Wednesday, September 29, 2010

September 29, 2010

REMINDER: We will be closing TODAY, September 29th at 3p and will remained closed through Sunday, October 3rd in observance of Shemini Atzeret & Simcha Torah.

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Country Vegetable (v)

PANINI: Tempeh Reuben - roasted tempeh, sauerkraut, housemade 1000 island, Swiss

SALAD: Beet & Herbed Goat Cheese - baby spinach, baby arugula, roasted red & gold beets, carrot, fresh herbed goat cheese, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette

ENTREE: Tofu & Vegetable Fried Rice (v) - sesame-hoisin tofu, jasmine rice, mixed veggies, peanuts, green onion

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

September 28, 2010

Grins will be closing at 3p on Wednesday, September 29th and remain closed through Sunday, October 1st in observance of Shemini Atzeret & Simcha Torah.

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: White Miso (v) with tofu, shiitake, and nori

SALAD: Green Apple, Fennel, and Goat Cheese - baby spinach, green apple, shaved fennel, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette

PANINI: Cheeseburger In Paradise - veggie burger, cheddar, tomato, dill pickles, red onion, spicy brown mustard, mayo

ENTREE: Tamale Pie - layers of masa harina, chipotle black beans, and ranchero sauce - topped with cheddar, crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, guacamole, and scallions - served with salsa on the side

SIDES:
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta
Farmer's Market Salad (v)
Cilantro Ginger Noodles (v)

COOKIES:
Chocolate Chip (v)
Snickerdoodle (v)
Peanut Butter Molasses (v)

CUPCAKE:
Green Tea (v)

Monday, September 27, 2010

Soup: Creamy Yukon Gold Potato

Panini: Zucchini-nini - roasted zucchini, tomato, baby spinach, mozzarella, pesto mayo

Salad: Garden Goddess - baby spinach, grape tomato, cucumbers, radish, carrots, red cabbage, red onion, green goddess dressing

Entree: Sticky Orange-Hoisin Tofu (v) - stir-fried veggies, jasmine rice, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, chili oil

Sides: Persian Couscous (v), Sesame-Ginger Cucumbers (v)

Desserts: Chocolate Chip Cookies (v), Snickerdoodle Cookies (v), Green Tea Cupcakes (v)

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

September 22, 2010

REMINDER: We will be closing at 3p today and will remain closed through the weekend in observance of Sukkot. We will resume normal hours on Monday, September 27. For all of our holiday closings, please refer to the "Notes" section of our facebook page!!


Today's Specials are...


SOUP: Lemony Coconut-Curry Carrot (v)

PANINI: Heirloom-nini - local heirloom tomato, pesto, mozzarella, feta

SALAD: Mandarin Sesame - romaine lettuce, clementine mandarins, edamame, daikon radish, carrot, red bell pepper, toasted sesame seeds, sesame-ginger vinaigrette

PASTA: Grins' Mac & Cheese - penne pasta, four cheese sauce, fire-roasted poblanos topped with cheddar and panko, then baked until bubbly and golden brown


COOKIES:
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip (v)
Snickerdoodle (v)
White Chocolate Cranberry Almond

CUPCAKES:
Chai Latte (v)



Tuesday, September 21, 2010

September 21, 2010

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Lemony Coconut-Curry Carrot (v)

SALAD: Mandarin Sesame - romaine lettuce, clementine mandarins, edamame, daikon radish, carrot, red bell pepper, toasted sesame seeds, sesame-ginger vinaigrette

PANINI: Granny-nini - Granny Smith apples, caramelized onions, fresh thyme & parsley, muenster

PASTA: Heirloom Tomato-Basil Linguine - local heirloom tomato, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan


COOKIES:
Chocolate Chip (v)
Snickerdoodle (v)
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip (v)
White Chocolate Cranberry Almond

CUPCAKES:
Chocolate Peanut Butter (v)
Chai Latte (v)


REMINDER: We will be closing at 3pm this Wednesday, September 22nd and will remain closed through the weekend in observance of Sukkot. We will resume normal hours Monday, September 27th.

Monday, September 20, 2010

September 20, 2010

Good Morning! Today's specials are...

