We Survived The Snow!

Our walks are shoveled and the streets are clear

Open 11 to 10 tonight, and 9-4 through the weekend

Mundo Nuevo is still playing, and our Tapas Menu is online!

Sidewalks are cleared at Carmen’s Jim

I know it looks like snow But really, the Hot Spiced Cider is on us! If you take the time and trouble to come in, it’s the least we can do! Jim just spent a couple hours clearing snow around the block, clearing fire hydrants, helping get six cars out. Why? It’s what neighbors do. Of course, he couldn’t have done it without our neighbor Warren, who kindly lent his snowblower. Around and around it goes, and don’t forget to pay it forward!

Hot Spiced CiderHot Spiced Cider

Our most popular beverage this winter after water and coffee. We could be selling them, but today we are passing them out for free. You don’t have to bring a coupon or buy anything, just come in and take a load off, swap snowstorm stories, and enjoy having neighbors! Hot Spiced Cider: cheers you, warms you, reminds you that winter is fun!

Mundo Nuevo plays such danceable Cuban jazz!

Mundo Nuevo Plays!-3

We called them, and they’ll be here… Will you? Amazingly danceable Cuban jazz. A couple spaces left– Shows at 6 & 8, $5 Cover

Faceoff!

Which cheese do you like?

On the left, on sourdough, grilled Brie with thinly sliced apples and fresh arugula pesto.

On the right, on ciabatta, fresh baked turkey with Wensleydale cranberry cheese, arugula, and a compote made of sundried tomatoes, wine-soaked cherries, and caramelized red onions.

Simple or complex, a fresh take in a classic or a classic version if a fresh new idea. Hot from Carmen’s.

Delivered to your door, if you are local. Open till 6. Call us at 326-2064.

Surprise Special!

Spareribs with Guava-Pineapple Glaze

How do you spell fantastic?

Chocolate Cake w/ Raspberry-Chocolate Sauce for dessert.

ZeeLemons Vegan Birthday Special

We love ZeeLemons, and when we found out it was her birthday, we wanted to make something extra special for her.  Vegan, of course, just like her!

ZeeLemons Vegan Birthday Special

ZeeLemons Vegan Birthday Special

What you are seeing is a thinly sliced stack of grilled sweet potato alternating with apple, on top of caramelized onion, grilled Swiss Chard and Brussels sprouts, set off with dabs of whipped sweet potato seasoned with coriander.

We enjoyed sampling his experiments yesterday.  The finished version—  amazing!

Hold your birthday party here and we will amaze you too!

Bloody Mary

It’s Bloody Mary time again!

Available A and NA

Heat Wave

Celebrating today’s heat wave (19 degrees and climbing!) We’re cooking a b-i-i-g pot of Huevos Flamencos.

Multicolored peppers, fresh-made chorizo, potatoes, onions and garlic, all in a tomato broth, topped with two eggs your style.

Available vegan, too, and just as tasty.

Thaw Out And Start Your Day Right

For Starters:

Spanish Hot Chocolate, shaved from extra dark chocolate plus fresh squeezed orange and cinnamon.  For toppers, we whip cream and grind nutmeg for a rch, deeply layered flavor

Spanish Hot Chocolate

Nothing like the classics, and Spanish Hot Chocolate takes the cake.  We shave Premium Dark Chocolate, add Cinnamon and squeeze in Orange Juice, then top it with our own Whipped Cream and Fresh Ground Nutmeg.  What a winner!

Later On:

Saki, Raspberries and more, plus that good ol' Carmen's goodness!

Raspberry Cosmo at Carmen’s!

Stock up on phytonutrients (yeah, that’s the ticket!) with a Fresh Raspberry Cosmo.  Introductory special, only 4!  (regularly 5)

Snowmelt Special!

Mimosa!Cool and sweet, Carmen's Mimosa topped with fresh fruit
Light and tasty, just the thing to make your breakfast special!

Snow is gone!    Celebrate with something special for breakfast today.  Carmen’s has it, in regular and NA versions.  Happy times price today, 4 instead of 5, the perfect breakfast companion.

The Year in Tapas

In addition to our regular tapas menu, here’s a roundup of Tapas Specials we’ve served up over the past year. We hope you enjoyed 2013 with us. We look forward to enjoying 2014 with you.

What were your Top 10 favorites?

