Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 10/28

Soup du Jour:
Chinese Hot & Sour (v)

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

Pasta du Jour:
"Baked Penne Romesco"
smoky roasted red pepper sauce, fresh thyme & parsley, goat cheese -- topped with toasted almond bread crumbs and mozzarella

Monday, October 26, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 10/26

Soup du Jour:
Garam Masala Lentil (v)
with a dollop of sour cream (optional)

Panini du Jour:
"El Ranchero-nini"
housemade buttermilk ranch dressing, tomatoes, red onions, pickled jalapenos, cheddar

Entree du Jour:
"Tempeh Tacos" (v)
three crunchy tacos filled with chipotle-braised tempeh, fresh avocado slices and pico de gallo -- served with slow-cooked pinto beans and toasted quinoa & corn pilaf
(sour cream on the side by request)

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 10/21

Grins will be OPEN tomorrow 10/22 and Friday 10/23 for Vandy Fall Break. So come by and have some delicious food!

Soup du Jour:
Creamy Tomato-Dill

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

Pasta du Jour:
"Arugula Pesto Linguine"
sauteed portobella mushrooms, roasted red peppers, crumbled goat cheese, toasted porcini bread crumbs
(vegan version available upon request...just ask!)

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 10/20

Soup du Jour:
Roasted Local Winter Squash Miso (v)
w/ black sesame-ginger-green onion gremolata

Panini du Jour:
"West Texas-nini"
avocado slices, housemade barbecue sauce, grilled red onions & peppers, pickled jalapenos, cheddar

Pasta du Jour:
"Roasted Garlic-Balsamic Tofu" (v)
smashed roasted sweet potatoes, fresh herbed multigrain pilaf, lemony sauteed sweet peas.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 10/16

Soup du Jour:
Garam Masala Lentil (v)
with a dollop of sour cream

Panini du Jour:
"Romesco-nini"
smoky roasted red pepper sauce, grilled red onions & red peppers, mozzarella, goat cheese

Entree du Jour:
"Moroccan Veggie Tagine" (v)
an aromatic stew of chick peas, tomatoes, peppers, ginger, lemon, green olives, cilantro, and raisins over lemony couscous - served with fennel-spiced pita

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 10/14

Soup du Jour:
Roasted Local Delicata Squash (v)
with rosemary-lemon-pine nut gremolata

Panini du Jour:
"Egg McGrins"
scrambled eggs, veggie sausage, cheddar & swiss, roasted garlic mayo

Entree du Jour:
"Stone Baked Pizza"

hickory-smoked tempeh, housemade barbecue sauce, grilled red onions, poblano & red bell peppers, mozzarella, scallions

-OR-

housemade pesto, fresh tomatoes, cremini mushrooms, mozzarella, feta

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 10/13

soup: creamy yukon gold potato

panini: granny-nini
granny smith apples, caramelized onions, fresh thyme, swiss

entree: handmade gnocchi (v)
yukon gold gnocchi, roasted local butternut puree, orange-balsamic reduction, rosemary-lemon-pine nut gremolata, frizzled sweet potato "hay"

Monday, October 12, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 10/12

We have some exciting announcements at Grins! First, we are now serving iced coffee - officially! Our chilled Bongo Java Iced Coffee Blend will be the perfect pick me up for your day.

And if you want to add a bit of variety to your coffee-going experience, we now offer flavored syrups! You can add Raspberry, Caramel, Chocolate, Hazelnut, Vanilla, or Sugar-Free Vanilla flavors to your hot or iced coffee for just .40 cents for a fun, new flavor!

Soup du Jour:
Southwestern Black Bean & Corn (v)

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

Entree du Jour:
"Shepherd's Pie" (v)
hearty stewed lentils with fresh rosemary & thyme - topped with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown.
(add cheddar for $1.00)

Friday, October 9, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 10/9

Soup du Jour:
Southwestern Black Bean & Corn (v)

Panini du Jour:
"West Texas-nini"
avocado slices, grilled red onions & red bell peppers, housemade barbecue sauce, pickled jalapenos, cheddar

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 10/7

We apologize for the absence of the specials the last two days - the mornings have gotten away from us, but I think you'll be pleased with our specials today :)


Soup du Jour:
Spicy Thai Sweet Potato (v)

Panini du Jour:
"Whole Lotta Love-nini"
whole milk ricotta, roasted red peppers, spring mix, black olive pesto, mozzarella

Entree du Jour:
"Matzo-Crusted Fried Tofu"
Yukon Gold potato latkes, caraway-braised purple cabbage, buttered sweet peas, served with fresh dill sour cream & housemade roasted applesauce on the side.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Grins Daily Specials 10/1

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

Panini du Jour:
"French Connection-nini Part Deux"
roasted cremini mushrooms, caramelized fennel & onions, fresh tarragon mayo, goat cheese

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