Back from the Fourth, refreshed and ready for summer.  First up is our neighbor,
Patti Melita, star of stage and Third Street
She brings her magnificent voice along with Nate Phipps’ wonderful piano to grace our humble bistro.

Open 5-10, showtime 6:30-9:30, cover $5.  You’ll love it.

Dinner Specials for Friday, July 8:

Pernil—  Slow roasted Pork Shoulder in Caribbean spices
w. veggie & mashed potato

Steak Salad
over baby spinach & mushrooms salad

Shrimp Tamale
with roasted poblano in a cream sauce

Braised Collard Greens w. garlic & oil

Yucca w. Onions & Garlic

Sidewalk Bistro Dining is Open

Fundraiser & Meet The Candidate @ Carmen’s, Friday July 14, 6:30-10
Introducing Lynne Kopka and Nina Nichols
At Large Candidates for City Council of Troy
An Array of Tapas and Sangria will be provided by Carmen’s Café
$20 donation goes entirely to the Kopka and Nichols for City Council Campaigns
—  We like Lynn and Nina because they have both shown they are smart and hard workers, and are dedicated to making Troy a better place for everyone

Next Week:  I tell you, it’s a stellar month, and August is just as good.  Next up it’s
Charlie Smith & Stingray Bob Aronstein,
the Capital District’s premier bluesmen
Friday, July 15