Carmen's Lunch Bar & Tapas Menu
FOOD - Tapas
Carmen's Soda Bread
Fresh rosemary, dried cranberries, sweet butter. Baked in house daily!
US$8.00
Pepitas (GF)
Spiced organic pumpkin seeds. A little sweet, spicy & salty
US$8.00
Olivas Picantes (GF)
Italian Castelvetrano olives with pickled serrano chilies. Spicy!
US$8.00
Goat Cheese & Pepper Jelly
Savory Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Seasonal Fruit Pepper Jelly with Ginger & Citrus served over baby arugula with toasted ciabatta (flavor subject to change)
US$16.00
Carmen's Cheese Plate
Four cheese selections, spiced pumpkin seeds, dried fruit served with a toasted ciabatta roll
US$16.00
Carrot Whipped Potatoes (GF)
Simple, creamy & delicious!
US$6.00
Pepper Poppers (GF)
Sweet peppers, jumbo lump crab, chorizo sausage, Manchego cheese, lemon, saffron. Baked until golden. GF
US$14.00
CORN DIP
ELOTE CON CREMA (GF)- MEXICAN CORN DIP: FRESH BI-COLOR CORN, ROASTED POBLANO PEPPERS, VIDALIA ONIONS, TOMATOES, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SPICES & CREAM. SERVED HOT WITH CORN TORTILLA CHIPS (CONTAINS CORN, DAIRY & CILANTRO)
US$14.00
FOOD - Soups & Salads
SOUP OF THE DAY (GF)
SOUP OF THE DAY: CREAMY CARROT SOUP with GINGER & ORANGE (GF) garnished with chopped pistachios, dried cranberries & chives (CONTAINS CHICKEN STOCK, DAIRY & NUTS)
$
Thai Crab Chowder (GF)
local jumbo lump crab, coconut milk, ginger, sweet peppers, potatoes, carrots, sugar snaps & fresh herbs (A bit Spicy!) (Contains chicken stock)
$
Green Salad (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette.
$
Kale Salad (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries.
US$12.00
Combo Kale & Soup Of The Day (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries. Cup of our Soup of the Day
US$21.00
Combo Kale & Scoop Chicken Salad (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries. Scoop of our Chicken Salad.
US$20.00
Combo Green Salad & Soup Of The Day (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette. Cup of Soup of the Day.
US$17.00
Combo Green Salad & Thai Crab Chowder (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette. Cup of Thai Crab Chowder.
US$17.00
Combo Green Salad & Scoop Chicken Salad (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette. Scoop of our Chicken Salad.
US$16.00
Comb Kale & Thai Crab Chowder (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries. Cup of Thai Yellow Curry Crab Chowder.
US$21.00
Soup Of The Day & Scoop Chicken Salad
US$17.00
Thai Crab Chowder & Scoop Chicken Salad
US$16.00
FOOD - Sandwiches
Chicken & Artichoke Melt- Special!
Chicken breast, artichoke hearts, piquillo peppers, caramelized onions, basil, fennel seed, lemon zest & Manchego cheese. Toasted open face on ciabatta bread.
$
Spanish Crab Melt
local jumbo lump crab, chorizo sausage, Manchego cheese, lemon, saffron, arugula
$
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken salad with celery, golden raisins, light mayo, basil & almonds on ciabatta
$
Chicken Tikka Masala Sandwich
Tender chicken breast cooked with Indian spices, tomatoes & cream on ciabatta with cucumber-mint raita
$
Pork BBQ Sandwich
My mother’s zesty blend of two North Carolina styles. Pork BBQ with slaw on ciabatta. Warm sauce & bread & butter pickles on the side.
$
Stracotto Beef Sandwich
Beef chuck slow cooked with red wine, onions, garlic, porcini mushrooms, thyme, rosemary on ciabatta with whole milk mozzarella, arugula & roasted yellow tomatoes.
$
Ciabatta Cubana-Special!
Slow-roasted pork, Sweet Slice ham, imported Swiss, Yellow Mustard-Pickle Relish on Ciabatta bread.
$
Kid's Cheese Toast
An open-faced Ciabbatta sandwich with mild Colby-Jack cheese.
US$9.00
NO CHORIZO!!!! CRAB MELT!!!
