Great New Vegan Cheese!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Carmen's Bistro

Thanks to our Vegan friends for the suggestion: We now have Daiya Vegan Cheese.

Yes, it is cheese, and yes, it is vegan— no animal products used. We put it on vegan bread, of course. We find it a bit bland, so we spice it up with roasted onion and jalapeño spread— it has just a touch of heat, but incredible flavor. It’s shown here with our homemade sweet potato chips, though we are serving it today with potato wedge fries and Brussels sprouts cole slaw— the finest, most delicate cole slaw you will ever eat.

If you are not Vegan, don’t be afraid to order it, it’s honestly a good sandwich. And you can still have the traditional cheddar alternative.

If you know of a food or product that would make our menu sing, don’t hesitate to mention it. It might be just the thing we are looking for!

Spring Is In The Air

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Carmen's Bistro

Wed. April 2 to Sun. April 6

Spring Is In The Air…
And It’s About Time!

We went out without coats Tuesday for the first time in months!

Our menu changes with the seasons—
check out the quinona salad for Friday Night Tapas

Our Hours: Wednesday, Thursday: 11-6 • Friday: 11-10 • Saturday & Sunday: 9-4
Free Local Delivery Weekdays w/ $15 Minimum

—Check out our specials!

Sandwiches

Pollo de Fuego pulled chicken w/ caramelized onion
on ciabatta

Grilled Cheese your choice of cheddar or vegan mozzarella-cheddar blend, spiced w/ roasted jalapeño sauce

Plus the regular suspects

Salads!

See our full menu

Cleanse your palate– build your body right with Carmen’s half and whole Garden Salads

Meals

Why wait for the weekend? Get real food, real good, and get it now!

Pork Spare Ribs incredibly meaty! w/ pineapple guava sauce

Ropa Vieja traditional Spanish braised shredded beef w/ rice, beans & avocado

Mac-N-Cheese With Avocado & Roasted Red Pepper
Options: Bacon, Chorizo, or Plantains

Soups! Get a cup or a bowl

Hearty Veggie Stew– Vegan! w/ white beans & seasonal veggies.

Flamenco– yes, our favorite egg dish starts with a stew! And it’s great as a stew without the eggs. Available w/ chorizo or vegan

Cuban Favorites

Flamenco—yes, our favorite egg dish starts with a stew! And it’s great as a stew without the eggs. Available w/ chorizo or vegan

Cubano Sandwich—Ham, Pork, Swiss, Pickle and Mustard on Pan Cubano bread

Desserts

We’ve got you covered
Flan
Chocolate Sour Cream Cake
Lemon Ginger Cheesecake
Chocolate Brownie

Featured Artist

Robert Gullie—He’s also showing at The Foundry in Cohoes thru April 13

Remember, when you buy art at Carmen’s, all the money goes to the artist.

Let Us Host A Private Party for You & Your Friends!

Have your favorite dishes, hire a band if you want, and have the place to yourselves!

Available any night but Friday (but we’ll seat a smaller party with our regular diners). Call Carmen for details!

Pineapple Mango Pancakes

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Carmen's Bistro

We just loves putting things in pancakes! And nothing beats Pineapple and Mango, especially when you top it with Coconut Caramel Sauce.

Otherwise, you’d be stuck with our 100% real true pure Maple Syrup, and what a tragedy that would be!

Watch This Space (Vegan)

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Carmen's Bistro

Roasted onions & jalapeños:

We have been working with the Daiya vegan cheeses, trying to find a place for them in our menu. Problem is, we find them bland– not up to our flavor standards.

We’ve cracked the nut: he’ll make a sauce from these and work his flavor magic. The bread? We already have a great vegan sourdough bread.

I can’t wait to try it!

Vote is Closing

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Carmen's Bistro