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The Christine & Elliot Spero Duo

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March 30th: The Christine & Elliot Spero Duo– Playing a mix of Jazz, Latin & Pop Our unique versions of Jobim to Joni / Brazil 66 to Burt Bacharach, Carole King to Carlos, Beatles, Originals & more. Jazz,Latin,Brazilian improvisational NU jazz Music Group.

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

The Christine & Elliot Spero Duo- Playing a mix of Jazz, Latin & Pop Our unique versions of Jobim to Joni / Brazil 66 to Burt Bacharach, Carole King to Carlos, Beatles, Originals & more. Jazz,Latin,Brazilian improvisational NU jazz Music Group

~ FRIDAY March 30th TAPAS SPECIALS ~

Pan Seared Tilapia
with Leek–Tomato Salsa
Served Over Rice

Cuban Stir Fried Steak
With Peppers, Onion, Tomato
Marinated in Orange, Lime, Cumin & Garlic
Served Over Fried Yucca

Grilled Pork Chop
Served Over Rice With Warm Pineapple–Mango Chutney

Border Blend Pasta
With Sauteed Veggies
Served In White Wine Sauce

Friday, March 9th: Taina Asili – World Music

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Friday, March 9th:  Taina Asili – World Music: Puerto Rican vocalist Taína Asili and Sicilian guitarist Gaetano Vaccaro come together as a captivating duo intertwining potent vocals and enchanting classical guitar, performing unique and unforgettable representations of some of Latin America’s best loved folkloric classics. They have studied music under some of the world’s finest flamenco musicians, and have toured nationally in various musical projects. As a duet, they traveled the world together from California to Mexico, and from Puerto Rico to Spain enchanting audiences with their música latina. Two Shows 6-7:30 & 8-9:30, $5 Cover

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Taína Asili and Sicilian guitarist Gaetano Vaccaro come together as a captivating duo intertwining potent vocals and enchanting classical guitar, performing unique and unforgettable representations of some of Latin America’s best loved folkloric classics.

Taína Asili and Sicilian guitarist Gaetano Vaccaro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinner Specials
for Friday, March 9

Ropa Vieja
shredded beef
slow cooked in tomato broth & spices
served with yucca fries

Fried Chicken
served with garlic mashed potatoes

Tilapia
in a cilantro-garlic-white wine sauce
served with wild rice

Mundo Nuevo Live Latin Jazz

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Mundo Nuevo return to Carmen’s Friday March 2nd.

Join us for an evening of – Mundo Nuevo ‘New World’ – Latin Music with a Cuban Emphasis. Like our own Buena Vista Social Club!

Tapas specials and homemade Sangria Wine.

Plenty of on-street parking.

Bring your friends – share the Carmen’s Experience! Good times is our specialty.

Reservations  (518) 326-2064

March 2nd: Carmen’s Cafe Returns

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Welcome Back!
We reopen
March 2nd with Mundo Nuevo and their smooth Cuban jazz!
Mundo Nuevo  —  March 2 at Carmen’s  —  Two Shows 6-7:30 & 8-9:30, $5 Cover

Dinner Specials for Friday, March 2

Carne Guisada
Beef Stewed With Carrots, Celery and Potatoes
Served With Grilled Dinner Roll

Cuban Bouillabaisse
Shrimp, Scallops, Clams and Mussels in a
garlic-wine broth, served Over Saffron Rice

Pernil
Marinated & Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder
Served With Yucca Fries

Carmen’s Cafe is Very Social

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We’re now on the Social Web so you can stay up to date with everything going on at Carmen’s Cafe (and share the news with your friends) – Catering Services, Weekly Specials, New Menu Items, Live Music, and Featured Fine Artists — by following us on this blog,  Twitter – @CarmensCafeTroy “Like” our Facebook Fan Page, or send us your email address if you prefer. We also encourage you to share your reviews on Yelp.

Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Carmen's Cafe

Breakfast Buffet Next Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17

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Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Carmen's Cafe

Next Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17, we are trying something different. Every once in a while we have a Breakfast Buffet instead of our usual cook-to-order. It’s a good time to try something different, to fill your hunger both for the new and different and for the tried and true. Menu:

  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Chorizo Scrambled Eggs
  • Flamenca (Chorizo Stew, eaten with eggs)
  • Bacon
  • Home Fries
  • Blueberry Multigrain Pancakes
  • Fruit Platter w. Yoghurt Dip
  • Cheese Platter
  • Toast
  • Coffee-Tea-Juice

Price is $12 for adults, $7 for children under 12.

If you like it we’ll do it more often, so let us know, even if you can’t come in this weekend.

Carmen's Cafe March Calendar of Events

¡Holá from Carmen’s!

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Sway to the Cuban beat with Mundo Nuevo, Albany’s own Latin band, this Friday March 18.  Open from 5-9, live music from 6 on.  No cover or minimum.

Sample our new Tapas treats, like Seafood Crepes and Beef Brochettes, plus new desserts like Chocolate Mousse and Simmered Pears with Bleu Cheese & chocolate drizzle.

Don’t forget to sign up for Carmen’s Facebook Fanpage.  You’ll get all the news, plus some great special offers.  Just sign up now and tell us you are a fan to get a free refill on a glass of Sangria!