This year, we’ll be open from 9—2 on Friday, Jan. 1st – New Year’s Day – and 10—4 on Saturday & Sunday. We will have some amazing specials, like Orange Pecan Pancakes, Carmen’s Hearty Chicken Soup.
From then it’s on to the new year, and, unlike other times, we are staying open all winter. That’s right, you heard it here first: Carmen’s all winter long, for your brunching pleasure: 9—4 Saturdays and Sundays, with tasty food cooked fresh, and some of the finest specials you’ve ever tucked in to.
Dress up in your Victorian finery, pass a few coppers to the urchins, and have a grand time! Don’t expect any snow, the weatherman says 50°. As usual, the best food and grandest times will be at Carmen’s— We are open from 9-7, the Stroll runs from 11-5, so come in afterwards for a song and a smile.
The Nellies Return! Energetic rootsy, alt-country, Americana band — to play the Victorian Stroll at Carmen’s. Who knows what their lineup will be this Sunday? They always bring friends, and each new player is better than the last. Listen in from 2-6, with breaks for Jim-Gerale and Cubano Sandwiches. Or a brewski and fries. Or whatever.
Artist’s Reception for William Gill
at Carmen’s Cafe: 198 1st St, Troy, New York 12180
Meet South Troy photographer and bon vivant Will Gill. Ask him your most pressing questions abut life, art and why the world goes around.
Stop by Carmen’s (198 1st St, Troy, NY) and check out the photos of the crazy place that is South Troy. People. Trains. Fireworks… all of it!
Just about every week Jim Lewis puts his heart and soul into this weekly newsletter. He includes updates about happenings at Carmen’s Cafe. He’ll keep you informed about the weekend specials or what Carmen is serving at the Troy Waterfront Farmer’s Market.
Additionally Jim posts about the world around him. The local flavor of the Troy community, and its potential to be discovered as the gem it is, by others. Jim puts his special brand of wit and whimsey into the newsletter.
So come on aboard for the ride, its free!
Prospect Park Hidden Garden TourAnnual Tradition: Thursday, 5/21, from 4-7:30
Self-guided tour showing some of Troys finest private gardens
Top it off with a benefit dinner at Carmen’s from 5:30-9
Free refreshments from 4-6 if you show us your tour map!
Tickets $10, available during event at First & Division Sts. or online
More info at (518) 874-1303 or email
All proceeds benefit Prospect Park
May 21, 2015 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Rain or Shine
A self-guided walking tour of backyard gardens in the Historic Sage, Washington Park and adjoining districts in downtown Troy.
COST/BENEFIT
Admission is $10; all proceeds benefit ongoing projects in Prospect Park.
Limited access for baby strollers.
PARKING
Free event parking is provided at the Russell Sage College lot, located at First and Division streets. Additional free parking is available in lots farther south on First Street.
CHECK-IN
Required check-in near Russell Sage College parking lot, corner of First and Division streets. You will pick up your tour map.
DOGS, STROLLERS, ETC.
No dogs in gardens.
Note: The gardens are small and may include stairs and unpaved or cobblestone paths.
FREE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS
(AT CARMEN’S CAFE)
The Hidden Garden Tour map is also a ticket for free light refreshments, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Carmen’s Cafe, located at 198 First Street.
POST TOUR DINNER BENEFIT (AT CARMEN’S CAFE)
Benefit Dinner for Friends of Prospect Park:
Thursday, May 21 from 5:30-9
Prixe Fix Menu, $33 per person:
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin w/ grits & Swiss chard
Rainbow Trout w/couscous, pine nuts & butternut squash purée
Plus: Crisped Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Vegetable Medley
Basmati Brown Rice
Mixed Greens Salad
Flan
Sangria, Tea, Iced Tea, Coffee, Seltzer
Cash Bar
Reservations suggested: (518) 326-2064
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT TOUR
For information, call (518) 874-1303 or email haliskim@verizon.net
Cuba meets New England Blueberry Pancakes with pineapple-mango sauce! and FRESH blueberries! Light and fluffy, just what the doctor ordered to chase the wintertime blahs away! Some whipped cream, a little fresh fruit garnish—100% pure maple syrup! Why? Because we’re Carmen’s! And it tastes so gooooood!
Huevos TostadosLayers of flavor, Perfect savor! Picture this: a crispy fried taco topped with home fries and chorizo or veggie hash, manchego cheese, and a pair of sunnyup eggs— then some spring greens and avocado. And don’t forget the ranchero sauce or the lime crema on top! And yes, that is a small side of cucumber pico just to set it all off.
Vote For Carmen’s!The perfect way to start the day!
So vote for us in the
METROLAND READER’S POLL
Three ways to vote:
–Online
–Send in the ballot in Metroland
–Come in to Carmen’s and we’ll send it in for you
Who has more Tiffany glass per square mile than anyone in the world?What’s that, you say? Who has the most per person?
Also Troy!
And you can see it tomorrow night if you sign up QUICKLY for the Tiffany Tour, put on by the Gateway, of course, and benefiting all those places who house and care for these precious jewels. Call (518) 279-9779 for info.
