Kasius & Heard bring World Beat Jazz to Carmen’s

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Carmen's Bistro

Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius and Heard will play Carmen’s, Friday night, Nov. 21 at 6 & 8 moving us with their wonderful music. Two sets, reservations suggested. $5 cover.

198 1st Street Troy, NY 12180

1-518-326-2064

Check out their website to get a listen. Every time they visit, they make amazing tunes.

Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius – composer-pianist

HEARD New World Jazz The original repertoire of HEARD is the work of composer-arranger-pianist ELIZABETH WOODBURY KASIUS who brings a wide array of styles –jazz, classical and world music– into her captivating soundscape.

Jonathan Greene – woodwinds. Woodwinds player Jonathan is an active freelance musician in the New York Capital Region’s jazz, world and classical scenes.

Bobby Kendall – Bass. Bobby Kendall, bass, brings his great experience as a jazz, rock, and post-rock stand-up and electric bass player to HEARD.

Brian Melick – drums/percussion. Brian Melick is a percussive treasure who is known for his unique “hybrid” sound, built from his incredible collection of world music instruments.

Zorkie Nelson – drums/percussion/vocal. West African drummer Zorkie Nelson comes from a long line of Ghanaian master drummers and brings an exciting and deep richness to the music of Heard.

Friday Tapas Menu May 9

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Carmen's Bistro

Seared 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

Great Lunches!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Carmen's Bistro

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 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!

Tapas Samples!

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 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!

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

Sandwiches!

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!

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 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!

Cuban Valentine’s with Mundo Nuevo!

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

MasterCard — Discover — Visa — American Express accepted.

Tapas Specials for Friday, October 11

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Carmen's Bistro

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

Mundo Nuevo Returns

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Carmen's Bistro

Mundo Nuevo Returns
Smooth Cuban Jazz
Friday, September 27 — Shows at 6 & 8 — $5 Cover Each

Tapas Menu for Friday, September 27

Pernil
w/ Arroz con Gandules

Coriander-Cumin Crusted Ahi Tuna
w/ Apple & Jicama Slaw & Crispy Rice Cakes

NY Strip Steak
w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Veggie

Fricasé de Pollo
w/ Grilled Multigrain Roll

Flan

Death by Chocolate Cake

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Tomorrow: The Pre(R)amble
Saturday, September 28
Tour South and Central Troy
See routes proposed for The Collar City Ramble
Get a Free Bike Bell and Flag!
Info at CollarCityRamble.com

Schedule:
Noon— Visit the Green Fair, just north of the Green Island Bridge
12:30— Leave from the south end of the Farmer’s Market, Monument Square, Troy
1:00— Arrive at Burden Iron Works Museum, foot of Polk St, Troy
2:30— Arrive at Freedom Square, corner of 5th Ave, 6th Ave, and 101st Sts, Troy
3-3:30— Pre(R)amble announcements and prizes awarded
5:00— Events over

Willie Marlowe

A Splash of Color
Paintings, Prints and Collages
Through November

Mundo Nuevo Troy Night Out Friday March 29th @ 6 & 8 PM

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Carmen's Bistro

Mundo Nuevo Troy Night Out Friday March 29th @ 6 & 8 PM

Mundo Nuevo is a musical quartet that is dedicated to preserving the classic repertoire of the Spanish speaking Caribbean, Mexico and South America. Lush vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars, bongo and flute deliver the music of Rafael Hernandez, Miguel Matamoros, Armando Manzanero, Antonio Carlos Jobim and many more of the composers that make up the Latin American Songbook.

Tonight! Annie And The Hedonists—Acoustic blues, swing, and folk!

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Carmen's Bistro

Friday November 16th— Annie & The Hedonists—Acoustic blues, swing, and folk!

…A band with a great lead singer and tight harmonies, covering an eclectic mix of acoustic music, torchy blues, standards, bluegrass, gospel, labor ballads, early jazz, …A wild ride across the vast acoustic music landscape Greg Haymes, Times Union

Annie and the Hedonists blew the place away Ralph Hunt, Heartland Music

Annie Get Your Fun! Tom Keyser, Times Union

Cafe open from 5–10pm with music in two live shows from 6–7:30 or 8–9:30 5$ Cover.
Call 518 326 2064 for reservations

~ Tapas Specials for Friday, November 16 ~

Fried Marinated Chicken Breast
w/Arroz con Gandules—Rice w/Pigeon Peas and Plantains

Guiso de Mariscos-Hearty Fisherman’s Stew
over saffron rice

Grilled Flank Steak w/Yucca fries and veggie

Eggplant stuffed with asparagus, manchego cheese
and tomato-lime sauce over saffron rice

~ Full Tapas Menu Here ~

~ Dessert Specials ~

Flan
Mango-Lime Cheesecake

~ Specials for Sat & Sun, Nov. 17 & 18 ~

Steak and eggs, served with home fries and toast

Pumpkin cream cheese mouse served over pancakes/Short Stack

~ Full Breakfast Menu Here ~

MasterCard — Discover — Visa — American Express accepted.

