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Friday Tapas Menu May 9

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Download-MenuButtonSeared Ahi Tuna w/ saffron rice, topped w/ pickled watermelon salad 16

Grilled Flank Steak w/ chimichurri over garlic mashed potatoes 15

Costillitas de Cerdo roasted pork spare ribs w/guava-pineapple glaze 13

Arroz con Pollo stewed chicken w/ rice 13

Roasted Vegetable Tower w/ manchego crostinis 12

Marinated Manchego w/garlic-rosemary olive oil, marcona almonds, and sun-dried cherries 8

Crispy Artichokes lightly floured and served w/aioli 8

Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms topped with manchego cheese 8

Patatas Bravas crispy potatoes w/spicy aioli and sea salt 5

Pan Caramelized Brussels Sprouts w/ balsamic reduction 5

Salmon Pate… served w/capers, cornichon and toasted pita 10

Empanadas 1 for 3.5 | 2 for 6.5
choice of filling:

  • meat seasoned with olives capers onions
  • veggie with spinach mushrooms and plantains

Rice and Beans white rice, black beans 4

Yucca Fries Cuban root vegetable 4

Platanos fried ripe plantains 4

DESSERTS

Flan 5
Fresh Berry Cheesecake 6
Chocolate Sour Cream Cake 6

We Can’t Thank You Enough!

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Thanks to you, we won First Place for
Tapas/Small Plates & Cuban American,
Second Place for Breakfast & Brunch, Best Cuban American and
Third Place for Carribean and International in Metroland Reader’s Poll

And Jim Lewis won for Best Local Visual Artist

When we reopened in 2008, Troy and the nation were on hard times. We felt that Troy needed a community hangout, a place where you could get great food and drink for a decent price. We’ve worked hard to give you that, and with all our hearts, we thank you for acknowledging us. All of you deserve these awards for making Carmen’s what it is—
We couldn’t do it without you, and we wouldn’t want to try!

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Vote is Closing

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Thanks for Voting for Carmen’s
in Metroland Reader’s Poll!

If you havn’t yet, please vote for us:

Vote now, Reader’s Poll closes soon!

—and if you love our counter, vote for Jim Lewis as Artist!
Metroland Readers’ Poll Ends Friday at 3

Our Hours: Wednesday, Thursday: 11-6 • Friday: 11-10 • Saturday & Sunday: 9-4
Free Local Delivery Weekdays w/ $15 Minimum

—Check out our specials!

Chicken B.L.A.TSandwiches

Mango Chicken Salad w/ lettuce, tomato & onion on ciabatta

Grilled Cheese goat cheese w/ roasted red peppers & avocado on sourdough bread

Plus the regular suspects

SaladsSalads!

See our full menu

Cleanse your palate– build your body right with Carmen’s half and whole Garden Salads

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Why wait for the weekend? Get real food, real good, and get it now!

Popcorn Shrimp w/ potato wedges & Brussels sprouts cole slaw

Mac-N-Cheese With Avocado & Roasted Red Pepper Options: Bacon, Chorizo, or Plantains

Soups! Get a cup or a bowl

Lamb & Beef Stew— w/ polenta cakes

Hearty Veggie Stew– Vegan! w/ white beans & seasonal veggies.

Cuban Favorites

Flamenco—yes, our favorite egg dish starts with a stew! And it’s great as a stew without the eggs. Available w/ chorizo or vegan

Cubano Sandwich—Ham, Pork, Swiss, Pickle and Mustard on Pan Cubano bread

Eggnog French ToastBlackberry & Chocolate Mousse

Available on Pancakes & French Toast All Weekend Long

Rich dark chocolate, fresh raspberries— do we know a decadent breakfast or what?

Bob GullieFeatured Artist

Robert Gullie—He’s also showing at The Foundry in Cohoes thru April 13

Remember, when you buy art at Carmen’s, all the money goes to the artist.

Let Us Host A Private Party for You & Your Friends!

Have your favorite dishes, hire a band if you want, and have the place to yourselves!

Available any night but Friday (but we’ll seat a smaller party with our regular diners). Call Carmen for details!

 

 

We’re Smokin’ That Salmon

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Wed. Feb. 26 to Sun. March 1

We’re smoking salmon! For Sandwiches now, for Tapas on Friday, and Salmon & Eggs on the weekend!

Wednesday, Thursday: 11-6

In a rush? Call ahead and we’ll get it started!

Friday: 11-10

Delivery for lunches, eat in Tapas dinner

Saturday & Sunday: 9-4

Same as it ever was!

Free Local Delivery Weekdays w/ $15 Minimum

—Check out our specials!

Salads!Salads!

Cleanse your palate– build your body right with Carmen’s half and whole Garden Salads
–flowers optional.

