14th Annual HIDDEN GARDEN TOUR May 23rd

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Carmen's Bistro

The Friends of Prospect Park
Invite you to the 14th Annual

HIDDEN GARDEN TOUR

A self-guided walking tour of backyard gardens in the Historic Sage, Washington Park, Think First, and adjoining districts in downtown Troy.

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 4 to 7 pm rain or shine
Admission $10; all proceeds benefit ongoing projects in Prospect Park.
Parking and Check-in/Tickets: Russell Sage parking lot at the corner of First and Division Streets.

Please enjoy and respect the beauty of these private spaces. As the gardens are small, there is limited access for baby strollers.

Refreshments and the Reception at Carmen’s Cafe from 4-7 and the Friends of Prospect Park Hidden Garden Tour Benefit Dinner from 5:30 to 8:30.
For more information, contact npattison@nycap.rr.com.

Planning Easter Dinner?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Carmen's Bistro

Join us at Carmen’s! We are having the traditionals— Ham, Lamb, and Veggie! Plus chicken, and we’ll have them all through the weekend. Stay tuned for details.

Tapas Specials for 3/22 / Paintings by Carl Voegtling / Hidden Garden Tour

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Carmen's Bistro

~ Tapas Specials for Friday March 22 ~

Red Snapper filet, pan-seared and served w/avocado sauce over saffron rice and veggie

NY Strip Steak w/a cumin demi-glace, served w/garlic mashed potatoes

Chorizo-stuffed boneless chicken breast w/a coriander cream sauce, served w/rice and beans

Risotto w/a mushroom medley, squash and red peppers

Flan, Cheesecake

~ Full Tapas Menu Here ~

Paintings by Carl Voegtling

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Hidden Garden Tour

Friends of Prospect Park Hidden Garden Tour Thursday, May 23, with refreshments and the Reception from 4-7 and the Benefit Dinner from 5:30 to 8:30.

Working on our menu for this Friday…

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Carmen's Bistro

All I can say is think Strip Steak.

And Red Snapper

Mimosa Day

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Carmen's Bistro

We don’t know why, but everyone seems to be ordering Mimosas today. St. Patrick’s Parade recovery?

Don’t stop with Mimosas. We have a lovely selection of champagne cocktails and are happy to make a fresh recipe from your favorite juices.

Off The Board Special

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Carmen's Bistro

If we are not busy, ask our chef to make you a bowl of Organic Lactose-Free Yoghurt w/ Fresh Fruit. Shown here blended with Powdered Green Tea for an energy boost with anti-oxidants.

Grilled Salmon w/Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, served w/ Greens

Carne Guisada….Cuban Beef Stew….slow-cooked in an herbed broth

Polenta Cakes w/Grilled Veggies and sun-dried tomato tapenade drizzled w/cilantro oil

~ Desserts ~

Flan

Lemon Ginger Cheesecake