Okay, so I told you that Pernil is roasted pork shoulder. So what do we do with it?

Check out the Crispy Pork tonight to see.

We start with a healthy serving of Pernil, in a bit of mofungo, a popular Latin side dish. Mofungo is made with mashed plantains, bacon & chicharron. Top it off with sofrito, a minced mix of peppers, garlic and onion

You just learned three new words in Spanish. Come in tonight and we will show you three new tastes!

King’s Crown, Shiitake & Crimini Mushrooms, with Wild Ramps & two Poached Eggs.

Combines the four basic food groups: delicious, nutritious, fantastic & ecstatic!

Wild Ramps, fresh from the forest. Match them with sautéed King Trumpet, Shiitake and Crimini mushrooms on a base of our amazing Polenta.

This is the kind of vegetarian food that wins over dedicated meat eaters.

Blackberries, blueberries, and red, red raspberries— all fresh, fresh, fresh! Made into a delicious compote, ladled generously over our pancakes or French toast.

What a wonderful way to start the day!

Soooooooo many fresh berries! You got your blueberries, you got your blackberries, and then you got your red raspberries on top of that! It’s about the seat tasting fruit I’ve ever had, no exaggeration.

As if that’s not enough, we tip it with a fresh berry sauce– same berries, natural sweetness, just a touch of added sugar. I’m doubly amazed.

We used phyllo dough to make the blue cheese tartlets. We placed them on salad greens and drizzled them lightly with must to make the most delicious tartlets you have ever tasted.

Like we say here at Carmen’s, “Another day another amazingly delicious tapa!”

Whipping it up now to serve tomorrow. I know, I can’t stand waiting either!

Made with fresh blueberries, blackberries and red, red raspberries.

Tell you what— come in for lunch today and we’ll let you stare at it lovingly, right next to Jim

Pan seared Perch, w/ slivered veggies and homemade Aioli, on a bed of Quinona.

I get to eat this now. I have the best job in the world.

Fresh-made Foccacia. Roasted Garbanzos, nutty and delicious. Roasted Red & Yellow Peppers, with Garlic & fresh Herbs.

Surprise!!

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!