Thursday, February 26, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 2/26

Panini du Jour:
"Cajun-nini"
blackened tofu, fresh tomatoes, red onions, spring mix, lemony vegan remoulade (v)

Soup du Jour:
Mellow White Miso with toasted nori

Pasta du Jour:
"Creamy Tomato-Basil Gemelli"

Entree du Jour, Une:
"Frittata"
an Italian-style omelette with fresh dill, basil, tarragon, feta, tomatoes, mushrooms. Served with herb-roasted potatoes and a simple green salad

Entree du Jour, Deux:
"Pizza!"
red sauce, chick pea-pine nut "sausage," red bell peppers, red onions, mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh basil

Sides du Jour:
Moroccan Carrot Raisin Salad
Sesame Ginger Noodles
Honey-Dijon Potatoes
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Citrus Walnut Cookies
Salted Toffee Shortbread
Chocolate-Chip Biscotti Sandwiches w/ chocolate-hazelnut filling
Orange Cupcakes w/ Orange-Passion Fruit Chantilly
...and all the Vegan Snickerdoodle, and Sugar cookies your heart could possibly desire!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 2/24

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Panini du Jour:
"El Ranchero-nini"
fresh tomatoes, cheddar, red onions, spring mix, housemade buttermilk ranch, pickled jalapenos.

Soup du Jour:
Creamy Curried Butternut Squash

Pasta du Jour:
"Green Romesco Penne"
spicy fired-roasted green chile sauce, fresh tomatoes, scallions, toasted bread crumbs (v)

Entree du Jour:
"Stuffed Blue Cornmeal Battered Avocado"
A whole avocado stuffed with creamy feta, pinenuts and green onions, topped with fresh lime sour cream, over chipotle black beans & brown rice, navel orange pico de gallo, and red chile oil

Sides du Jour:
Moroccan Carrot Raisin Salad
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta
Black Bean & Corn Salad
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Citrus Walnut Cookies
Salted Toffee Shortbread
...and all the Vegan Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar cookies your heart could possibly desire!

Monday, February 23, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 2/23

Panini du Jour:
"Dijon Tapenade-nini"
green olive tapenade, fresh tomatoes, spring mix, mozzarella, and Dijon-mayo

Soup du Jour:
Creamy Curried Butternut Squash

Pasta du Jour:
"Romesco Penne"
smoky roasted red pepper-almond sauce, garlic, scallions, fresh herbs, toasted bread crumbs (v)

Entree du Jour:
"Stuffed Blue Cornmeal Battered Avocado"
A whole avocado stuffed with creamy feta, pinenuts and green onions, topped with fresh lime sour cream, over chipotle black beans & brown rice, navel orange pico de gallo, and red chile oil

Sides du Jour:
Thai Peanut Noodles
Lemon-Caper-Dill Gemelli
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
...and all the Vegan Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar cookies your heart could possibly desire!

Friday, February 20, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 2/20

Panini du Jour:
"Dijon Tapenade-nini"
olive tapenade, fresh tomatoes, spring mix, mozzarella, and Dijon-mayo

Soup du Jour:
Creamy Tomato-Herb

Pasta du Jour:
"Romesco Penne"
smoky roasted red pepper-almond sauce, garlic, scallions, fresh herbs, toasted bread crumbs (v)

Entree du Jour:
"Sticky Orange-Hoisin Tofu"
with stir-fried veggies, jasmine rice, fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, red chile oil (v)

Sides du Jour:
Thai Peanut Noodles
Sun-Dried Tomato Panzanella
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Cardamon-Citrus-Pinenut Cookies
...and all the Vegan Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar cookies your heart could possibly desire!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 2/19

Panini du Jour:
"Turkish Delight-nini"
sun-dried dates, caramelized onions, minted feta

Soup du Jour:
Moroccan Chickpea & Kale (v)

Pasta du Jour:
"Creamy Mushroom Penne"
with sauteed mushrooms, fresh thyme & parsley, roasted garlic, cream, fresh lemon juice, parmesan, and toasty garlic-butter focaccia

Entree du Jour:
"Sticky Orange-Hoisin Tofu"
with stir-fried veggies, jasmine rice, fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, red chile oil (v)

Sides du Jour:
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta
Mediterranean Chickpea & Cucumber Salad
Sezchwan Noodles
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins served w/ spiced honey butter
...and all the Vegan Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar cookies your heart could possibly desire!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 2/18

Panini du Jour:
"Cheeseburger in Paradise-nini"
veggie burger, cheddar, fresh tomatoes, red onions, dil pickles, spicy brown mustard-mayo, and ketchup.

