Riverfront Park today, due to the Riverfest. We are in the middle of the pack, near but not on the river.

Come on down, it will be a fun day!

(Unless you need the Full Carmen’s Experience, in which case head on over to the Café!)

It happens every year around this time. The Troy Flag Day parade.

It used to be the biggest in the nation – four or five hours worth! That was two hours longer than anyone could enjoy, but it didn’t stop them from sitting in the hot sun, watching.

Nowadays it has thinned out a bit, which makes it all the better. It still clears out the streets, tho, unless you know the tricks to get around.

Carmens is on first Street, and you can just pull up and down first and second with no worries, from the finance bridge to the Congress St., Bridge and beyond. We are still dishing out delicious food, having a grand old time on this beautiful day. See you soon!

While Jim & Carm are at the Farmer’s Market, Paula holds things down at the Café.

More shade on Adams Street!

She looked all over, but Carmen was not find any truly ripe plum tomatoes. She went with premium ripe-on-the-vine tomatoes plus sweet peppers, cucumbers, garlic & spices.

Guess what? It paid off! Her Andalusian Gazpacho is a work of art!

Available today at the Café

You see all types here at the Farmers Market.

Mint Chocolate Chip.

I was going to write “ice cream” but it isn’t— it’s proudly vegan, all coconut based, and smoother and creamier than any ice cream I’ve ever had.

The perfect topper for a sunny summer (almost) brunch!

Nothing like sitting in the fresh air on a beautiful day, eating a Carmen’s tostado!

Layers of flavor, each tastier than the last!

Carmen has been busy with spring plan things to make the Café beautiful for Mother’s Day.

Jim made beautiful benches so we have even more outdoor seating— and comfortable too!

For your greater dining pleasure!