Bob GullieArtist’s Reception: Bob Gullie

Bob is master of the odd  note. His colors are perfect, his images just slightly jarring. You know what you are looking at is truth and also that it’s not— a neat trick, and he pulls it off consistently.  Meet him, ask questions and see for yourself.
Sangria and Refreshments will be served Wednesday, March 5 5-7 pm.
Remember, when you buy art at Carmen’s, all money goes to the artist.

Apple PieM-m-m-m-m, Apple Pie

Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream—  Toasty warm pie, made fresh with fresh apples!

Other options:

Flan—  A Carmen’s tradition since forever

Chocolate Bread Pudding—  With ice cream if you please!

Chicken B.L.A.TSandwiches!

All w/ our own cole slaw and potato wedges:

Roast Beef... w/caramelized onions and manchego cheese on ciabatta roll

House-Smoked Salmon…w/bacon, lettuce, capers and tomatoes on rye

Mozzarella… w/sun-dried tomato tapenade on grilled sourdough

Also:

Mac and Cheese…w/ roasted red peppers & avocado

Or any of our regulars– check them out online!

Cubano SandwichThere’s always the Cubano

With real Pan Cubano! We have always built great Cubanos, now they are even better!  We start with Pan Cubano, authentic Cuban bread (or a Media Noche if you prefer, a bit sweeter and just as delicious. We layer it with Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, and Pickles, add a dab of Mustard and wow, what a flavor!

SoupsSoups!

Get a cup or a bowl

Flamenco– yes, our favorite egg dish starts with a stew! And it’s great as a stew without the eggs. Available w/ chorizo or vegan
Hearty Vegetarian– w/white beans & seasonal veggies

Cuban BreadCuban Bread

straight from the source We are now importing Pan Cubano, made the Cuban way, all the way from the source— Papito’s Cuban Bakery in New Jersey’s Little Havana!  We drove down specifically to get these beauties, and we’ll be bringing them in fresh twice a week so our flavors are more authentic.  The little ones are Media Noches (middle of the night), a sweeter bread and just as tasty!

 

Great Lunches!

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Wed & Thurs: lunch & dinner 11-6 • Fri: lunch & tapas dinner 11-10 • Sat & Sun • breakfast & lunch 9-4
Local Delivery $15 minimum weekdays only 518.326.2064
198 First Street • Troy, NY

Cuban BreadCuban Bread

straight from the source

We are now importing Pan Cubano, made the Cuban way, all the way from the source— Papito’s Cuban Bakery in New Jersey’s Little Havana! We drove down specifically to get these beauties, and we’ll be bringing them in fresh twice a week so our flavors are more authentic.

The little ones are Media Noches (middle of the night), a sweeter bread and just as tasty!

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Try tastes of our famous tapas— we’ll have Jamon Serrano, Marinated Manchego with Marcona Almonds, fine cheeses and fresh fruits. We’ll pass out sips of Sangria and our new Fentiman’s sodas!

Fentiman’s SodasFentiman's Sodas

Imported from England, these botanical soft drinks feature complex combinations of flavors, distilled and fermented from herbs and spices.

Reduced sugar, eminently satisfying, they are a delicious alternative to mass-market soft drinks.

Salads!Salads

Cleanse your palate– build your body right with Carmen’s half and whole Garden Salads

Sandwiches!Chicken B.L.A.T

All w/ our own cole slaw and potato wedges

Roast Turkey w/ Wensleydale– Cranberry Wensleydale, arugula & our own marinated tomato spread

Grilled Brie– w/ thin sliced apples and arugula pesto on artisan bread

Black Bean Burger– fresh and tasty, vegetarian, w/ lettuce, onion, & tomato on artisan roll

Soups!Soups

All home made and tasty

Flamenco – yes, our favorite egg dish starts with a stew! And it’s great as a stew without the eggs. Available w/ chorizo or vegan

Cream of Mushroom– with exotic mushrooms

Turkey Rice – with our own fresh baked turkey

There’s always the CubanoCubano

with real Pan Cubano!

We have always built great Cubanos, now they are even better! We start with Pan Cubano, authentic Cuban bread (or a Media Noche if you prefer, a bit sweeter and just as delicious.

We layer it with Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, and Pickles, add a dab of Mustard and wow, what a flavor!

Cuban Valentine’s with Mundo Nuevo!-3

This Friday, Feb. 14. Reservations strongly recommended for this heartful evening with our favorite musicians

MasterCard  —  Discover  —  Visa  —  American Express accepted.

 

Specials for the Weekend— January 25 & 26

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Cranberry Walnut Pancakes
Photo of our new special: Cranberry Walnut Pancakes
Deliciously multigrain, from our own recipe.

Beef & Chorizo Sliders
w/ Swiss dijon sauce

Photo of our new special Beef & Chorizo Sliders w/ Swiss dijon sauce

New! Cranberry Cosmo

Get ready for our expanded hours. Starting February 5th we’ll be open
for weekday lunches on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday plus our usual Friday Nights and Weekends.

