Grins Daily Specials 4/30

Quick Announcement: Due to graduation festivities on Vanderbilt's campus, we have changed our closing date for the year. Now, we will be open next week on Monday, May 4th from 11am-2pm, and will be closing for the summer on Thursday, May 7th at 2pm. Thank you all for a fantastic year!

Panini du Jour:
"Artichoke & Zucchini-nini"
marinated artichoke hearts, roasted zucchini, fresh tomatoes, basil-parsley pesto, mozzarella and feta

Soup du Jour:
Mellow White Miso w/ ginger, tofu, & nori

Entree du Jour:
"Indian Vegetable Curry"
spicy coconut milk-curry stew with white lentils, potatoes, carrots, red peppers, zucchini, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and green onions over toasted basmati pilaf (v)

Sides du Jour:
Szechwan Noodles
Black Bean & Corn Salad
French Potato Salad
Moroccan Carrot-Raisin Salad
Persian Couscous

Dessert Specials:
Delicious Chocolate Chip, Sugar and Snickerdoodle Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Grins Daily Specials 4/29

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

Soup du Jour:
Tuscan White Bean (v)

Sides du Jour:
Szechwan Noodles
Black Bean & Corn Salad
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Moroccan Carrot-Raisin Salad

Dessert Specials:
Banana-Peanut Butter-Almond Muffins (v)
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cookies (v)
And as always, delicious Chocolate Chip, Sugar and Snickerdoodle Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Grins Daily Specials 4/28

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

Soup du Jour:
Creamy Tomato & Herb

Pasta du Jour:
"Baked Ziti"
housemade marinara, pesto, mozzarella, parmesan, toasty garlic-butter focaccia

Entree du Jour:
"Chile Rellenos"
panko-breaded poblano & mini sweet chiles stuffed with creamy feta & cilantro, spicy grilled tomato sauce, jerk-spiced black beans & brown rice, fresh avocado slices

Sides du Jour:
info not available at press time

Dessert Specials:
Banana-Peanut Butter-Almond Muffins (v)
And as always, delicious Chocolate Chip, Sugar and Snickerdoodle Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Grins Daily Specials 4/27

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

Soup du Jour:
Creamy Potato & Peas

Entree du Jour:
"Mini Sweet Chile Rellenos"
panko-breaded mini sweet chiles stuffed with creamy feta & cilantro, spicy grilled tomato sauce, jerk-spiced black beans & brown rice, fresh avocado slices

Sides du Jour:
Roma Tomato Panzanella
Creamy Tapenade Farfalle
Moroccan Carrot Raisin Salad

Dessert Specials:
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Cookies (v)
Orange-Glazed Cranberry Walnut Cookies (v)
And as always, delicious Chocolate Chip, Sugar and Snickerdoodle Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Grins Daily Specials 4/24

Panini du Jour:
"Herb-Roasted Veggie-nini"
roasted cremini mushrooms, red bell peppers & red onions, fresh sage, thyme, parsley, roasted garlic-Dijon mayo, muenster cheese

Soup du Jour:
Southwester Black Bean, Corn & Tomato (v)

Entree du Jour:
"Pizza!"
housemade red sauce, red bell peppers, zucchini, pine nuts, herbed ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan

Sides du Jour:
info not available at press time

Dessert Specials:
Spiced Apple Cupcakes (v)
Fresh Lime Cupcakes (v)
Trail Mix Cookies (v)
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (v)
Citrus-Pinenut-Cardamon Cookies (v)
And as always, delicious Chocolate Chip, Sugar and Snickerdoodle Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Grins Daily Specials 4/23

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

Soup du Jour:
Southwester Black Bean, Corn & Tomato (v)

Pasta du Jour:
"Vietnamese Noodles"
sticky hoisin tofu, stir-fried veggies, peanuts, ginger, green onions, fresh mint, basil, cilantro, fresh lime juice, sweet soy sauce (v)

Entree du Jour:
"Pizza!"
housemade red sauce, red bell peppers, zucchini, pine nuts, herbed ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan

Sides du Jour:
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta
Moroccan Curried Couscous
Thai Peanut Carrot Slaw

Dessert Specials:
Spiced Apple Cupcakes (v)
Fresh Lime Cupcakes (v)
Trail Mix Cookies (v)
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (v)
And as always, delicious Chocolate Chip and Snickerdoodle Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Grins Daily Specials 4/22

Panini du Jour:
"West Texas-nini"
avocado slices, grilled red onions, pickled jalapenos, fresh tomatoes, cilantro-lime Vegenaise (v)

Soup du Jour:
Creamy Tomato-Dill w/ creme fraiche

Pasta du Jour:
"Penne Puttanesca"
penne pasta in a spicy red sauce with olives & capers, fresh basil, parsley, parmesan, toasty garlic-butter focaccia
(vegan version of this dish is available...just ask!)

Entree du Jour:
"Roasted Balsamic Mushrooms"
cremini mushrooms, balsamic reduction, roasted garlic, grilled herb polenta, fire-roasted tomato sauce, sauteed sweet peas and scallions (v)

Sides du Jour:
Thai-Peanut Carrot Slaw
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cookies (v)
Trail Mix Cookies (v)
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (v)
Apple Spice Cupcakes (v)
And as always, delicious Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

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

Soup du Jour:
White Beans, Rosemary, & Wild Mushrooms (v)
then...
Creamy Tomato-Dill w/ creme fraiche

Pasta du Jour:
"Baked Ziti"
housemade marinara, pesto, mozzarella, parmesan, with toasty garlic-butter focaccia

"Penne Puttanesca"
penne pasta in a spicy red sauce with olives & capers, fresh basil, parsley, parmesan, toasty garlic-butter focaccia
(vegan version of this dish is available...just ask!)

Entree du Jour:
"Roasted Balsamic Mushrooms"
cremini mushrooms, balsamic reduction, roasted garlic, grilled herb polenta, fire-roasted tomato sauce, sauteed sweet peas and scallions (v)

Sides du Jour:
Sesame-Ginger Cucumbers
Roasted Red Pepper Potato Salad
...and more to come!

Dessert Specials:
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cookies (v)
Boston Creme Pie Cupcakes (v)
Chocolate-Vanilla Cupcakes (v)
And as always, delicious Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Grins Daily Specials 4/20

We're baaack! Did you miss us?

Also, don't forget! Starting today are two end-o-semester specials you shouldn't miss out on!

1) Cookie & Coffee Happy Hour: every Monday-Thursday from 2-5pm till the end of the semester, come in for a cup of coffee (or hot tea, if you prefer) and a cookie of your choice for just $2.00! Its a little treat from us to help you get through finals!

2) Take a dozen Grins Cookies home: place your orders via facebook or at the counter from 4/20-4/24 for either a dozen Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, or Sugar cookies for just $18 (that's 40% off retail) to pick up between 4/27-5/1 to help you curb your cravings over the summer! You can share them with family, friends, or keep them all to yourself to make it through the summer while we're closed.

And now, onto ze specials!

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

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

Pasta du Jour:
"Baked Ziti"
housemade marinara, pesto, mozzarella, parmesan, with toasty garlic-butter focaccia

Entree du Jour:
"Crispy Coconut Panko Tofu"
over stir-fried veggies in a Thai green curry-coconut sauce made with housemade curry past, jasmine rice, fresh basil & cilantro, red chile oil (v)

Sides du Jour:
Persian Couscous
Thai Cucumber & Red Pepper Salad

Dessert Specials:
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cookies (v)
Boston Creme Cupcakes (v)
And of course, delicious Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodle, and Sugar Cookies for your enjoyment. All vegan, of course!

Grins Daily Specials 4/1