November 30, 2010

Come and enjoy this rainy day with us!!

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Three Bean Chili (v)

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Smashed West Farm Sweet Potatoes (v)

PANINI: El Ranchero - housemade buttermilk ranch, tomato, baby spinach, red onion, pickled jalapenos, cheddar

SALAD: Green Apple, Fennel & Pecans (v) - baby spinach, baby arugula, balsamic vinaigrette

ENTREE: Sticky Orange-Hoisin Tofu (v) - stir-fried vegetables,jasmine rice, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, chili oil *brown rice upon request*

COLD SIDES: Sesame-Peanut Carrot Slaw (v); Little Italy Macaroni Salad (v); Honey Dijon Potato Salad

DESSERTS: Rosemary Shortbread (v); Chai Latte Cupcakes (v); Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

**Sign up for our Cookie Dough To Go and Soup To Go specials to take a little bit of Grins home over the holidays!!**

November 29, 2010

Hey all! Welcome back from break! We hope you had a great one, and we'll be bringing you some fantastic end of the semester specials we hope you'll enjoy :)

Soup: Curry Lentil & Potato (v)
Hot Veggie Side: Smashed West Farm Sweet Potatoes (v)
Panini: Good Day Sunshine - sundried tomatoes, baby spinach, pesto, mozzarella

Salad: Green Apple, Fennel, & Pecans (v) - baby spinach, baby arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Entree: Tamale Pie - layers of masa harina, chipotle black beans, ranchero sauce, topped with cheddar, crushed tortilla chips, guacamole, sour cream
Sides: Ginger-Carrot Slaw, Little Italy Macaroni Salad

Desserts: Chocolate Chip Cookies (v), Snickerdoodle Cookies (v), Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (v), Chai Latte Cupcakes (v)

Also, place your orders now, between today and Thursday, December 9th for your Cookie Dough To Go ($12) and Soup To Go ($6.50) - see the Specials Tab and posters at the store for details.

AND, the Cookie & Coffee Deal is back! Cookie & either iced or hot coffee for just $2.50!

November 19, 2010

Just a few more hours until Thanksgiving Break! Just a reminder, Grins will be closed for the University holiday at 3pm today, and we won't be reopening until 11am on Monday, November 29th.

So enjoy the holiday break, be safe, and be ready for some great specials and end of the semester deals when we get back! 

SOUP

Portobella & Wild Rice Miso (v)

HOT VEGGIE SIDE

Smashed West Farm Sweet Potatoes  (v)

PANINI

Peter Piper - spicy pickled peppers, tomato, baby spinach,

roasted garlic mayo, cheddar

SALAD

Mandarin Sesame (v) - baby spinach, clementine mandarins,

daikon, edamame, red bell pepper, carrot, toasted sesame seeds,

sesame-ginger vinaigrette

Also remember that for the rest of the day today, Orange Juice is just .75 cents and because we don't want it to go to waste over break, Noble Juice Lemonade is just $1.00! It's a fantastic, organic lemonade that is sweetened with agave and will be perfect for the warm weekend ahead!

November 18, 2010

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: White Beans & Sage (v) w/ lemon-infused olive oil

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Braised Delvin Farms Collard & Mustard Greens (v) - tomato, sweet onion, garlic, white wine, crushed red pepper

PANINI: Peter Piper - spicy pickled peppers, tomato, baby spinach, roasted garlic mayo, cheddar

SALAD: Mandarin Sesame (v) - baby spinach, clementine mandarins, daikon, edamame, red bell pepper, carrot, toasted sesame seeds, sesame-ginger vinaigrette

PASTA: Creamy Tomato Basil Penne - sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, focaccia crumbs

COLD SIDES: Persian Couscous (v); Vietnamese Cucumbers (v)

DESSERTS: Oreo Cupcakes (v); Green Tea Cupcakes (v); Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Cardamom Citrus Pine Nut Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Cowboy Cookies (v); Sugar Cookies (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

**Grins will be closing Friday, November 19th @ 3p for Thanksgiving Break and will reopen Monday, November 29th @ 11a**

November 17, 2010

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Creamy Mushroon & Caramelized Onion w/ fresh herbs

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Citrus & Ginger Glazed Carrots (v) - orange, lemon, lime, kaffir lime leaves

PANINI: Fajita - grilled onions & peppers, housemade guacamole, tomato, cheddar

SALAD: Mandarin Sesame (v) - baby spinach, clementine mandarins, daikon, edamame, red bell pepper, carrot, toasted sesame seeds, sesame-ginger vinaigrette

ENTREE: Delvin Farms Butternut Risotto - roasted butternut, sage goat cheese, walnuts, meyer lemon

COLD SIDES: Sesame Ginger Cucumbers (v); Szechuan Noodles (v)

DESSERTS: Green Tea Cupcakes (v); Cowboy Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v); Cardamom Citrus Pine nut Cookies (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

November 16, 2010

Today's Specials are...

