Dinner Specials 8/31

SOUP
Local Tomato Gazpacho (v) cucumber pico

SIDES

Spicy Sesame Slaw (v) (cold)

Brooklyn Deli Macaroni Salad (v) (cold)

Honey-Dijon Roasted Potato Salad (cold)

Roasted Garlic Yukon Gold Potatoes (v) (hot)

GREEN SALAD

Peanut Plum (v) baby spinach, romaine, purple plums, peanuts,red bell peppers, radish, carrot, red cabbage, sesame-ginger vinaigrette

PASTA

Grins Mac & Cheese

Penne, four cheese sauce, fire-roasted poblanos, topped with cheddar & panko, then baked until bubbly & toasty

ENTREE

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

(v) = vegan (most specials can be made vegan upon request….just ask!)

Breakfast 8.31.11

Come see us for breakfast!

Today's breakfast specials are...

QUICHE: Roasted Crimini Mushroom & Muenster

PASTRIES:

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (v)

Sugar Plum Muffins w/ Walnuts (v)

Dinner 8.30.11

Come enjoy dinner and dessert with us!

Tonight's Specials are...

SOUP: White Bean, Tomato & Herbs (v)

SIDES:

Spicy Sesame Slaw (v) (cold)

Green Goddess Potato Salad (cold)

Brooklyn Deli Macaroni Salad (v) (cold)

Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Carrots (v)

GREEN SALAD:

Peanut Plum (v) baby spinach, romaine, purple plums, peanuts,

yellow bell peppers, radish, carrot, red cabbage, sesame-ginger vinaigrette

Local Peach, Mint-Oregano Goat Cheese & Pine Nuts

baby spinach, baby arugula, citrus-balsamic vinaigrette

ENTREE: Grins Mac & Cheese - Penne, four cheese sauce, fire-roasted poblanos, topped with cheddar & panko, then baked until bubbly & toasty

DESSERTS:

Chocolate Chip Cookies (v)

Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

Cherry Almond Coconut Cookies (v)

Sugar Plum Muffins w/ Walnuts (v)

Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes (v)

Low-Fat Summer Berry Cupcakes (v)

Lunch 8.30.11

Today's lunch specials are...

SOUP: White Bean, Tomato & Herbs (v)

SIDES:

Fresh Fruit Salad honey & mint (cold)

Spicy Sesame Slaw (v) (cold)

Green Goddess Potato Salad (v) (cold)

Little Italy Macaroni Salad (cold)

Sauteed Local Organic Green Beans (v) parsley, lemon, garlic (hot)

Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Carrots (v)

QUICHE: Veggie Chorizo, Red Pepper, Mozzarella, & Scallions

GREEN SALAD: Peanut Plum (v) baby spinach, romaine, purple plums, peanuts, radish, carrot, red cabbage, sesame-ginger vinaigrette

ENTREE: Coconut-Panko Tofu with Green Curry (v)

stir-fried vegetables, housemade curry paste, coconut milk,

jasmine rice, Thai basil, chili oil

Breakfast 8.30.11

Good morning!

Today's breakfast specials are...

QUICHE: Veggie Chorizo, Red Pepper, Mozzarella, & Scallion

PASTRIES:

Blueberry Cornmeal Muffin with Sugared Lemon Zest (v)

Sugar Plum Muffins with Walnuts (v)

Baked Cinnamon cinnamon Donuts (v)

Lunch 8.29.11

Today's lunch specials are...

SOUP: Local Squash & Sweet Onion Miso (v) scallions

SIDES:

Fresh Fruit Salad honey & mint (cold)

Picnic Potato Salad (cold)

Little Italy Macaroni Salad (cold)

Herb-Roasted Local Squash & Eggplant (v) (hot)

GREEN SALAD: Local Peach, Mint-Oregano Goat Cheese & Pine Nuts

baby spinach, citrus-balsamic vinaigrette

ENTREE: Coconut-Panko Tofu with Green Curry (v)

stir-fried vegetables, housemade curry paste, coconut milk,

jasmine rice, Thai basil, chili oil

Breakfast 8.29.11

Good Morning!

Today's breakfast specials are...

QUICHE: Roasted Hot & Sweet Peppers with Cheddar

PASTRY: Blueberry Cornmeal Muffin with Sugared Lemon Zest (v)

Lunch 8.26.11

Today's lunch specials are...

SOUP: Creamy Tomato-Dill

SIDES:

Fresh Fruit Salad honey & mint (cold)

Lemon-Caper-Dill Gemelli (v) (cold)

Roasted Local Patty Pan Squash (v) (hot)

GREEN SALAD: Local Peach, Oregano-Mint Goat Cheese & Pine Nuts

baby spinach, citrus-balsamic vinaigrette

PASTA 1:

Grins Mac & Cheese penne, four cheese sauce, fire-roasted poblanos, topped with cheddar & panko, then baked until bubbly & toasty

PASTA 2:

Heirloom Tomato-Basil Linguine (v)

local heirlooms, garlic, extra virgin olive oil

*Try our new desserts!