And if you miss the boat, there will be another one sometime this year. The Gateway folks take their responsibility seriously!
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Does the name Susan B. Anthony ring a bell? And she came by it honestly!
Susan is from Brooklyn, and just loves Troy. So much that she’s writing a book about us— if by writing you mean taking pictures of everyday Trojans. And we’ve got a preview hanging on our walls. This is her photograph of our hero Abby Lublin, urban grower extraordinaire.
Meet her Saturday Feb. 21, from 5-8, when we throw our usual Grand Artist’s Reception. Dinner will be available, plus complimentary Cuban hors d’oeuvres.
What did YOU do for Christmas? Jim made drums for a numbew of people. Here’s the Fire Drum, made of cherry, blooddwood, and butcherblock oak.
See him for those extra special things, from furniture to sculpture to— yes, even counters and floors like Carmen’s.
Who makes all that delicious food? Chef Carmen, mostly.
That’s not to say she doesn’t have help, but mostly it’s her back there, bringing us authentic Cuban recipes she was taught by her Aunt Matilda. And a few things she’s picked up since then.
Here’s a picture I took of her the other day. You can tell she was dreaming about springtime.
Pretty strong dream. I hope it comes true soon!
Just open Weekends till we catch our breath:
Saturday & Sunday 9-4
Of course, we’ll still do a party if you call ahead!
Back to the full schedule:
Thursday 11-6
Friday 11-10
Saturday & Sunday 9-4
Free local delivery for orders over $15 on weekdays.
January Hours: Just open Weekends till we catch our breath: Saturday & Sunday 9-4
Of course, we’ll still do a party if you call ahead!
Thursday 11-6
Friday 11-10
Saturday & Sunday 9-4
Free local delivery for orders over $15 on weekdays
Does the name Susan B. Anthony ring a bell? And she came by it honestly!
Susan is from Brooklyn, and just loves Troy. So much that she’s writing a book about us — if by writing you mean taking pictures of everyday Trojans. And we’ve got a preview hanging on our walls. This is her photograph of our hero Abby Lublin, urban grower extraordinaire.
Meet her Saturday Feb. 21, from 5-8, when we throw our usual Grand Artist’s Reception. Dinner will be available, plus complimentary Cuban hors d’oeuvres.
Carmen’s Cafe will host an “Art Night” this Thursday, Oct. 30 featuring: a honeybee themed intersection artwork project, an art opening with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a special dinner menu.
While community members create the chalk murals outside, Carmen’s Cafe will also host a tapas and sangria reception from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. for artist Gary Masline. The restaurant will be open until 9 p.m.
Masline’s exhibit of 12 oil paintings is titled “Faces & Places.”
Based in East Greenbush, Masline’s paintings of oils on canvas have received awards from the Mohawk-Hudson Regional Exhibition, Albany Center Gallery, and the Arts Center of the Capital Region. In 2010, the Albany Institute of Art and History named him one of “Tomorrow’s Masters Today,” and in 2001 he won the Metroland readers’ poll for “Best Visual Artist.”
The paintings, on display at Carmen’s from Oct. 30 through the end of the year, use the colors and light of the American southwest, combining people and landscape images to create “stories on the walls.”
(Note: Contact Jim Lewis for publicity images of Masline’s artwork.)
SPECIAL MENU
Carmen’s guest chef, Ross Tuskey, will be preparing the following special menu for Thursday and Friday nights:
Tuskey is a culinary trained chef who prepares food for Carmen’s Cafe on music nights.
Week of Fri. Oct. 24 to Sun. Oct. 26
(Sorry, Closed Thursday–
See you Friday for Mundo Nuevo
¡Lunch!By which we mean, breakfast any time, PLUS our lunchtime menu! Which is why we are showing you a picture of French Toast with Fresh Fruit and Real Whipped Cream
Cubano Sandwich by popular demand— pork, ham & swiss w/ mustard & pickle on Cuban bread
Picadillo
Check out our full menu! Though for a real treat, come in and see what’s on our Specials Board
Beef Stew slow cooked in a tomato herb broth
Costillitas de Cerdo baby back spareribs, dry rubbed and s-l-o-w roasted
Pan Seared Tilapia w/ garlic-wine-cilantro sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops w/ rosemary glaze
Flamenco Stew
Craft BeerCheck out this list and help us grow it over time. Tell us what you love and we’ll keep adding!
Nine Pin Cider by Nine Pin Cider Works, Albany, NY
Leisure Time and Hoponius Union by Jack’s Abbey
Raspberry Ale by Dark Horse
Scotch Ale by Black Isle
Chocolate Satin Cake
Pear Apple Tart
New York Cheesecake
Flan
Mundo Nuevo 10/24
Elizabeth Kasius & Heard 11/21
The Nellies Victorian Stroll 12/7
Mundo Nuevo 12/19
Gary Masline Artist’s Reception 5 till 9
Open for Dinner! 5 to 9 Chef Ross is whipping up a special menu, we’ll pass out Tapas hors d’oeuvres and Sangria, and we’ll be serving dinner till 9!
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