Soup du Jour:
Moroccan Chickpea & Kale (v)

Pasta du Jour:
"Cheesy Baked Penne"
creamy tomato-basil sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, toasty garlic-butter focaccia

Entree du Jour:
"Sticky Orange-Hoisin Tofu"
with stir-fried veggies, jasmine rice, fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, red chile oil (v)

Sides du Jour:
Sesame-Ginger Cucumber Salad
Saffron Pearl Couscous
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Cranberry-Almond Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Banana-Chocolate Chip Muffins served w/ spiced honey butter
...and all the Vegan Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar cookies your heart could possibly desire!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 2/17

Panini du Jour:
"Bruschetta-nini"
marinated fresh tomatoes, with fresh basil, red onions, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, mozzarella and feta

Soup du Jour:
Moroccan Chickpea & Kale (v)

Entree du Jour, Une:
"Calzone"
Roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, fresh thyme, parsley, parmesan and mozzarella

Entree du Jour, Deux:
"Sticky Orange-Hoisin Tofu"
with stir-fried veggies, jasmine rice, fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, red chile oil (v)

Sides du Jour:
Sesame-Ginger Cucumber Salad
Sicilian Chickpea Salad
Lemon-Caper-Dill Gemelli
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Cranberry-Almond Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oreo Cupcakes
Date Bars
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
...and all the Vegan Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar cookies your heart could possibly desire!

Monday, February 16, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 2/16

Panini du Jour:
"French Connection-nini"
roasted cremini mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, muenster cheese, and Dijon-mayo

Soup du Jour:
Veggie Chili

Pasta du Jour:
"Cheesy Baked Rigatoni"
marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil, with toasty garlic-butter focaccia

Entree du Jour:
"Herb-Crusted Dijon Tofu"
over Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, and sauteed sweet peas with fresh tarragon "butter" (v)

Sides du Jour:
Black Bean & Corn Salad
Roma Tomato Panzanella
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Cranberry-Almond Cookies
Oreo Cupcakes
Date Bars
...and all the Vegan Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar cookies your heart could possibly desire!

Friday, February 13, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 2/13

Happy Friday the 13th!

Panini du Jour:
"Granny-nini"
Granny Smith apples, caramelized onions, muenster cheese, and fresh thyme

Soup du Jour:
Creamy Tomato Herb

Entree du Jour:
"Pizza!"
red sauce, chick pea-pine nut "sausage," red bell peppers, red onions, mozzarella, parmesan, and fennel fronds

Sides du Jour:
Greek Couscous
French Green Lentil
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Date Bars
...and all the Vegan Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar cookies your heart could possibly desire!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 2/11

Panini du Jour:
"Zucchini-nini"
roasted zucchini, basil pesto, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and feta

Soup du Jour:
Country Vegetable (v)

Pasta du Jour:
"Vietnamese Noodles"
with stir-fried mushrooms, zucchini, celery, carrots, bamboo shoots, red bell peppers, green onions, peanuts, fresh herbs, basil, sweet soy sauce, lime juice (V)

Entree du Jour:
"Calzone!"
bechamel sauce, caramelized fennel, cremini mushrooms, fresh herbs, baby swiss, and mozzarella

Sides du Jour:
Tex-Mex Orzo
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta
Citrus-Feta-Almond Green Salad
French Potato Salad
Moroccan Carrot-Raisin Salad
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Lemon-Poppyseed Scones served w/ honey butter
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Date Bars
Strawberry Shortbread
Shortbread w/ Dark Chocolate Filling
...and all the Vegan Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar cookies your heart could possibly desire!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 2/10

Panini du Jour:
"Cajun-nini"
blackened tofu, fresh tomatoes, red onions, spring mix, and lemony vegan remoulade (v)

Soup du Jour:
Chinese Hot & Sour (v)

Pasta du Jour:
"Thai Green Curry Stir-Fry"
zucchini, cremini mushrooms, carrots, bamboo shoots, and red bell peppers in a coconut-curry sauce made with housemade green curry paste. Served over jasmine rice, topped with fresh basil and cilantro leaves (v)

Entree du Jour:
"Savory Cornbread Pudding"
creamy baked cornbread custard with fresh herbs, caramelized onions, and three cheeses. served with a baby arugula salad lightly dressed with fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.

Sides du Jour:
Red Pepper Orzo
Mediterranean Tomato & Cucumber Salad
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Lemon-Poppyseed Scones served w/ honey butter
Date Bars
Vegan Shortbread
Shortbread w/ Dark Chocolate Filling
...and all the Vegan Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar cookies your heart could possibly desire!