Breakfast 8.26.11

Happy Friday!

Today's breakfast specials are...

Quiche: Okra & Cheddar

Pastries:

Blueberry Orange Pecan Bread

Apple Pecan Spice Muffin

*We have lots of desserts today. Be sure to stoke up for the weekend!

Dinner 8.25.11

Come join us for dinner!.. And don't forget about our delicious desserts!

Tonight's Specials are...

SOUP: Creamy Tomato-Dill

SIDES:

Arugula Pesto Whole Wheat Penne (cold)

Persian Couscous (v) (cold)

Sesame-Ginger Cucumbers (v) (cold)

Herb-Roasted Carrots (v) (hot)

GREEN SALAD: Sundried Tomato Caesar - romaine, focaccia croutons, parmesan, creamy caesar dressing

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

Hello Blogger!

Today's lunch specials are...

SOUP: Creamy Tomato-Dill

SIDES:

Fresh Fruit Salad with honey & mint (cold)

Arugula Pesto Whole Wheat Penne (cold)

Persian Couscous (v) (cold)

Herb-Roasted Carrots (v) (hot)

QUICHE:

Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese with Fresh Herbs

Roasted Red Pepper & Mozzarella

GREEN SALAD: Sundried Tomato Caesar romaine, focaccia croutons, parmesan, creamy caesar dressing

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

Breakfast 8.25.11

Good morning!

Today's breakfast specials are...

QUICHE:

Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese with Fresh Herbs

Roasted Red Pepper & Mozzarella

PASTRIES:

Orange Cranberry Pecan Bread

Apple Pecan Spice Muffin

Dinner 8.24.11

Tonight's Dinner Specials are...

SOUP: Orange-Habanero Carrot

SIDES:

Arugula Pesto Whole Wheat Penne (cold)

Persian Couscous (v) (cold)

Herb-Roasted Carrots (v) (hot)

GREEN SALAD: Garden Goddess - baby spinach, Delvin’s juliet tomatoes, cucumber,

radish, carrot, sweet peppers, red cabbage, green goddess dressing

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

Lunch 8.24.11

We hope classes are going well for you students.

Today's Lunch Specials are...

SOUP: Orange-Habanero Carrot

SIDES:

Fresh Fruit Salad honey & mint (cold)

Tomato, Cucumber & Sweet Onion Salad (v) (cold)

Spicy Sesame Slaw (v) (cold)

Grilled Local Okra (v) smoked paprika, garlic, extra virgin olive oil (hot)

GREEN SALAD: Watermelon, Minted Feta & Almonds baby spinach, baby arugula, citrus-balsamic vinaigrette

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

*We are starting the semester off right, with lots of snacks. Look for the newer items, along with your favorite classics!

Breakfast 8.24.11

Happy Wednesday!

Today's breakfast specials are...

Quiche: Spinach, Feta, & Mozzarella

Pastries:

Pear Crunch

Orange Cranberry Pecan Bread

* for our full daily breakfast menu, check us out on facebook.

Dinner 8.23.11

Tonight's Dinner Specials are...

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

SIDES:

Grandma’s Sweet Pea Salad (v) (cold)

Buttermilk Ranch Pasta (cold)

Spicy Sesame Slaw (v) (cold)

Roasted Local Fairytale Eggplant (v) (hot)

GREEN SALAD: Watermelon, Minted Feta & Almonds - baby spinach, baby arugula, citrus-balsamic vinaigrette

ENTRÉE: Summer Vegetable Tagine (v) - aromatic & spicy stew of local field peas, tomato, zephyr squash, peppers, sweet onion, ginger, garlic, lemon, cilantro, lemony couscous, served with fennel-spiced pita

Lunch 8.23.11

For all of you early birds,

Today's lunch specials are...

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

SIDES:

Fresh Fruit Salad (v) honey & mint (cold)

Grandma’s Sweet Pea Salad (v) (cold)

Buttermilk Ranch Pasta (cold)

Braised Green Beans & Local Peppers (v) sweet onion, garlic (hot)

QUICHE:

Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese fresh herbs

Chipotle, Yukon Gold Potato, Scallions & Cheddar

ENTRÉE: Summer Vegetable Tagine (v) aromatic & spicy stew of local field peas, tomato, zephyr squash, peppers, sweet onion, ginger, garlic, lemon, cilantro, lemony couscous, served with fennel-spiced pita

Breakfast 8.23.11

Good morning!

Today's breakfast special is...

Chipotle, Potato, Scallions, and Cheddar Quiche

8.22.11 Dinner

Welcome back guys! Tonight's Dinner Specials are...

Welcome back guys!

Tonight's Dinner Specials are...