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

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

Sauteed Shrimp w/ Creamy Coriander Sauce
over Saffron Rice & 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

Crab Cakes
w/ creamy poblano sauce, served w/saffron rice and veggie

Grilled Hangar Steak
w/churrasco sauce
served with yucca fries

Arroz con Pollo
Chicken stewed and cooked with rice in a tomato-herb broth

Polenta cakes
w/grilled seasonal veggies

Grilled Scallops
w/ Lemon Beurre Blanc
served over Saffron Rice

Filet Mignon
w/ Coriander Mint & Cilantro Pesto
served w/ Pureed Parsnips & Yucca

Chicken Tamales
Steamed in Banana Leaves
Served w/ veggie

Cilantro-Lime Tofu
served w/ Sauteed Veggies over Rice

Pan-Seared Red Snapper Filet
Served w/ Avocado Sauce over Saffron Rice & Veggie

NY Strip Steak
w/ Cumin Demi-Glace
served w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Chorizo Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breast
w/ Coriander Cream Sauce
served w/ Rice & Beans

Risotto
w/ Mushroom Medley, Squash & Red Peppers

Roasted Ham
w/braised cabbage and roasted potatoes

Seafood Bouillabaisse
w/lobster, shrimp, scallops and mussels
in a tomato-herb broth, served over saffron rice

Braised Leg of Lamb
w/a cilantro-lime gremolata,
served with potato pancakes and veggie

Vegetarian Tumbet
stewed in a tomato broth w/chickpeas, eggplant, and potato and topped with baked phyllo

Braised Beef Short Rib
Carmelized Onion-Guava Barbecue Sauce
w/ Fried Yucca

Crab Cakes
w/ Cuban Remoulade
over Saffron Rice and Veggie

Pollo al Jerez
Bone-in Chicken Thighs
Braised in Sherry Sauce
with Prunes, Raisins & Artichokes
served w/ Roasted Potatoes

Vegetarian Paella
Saffron Rice cooked in Vegetable stock
Loaded with Seasonal Veggies

Black Bean Sliders
w/ avocado mayo

Mango-Chili Chicken Wings

Bacon Wrapped Scallops
w/ avocado salsa

Grilled New York Strip Steak
served w/ Manchego Scalloped Potatoes

Boneless Chicken Breast
   Seared in a Sherry Cream Sauce
    over Arroz con Gandules

Crispy Pan Seared Perch
    w/ Seasonal Veggies over Rice

Half Crispy Avocado
w/ Pico
   (Pineapple Coconut Rice
    & Black Bean Cake)

New York Strip Steak
Roasted Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

Pan Seared Salmon
w/ Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
over Forbidden Rice & Veggie

Chicken Tamales
w/ Black Beans & Rice

Vegetarian Tumbet
Stewed in Tomato Broth, Chickpeas,
Eggplant & Potato, Wrapped in Puff Pastry

Sweet Corn & Black Bean Salad
over Jicama & Bibb Lettuce
with Avocado Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Cumin Coriander Crusted Filet Mignon
w/ Potato Pancake & Veggie

Arroz con Pollo
Braised Chicken & Rice

Mussels, Shrimp  & Chorizo
w/ Coconut-Lime Broth
in a Bed of Rice

Avocado Mac & Cheese
w/ Roasted Red Peppers

Black Bean & Corn Salad

Pan Seared Salmon
w/ Mango Salsa
over Exotic Rice

New York Strip Steak
w/ Chimichurri Sauce
& Roasted Red Peppers

Sauteéd Boneless Chicken Breast
w/ Capers & Olives in a light Wine Sauce
Served w/ Rice & Veggie

Grilled Avocado on Crispy Rice Cake
w/ Sauteéd Seasonal Veggies

Crab Cakes with Cauliflower Purée
w/ Sautéed Carrots

Pork Medallions
w/ Caramelized Pineapple
over Coconut Rice

Roast Chicken
with Saffron Rice & Beans

Grilled Flatbread
w/ Sundried Tomato Tapenade & Grilled Veggies
topped w/ Manchego Cheese

Smoked Beef Short Ribs
w/ Yucca Fries & Veggie

Chicken Tamales
w/ Rice & Veggie

Shrimp Kebab
over Rice w/ Chimichurri Sauce

Crispy Tofu
w/ Coconut Curry Sauce
over rice w/ veggies

Chickpea, Golden & Red Beet & Kale Salad
over Quinona

Ropa Vieja (Braised Beef)
w/ Arroz con Gandules & Veggies

Pan Seared Boneless Chicken Breast
w/ Sweet & Spicy Mango Chutney over Exotic Rice

