Thursday, October 28, 2010

October 28, 2010

Good Morning and Happy Thursday! We are nearing our weekend so to help you through to the end, again, we have a lot of great, delicious stuff going on today!

Today's Specials are...

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

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Roasted Local Spaghetti Squash (v) - rosemary, parsley, thyme

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

SALAD #1: Local Mutzu Apple, Fennel & Spiced Walnuts - baby spinach, baby arugula, local mutzu apple, shaved fennel, radish, spiced walnuts, buttermilk-cider vinaigrette

SALAD #2: Mandarin Sesame (v) - baby spinach, clementine mandarins, daikon, red bell pepper, edamame, carrot, sesame seeds, sesame-ginger vinaigrette

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

COLD SIDES: Vietnamese Cucumber Salad (v); Grandma's Sweet Pea Salad (v)

DESSERTS: Challah; Fresh Fruit n' Yogurt Parfaits; Heart of Darkness Shortbread Cookies (v); Rosemary Shortbread Cookies (v); Red Velvet Cupcakes (v); Jelly Doughnut Cupcakes (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

OCTOBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Pun'kin Spice - a frozen pumpkin spice latte with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla whipped cream! **Don't forget... You can still order a Soy Vey or Dirty Chai!! We'll have a new drink next week!!**

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

October 27, 2010

Good morning everyone! We have many things going on today like a new HOT VEGGIE SIDE (available as a side on meal plan) and our FRUIT N' YOGURT PARFAITS (also available with soy vanilla yogurt)... So lets jump right in...

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Roasted Local Delicata Squash (v) w/ lemon-infused olive oil

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Braised Delvin Farms Greens (v) - local organic tatsoi, collard & mustard greens, sweet onion, garlic, tomato, white wine

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

SALAD: Local Mutzu Apple, Fennel & Spiced Walnuts - baby spinach, baby arugula, local mutzu apple, shaved fennel, radish, spiced walnuts, buttermilk-cider vinaigrette

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

COLD SIDES: Loaded Baked Potato Salad; Persian Couscous (v)

DESSERTS: Heart of Darkness Shortbread Cookies (v); Rosemary Shortbread Cookies (v); Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes (v); Red Velvet Cupcakes (v); White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Cookies; Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

OCTOBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Pun'kin Spice - a frozen pumpkin spice latte with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla whipped cream!

**Also, don't forget about our upcoming 4-course Dinner on November 7th. Please email Amanda@bongojava.com for the menu and further details!**

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

SOUP: Creamy Yukon Gold Potato

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

SALAD: Local Mutzu Apple, Fennel & Spiced Pecans - baby spinach, baby arugula, local mutzu apple, shaved fennel, radish, spiced pecans, buttermilk-cider vinaigrette

ENTRÉE: South Indian Coconut Curry (v) - local squash and eggplant, lentils, potato, carrot, peppers, spiced basmati pilaf, cilantro, chili oil, lemon

SIDES: Basmati Brown Rice, Vietnamese Cucumber Salad (v), Buttermilk Ranch Pasta (v)

DESSERTS: Rosemary Shortbread (v), Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes (v), Mini Challah, Chocolate Chip Cookies (v), Snickerdoodle Cookies (v), White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Cookies (v)

Monday, October 25, 2010

October 25, 2010

Today's Specials are...


SOUP: Creamy Tomato-Dill w/ dill creme fraiche

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

SALAD: Local Mutzu Apple, Fennel & Spiced Pecans - baby spinach, baby arugula, local mutzu apple, shaved fennel, radish, spiced pecans, buttermilk-cider vinaigrette

ENTREE: South Indian Coconut Curry (v) - local squash & eggplant, lentils, carrot, peppers, green beans, sweet onion, spiced basmati rice pilaf, cilantro, lemon, chili oil

SIDES: Buttermilk Ranch Pasta; Vietnamese Cucumber Salad (v)

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

OCTOBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Pun'kin Spice - a frozen pumpkin spice latte with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla whipped cream!

Friday, October 22, 2010

October 22, 2010

Happy Friday!!! Come celebrate with us!

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Creamy Mushroom & Wild Rice

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

SALAD: Greek - baby spinach, grape tomatoes, English cucumber, black olives, chickpeas, feta, red onion, lemon-oregano vinaigrette

PASTA: Spaghetti Arrabbiata - spicy tomato sauce, fresh herbs, whole-milk ricotta, Parmesan, toasted bread crumbs

SIDES: Tomato Basil Panzanella (v); Balsamic Sun-Dried Tomato Penne (v); Provencal Potato Salad (v)

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

OCTOBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Pun'kin Spice - a frozen pumpkin spice latte with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla whipped cream!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Tonight's Specials!

Soup: Creamy Mushroom & Wild Rice

Panini: Baba Ghanoush - roasted local eggplant-tahini spread, roasted red peppers, baby spinach, mozzarella, feta

Salad: Greek - baby spinach, grape tomatoes, english cucumber, black olives, chickpeas, feta, red onion, lemon-oregano vinaigrette

**FYI: The Panini will NOT be ready until 6:15 or 6:30! We're sorry for the inconvenience, but it's an extra awesome panini and therefore takes a little more time to get ready!**

October 21, 2010

Did you love our Dirty Chai and Soy Vey? Well, you can still order them today!!

