—Carmen Makes Her Pancakes From Scratch
We’ve been busy making Yoghurt, twelve active cultures worth! We serve it with 100% real Maple Syrup (the only kind we serve!) and fresh fruit.
Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Cosmos, and Margaritas available by glass or pitcher, as well as Cortados (Cuban coffee), espresso, and our famous coffee— rich, hearty premium Colombian— plus herbal and regular teas. And did we say Jim-Gerale?
Last but not least, Flan for dessert!
You know us, so you know to shop the specials as well as our regular menu. Well, here we go!
It’s been a while since we’ve had Steak and Eggs, and for Easter we’re pulling out all the stops. We scored a great Filet Mignon and we’ll serve it this weekend. Along with eggs your style, a potato pancake, and all the trimmings.
That’s not all— Strawberries are here, and we’re passing them on. Pancakes with Strawberries in Orange Glace (thanks, Jackie, for the inspiration!), on plenty of fresh whipped cream.
Gluten Free Pancakes: an amazing recipe— Carmen has been tweaking it all week, and I get to sample! They keep getting better and better, and they started out pretty great. With our own Mango–Banana–Peach purée
Black Bean Omelet: Light but it’s got staying power! Black beans with garlic, tomato, onion and cilantro. Sounds Mexican but it’s Cuban now! (shown above with fruit, but we’ll serve it with salad, guacamole and English muffin).
Gluten Free Pancakes: an amazing recipe— Carmen has been tweaking it all week, and I get to sample! They keep getting better and better, and they started out pretty great. With our own Mango–Banana–Peach purée
Black Bean Omelet: Light but it’s got staying power! Black beans with garlic, tomato, onion and cilantro. Sounds Mexican but it’s Cuban now! (shown above with fruit, but we’ll serve it with salad, guacamole and English muffin).
Topped off with Vanilla and Chocolate Egg Cremes, Minty Iced Tea and Jim-Gerale
Gluten Free Pancakes: an amazing recipe— Carmen has been tweaking it all week, and I get to sample! They keep getting better and better, and they started out pretty great. With our own Mango–Banana–Peach purée
Apple Omelet: My new favorite in a light summer breakfast! Butter-sautéed apples and ham, set off with award-winning Maytag Blue Cheese (shown above with fruit)
Gazpacho: Getting raves all over. Fresh vine ripe tomatoes, cucumber, and garlic… and it’s absolutely vegan!
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Gluten Free Pancakes: an amazing recipe— Carmen has been tweaking it all week, and I get to sample! They keep getting better and better, and they started out pretty great. With our own Mango–Banana–Peach purée
Vegan Eggs: Mock eggs jimmied up (love that word!) from groats and polenta. Served with roasted veggies and plantains (shown above)
Chilled Cucumber-Dill Soup: you tried her gazpacho, now taste the way she’s elevated a traditional recipe. Perfect to beat the heat!
Plus some favorites:
Topped off with Vanilla and Chocolate Egg Cremes, Minty Iced Tea and Jim-Gerale
And CocoLoco for dessert!
Eggs Benedict: Poached Eggs over English muffin and Canadian bacon, served w/ home fries and grilled veggies
Tostada: Eggs layered with a crispy fried tortilla, home fries, veggie or chorizo hash, manchego cheese, and lime crema, plus ranchero sauce made from vine-ripe fresh tomatoes.
We will offer a few of our favorites:
Topped off with Vanilla and Chocolate Egg Cremes, Minty Iced Tea and Jim-Gerale
And CocoLoco for dessert!
We’re going to the annual family picnic.
A wonderful 4th to all !
The Café is open for breakfast brunch lunch on Sunday July 5th 9-4.
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Our Sunday Specials are: Tostada: Eggs layered with a crispy fried tortilla, home fries, veggie or chorizo hash, manchego cheese, and lime crema, plus ranchero sauce made from vine-ripe fresh tomatoes.
Topped off with Chocolate Egg Creme, Minty Iced Tea and Jim-Gerale
And CocoLoco for dessert!
The vegan alternative to ice cream–
with no apologies for being vegan!
Smoother, creamier, cooler than anything you’ve ever tried!
Vanilla, Chocolate and Mint Chocolate Chip
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