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

SIDES:

Farmers Market Salad (v) (cold)

Grandma’s Sweet Pea Salad (v) (cold)

Braised Green Beans & Local Peppers (v) sweet onion, garlic (hot)

GREEN SALAD: Green Apple, Fennel & Goat Cheese - baby arugula, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, maple balsamic vinaigrette

ENTRÉE: Summer Vegetable Tagine (v) - aromatic & spicy stew of local field peas, tomato, zephyr squash, peppers, sweet onion, ginger, garlic, lemon, cilantro, lemony couscous, served with fennel-spiced pita

Lunch 8.22.11

Join us for lunch!

Today's lunch specials are...

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

SIDES:

Fresh Fruit Salad honey & mint (cold)

Farmers Market Salad (v) (cold)

Loaded Baked Potato Salad (cold)

Braised Green Beans & Local Peppers (v) sweet onion, garlic (hot)

GREEN SALAD: Garden Goddess - romaine, heirloom tomatoes, baby cucumber, sweet peppers, radish, carrot, green goddess dressing

ENTRÉE: Summer Vegetable Tagine (v) aromatic & spicy stew of local field peas, tomato, zephyr squash, peppers, sweet onion, ginger, garlic, lemon, cilantro, lemony couscous, served with fennel-spiced pita

Breakfast 8.22.11

Today is our first full day of the school year. Come and see us!

Today's breakfast specials are...

SIDES:

Fresh Fruit Salad (cold) w/ honey & mint

Rosemary Yukon Gold Potato Home Fries (hot)

Blueberry Cornmeal Muffin

SPECIALS:

Roasted Tomato, Fresh Herbs, & Goats Cheese Quiche

Roasted Peppers & Cheddar Quiche

Fresh Fruit n’ Yogurt Parfait

with strawberries and blueberries (available with vanilla soy yogurt)

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

Tofu Scrambleo - Wrap scrambled tofu with roasted bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and veggie sausage, toasted in a whole wheat tortilla

Apple-PBG Wrap - fresh bananas, sliced & spiced Granny Smith apples, organic honey granola, toasted almonds, & peanut butter toasted in a flour tortilla

Hello everyone! Starting Monday morning, our business hours will be from 8am to 9pm. We look forward to seeing all of you!

Today's specials are...

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

SIDES:
Tomato-Basil Panzanella (v) (cold)
Vietnamese Cucumber Salad (v) cold)

GREEN SALAD: Green Apple, Herbed Goat Cheese & Almonds
baby spinach, sundried cherries, maple balsamic vinaigrette

ENTRÉE: Summer Veggie Tagine (v) aromatic & spicy stew of local field peas, tomato, peppers, sweet onion, ginger, garlic, lemon, cilantro, couscous, served with fennel-spiced pita

Lunch 8.18.11

Hi there. Getting hungry?

Today's specials are...

SOUP: Local Cucumber Gazpacho (v)

SIDES:

Tomato-Basil Panzanella (v) (cold)

Vietnamese Cucumber Salad (v) cold)

GREEN SALAD: Local Peach, Herbed Goat Cheese & Spiced Walnuts

romaine, citrus-balsamic vinaigrette

PASTA: Linguine with Heirlooms, Baby Spinach & Feta

local organic heirloom tomatoes, garlic, white wine, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan

ENTRÉE: Summer Veggie Tagine (v) aromatic & spicy stew of local field peas, tomato, peppers, sweet onion, ginger, garlic, lemon, cilantro, couscous, served with fennel-spiced pita

Lunch 8.17.11

Hello everyone! Today's specials are...

SOUP: Local Cucumber Gazpacho (v)

SIDES:
Szechuan Noodles (v) (cold)
Tomato-Basil Panzanella (v) (cold)

GREEN SALAD: Green Apple, Herbed Goat Cheese & Spiced Walnuts
baby spinach, dried cherries, maple-balsamic vinaigrette

PASTA: Linguine with Heirlooms, Baby Spinach & Feta
local organic heirloom tomatoes, garlic, white wine, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan

Lunch 8.16.11

Welcome back everyone!

Today's specials are...

SOUP: Local Field Peas, Tomato & Peppers (v)

SIDES:

Szechuan Noodles (v) (cold)

Classic Cole Slaw (v) (cold)

GREEN SALAD: Local Peach, Herbed Goat Cheese & Almonds - baby spinach, balsamic vinaigrette

PASTA: Heirloom Tomato-Basil Linguine (v) - local organic heirloom tomatoes, local basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil

DESSERTS:

Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes (v)

Chocolate Chip Cookies (v)

Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

Cowboy Cookies (v)

Lunch 8.15.11

We are now officially open for the year! Come check out our new menu!! Serving only lunch this week and back to regular hours next week!

Today's specials are...

SOUP: Local Field Peas, Tomato & Peppers (v)

SIDES:

Szechuan Noodles (v) (cold)

Classic Cole Slaw (v) (cold)

PASTA: Heirloom Tomato-Basil Linguine (v) - local organic heirloom tomatoes, local basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil

DESSERTS:

Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes (v)

Chocolate Chip Cookies (v)

Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

Cowboy Cookies (v)

**Paninis and Salads are now a permanent fixture on our menu!!**