A Pescatarian version of our Famous Spanish Crab Melt. Special! (Contains Shellfish, Dairy & Gluten)
$
FOOD - Plates (GF)
SHEPHERDS PIE
IRISH SHEPHERD’S PIE (GF) AUSTRALIAN GROUND LAMB with CARROTS & PEAS. SEASONED WITH FRESH HERBS, RED WINE & PIQUILLO PEPPERS. TOPPED WITH IRISH WHITE CHEDDAR WHIPPED YUKON GOLD POTATOES Garnished with chives.
US$20.00
Cuban Pork Plantain Pie (GF)
Slow-roasted pork, spicy red sauce, chopped sweet plantains with sour cream & black bean salsa.
US$16.00
Spanish Crab Cazuela (GF)
Local jumbo lump crab, chorizo sausage, Manchego cheese, lemon, saffron, arugula. Baked in a Spanish ramekin!
$
Chicken Salad Plate (GF)
Chicken salad with celery, golden raisins, light mayo, basil & almonds served over mixed greens, honey white balsamic dressing, cucumbers, strawberries, red grapes & GF crackers
US$17.00
Vegan Moroccan Curry (GF)
Harissa, carrots, onions, sweet bell peppers, golden raisins, chickpeas, mild green olives, fresh mint served over basmati rice.
US$16.00
Chicken Tikka Masala Plate (GF)
Tender chicken breast cooked with Indian spices, tomatoes & cream served over basmati rice with cucumber-mint raita.
US$17.00
Pork BBQ Plate (GF)
My mother’s zesty blend of two North Carolina styles pork barbeque, coleslaw, potato salad & pickles.
US$17.00
Stracotto Beef Pie (GF)
Beef chuck slow cooked with red wine, onions, garlic, porcini mushrooms, thyme, rosemary. Topped with sugar snaps, carrot-whipped potatoes and baked in the oven.
US$18.00
Chicken & Artichoke Cazuela
$
NO CHORIZO!!!! CRAB CAZUELA!!!!
A Pescatarian version of our Famous Spanish Crab Cazuela. Special! (Contains Shellfish & Dairy)
$
FOOD - Desserts
DESSERT CAKE
TODAY: WARM BLACKBERRY CAKE with A HINT OF ORANGE brown sugar-cream cheese icing, blackberry & mint (CONTAINS EGGS & DAIRY)
US$8.00
CHEESECAKE (GF)
CRUSTLESS ORANGE CHEESECAKE (GF) WITH CRANBERRY GELEE, CANDIED PECANS & MINT (CONTAINS DAIRY & EGGS)
US$8.00
FOOD - Extras
NO SILVERWARE
US$0.00
SILVERWARE PLEASE
US$0.00
Orange Hot Sauce
US$0.00
Green Hot Sauce
US$0.00
Red XTRA Hot Sauce
US$0.00
BOTTLE HOT SAUCE
US$8.00
BAG TOGO SEPARATELY
US$0.00
Creamy White Balsamic Dressing (GF)
US$0.50
Scoop Chicken Salad (GF)
US$8.00
Regular Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF)
US$0.50
8 Oz Honey White Balsamic Dressing (GF)
US$9.00
Extra BBQ Sauce (GF)
US$0.50
Apple Squeeze (GF)
US$2.00
CHIPS-CAROLINA KETTLE (GF)
US$3.00
FOR HERE
US$0.00
Ciabatta Roll
US$3.00
Side Of Raita (GF)
US$1.00
Potato Salad (GF)
US$4.00
Rice (GF) (Vegan)
US$4.00
Multigrain Crackers (GF)
US$3.00
Slaw (GF)
US$4.00
FRUIT CUP
US$8.00
CUBAN MUSTARD
US$0.50
Extra Cuban Mustard
US$0.50
PINT BBQ SAUCE
US$9.00
BUTTER
US$0.50
Tapas
Carmen's Soda Bread
Fresh rosemary, dried cranberries, sweet butter. Baked in house daily!
US$8.00
Pepitas (GF)
Spiced organic pumpkin seeds. A little sweet, spicy & salty
US$8.00
Olivas Picantes (GF)
Italian Castelvetrano olives with pickled serrano chilies. Spicy!
US$8.00
Goat Cheese & Pepper Jelly
Savory Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Seasonal Fruit Pepper Jelly with Ginger & Citrus served over baby arugula with toasted ciabatta (flavor subject to change)
US$16.00
Carmen's Cheese Plate
Four cheese selections, spiced pumpkin seeds, dried fruit served with a toasted ciabatta roll
US$16.00
Carrot Whipped Potatoes (GF)
Simple, creamy & delicious!
