Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 3/31

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

Soup du Jour:
Mellow White Miso w/ scallions, tofu, & shiitake mushrooms

Pasta du Jour:
"Cremini Penne"
sauteed cremini mushrooms, roasted garlic cream, shallots, lemon, fresh thyme and parsley, parmesan, toasted porcini bread crumbs

Entree du Jour:
"Pizza!"
red sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, fennel, mozzarella, feta, fresh basil

Sides du Jour:
Garlic Pearl Couscous
Sweet Pea Orzo
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta
Tapenade Farfalle

Dessert Specials:
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cookies (v)
Trail Mix Cookies
Cranberry-Orange Spice Cookies
Cupcakes!
Date Bars
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 3/30

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

Soup du Jour:
Mellow White Miso w/ scallions, tofu, & shiitake mushrooms

Pasta du Jour:
"Asian Pesto Noodles"
cilantro-basil-peanut pesto with stir-fried red bell peppers, carrots, water chestnuts, and green onions. Topped with sesame-hoisin tofu (v)

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

Sides du Jour:
Sesame-Ginger Cucumbers
Roma Tomato Panzanella
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta

Dessert Specials:
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cookies (v)
Date Bars
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Friday, March 27, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 2/27

Panini du Jour:
"Buffalo-nini"
roasted buffalo tofu, fresh tomatoes, red onions, spring mix, and Vegenaise (V)
* Served with housemade buttermilk ranch and celery sticks on side (ranch is not vegan)

Soup du Jour:
Creamy Tomato Herb

Pasta du Jour:
"Asian Pesto Noodles"
cilantro-basil-peanut pesto with stir-fried red bell peppers, carrots, water chestnuts, and green onions. Topped with sesame-hoisin tofu (V)

Sides du Jour:
Mediterranean Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Moroccan Carrot-Raisin Salad
Persian Couscous
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta

Dessert Specials:
Banana-Chocolate-Walnut Muffins
Chcoolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cookies (V)
Citrus-Cardamon-Pinenut Cookies
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip and Sugar cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 3/25

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

Soup du Jour:
White Beans, Rosemary, & Wild Mushroom (v)

Pasta du Jour:
"Baked Green Chile Mac & Cheese"
penne, four cheese sauce, fire-roasted poblano chiles, topped with bread crumbs and more cheese

Entree du Jour:
"Southern-Fried Tofu"
with hot sauce on the side, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, sweet peas (v)

Sides du Jour:
Information not available at press time

Dessert Specials:
Banana-Chocolate-Walnut Muffins
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cookies
Citrus-Cardamon-Pinenut Cookies
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip and Snickerdoodle Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 3/24

Panini du Jour:
"The Pink Avocado-nini"
avocado slices, pickled red onions, muenster

Soup du Jour:
Southwestern Corn, Tomato & Cilantro (v)

Pasta du Jour:
"Baked Green Chile Mac & Cheese"
penne, four cheese sauce, fire-roasted poblano chiles, topped with bread crumbs and more cheese

Entree du Jour:
"Moroccan Grilled Tofu"
chermoula-marinated grilled tofu drizzled with pomegranate reduction over fennel-spiced basmati pilaf, roasted red pepper-almond sauce, and sauteed zucchini (v)

Sides du Jour:
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Banana-Chocolate-Walnut Muffins
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cookies
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip and Snickerdoodle Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 3/23

Panini du Jour:
"Peter Piper-nini"
spicy pickled peppers, fresh tomatoes, red onions, cheddar, roasted garlic mayo

Soup du Jour:


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

Entree du Jour:
"Moroccan Grilled Tofu"
chermoula-marinated grilled tofu drizzled with pomegranate reduction over fennel-spiced basmati pilaf, roasted red pepper-almond sauce, and sauteed zucchini (v)

Sides du Jour:
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Banana-Chocolate-Walnut Muffins
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cookies
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip and Snickerdoodle Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 3/19

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

Soup du Jour:
Country Vegetable

Pasta du Jour:
"Moroccan Veggie Tagine"
an aromatic stew of tomatoes, chick peas, peppers, ginger, raisins, spices, cilantro, and kalamata olives over lemony couscous. Served with fennel-spiced pita (v)

Entree du Jour:
"Stuffed Blue Cornmeal Battered Avocado"
stuffed with creamy feta, pine nuts and green onions, navel orange pico de gallo, chipotle black beans & quinoa, red chile oil

Dessert du Jour:
"Double Chocolate Bread Pudding"
served warm with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream

Sides du Jour:
None available at press time!

