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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)

The Nellies perform at CArmen's CAfe for The Troy Victorian Stroll

Sunday, 12/ 2: Victorian Stroll Come Hear The Nellies: energetic rootsy, alt-country, Americana band

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Sunday, 12/ 2: Victorian Stroll Come Hear The Nellies 2-6PM, No Cover

Victorian Stroll Special: Fresh Scratch-Made Spicy Hot Chocolate

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From http://www.thenellies.com/

The Nellies are an Albany, NY based, rootsy, alt-country, Americana band. The band is driven by core singer-songwriter duo, Karen Ann Gilpin (acoustic guitar/banjo) and Peggy Lecuyer (mandolin/harmonica) who both contribute driving rhythms and beautiful two part harmonies to their songs. They are joined by Gene Lemme who keeps The Nellies in line on the upright bass. Also joining The Nellies at shows are an assortment of stellar lead players such as Kevin Maul and Mike McMann, as well as others. You will find The Nellies’ energy contagious. Their fun loving stage presence will put a smile on your face.

Karen Ann and Peggy write a number of the songs that The Nellies perform and combine them with well chosen covers performed by Fred Eaglesmith, Donna the Buffalo, The Grateful Dead, Kasey Chambers, Gram Parsons, Abigail Washburn, Bob Dylan and Gillian Welch as well as the inclusion of some favorite, traditional bluegrass songs.

The Nellies have proudly released their first CD in October of 2011 and are laying the musical groundwork for their next release. You will find The Nellies playing at a variety of events and venues in the greater Albany, NY area – please go to our gigs tab to see where we’ll be playing next and feel free to contact us to play at a venue near you!

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This Week @ Carmen’s: South Troy through Outsiders Eyes Artists Reception, Gideon Fruedmann, Tapas, 2013 Rising Star Chef Nominee Chris Faraci

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Tonight! “South Troy through Outsider Eyes”  can be seen at Carmen’s Café, 198 First Street Troy.  It starts with an Artist’s Reception from 5-8PM on Thursday, October 25 catered by Carmen herself.  It closes on Christmas Eve with Carmen’s annual Community Potluck, open to all.

Friday October 26 Gideon Freudmann— Jazz/ Rock/ Baroque Fusion on the Cello

Friday Tapas Specials:

  • Butternut & Fennel Bisque, Yucca Chicken Croquettes, Pan Seared Radicchio Salad Roasted Tomatoes, Sweet Pickled Carrots Tossed w/ Champagne Vinaigrette Option—Topped w/ Poached Egg
  • Crab Cakes w/ Spicy Remoulade Served w/ Sweet Mashed Potatoes w/ Honey & Chipotle
  • Braised Stuffed Flank Steak w/ Spinach Peppers & Caramelized Onions Served w/ Yucca fries & Veggie
  • Marinated Roast Chicken Served w/ Rice & Beans
  • Pumpkin Risotto w/ Roasted Acorn Squash Topped W/ Whipped Goat Cheese & Roasted Shallots
  •  Caramel Apple Cheesecake, Flan

Breakfast Specials for Sat-Sun, Oct. 27-28 ~

  • Huevos Benedictus Poached Eggs over Saffron Rice Cake & Bacon served w/ House-Made Hollandaise Sauce & Plantain
  • Veggie Huevos Benedictus Drop the Bacon & Plantain, Served on a Bed of Greens
  • Steak & Eggs Home Fries & Toast

Cast your vote for our own Executive Chef, Chris Faraci as the 2013 Rising Star Chef!2013 Rising Star Chefs

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Carmen’s Cafe is Very Social

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We’re now on the Social Web so you can stay up to date with everything going on at Carmen’s Cafe (and share the news with your friends) – Catering Services, Weekly Specials, New Menu Items, Live Music, and Featured Fine Artists — by following us on this blog,  Twitter – @CarmensCafeTroy “Like” our Facebook Fan Page, or send us your email address if you prefer. We also encourage you to share your reviews on Yelp.

Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Carmen's Cafe

Breakfast Buffet Next Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17

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Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Carmen's Cafe

Next Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17, we are trying something different. Every once in a while we have a Breakfast Buffet instead of our usual cook-to-order. It’s a good time to try something different, to fill your hunger both for the new and different and for the tried and true. Menu:

  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Chorizo Scrambled Eggs
  • Flamenca (Chorizo Stew, eaten with eggs)
  • Bacon
  • Home Fries
  • Blueberry Multigrain Pancakes
  • Fruit Platter w. Yoghurt Dip
  • Cheese Platter
  • Toast
  • Coffee-Tea-Juice

Price is $12 for adults, $7 for children under 12.

If you like it we’ll do it more often, so let us know, even if you can’t come in this weekend.