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Country Vegetable (v)

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

SALAD: Greek - romaine lettuce, baby spinach, grape tomatoes, English cucumber, black olives, chickpeas, feta, red onion, lemon-oregano vinaigrette

ENTREE: Black-Eyed Pea Fritters (v) - local mustard & turnip greens, local winter squash & sweet potato hash, pickled sweet onions

SIDES: Provincial Potato Salad

DESSERTS: Baklava!! (vegan except for honey); White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Cookies; Cowboy Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

OCTOBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Pun'kin Spice - a frozen pumpkin spice latte with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla whipped cream!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

October 20, 2010

Happy Wednesday. You're almost there, so to help, come share a cup of coffee and a piece of baklava with us!

Today's Specials are...

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

PANINI: Whole Lotta Love - whole-milk ricotta, roasted red peppers, baby spinach, black olive pesto, mozzarella

SALAD: Greek - romaine lettuce, baby spinach, grape tomatoes, English cucumber, black olives, chickpeas, feta, red onion, lemon-oregano vinaigrette

ENTREE: Lemongrass Tofu - coconut-ginger jasmine rice, local baby bok choy, stir-fried vegetables, chili oil

SIDES: Grandma's Sweet Pea Salad (v); Tomato Basil Panzanella (v); Sesame-Peanut Carrot Slaw (v)

DESSERTS: BAKLAVA!! (vegan except for honey); Cowboy Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

DRINK SPECIAL: The Pun'kin Spice Latte - a frozen pumpkin spice latte with cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla whipped cream

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

October 19, 2010

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Cajun Black-Eyed Pea (v)

PANINI: Patty Melt - veggie burger, sautéed onions, dill pickles, yellow mustard, cheddar, swiss

SALAD: Green Apple, Pecans & Goat Cheese - baby spinach, green apple, toasted pecans, goat cheese, balsamic-herb vinaigrette

ENTREE: Jerk Tempeh (v) - grilled pineapple-jalapeno pico, braised local greens, roasted local delicata squash, coconut-ginger brown rice

SIDES: Grandma's Sweet Pea Salad (v); Tomato Basil Panzanella (v)

DESSERTS & MORE: Mini Challahs; Cowboy Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

Monday, October 18, 2010

October 18, 2010

Welcome back from Fall Break! Now come have lunch with us!

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Local Squash & Sweet Onion Miso (v)

PANINI: Patty Melt - veggie burger, sautéed onions, dill pickles, yellow mustard, cheddar, swiss

SALAD: Green Apple, Pecans & Goat Cheese - spring mix, green apple, toasted pecans, goat cheese, balsamic-herb vinaigrette

SIDES: Loaded Baked Potato Salad; Schezwan Noodles (v)

DESSERTS: Very Merry Unbirthday Cupcakes (v); Cowboy Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

Friday, October 15, 2010

October 15, 2010

Happy Friday all!! We are open today from 11a-3p with plenty of sweet and savory things to go around! There will hardly be a line today and lots of parking, so come enjoy lunch with us!

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: White Bean Chili (v)

SALAD: Nicoise (v) - baby spinach, baby arugula, green beans, red potato, olives, grape tomato, carrot, red wine-dijon vinaigrette

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

SIDES: Buttermilk Ranch Pasta; Near East Wheatberry Salad

DESSERTS: Sweet Potato Cupcakes (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v); Cardamom Citrus Pine Nut Cookies (v)

Thursday, October 14, 2010

October 14, 2010

*Though it is Fall Break for Vanderbilt's students, WE ARE OPEN!!! If you've never wanted to deal with long lines and bad parking but have always wanted to try Grins for the first time, now is your chance!! We are open normal hours today and tomorrow, but with most students gone, we should have better parking availability and shorter lines!! Come have lunch or dinner with us today!*

Today's Specials...

SOUP: White Bean Chili (v) with avocado pico

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

SALAD 1: Nicoise (v) - baby spinach, baby arugula, green beans, red potato, olives, grape tomato, carrot, red wine-dijon vinaigrette

SALAD 2: Green Apple, Candied Walnuts & Sage Goat Cheese - baby spinach, baby arugula, green apple, fresh sage goat cheese, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, maple-balsamic vinaigrette

PASTA: Spicy Sicilian Spaghetti (v) - sundried tomato, zucchini, red bell pepper, fennel, red onion, garlic, herbs, crushed red pepper, toasted bread crumbs

ENTREE: Southern-Fried Tofu (v) - yukon gold mashed potatoes, stewed green beans, edamame succotash, hot sauce on the side

SIDES: Red Wine Cukes (v); Near East Wheatberry Salad; Asian Beet Slaw (v)

DESSERTS: Sweet Potato Cupcakes (v); Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Cardamom Citrus Pine Nut Cookies (v)

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

October 13, 2010

Enjoy today's great cozy weather with a hot bowl of chili and a house-made Italian Hard Roll!!