Dessert Specials:
Date Bars
Orange-Glazed Cranberry-Walnut Cookies
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip and Snickerdoodle Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 3/17

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

Soup du Jour:
White Beans, Rosemary, & Wild Mushrooms

Pasta du Jour:
"Spring Spaghetti"
basil-tarragon pesto, sweet peas, zucchini, green onions, & toasted bread crumbs (v)

Entree du Jour:
"Calzone!"
red sauce, zucchini, cremini mushrooms, red bell peppers, mozzarella, feta

Desert du Jour:
"Double Chocolate Bread Pudding"
served warm with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream

Sides du Jour:
Creamy Lemon-Basil Potatoes
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Date Bars
Orange-Glazed Cranberry-Walnut Cookies
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle and Sugar Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Monday, March 16, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 3/16

Panini du Jour:
"Cheeseburger in Paradise-nini"
veggie burger, cheddar, fresh tomatoes, red onions, dill pickles, spicy brown mustard-mayo
(ketchup available upon request)

Soup du Jour:
White Beans, Rosemary, & Wild Mushrooms

Pasta du Jour:
"Thai Green Curry Stir-Fry"
stir-fried veggies & tofu in a coconut-curry sauce made with housemade green curry paste, over jasmine rice, topped with fresh basil and cilantro leaves (v)

Entree du Jour:
"Calzone!"
red sauce, zucchini, cremini mushrooms, red bell peppers, mozzarella, feta

Desert du Jour:
"Double Chocolate Bread Pudding"
served warm with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream

Sides du Jour:
Sesame Ginger Cucumbers
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Date Bars
Cranberry-Walnut Cookies
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle and Sugar Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 3/12

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

Soup du Jour:
Creamy Tomato-Herb

Pasta du Jour:
"Pesto Rigatoni"
with sauteed zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, parmesan, fresh basil, toasty garlic-butter focaccia

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

Sides du Jour:
Thai Cucumbers
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Tapenade Bowties
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Date Bars
Spiced Fruit & Almond Muffins
Citrus-Cardamon-Pinenut Cookies
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle and Sugar Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 3/11

Panini du Jour:
"Pizza-nini"
housemade marinara, roasted red onions, peppers, cremini mushrooms, mozzarella, parmesan

Soup du Jour:
Garam Masala and Chickpea

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

"Shepherd's Pie"
Hearty lentil stew with caramelized shallots, carrots, rosemary, thyme, sage, and roasted garlic. Topped with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, and baked till golden brown (v)

Sides du Jour:
Thai Cucumbers
Honey Dijon Potato Salad
Tapenade Bowties
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Date Bars
Spiced Fruit & Almond Muffins
Citrus-Cardamon-Pinenut Cookies
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle and Sugar Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 3/10

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

Soup du Jour:
Creamy Tomato-Dill

Pasta du Jour:
"Cheesy Baked Rigatoni"
housemade marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil, with 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:
Moroccan Carrot-Raisin Salad
Honey Dijon Potato Salad
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Date Bars
Fruit & Almond Muffins
Citrus-Cardamon-Pinenut Cookies
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle and Sugar Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Monday, March 9, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 3/9

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

Soup du Jour:
Creamy Tomato-Dill

Pasta du Jour:
"Pesto Penne"
whole wheat penne with fresh basil pesto, sauteed zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, 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:
Honey Dijon Potato Salad
Black Bean & Corn Salad
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Back to the basics, ya'll! Delicious Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle and Sugar Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!