Grilled Salmon
w/ Cilantro Pesto
over Rice w/ Veggie

Stuffed Pepper
w/ Herbed Cous-Cous & Sweet & Sour Sauce

Pan Seared Rainbow Trout
w/ Mango-Black Bean Salsa, served over Rice

Polenta
over Pea and Cauliflower Purée

Grilled Steak
w/ Pepper Coulis
and Roasted Red Potatoes

Crispy Fried Chicken Thighs
w/ Spicy Mango Sauce, served w/ Rice & Beans

Grilled Scallops
over Crispy Rice Cakes

Filet Mignon
w/ Roasted Red Potatoes

Grilled Pork Tenderloin
w/ Orange Mojo Sauce
over Rice & Beans

Crispy Avocado
w/ Warm Quinoa Salad
w/ Tarragon Vinaigrette Dressing

Ropa Vieja
Stewed Shredded Beef in Tomato Sauce
w/ Arroz con Gandules

Pan Seared Perch
over Exotic Rice w/ Veggie

Pan Fried Boneless Chicken Breast
w/ Capers, Red Peppers & Onions
Served with Roasted Potatoes & Veggie

Kale Salad
w/ Buttered Poached Beets,
Carrots & Roasted Chickpeas

Cuban Meat Loaf
w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Veggie

Roast Chicken
w/ Brown Rice & Beans

Shrimp in Coriander Cream Sauce
Over Rice & Veggies

Hummus Trio
served w/ Crudité & Grilled Pita

Beef Tamales
w/ Chili Sauce
served w/ Seasonal Veggie

Pan Seared Perch
w/ Mango-Black Bean Salsa
over Exotic Rice

Coconut Chicken
over Pineapple Rice & Veggie

Grilled Flatbread
w/ Tomato Tapenade,
Manchego Cheese & Grilled Veggies

Pork Ribs w/ Guava BBQ Sauce
Yucca Fries & Veggie

Grilled Salmon
w/ Peach Glaze
over Exotic Rice & Veggie

Roast Chicken
w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Veggie

Mushroom & Leek Risotto

Cuban Bouillabaisse
Shrimp, Mussels, Clams & Scallops
in a tomato broth over saffron rice

Chorizo Stuffed Chicken Breast
w/ Creamy Coriander Sauce over Saffron Rice & Plantains

Short Ribs
w/ Beef-Chili jus
w/ Roasted Red Potatoes & Veggie

Beet & Sweet Potato Stack
w/ House-Made Ricotta, topped w/ Swiss Chard & Walnut Pesto

Flank Steak
w/ Chimichurri Sauce
w/ Roasted Potatoes

Sautéed Chicken Breast
w/ White Wine-Garlic-Lemon Sauce
over Saffron Rice & Veggie

Crab Cakes
w/ Cuban Remoulade
w/ Potatoes & Veggie

Mac & Cheese
w/ Avocado & Roasted Red Peppers
Topped w/ Toasted Bread Crumbs

Fried Chicken Thighs
w/ Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Veggie

Sautéed Shrimp
in Creamy Coriander Sauce over Saffron Rice

Pork Tenderloin
w/ Butternut Purée & Collard Greens

Black Bean & Plantain Falafel
w/ Toasted Pita Side Salad

Flank Steak
w/ Roasted Potatoes & Veggies

Roast Chicken
w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Veggies

Grilled Salmon
w/ Roasted Red Pepper Sauce & Exotic Rice

Sautéed Mussels
in Light Tomato Broth, served w/ Grilled Roll

Chorizo Stuffed Chicken
served w/ Rice & Beans

Portobella Stack
w/ Grilled Veggies & Fresh Ricotta

Cumin-Coriander Crusted Filet Mignon
w/ Garlic Mashed Potatos & Veggie

Pollo Al Jerez
Chicken Stewed in Sherry Sauce w/ Raisins & Prunes, Olives & Capers

Seafood Bouillabaisse
over Saffron Rice

Portobella Tower
Grilled Portobello w/ our won Fresh Ricotta, Cilantro Pesto & Grilled Veggies

Cuban Roast Beef
w/ roasted veggies & baby new potatoes

Braised Chicken Thighs
w/ cream sherry sauce over rice & beans

Pan Seared Salmon
w/ white wine lemon sauce over saffron rice

Vegetarian Flamenco
lentils, peppers & potatoes simmered in herbed tomato broth, topped with a froth of corn,
served with a grilled roll

Beef Chorizo Sliders

Pan Seared Salmon
w/ creamy dill sauce over saffron rice

NY Strip Steak
w/ demi glace & crispy potato

Arroz con Pollo
chicken stewed in herbed tomato broth, slow cooked w/ rice, olives, peppers & capers

Asparagus wrapped in Eggplant

w/ fresh mozzarella & tomato lime sauce

Fresh Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi
w/ mango beurre blanc over saffron rice & veggie

NY Strip Steak
& garlic mashed potatoes and veggie

Stuffed Chicken Breast
w/ mushroom, spinach & rice, topped w/creamy poblano sauce

Portabello Tower

w/ grilled seasonal veggies, homemade ricotta, & cilantro-pesto sauce

Eggnog French Toast, Vegan Flamenco, and Bacon-Cheddar Omelet Specials