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

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Citrus & Ginger Glazed Carrots (v) - orange, lemon, lime, kaffir lime leaves

PANINI: Dijon Tapenade - green olive tapenade, herb-roasted tomato, baby spinach, dijon mayo, swiss

SALAD: Persimmon, Feta & Pistachio - spring mix, cranberries, fennel, citrus-date vinaigrette

PASTA: Santorini Linguine - roasted red peppers, baby spinach, zucchini, kalamata olives, garlic parsley, mint, feta, pine nuts, lemon

COLD SIDES: Sesame Ginger Cucumbers (v); Basmati Brown Rice (v); Loaded Baked Potato Salad

DESSERTS: Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes w/ Ginger Buttercream Icing (v); Cardamom Citrus Pine nut Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

November 15, 2010

SOUP: 

Roasted Delvin Farms Butternut Squash (v) with meyer lemon olive oil

HOT VEGGIE SIDE (available on meal plan!!!): 

Roasted Delvin Farms Spaghetti Squash (v) rosemary, thyme, parsley

PANINI: 

Nuevo

avocado, baby spinach, charred red onion-jalapeno relish, goat cheese, chipotle mayo

SALAD: 

Persimmon, Feta & Pistachio

spring mix, cranberries, fennel, citrus-date vinaigrette

ENTREE: 

Lemongrass Tofu (v)

over coconut-curry stir-fried vegetables, local baby bok choy, jasmine rice, thai basil, cilantro, lime, chili oil (brown rice upon request)

SIDES: Honey-Dijon Potato Salad (vegan except for honey), Sesame-Ginger Carrot Slaw (v)

DESSERTS: Chocolate Chip Cookies (v), Snickerdoodle Cookies (v), Rwandan Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes w/ ginger buttercream (vegan without chocolate-covered espresso bean garnish)

November 12, 2010

Happy Friday!!

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Country Vegetable (v)

PANINI: Spicy Grilled Mushroom - grilled cremini & shiitake mushrooms, roasted red peppers, green onion, baby spinach, red chili-garlic mayo, mozzarella

SALAD: Clementine, Fennel & Almonds (v) - baby spinach, red bell pepper, carrot, citrus-date vinaigrette

PASTA: Baked Creamy Pesto Penne - sundried tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, focaccia crumbs

COLD SIDES: Raw Beet & Apple Slaw (v); Buttermilk Ranch Pasta

DESSERTS: Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes (v); Walnut Cranberry Citrus Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

November 10, 2010

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Coconut-Lemongrass Sweet Potato (v)

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Braised Delvin Farms Collard & Mustard Greens (v) - tomato, sweet onion, garlic, white wine, crushed red pepper

PANINI: Nutella - fresh strawberries & bananas, milk chocolate-hazelnut spread, dusted with powdered sugar

PASTA: Baked Penne Arrabbiata - spicy tomato sauce, red bell peppers, fresh herbs, mozzarella, focaccia crumbs

COLD SIDES: Grandma's Sweet Pea Salad (v); Raw Beet & Apple Slaw (v)

DESSERTS: Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes (v); Walnut Cranberry Citrus Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

SOUP

Creamy Tomato-Basil

HOT VEGGIE SIDE

Moroccan-Spiced Delvin Farms Spaghetti Squash (v)

cilantro, parsley, lemon

PANINI

Grilled Zucchini - roasted red peppers, baby spinach, pesto mayo, goat cheese

SALAD

Greek - baby spinach, grape tomato, cucumber, black olives, feta, red onion, lemon-oregano vinaigrette

ENTRÉE

Wild Mushroom Risotto - roasted cremini & shiitake mushrooms, parmesan, fresh herbs

SIDES

Balsamic Sun-Dried Tomato Penne (v), Persian Couscous (v)

DESSERTS

Chocolate Chip Cookies (v), Snickerdoodle Cookies (v), White Chocolate Almond Cookies, Earl Grey Shortbreads (v), Red Velvet Cupcakes (v), Sweet Potato Cupcakes (v)

November 9, 2010

Good Morning & Welcome to Tuesday!

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: White Beans & Sage (v) w/ meyer lemon-infused olive oil

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Moroccan-Spiced Delvin Farms Spaghetti Squash (v) w/ cilantro, parsley, lemon

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

SALAD: Local Apple, Sage Goat Cheese & Spiced Pecans - baby spinach, local baby greens, local Arkansas black apple, sage goat cheese, cranberries, spiced pecans, maple-balsamic vinaigrette

ENTREE: Rosemary Cornbread Pudding - baked in a local acorn squash, with local baby green salad

COLD SIDES: Little Italy Macaroni Salad; Honey Dijon Potato Salad; Sesame Ginger Peanut Carrot Slaw (v)

DESSERTS: Sweet Potato Cupcakes!!! (v); Unbirthday Cupcakes (v); White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Cookies; Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cupcakes (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

**We are temporarily out of HOT COFFEE pending our grinder's repair. BUT we have plenty of iced coffee and organic hot teas to go around!!**

November 8, 2010

‎**We do no have HOT COFFEE today! Our grinder/brewer is down. Sorry for the inconvenience, but we do have iced coffee and assorted organic hot teas!**