US$6.00
Pepper Poppers (GF)
Sweet peppers, jumbo lump crab, chorizo sausage, Manchego cheese, lemon, saffron. Baked until golden. GF
US$14.00
CORN DIP
ELOTE CON CREMA (GF)- MEXICAN CORN DIP: FRESH BI-COLOR CORN, ROASTED POBLANO PEPPERS, VIDALIA ONIONS, TOMATOES, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SPICES & CREAM. SERVED HOT WITH CORN TORTILLA CHIPS (CONTAINS CORN, DAIRY & CILANTRO)
US$14.00
Soups & Salads
SOUP OF THE DAY (GF)
SOUP OF THE DAY: CREAMY CARROT SOUP with GINGER & ORANGE (GF) garnished with chopped pistachios, dried cranberries & chives (CONTAINS CHICKEN STOCK, DAIRY & NUTS)
$
Thai Crab Chowder (GF)
local jumbo lump crab, coconut milk, ginger, sweet peppers, potatoes, carrots, sugar snaps & fresh herbs (A bit Spicy!) (Contains chicken stock)
$
Green Salad (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette.
$
Kale Salad (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries.
US$12.00
Combo Kale & Soup Of The Day (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries. Cup of our Soup of the Day
US$21.00
Combo Kale & Scoop Chicken Salad (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries. Scoop of our Chicken Salad.
US$20.00
Combo Green Salad & Soup Of The Day (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette. Cup of Soup of the Day.
US$17.00
Combo Green Salad & Thai Crab Chowder (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette. Cup of Thai Crab Chowder.
US$17.00
Combo Green Salad & Scoop Chicken Salad (GF)
Mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, cucumber, sweet pepper, pumpkin seeds, white balsamic vinaigrette. Scoop of our Chicken Salad.
US$16.00
Comb Kale & Thai Crab Chowder (GF)
Organic green kale, honey white balsamic dressing, candied walnuts & 3 types of fresh seasonal fruit or berries. Cup of Thai Yellow Curry Crab Chowder.
US$21.00
Soup Of The Day & Scoop Chicken Salad
US$17.00
Thai Crab Chowder & Scoop Chicken Salad
US$16.00
Sandwiches
Chicken & Artichoke Melt- Special!
Chicken breast, artichoke hearts, piquillo peppers, caramelized onions, basil, fennel seed, lemon zest & Manchego cheese. Toasted open face on ciabatta bread.
$
Spanish Crab Melt
local jumbo lump crab, chorizo sausage, Manchego cheese, lemon, saffron, arugula
$
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken salad with celery, golden raisins, light mayo, basil & almonds on ciabatta
$
Chicken Tikka Masala Sandwich
Tender chicken breast cooked with Indian spices, tomatoes & cream on ciabatta with cucumber-mint raita
$
Pork BBQ Sandwich
My mother’s zesty blend of two North Carolina styles. Pork BBQ with slaw on ciabatta. Warm sauce & bread & butter pickles on the side.
$
Stracotto Beef Sandwich
Beef chuck slow cooked with red wine, onions, garlic, porcini mushrooms, thyme, rosemary on ciabatta with whole milk mozzarella, arugula & roasted yellow tomatoes.
$
Ciabatta Cubana-Special!
Slow-roasted pork, Sweet Slice ham, imported Swiss, Yellow Mustard-Pickle Relish on Ciabatta bread.
$
Kid's Cheese Toast
An open-faced Ciabbatta sandwich with mild Colby-Jack cheese.
US$9.00
NO CHORIZO!!!! CRAB MELT!!!
A Pescatarian version of our Famous Spanish Crab Melt. Special! (Contains Shellfish, Dairy & Gluten)
$
Plates (GF)
SHEPHERDS PIE
IRISH SHEPHERD’S PIE (GF) AUSTRALIAN GROUND LAMB with CARROTS & PEAS. SEASONED WITH FRESH HERBS, RED WINE & PIQUILLO PEPPERS. TOPPED WITH IRISH WHITE CHEDDAR WHIPPED YUKON GOLD POTATOES Garnished with chives.
US$20.00
Cuban Pork Plantain Pie (GF)
Slow-roasted pork, spicy red sauce, chopped sweet plantains with sour cream & black bean salsa.
