14th Annual HIDDEN GARDEN TOUR May 23rd

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.

Planning 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. Stay tuned for details.

Bunnies

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

~ 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.

Off The Board Special

If we are not busy, ask our chef to make you a bowl of Organic Lactose-Free Yoghurt w/ Fresh Fruit. Shown here blended with Powdered Green Tea for an energy boost with anti-oxidants.

Grilled Salmon w/Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, served w/ Greens

Carne Guisada….Cuban Beef Stew….slow-cooked in an herbed broth

Polenta Cakes w/Grilled Veggies and sun-dried tomato tapenade drizzled w/cilantro oil

~ Desserts ~

Flan

Lemon Ginger Cheesecake

TNO / Sunny Side of the Street / Tapas Specials / New Art Exhibit / Vote for Carmen’s Cafe

Feast your ears! Enjoy Troy Night Out at Carmen’s Cafe with Sunny Side Of The Street Band: Gypsy Swing and Hot Trombone Jazz!

Check out these delicious Tapas Specials

Feast your Eyes! New Exhibit — Paintings by Carl Voegtling

Show your support! Metroland’s Readers’ Poll for 2013 is out! Here’s your opportunity to vote for Carmen’s Cafe for several categories

Sunny Side Of The Street Band Poster

Direct your feet to …

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

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:

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

“What’s there to eat?”
—Jim

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

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

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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Weekend Specials/New Paintings/ Spanish Style Hot Chocolate/House Made Ketchup

photoOur Weekend Specials this week: Friday Tapas:

Cumin -Coriander Crusted Filet Mignon, w/a demi-glace, and garlic mashed potatoes

Sauteed Shrimp w/a creamy coriander sauce over saffron rice and veggie

Fried chicken thigh w/sun-dried tomato chili sauce over arroz con gandules (rice w/pigeon peas)

Roasted Root Veggies w/lemon-marinated crispy tofu

Specials Sat & Sun….Feb. 2 & 3:

Apple-Walnut Pancakes

Chorizo-Beef Burger w/ cheddar cheese & caramelized onions, on a portuguese roll, w/lettuce & tomato, served w/yucca fries;

Cuban Black Bean Burger w/lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado w/citrus mayo, on a Portuguese Roll, served w/ yucca fries;

Spanish Style Hot Chocolate

TRY OUR HOUSE MADE CHILI KETCHUP!!

Passage,-Oil,-30'-x-40'Mark your calendars: New Exhibit— Paintings by Carl Voegtling—Artist’s Reception: Saturday, February 9, 4-7 pm

Grand Reopening/New Paintings/Tapas/ Spanish Style Hot Chocolate

Grand Reopening
This Friday, January 25
with Mundo Nuevo
smooth Cuban Jazz
Shows at 6 & 8  —  $5 Cover Each
MundoNuevo

New Exhibit—
Paintings by Carl Voegtling
Passage, Oil, 30″ x 40″
Artist’s Reception:
Saturday, February 9, 4-7 pm
Passage,-Oil,-30'-x-40'
Tapas Specials for Friday, January 25:

Black Bean & Corn Soup

Ropa Vieja
Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce
Served w/ Yucca Fries

Pan Seared Scallops
Crispy Saffron Rice Cakes & Bacon
topped w/ Avocado Sauce

Roasted Chicken
w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Veggie

Sweet Corn & Exotic Mushroom Tamales
w/ Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
& Avocado Sauce
Served With Black Beans & Veggie

Apple Pie

Flan

Saturday & Sunday—
Try our
Thick & Dark & Creamy
Spanish Style Hot Chocolate

2013 Calendar:

New Music Schedule:
Troy Night Out only (Last Fridays) @ 6 & 8 PM
February 22:  Sunny Side Of The Street Band
Gypsy Swing and Hot Trombone Jazz
—check out their free downloads here:

Carmen’s Café
CarmensCafe@nycap.rr.com

—open 5-10 Friday for Tapas & Music
9-4 Saturday & Sunday for Breakfast-Lunch

198 First Street (Corner of Adams)
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 326-2064

We will reopen on Friday, January 25, with Mundo Nuevo

The next week, Jan 25th we reopen with Mundo Nuevo  and hope to see you all  happy and full of love  from a wonderful year’s end and new beginning.

With All Our Hearts,

— Carmen &  Jim

Mundo Nuevo is a musical quartet that is dedicated to preserving the classic repertoire of the Spanish speaking Caribbean, Mexico and South America. Jose Cruz, Walter Ramos, Fernando Gomes, and Jose Melendez.


Cafe open from 5–10pm with music in two live shows from 6–7:30 or 8–9:30 5$ Cover.

Call 518 326 2064 for reservations