Today's Specials...


SOUP: Three Bean Chili (v)

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

SALAD 1: Green Apple, Candied Walnuts & Sage Goat Cheese - baby spinach, baby arugula, green apple, fresh sage goat cheese, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, maple-balsamic vinaigrette


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

PASTA: Penne Puttanesca (v) - spicy tomato suace with olives, capers, fresh herbs

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

SIDES: Sweet Pea Orzo (v); Asian Beet Slaw (v); Near East Wheatberry Salad

DESSERTS: Jelly Doughnut Cupcakes (v); Sweet Potato Cupcakes (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v); Italian Hard Roll w/ Earth Balance Margarine (v)

DRINK SPECIAL: The Pun'kin Spice Frozen Latte

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

October 12, 2010

Today is a great fall day to enjoy a cup of locally-roasted Bongo Java coffee and curl up in a corner of Grins! Come keep us company in this dreary weather!

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Saffron-Ginger Carrot & Parsnip (v)

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

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


PASTA: Baked Creamy Tomato-Basil Penne - mozzarella, bread crumbs

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

SIDES: Vietnamese Cucumber Salad (v); Tomato Basil Panzanella (v)

DESSERTS: Mini Challah Breads; Jelly doughnut Cupcakes (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v); Cardamom-Citrus-Pine nut Cookies (v)


DRINK SPECIAL: The Pun'kin Spice Frozen Latte

Monday, October 11, 2010

*We are short handed both in the kitchen and up front today, so please hang with us. Your patience is greatly appreciated and we apologize for any inconvenience this may pose.*


Today's Specials...


SOUP: Garam Masala Lentil (v) with sour cream

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

SALAD: Green Apple, Candied Walnuts & Sage Goat Cheese - baby spinach, baby arugula, green apple, candied walnuts, fresh sage goat cheese, maple-balsamic vinai
grette


SIDES: Fresh Fruit Salad (v); Green Goddess Potato Salad (v)

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

OCTOBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Pun'kin Spice Frozen Latte

Friday, October 8, 2010

October 8, 2010

Today's Specials...


SOUP: Country Vegetable(v)

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

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

ENTREE: Herbed Frittata - an Italian-style omelet with fresh herbs & goat cheese--served with rosemary-roasted yukon gold potatoes, baby arugula salad


DESSERTS: Oreo Cupcakes (v); Fresh Baked Cookies, tba!!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

October 7, 2010

Today's Specials...

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

SALAD: Arugula, Watermelon & Minted Feta - baby arugula, baby spinach, watermelon, minted feta, cashews, date vinaigrette

PANINI: Dijon Tapenade - green olive tapenade, herb-roasted tomoato, baby spinach, Dijon mayo, mozzarella


ENTREE: Stone-Baked Calzone - bechamel, roasted mushrooms, baby arugula, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, whole milk ricotta, mozzarella, garlic butter-parmesan crust

SIDES: Sesame Ginger Cucumbers (v); Minted Fruit Salad (v)

DESSERTS: Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v); Iced Lemon Cookies (v); Oreo
Cupcakes (v)

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

October 6, 2010

Today's Specials...

SOUP: Coconut-Lemongrass Sweet Potato (v) w/ chili oil

SALAD: Arugula, Watermelon & Minted Feta - baby arugula, baby spinach, watermelon, minted feta, cashews, date vinaigrette

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

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

ENTREE: Stuffed Fried Avocado - blue cornmeal-battered, stuffed with creamy feta & scallions - with navel orange pico de gallo, lime sour cream, chipotle black beans, quinoa

Desserts:
Chocolate Chip Cookies (v)
Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)
German Chocolate Cupcakes (v)
Date Bars!! (v)

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

October 5, 2010

Today's Specials...

SOUP: White Bean, Rosemary, & Wild Mushroom (v)

PANINI: Whole Lotta Love - whole milk ricotta, roasted red peppers, baby spinach, black olive pesto, mozzarella

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

ENTREE: Herbed Frittata - an Italian-style omelet with fresh herbs and goat cheese--served with rosemary-roasted yukon gold potatoes, and baby arugula salad

DESSERTS:

German Chocolate Cupcake (v)
Date Bars!!! (v)
Chocolate Chip Cookies (v)
Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)
Peanut Butter Molasses Cookies (v)

Monday, October 4, 2010

Soup:
Country Vegetable (v)

Panini:
French Connection
roasted cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, tomato, Dijon mayo, swiss

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

Entree:
Stone-Baked Calzone
arugula-pine nut pest, roasted tomato, baby spinach, roasted garlic, whole milk ricotta, mozzarella, garlic butter-parmesan crust

Sides:
Buttermilk Ranch Pasta
Vietnamese Cucumber Salad

Desserts:
Chocolate Chip Cookies (v)
Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)
Peanut Butter Molasses Cookies (v)