SOUP: Italian Vegetable (v)

SALAD: Tuscan Mushroom - baby spinach, white mushroom, shaved celery, grape tomato, creamy parmesan-herb dressing

PANINI: French Connection - roasted cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomato, fresh thyme & parsley, Swiss, Dijon-mayo

PASTA: Grins' Mac & Cheese - penne pasta, four cheese sauce, fire-roasted poblanos, topped with cheddar and panko, then baked until bubbly and golden

COOKIES:
Chocolate Chip (v)
Snickerdoodle (v)
White Chocolate Cranberry Almond

Cupcakes:
Chocolate Peanut Butter (v)

REMINDER: We will be closing at 3pm this Wednesday, September 22nd and will remain closed through the weekend in observance of Sukkot. We will resume normal hours Monday, September 27th.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

September 16, 2010

Today's Specials...


SOUP: Italian Vegetable (v)

PANINI: Nutella-nini - fresh strawberry & banana, milk chocolate-hazelnut spread, dusted with powdered sugar

SALAD: Tuscan Mushroom - romaine lettuce, baby spinach, white mushroom, shaved celery, grape tomato, creamy Parmesan-herb dressing

PASTA: Heirloom Tomato-Basil Linguine - local heirloom tomato, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan


COOKIES:
Chocolate Chip (v)
Snickerdoodle (v)
White Chocolate Cranberry Almond

CUPCAKES:
Oreo (v)


We will be open all day today, the 16th, but will be CLOSED TOMORROW the 17th in observance of Yom Kippur.

We will re-open Monday the 20th with normal hours. Please check our calendar under the "Notes" portion of our facebook page for the rest of our High Holiday closings!!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

September 15, 2010

SOUP: Garam Masala Lentil (v) w/ sour cream

PANINI: Nutella-nini - fresh strawberry & banana, milk chocolate-hazelnut spread, dusted with powdered sugar

SALAD: Tuscan Mushroom - romaine lettuce, baby spinach, white mushroom, shaved celery, grape tomato, creamy parmesan-herb dressing

ENTREE: Cornmeal-Battered Okra & Vidalia Onion Fritter - local heirloom tomato, green goddess, sumac


COOKIES:
Chocolate Chip (v)
Snickerdoodle (v)
White Chocolate Cranberry Almond

CUPCAKE: Oreo (v)

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Dinner Specials: 9/14/2010

SOUP: Veggie Gumbo (v)

PANINI: Spicy Squash-nini- roasted local yellow squash, tomato, baby spinach, mozzarella, chipotle mayo.

SALAD: Green Apple, Fennel, & Goat Cheese- baby spinach, green apple, shaved fennel, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, maple-balsamic vinaigrette.

ENTREE: Stone-Baked Pizza- pesto, local heirloom tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic-butter crust.
Soup: Veggie Gumbo (v)

Panini: Nuevo-nini
avocado slices, baby spinach, charred red onion-jalapeno relish, chipotle mayo, goat cheese

Salad: Green Apple, Fennel & Goat Cheese
baby spinach, green apples, shaved fennel, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, maple-balsamic vinaigrette

Entree: Stone-Baked Pizza
basil pesto, local heirloom tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic butter crust

Monday, September 13, 2010

Soup: Chilled Sweet Corn (v)

Panini: Cheeseburger in Paradise
veggie burger, local tomato, dill pickles, red onion, spicy brown mustard, mayo, cheddar

Salad: Green Apple, Fennel, & Goat Cheese
baby spinach, green apples, shaved fennel, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, maple-balsamic vinaigrette

Entree: Stone-Baked Pizza
pesto, local heirloom tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic-butter crust.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Soup:
White Bean Minestrone (v)

Panini: Zephyr-nini
roasted local zephyr squash, local tomato, baby spinach, pesto mayo, mozzarella;

Salad: Green Apple, Fennel, & Goat Cheese
baby spinach, green apples, shaved fennel, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, maple-balsamic vinaigrette

Pasta: Spicy Eggplant Noodles (v)
roasted local Japanese eggplant, red chili-garlic sauce, shallots, cilantro, mint, basil, lime, peanuts

Just a reminder: We will be closing at 3pm today and will be closed the rest of the week in observance of Rosh Hashanah. We will be resuming our regular hours on Monday, September 13th, but please join us for our 4 Course Dinner on Sunday, September 12th at 6:30pm - details at bongojava.com

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Tonight's Specials: (9/7/2010)

SOUP 1: Creamy Tomato-Dill. when that's gone we'll move on to...
SOUP 2: White Bean Minestrone (v)

PANINI (ready about 5:30pm): Fajita-nini- housemade guacamole, local tomato, grilled peppers & onions, cheddar

SALAD: Green Apple, Fennel, & Goat Cheese- baby spinach, green apples, shaved fennel, goad cheese, spiced pecans, apple cider vinaigrette

PASTA (NOT on meal plan): Arugula Pesto Penne- baby arugula-pine nut pesto, local heirloom tomato, toasted morel bread crumbs, parmesan

September 7, 2010

We will be open ALL DAY from 11a-9p today! Our specials are...