9/21: Sensemaya— Latin Jazz

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Carmen's Bistro

9/21 Sensemaya Trio

Sensemaya Trio fuses hot Latin dance rhythms with the cool sophistication of jazz improvisation. Their repertoire includes funkified interpretations of classic salsa to originals written in the revolutionary timba style of Cuba. Their own uniquely fresh Latin jazz compositions include a variety of styles from Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Brazil and the Dominican Republic. While Sensemaya can cater to the intimate jazz listener, their true purpose is to get audiences out of their seats and on to the dance floor.

Cafe open from 5–10pm with music in two live shows from 6–7:30 or 8–9:30 5$ Cover.
Call 518 326 2064 for reservations

~ Tapas Specials for Friday, September 21 ~

Cuban Style Chicken Tamales
served w/ Yucca Fries & Veggie

Pan Seared Red Snapper
w/ Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
served w/ Roasted Potatoes & Veggie

Herb Crusted Lamb Chops
w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Veggie

Marinated Crispy Tofu
w/ Sauteed Veggies over Saffron Rice

~ Breakfast Specials for Sat-Sun, Sept. 22-23 ~

Huevos Benedictus
Poached Eggs over Saffron Rice Cake & Bacon
served w/ House-Made Hollandaise Sauce & Plantains

Veggie Huevos Benedictus
Drop the Bacon & Plantain, Served on a Bed of Greens

Marinated Crispy Tofu
w/ Sauteed Veggies over Saffron Rice

Dangerous on Decaf

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Carmen's Bistro

Friday August 24th Dangerous on Decaf— Blues, Jazz, Rockabilly

Three friends playing rock, folk, blues –
Offering jazz and Latin their dues;
A few jug tunes to add some spice,
With maybe some naughty and maybe some nice!
Drinking coffee is part of the share
Trying to keep the caffeine spare,
Cause these three players don’t need much
To keep their motors hot to the touch!
Pickin and drumming and singing the songs
With Dangerous on Decaf your night can’t go wrong!

Cafe open from 5–10pm with music in two live shows from 6–7:30 or 8–9:30 5$ Cover.
Call 518 326 2064 for reservations

Tapas Specials for Friday, August 24

Chicken Breast Wrapped in Cuban Pancetta
w/ Mango-Black Bean Salsa
over Saffron Rice & Plantains

Strip Steak Au Jus
w/ Pureed Yucca & Seasonal Veggie

Pan Seared Salmon
w/ Red Pepper Coulis
over Saffron Rice & Veggies

Polenta Cakes
w/ fresh mozzarella & Sauteed Veggies

Cheesecake
Flan

Sat & Sun August 25 & 26

Steak & Eggs
w/ Home Fries & Toast

Pan Seared Salmon over Greens
w/ Avocado, Tomato, Onions & Mango

Mundo Nuevo Cuban Beat Extraordinaire

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Carmen's Bistro

Mundo Nuevo return to Carmen’s Friday July 27th.

Plenty of on-street parking.

Cafe open from 5–10pm with music in two live shows from 6–7:30 or 8–9:30 5$ Cover. Call 518 326 2064 for reservations

APPETIZER

Spinach Salad w/ blackberries, blueberries and goat cheese, w/ a warm bacon dressing

TAPAS

Seafood Bouillabaisse….Shrimps, Scallops, Clams and Mussels in an herbed tomato broth served over saffron rice

Ropa Vieja….marinated and braised shredded beef, served w/ arroz con gandules

Sour orange marinated and grilled chicken breasts served w/ a roasted red pepper sauce, yucca fries and veggie

Grilled asparagus stuffed in a fried eggplant cutlet w/a tomato lime sauce

SAT & SUN…Jul. 28 & 29

Vegetarian Flamenco, served with eggs over easy and a portuguese roll……or w/o eggs for vegan option

Ropa Vieja w/ arroz con gandules, black beans and plantains

Spinach Salad w/ blackberries, blueberries and goat cheese, w/ a warm bacon dressing

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Kasius & Heard bring World Beat Jazz to Carmen’s