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Roasted Kabocha Squash Miso (v) w/ lemon-infused olive oil

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Braised Local Greens (v) - tomato, sweet onion, garlic, white wine, crushed red pepper

PANINI: Spicy Grilled Mushroom - grilled Delvin Farms Shiitakes, portobellas & button mushrooms, roasted red peppers, babay spinach, scallions, red chili-garlic mayo, mozzarella

SALAD: Local Apple, Sage Goat Cheese & Spiced Pecans - baby spinach, local baby greens, sage goat cheese, local granny smith apple, cranberries, spiced pecans, maple-balsamic vinaigrette

ENTREE: Rosemary Cornbread Pudding - baked in a local acorn squash, with local baby green salad
COLD SIDES: Little Italy Macaroni Salad (v); Honey Dijon Potato Salad (v)

DESSERTS: Unbirthday Cupcakes (v); White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Cookies; Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

SOUP: Roasted Devlin Farms Butternut Squash (v)

PANINI: Turkish Delight - balsamic date-onion jam, minted feta

SALAD: Garden Goddess - baby spinach, grape tomato, cucumber, radish, red cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, green goddess dressing

PASTA: Spicy Sicilian Spaghetti - sundried tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, zucchini, kalamata olives, basil, parsley, parmesan, crushed red peppers

SIDES: Loaded Baked Potato Salad (v), Sweet Pea Orzo 


DESSERTS: Chocolate Chip Cookies (v), Snickerdoodle Cookies (v), White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Cookies, Red Velvet Cupcakes w/ custard frosting 


Don't forget, you can still order our past drink specials (The Soy Vey, Dirty Chai, and Pun'kin Spice Latte) as well as classic frozen Mochas, frozen Vanilla Lattes, frozen Caramel Lattes, or any flavor from our syrup bar.


Our syrups go GREAT in your fair trade and organic Bongo Java hot coffee, too! Just ask for a flavor shot! 

November 4, 2010

We are finally to Thursday and it's the home stretch! Come on in and take the chill off your day with a hot cup of coffee or tea!! We also have some day-old cookies at a great price!!

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Chipotle Black Bean & Corn (v)

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Roasted Delvin Farms Spaghetti Squash (v) rosemary, thym, parsley

PANINI: Pesto Zucchini - roasted zucchini, tomato, baby spinach, pesto mayo, mozzarella

SALAD: Garden Goddess - baby spinach, grape tomato, cucumber, radish, red cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, green goddess dressing

ENTREE: Moroccan Vegetable Tagine (v) - lemony couscous, cilantro, fennel-spiced pita

COLD SIDES: Buttermilk Ranch Pasta; Green Goddess Potato Salad

DESSERTS: Green Tea Cupcakes (v); White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Cookies; Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

November 2, 2010

Happy Tuesday!.. Or as some of us thought around here, Thursday!! We have some great food to help all of us get to Thursday a little quicker.

The Specials are...

SOUP: Chipotle Black Bean & Corn (v) w/ your choice of house-made pita chips (v) or blue corn muffin

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Braised Delvin Farms Red Russian Kale (v) - tomato, sweet onion, garlic, white wine, vinegar

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

SALAD #1: Mandarin Sesame (v) - baby spinach, clementine mandarins, daikon, red bell pepper, edamame, carrot, sesame seeds, sesame-ginger vinaigrette

SALAD #2: Garden Goddess - baby spinach, baby arugula, grape tomato, cucumber, red cabbage, carrot, radish, red onion, green goddess dressing

SALAD #3: Persimmon, Sage Goat Cheese & Pistachio - spring mix, cranberries, citrus-date vinaigrette

ENTRÉE: Tofu & Vegetable Fried Jasmine Rice (v) - sesame-hoisin tofu, local eggplant, bell peppers, mushroom, carrot, sweet peas, edamame, peanuts, green onion *brown rice upon request*

COLD SIDES: Balsamic Sun-Dried Tomato Penne (v); Brooklyn Deli Macaroni Salad (v); Sesame Ginger Cucumbers (v)

DESSERTS: Chai Latte Cupcakes (v); Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

November 1, 2010

Good Morning to both Monday and November! We have some good things in store to help you through the beginning of the week!!

The Specials are...

SOUP: White Miso (v) w/ tofu, shiitakes & nori

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Roasted Local Winter Squash & Carrots (v) - rosemary, thyme, parsley

PANINI: Granny Deluxe - granny smith apples, caramelized onions, fresh herbed goat cheese

SALAD: Mandarin Sesame (v) - baby spinach, clementine mandarins, daikon, red bell pepper, edamame, carrot, sesame seeds, sesame-ginger vinaigrette

PASTA: Baked Creamy Tomato-Basil Penne - sundried tomato, focaccia crumbs, mozzarella, parmesan

COLD SIDES: Sesame Ginger Cucumbers (v); Brooklyn Deli Macaroni Salad (v)

DESSERTS: Oreo Cupcakes (v); Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

**Don't forget about our four-course dinner happening this coming Sunday, the 7th. This is the last week to RSVP. Please email amanda@bongojava.com for further details and reservations.**