and life in all aspects, the beauty as well as the darker underbelly. The reception will be open from 4 to 7, and her work will be on exhibit at Carmen’s Café through August 25.

Carmen’s will host a benefit dinner for the Friends from 5:30-8:30 pm. “So many people asked if they could stay for dinner after the Tour, but we were only serving refreshments,” explained Ms. Gonzalez. “This year, we offered to host a benefit dinner for the Friends.” It will be served buffet style, with meat, fish and vegetarian options and a cash bar. All profits go to the Friends of Prospect Park.

Schedule:

4-7, Hidden Garden Tour. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased under the tent in the alley next to Russell Sage Parking Lot, corner of First and Division Streets, Troy. The self-guided tour includes a map to private gardens through downtown Troy and nearby neighborhoods. For information, email npattison@nycap.rr.com.
4-7, Reception for Joy Adams and refreshments for the Hidden Garden Tour, at Carmen’s Café, corner of First and Adams.
5:30-8:30, Benefit Dinner for the Friends of Prospect Park, Carmen’s Café. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, with a cash bar. Reservations recommended, call 326-2064. See the menu online at CarmensCafeTroy.com.

Tapas Specials for Friday, May 3rd

carmenscafetroy — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:24:01 +0000

Cumin Coriander Crusted Filet Mignon
w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Veggie

Roast Chicken
w/ Saffron Rice & Beans

Sautéed Shrimp & Scallops
w/ Creamy Coriander Sauce
over Forbidden Rice & Veggie

Asparagus & Wild Ramp Risotto
w/ Grilled Oyster Mushroom

Breakfast – Lunch Specials will be Posted On Our Website:
http://CarmensCafeTroy.com

Next Weekend is Mother’s Day—
What Better Treat than a nice Brunch at Carmen’s?

Check out our cooking videos
for tips from Chef Chris!
http://carmenscafetroy.com/category/chef-chris-cooking-tips/

Weekend Specials

carmenscafetroy — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:49:30 +0000

I already described the Apple Omelet below.

New York Strip Steak & Eggs w/ Homefries & Toast 10

Black Bean Burger w/ Yucca Fries 10

Chicken BLT w/ Avocado & Yucca Fries 10

Grilled Scallop Salad 12

Black Forest Cake 6

Flan 5