Raspberry Cosmo

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

Raspberry Cosmo at Carmen’s!

As long as we can get these delightfully fresh, grown-in-America Red Raspberries, we are happy to serve delightful drinks like the Raspberry Cosmopolitan. Made with Saki so it’s light and treats your head right. NA version available.

Beef & Chorizo Sliders

Photo of our new special: Beef & Chorizo Sliders
You can tell we took our time with the picture, there’s only one left on the plate. Sure, we are happy to sell you just one, in this case there’s a side of Yucca Fries with it. But most people order two. They just seem to go down better that way.

Mundo Nuevo Holiday at Carmen’s

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Tapas Specials for Friday, December 13

Beef Chorizo Sliders

Butternut Squash Soup

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

Flan

Blackberry Cheesecake

Chocolate Cheesecake

Mundo Nuevo!

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Friday, Dec. 13—
Sweet Latin jazz from the area’s best band
Shows at 6 & 8 pm   —   $5 cover
—dance to the music!
(reservations recommended)

Almond Crusted French Toast

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Oh, My, it’s good!
French Toast, crusted with chopped almonds, drizzled with our own caramel sauce, topped with our own fresh-whipped cream, and garnished with fresh red raspberries
One taste and you’ll speak with an accent forever!

Party Hearty at Carmen’s!

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Reserve a Table for a small party and we’ll serve you family style.  Is it a birthday?  Let us know and we will give you a special gift!

Pick A Time for your larger party and we’ll open just for you—  sit down or buffet, cash bar or open, with a special menu created just for you!

Remember, we make it ourselves:  Everything from the sangria and wine cocktails to the bacon and chorizo right on down to the ketchup.  We love to cook and we love fresh food!

Friday Tapas Specials / Next Week: Passero / Willie Marlowe: A Splash of Color

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Tapas Specials for Friday, November 15

Chicken Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Carne Guisado
a bowl of Hearty Beef Stew w/ Fresh Veggies

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

Chorizo Stuffed Chicken
served w/ Rice & Beans

Portobella Stack
w/ Grilled Veggies & Fresh Ricotta

Flan

Lemon-Ginger Cheesecake

Next Week—Passero!

Passero_WebSpicy Latin jazz ensemble from Kingston, playing tight rhythms of your favorite tunes.  Hear them online at www.passeromusic.com
Two sets, starting at 6 & 8, $5 cover each.

Ongoing Art Exhibit

Willie Marlowe: A Splash of Color

Paintings and Collages

Shown: Open Window and Spiral Light, Acrylics on Paper

Shown: Open Window and Spiral Light, Acrylics on Paper

Only The Freshest

We cook it fresh for you:  We cook it fresh because we love to cook and we love fresh food.  We like it when you compliment our food, our service, the way the place looks and makes you feel.  We love it when people have a good time!

We make it ourselves:  Everything from the sangria and wine cocktails to the bacon and chorizo to the mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup.  Like I said, we love to cook and we love fresh food!

Tapas Specials / New! Vegan Flamenco / A Splash of Color

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Tapas Specials for Friday, November 8

Flank Steak w/ Roasted Potatoes & Veggies

Roast Chicken w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Veggies

Grilled Salmon w/ Roasted Red Pepper Sauce & Exotic Rice

Vegetarian Flamenco made w/ Lentils, Sweet Peppers, Potatoes in Herbed Tomato Broth topped w/ Corn Foam —Yes, like the Huevos Flamenco but Vegetarian.  Vegan, actually!

Dessert: Flan, Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

Full Tapas Menu

Only The Freshest

SangriasWe cook it fresh for you: We cook it fresh because we love to cook and we love fresh food. We like it when you compliment our food, our service, the way the place looks and makes you feel. We love it when people have a good time!

We make it ourselves: Everything from the sangria and wine cocktails to the bacon and chorizo to the mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup. Like I said, we love to cook and we love fresh food!

Ongoing Art Exhibit

Willie Marlowe—A Splash of Color Paintings and Collages

Yellow Track

Open Window and Spiral Light, Acrylics on Paper

 

Tapas Specials for Friday, October 11

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Tapas Specials for Friday, October 11

Home Made Chicken Soup
 
Home Made Cuban Clam Chowder

Crab Cakes
w/ Rice & Beans

Cuban Meat Loaf
w/ Mashed Potatoes & Veggie
And the soft boiled egg hidden inside!

Pollo al Jerez
Chicken Stewed w/ Raisins, Prunes,
Olives, Capers & Sherry

Home Made Cuban Pasta Prima Vera
Cornmeal Pasta & Veggies in a Light Garlic Wine Sauce

Flan
 
Fresh Apple Pie