SOUP: Creamy Tomato-Dill

PANINI: Zephyr-nini - roasted local zephyr squash, local tomato, baby spinach, olive mayo. mozzarella

SALAD: Green Apple, Fennel & Goat Cheese - baby spinach, baby arugula, green apples, shaved fennel, goat cheese, spiced pecans, apple cider vinaigrette


PASTA: Arugula Pesto Penne - baby arugula-pine nut pesto, local heirloom tomato, toasted morel bread crumbs, parmesan

COOKIES:
Chocolate Chip
Snickerdoodle
Peanut Butter Molasses


ALSO...

We are having another 4-course meal this Sunday, September 12th. If you are interested, please email amanda@bongojava.com or come in and talk to us. It's an amazing atmosphere and great food for $30 plus tax & tip.


REMINDER: We will be closing tomorrow at 3p and will remain closed for the rest of the week in observance of Rosh Hashanah.

Monday, September 6, 2010

September 6, 2010

Goooooood Morning Nashville!


Today's specials include...

SOUP: Creamy Tomato-Dill

PANINI: Zephyr-nini - roasted local zephyr squash, tomato, baby spinach, olive mayo, mozzarella

SALAD: Green Apple & Goat Cheese - baby spinach, green apples, goat cheese, spiced pecans, balsamic vinaigrette

PASTA: Heirloom Tomato-Basil Linguine - local heirloom tomatoes, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan



REMINDER: We close at 3p today in honor of Labor Day and our company's party, (which is free to the public... that means YOU!) Bongo Palooza in the grassy lot next to our East Cafe. Come hang out... Bongo employee bands, Argentinian BBQ ($) and Paletas ($)!!! Starts at 5p!

Friday, September 3, 2010

September 3, 2010

Today's Specials...

SOUP: Cajun Black-Eyed Pea (v)

PANINI: Zephyr-nini - roasted local zephyr squash, tomato, baby spinach, olive mayo, mozzarella

SALAD: Green Apple & Goat Cheese - baby spinach, green apples, goat cheese, spiced pecans, balsamic vinaigrette

PASTA: Heirloom Tomato-Basil Linguine - local heirloom tomatoes, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan

COOKIES:
Chocolate Chip
Snickerdoodle
Cardamon Citrus Pine Nut

Plus, we have a new drink special! The Dirty Chai! It's a frozen chai latte with a hint of vanilla and a jolt of coffee!

Thursday, September 2, 2010

September 2, 2010

Today's Specials...


SOUP:

1) Local Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho (v)
2) Cajun Black-Eyed Pea (v)

PANINI: The Humdinger - hummus, tomato, baby spinach, red onion, feta

SALAD:

1) Garden Goddess - baby spinach, grape tomato, cucumber, red onion, radish, carrot, red cabbage, green goddess dressing

2) Green Apple & Goat Cheese - baby spinach, green apples, goat cheese, spiced pecans, balsamic vinaigrette

ENTREE: Sticky Orange-Hoisin Tofu (v) - stir-fried veggies, jasmine rice, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, chili oil


COOKIES:
Chocolate Chip
Snicker Doodle
Cardamom Citrus Pine Nut

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

September 1, 2010

Today's Specials...
SOUP: Local Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho (v)

PANINI: Caponata-nini - spicy eggplant chutney with tomato, capers, pine nuts and raisins--mozzarella

SALAD: Heirloom tomato & Goat Cheese - baby spinach, local heirloom grape tomato, goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette

ENTREE: Stone-Baked Pizza - bechamel, Yukon gold potato, basil, tarragon, lemon, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic butter crust

COOKIES:
Chocolate Chip
Snicker Doodle
Cardamom Citrus Pine Nut