Call 518 326 2064 for reservations
Friday, July 26 Troy Night Out:
Doc Scanlon Trio
plays Carmen’s!
Doc Scanlon plays hot swing jazz of the 1920’s through the 1940’s, classic rhythm & blues, New Orleans Jazz, Motown and 1950’s & 60’s roots rock. His song list can include the great standards of Gershwin, Berlin & Porter as well as the hot jazz of Django Reinhardt, Fats Waller and Benny Goodman as well as the roots rock & roll of Elvis, Chuck Berry & Buddy Holly.
Shows at 6 & 8 Cover $5 each
Friday November 16th— Annie & The Hedonists—Acoustic blues, swing, and folk!
…A band with a great lead singer and tight harmonies, covering an eclectic mix of acoustic music, torchy blues, standards, bluegrass, gospel, labor ballads, early jazz, …A wild ride across the vast acoustic music landscape Greg Haymes, Times Union
Annie and the Hedonists blew the place away Ralph Hunt, Heartland Music
Annie Get Your Fun! Tom Keyser, Times Union
Cafe open from 5–10pm with music in two live shows from 6–7:30 or 8–9:30 5$ 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
~ 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
MasterCard — Discover — Visa — American Express accepted.
George Fletcher’s Foldin’ Money plays a variety of blues that teeters on rock, occasionally jazz, and even a little reggae. Expect to hear Foldin’ Money’s takes on the music of Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Howlin’ Wolf, Little walter, Freddy King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, …Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Benson, Bo Diddley, Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana. In addition, some standards from the great American songbook occasionally find their way in to the set as well as a bunch of great original tunes.
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
This Friday, July 6, is
Paella Day at Carmen’s!
Sample Three Paellas—
APPETIZERS
Gazpacho, served Chilled, w/Chips
Chicken Croquettes
TAPAS SPECIAL: 3 TYPES OF PAELLA…………ALL IN A SAFFRON-TOMATO BASE, WITH LONG GRAIN RICE
Seafood Paella.…….W/Shrimp. Scallops, Calamari, Mussels, Clams
Chicken and Chorizo Paella Marinated Chicken/House Made Chorizo
Vegetable Paella Full of Fresh Seasonal Veggies.
DESSERT
Fresh Seasonal Fruits, served w/House Made Chantilly
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
And the Graham Tichy Trio is gonna rock and swing the night away. Let’s heat up the night with some good friends, some great tapas, homemade sangria, and the rockin beat of Graham Tichy’s trio.
Dinner Specials for Friday, June 1:
Ropa Vieja
Shredded Beef in Spicy Tomato Sauce
w/ Peppers & Onion, Served w/ Yucca Fries & Veggies
Seafood Bouillaibasse
w/ Shrimp, Scallops, Tilapia & Red Snapper over Saffron Rice
Marinated & Slow Roasted Chicken
Served w/ Mashed Potatoes & Veggies
Asparagus Rolled in Fried Eggplant
w/ Tomato Thyme Sauce
Eggplant Sliders
Grilled Eggplant & Sliced Avocado
Topped w/ Guava Sauce
Doc Scanlon Trio – Playing 1920’s–40’s Fats Waller to Early Bing Crosby to Jump Blues Classics. $5 Cover. Friday March 23rd 6:15-9:15pm. $5.00 Cover.
~ FRIDAY March 23rd TAPAS SPECIALS ~
Seafood Bouillabaisse of Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels & Clams
Over Saffron Rice
Roasted Chicken W/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Topped w/ Manchego
Cheese & Crumbled Chorizo Hash
Carne Asada…Beef Marinated & Slow-Roasted
In an Herbed Broth, Served w/ Yucca Fries
Polenta Cake on a Grilled Portobella Mushroom
w/ Seasonal Veggies Topped W/ a Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade
The Tichy Boys—Father, Son, and Holy Crow, that’s Doc Scanlon on Bass!
It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!
And the Graham Tichy Trio is gonna rock and swing the night away. Let’s warm up the December night with some good friends, some great tapas, homemade sangria, and the rockin beat of Graham Tichy, the legendary John Tichy of Commander Cody fame and the amazing globe-trotting – swing-master Don “Doc Scanlon” Dworkin.
This Friday December 9, Open 5-10, Music 6:30-9:30, $5 Cover
Tapas Specials for Friday, December 9:
Pan Seared Chicken Breast
With Tomato Onion Jam
Served With Fried Yucca
Pan Seared Salmon
With Rum-Honey Glaze
Served With Saffron Rice
Cuban Beef Stew With Grilled Roll
Vegetarian Pot Pie With Grilled Roll
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Breakfast Specials for Saturday & Sunday December 10 & 11
Flan French Toast
Drizzled With Carmel Sauce
Life By Chocolate Pancakes
Topped With Homemade Raspberry-Pear Compote
and Creme Fraiche
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Christmas Eve, Saturday December 24—
Carmen’s Annual Holiday Potluck
We’ll put out the basics: Picadillo, Rice & Black Beans, Fried Yucca,
Plantains and Flan Along With Mulled Cider and Sangria
You bring a Dish or Drink to share and an Open Heart
No charge, no cover, just an evening of conviviality & conversation
with the Carmen’s community
Carmen's Bistro 