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Bringing you Specials and Events from Carmen's Cafe, a Cuban-American Bistro in the Heart of South Troy
Carmen's starts at the Troy Waterfront Farmer's Market May 2

Week of Sat. April 11 to Sun. April 12

 

Carmen's is at the Waterfront Farmer's Market

–Which is why our hours have been odd lately

Starting Saturday May 2, from 9-2 Carmen's will be in the Troy Farmer's Market at Monument Square
AND we will also be open at the Café, 9-4 Saturday & Sunday until further notice.


It's been impossible to plan staffing, equipment, menus until we could
assimilate all the market info, but here's what we have so far:

–we will be open at both places:
9-2 at the Farmer's Market, with some of our specialty foods
9-4 at the Café, with all those specials you have come to know and love


We hope to bring back Friday Nights soon, but we have to get used to the extra shifts first.  While we are doing the market, we don't plan to be open weekdays (unless it's a special event)  Of course, like all things, this could change. 
If you aren't sure, call us for the latest skinny. 

Thank you for your patience! 


We love you all, and so enjoy cooking for you.
 
Here's the happenings in Carmensville:
Colie Collen bicks fresh local flowers and makes them into beautiful arrangements

Our neighbor and regular Colie is starting a fresh flower business—
Flower Scout is named for her (boy scout) foraging hat, plus for the way she scouts out rare and wild blooms (as well as the tame ones)

All Over Albany ranks her as one of three finalists for a startup award, to be decided Monday.  Go Colie Go!

She'll be sharing a reception with Michael and Renata on April 25, with flowers available from 3-6.
Guess where this stonework is and win a free lunch!

Slice O' Troy
Where are these beautifully carved stones?  The answer may surprise you!

Reply to this email with the answer*, and win yourself a Cubano Sandwich and a Jim-Gerale!

Answer by Saturday, April 23 at 8 AM

*Just tell us who you are, where it is, & give us your phone or email, and we'll give the first correct answer a free lunch.

Barista-Sangrista

Carmen might cook the food, but Jim stirs the drinks

Not the bartender's drinks, that's Paula.  You know, Bloody Marys and Margaritas and Mimosas and such.

But Jim blends the sangrias, mixes the secret recipe for Jim-Gerale, brews iced tea, and pulls shots for Espressos and Cortados.  Truly, he steams milk like no other.

And don't worry—  Carmen tastes everything he mixes, and sets him straight if it's wrong  ;?)
Breathing Lights could bring arts funding to the Capital District

Breathing Lights

Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg made the largest-ever private arts funding:  $1 million to each of three places, to be spent over two years on temporary art.  We have one of them!

Well, we don't have the money—  yet!  Translport Troy co-chair Barb Nelson is one of twelve finalists contending for three grants, valued at $1 million each.

Barb's idea is to install lights in vacant buildings slated for demolition.  The lights slowly go on and off in a breath-like rhythm.  The buildings will be scattered  throughout Albany, Schenectady and Troy.

Support this project by giving it a big web presence.  tweet about it, put it on Facebook  and whatever else gets the word out.  And stay tuned to see if we win!
Huevos Tostados–  layers of flavor in this delicious treat

Huevos Tostados

Layers of flavor, Perfect savor!


Picture this:  a crispy fried tortilla topped with home fries and chorizo or veggie hash, manchego cheese, and a pair of sunnyup eggs, —  then some spring greens and avocado.  And don't forget the ranchero sauce or the lime crema on top!

And yes, that is a small side of cucumber pico just to set it all off.

 
Jim-Gerale—  a real palate cleanser and taste pleaser

Jim-Gerale

       
Fresh squeezed ginger, real fruit juices, and a dab of agave.  No sugar, ever.


Keep your metabolism tuned with a good dose of fresh ginger.  

As the song goes, "Jim-Gerale is the taste for you!"

just ask us, we'll sing it.
at length.
Michael Gwozdz, Artist, shows at Carmen's

Michael Gwozdz
& Renata Memole

Artist's Reception, Saturday April 25  from 3-6


Meet the artists, talk about their process. 
Tapas and sangria samples!
Limited dinner menu plus full cash bar available


 
Huevos Benedictus, the best way to have eggs in the whole wide world!

Cuban Frittata
layers of homecooked flavor

 
Spanish style omelet made with potatoes, onions and garlic; topped with manchego cheese and spinach, served with cucumber pico and plantains.

Any way you eat it,
it's still great!
Lox and Goat Cheese Omelette

Now Making Ice Cream

not really—  it's completely vegan!
(but you'd never guess from the taste)


We are selling out as fast as we can make it, so it's hard to predict flavors.  Currently:  Vanilla, Chocolate, Chocolate Pecan, Cherry Vanilla, and Vanilla Pecan

 

Hours Stay The Same

Just open weekends for the forseeable future:

Saturday & Sunday 9-4

Of course, we'll still open special for a private party.  
Call us at (518) 326-2064

Carmen's Café

Check our website for cooking videos, events & more!

Open for lunch & early dinner from 11 am Wed-Fri.
Plus 5-10 Friday we serve Tapas dinners
9-4 Saturday & Sunday we serve Breakfast-Brunch-Lunch

(518) 326-2064

Our address is:

Carmen's Café
198 First Street
Troy, Ny 12180

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