US$16.00
Spanish Crab Cazuela (GF)
Local jumbo lump crab, chorizo sausage, Manchego cheese, lemon, saffron, arugula. Baked in a Spanish ramekin!
$
Chicken Salad Plate (GF)
Chicken salad with celery, golden raisins, light mayo, basil & almonds served over mixed greens, honey white balsamic dressing, cucumbers, strawberries, red grapes & GF crackers
US$17.00
Vegan Moroccan Curry (GF)
Harissa, carrots, onions, sweet bell peppers, golden raisins, chickpeas, mild green olives, fresh mint served over basmati rice.
US$16.00
Chicken Tikka Masala Plate (GF)
Tender chicken breast cooked with Indian spices, tomatoes & cream served over basmati rice with cucumber-mint raita.
US$17.00
Pork BBQ Plate (GF)
My mother’s zesty blend of two North Carolina styles pork barbeque, coleslaw, potato salad & pickles.
US$17.00
Stracotto Beef Pie (GF)
Beef chuck slow cooked with red wine, onions, garlic, porcini mushrooms, thyme, rosemary. Topped with sugar snaps, carrot-whipped potatoes and baked in the oven.
US$18.00
Chicken & Artichoke Cazuela
$
NO CHORIZO!!!! CRAB CAZUELA!!!!
A Pescatarian version of our Famous Spanish Crab Cazuela. Special! (Contains Shellfish & Dairy)
$
Desserts
DESSERT CAKE
TODAY: WARM BLACKBERRY CAKE with A HINT OF ORANGE brown sugar-cream cheese icing, blackberry & mint (CONTAINS EGGS & DAIRY)
US$8.00
CHEESECAKE (GF)
CRUSTLESS ORANGE CHEESECAKE (GF) WITH CRANBERRY GELEE, CANDIED PECANS & MINT (CONTAINS DAIRY & EGGS)
US$8.00
Extras
NO SILVERWARE
US$0.00
SILVERWARE PLEASE
US$0.00
Orange Hot Sauce
US$0.00
Green Hot Sauce
US$0.00
Red XTRA Hot Sauce
US$0.00
BOTTLE HOT SAUCE
US$8.00
BAG TOGO SEPARATELY
US$0.00
Creamy White Balsamic Dressing (GF)
US$0.50
Scoop Chicken Salad (GF)
US$8.00
Regular Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF)
US$0.50
8 Oz Honey White Balsamic Dressing (GF)
US$9.00
Extra BBQ Sauce (GF)
US$0.50
Apple Squeeze (GF)
US$2.00
CHIPS-CAROLINA KETTLE (GF)
US$3.00
FOR HERE
US$0.00
Ciabatta Roll
US$3.00
Side Of Raita (GF)
US$1.00
Potato Salad (GF)
US$4.00
Rice (GF) (Vegan)
US$4.00
Multigrain Crackers (GF)
US$3.00
Slaw (GF)
US$4.00
FRUIT CUP
US$8.00
CUBAN MUSTARD
US$0.50
Extra Cuban Mustard
US$0.50
PINT BBQ SAUCE
US$9.00
BUTTER
US$0.50
DRINKS - NON-ALCOHOLIC
Water
US$0.00
Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
US$4.00
Unsweet Tea
US$4.00
Sweet Tea
US$4.00
Half & Half Tea
US$4.00
Coke 12oz Can
US$3.00
Diet Coke 12oz Can
US$3.00
Sprite 12oz Can
US$3.00
Saratoga Still Water
US$4.00
SARATOGA SPARKLING
US$4.00
Coffee
US$5.00
Hot Tea
US$5.00
DRINKS - HHH WINE
HH PROSECCO
US$8.00
HH Garganega
US$8.00
HH CHARD
US$8.00
HH PN
US$8.00
HH MALBEC
US$8.00
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Water
US$0.00
Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
US$4.00
Unsweet Tea
US$4.00
Sweet Tea
US$4.00
Half & Half Tea
US$4.00
Coke 12oz Can
US$3.00
Diet Coke 12oz Can
US$3.00
Sprite 12oz Can
US$3.00
Saratoga Still Water
US$4.00
SARATOGA SPARKLING
US$4.00
Coffee
US$5.00
Hot Tea
US$5.00
HHH WINE
HH PROSECCO
US$8.00
HH Garganega
US$8.00
HH CHARD
US$8.00
HH PN
US$8.00
HH MALBEC
US$8.00