Daily Specials 2/26

Soup:

Cajun Red Bean (v)

Panini:*

Cheeseburger in Paradise

veggie burger, cheddar, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, spicy brown mustard, mayo

*panini won't be ready until 11:30am today

Pasta:

Creamy Pesto Penne

penne pasta, creamy pesto sauce, cremini mushrooms, baby spinach, parmesan

daily specials 2/25

soup: cajun red bean (v)

panin: tomato-basil bruschetta

fresh tomatoes marinated with basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil -- feta & mozzarella

entree: roasted garlic-balsamic cremini mushrooms (v)

thyme-pecan multigrain pilaf, spicy braised kale, citrus-glazed fennel & carrots

daily specials 2/24

soup: creamy tomato-dill

with fresh dill sour cream

panini: french connection

roasted cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh thyme and parsley, tomato, swiss, dijon-mayo

entree: nashville-style hot tofu (v)

cayenne-breaded fried tofu over white sandwich bread with pickles, served with fresh-cut fries and classic cole slaw

*your choice of heat level: pretty hot, crunkadelic, or face-melter

daily specials 2/23

soup: indian coconut-curry chick pea (v)

panini: dijon paenade

green olive tapenade, fresh tomato, baby spinach, mozzarella, dijon-mayo

pasta: grins' mac and cheese

penne pasta, four cheese sauce, fire-roasted poblanos, topped with panko bread crumbs and cheddar, then baked until bubbly and golden brown

daily specials 2/22

soup: saffron tomato-vegetable (v)

panini: cheeseburger in paradise

veggie burger, cheddar, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, spicy brown mustard, mayo

pasta: pasta verde

spaghetti pasta, housemade basil pesto, zucchini, sweet peas, baby spinach, scallions, goat cheese

Daily Specials 2/18

Soup: White Beans, Rosemary, and Wild Mushroom (v)

Panini: Tomato-Basil Bruschetta
fresh tomatoes marinated with basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, feta & mozzarella

Entree: Moroccan Vegetable Tagine (v)

aromatic and spicy stew of chick peas, tomatoes, peppers, ginger, green olives, lemon, raisins, cilantro, over lemony couscous, served with fennel-spiced pita

Dessert Specials: Blueberry Lime Cupcakes (v), Oreo Cupcakes (v), German Chocolate Cake (v)

daily specials 2/17

soup: creamy potato and cremini mushroom

panini: granny deluxe

granny smith apples, caramelized onions, muenster, fresh tarragon goat cheese

entree: tamale pie

chipotle black beans, masa harina, ranchero sauce, cheddar, crunchy tortilla chip crumbs, topped with housemade guacamole, sour cream, scallions

daily specials 2/16

soup: creamy tomato-basil

panini: dijon tapenade

green olive tapenade, tomato, baby spinach, mozzarella, dijon-mayo

entree: tofu & vegetable fried rice (v)

stick sesame-teriyaki tofu, jasmine rice, shiitake mushrooms, zucchini, ginger, garlic, sweet peas, red bell peppers, carrots, celery, scallions, and peanuts

Daily Specials 2/15

Soup:

White Miso (v)

with tofu, shiitakes, and toasted nori

Panini:

Peter Piper-nini

spicy pickled peppers, cheddar, tomatoes, red onions, roasted garlic mayo

Daily Specials 2/12

Soup:

Southwestern Black Bean & Corn (v)

Panini:

Le Gauguin

caramelized pineapple, muenster & brie, Thai basil

Pasta:

Grins' Mac & Cheese

penne pasta, four cheese sauce, fire-roasted poblano chiles, topped with more cheese and panko bread crumbs, then baked until bubbly and golden brown

soup: texan pinto bean (v)

panini: tomato-basil bruschetta - fresh tomatoes marinated with basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil -- feta & mozzarella

entree: herbed frittata - italian-style omelette with goat cheese, fresh basil, trrtagon, parsley, and scallions -- served with rosemary-roasted yukon gold potatoes, baby spinach salad with fresh lemon vinaigrette

Daily Specials 2/10

Soup: Garam Masala Lentil (v)

Panini: Tempeh Reuben:

roasted organic tempeh, sauerkraut, housemade 1000 island, swiss

Pasta: Grins Mac & Cheese:

penne pasta, four cheese sauce, fire-roasted poblanos, topped with panko bread crumbs and more cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden brown

Also, desert specials today are Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes, Chai Latte Cupcakes, and Red Velvet Cupcakes. All vegan, of course!

daily specials 2/9

soup: white bean minestrone (v)

panini: cheeseburger in paradise

veggie burger, cheddar, tomatoes, red onions, dill pickles, spicy brown mustard, mayo

entree: vegetable pot pie (v)

wild mushrooms, caramelized shallots, red potatoes, carrots, celery, roasted garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme, sweet peas, roasted veggie stock

daily specials 2/8

soup: black bean chili (v)

Panini: uptown grilled cheese

cheddar, mozzarella, swiss, muenster, roasted garlic mayo

Daily Specials 2/05

Soup: Country Vegetable (v)

Panini: Mushroom Swiss Burger
veggie burger, roasted cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, swiss, & Dijon-mayo

Entree: Thai Green Curry (v)crispy panko-crusted tofu, stir-fried veggies, spicy coconut-curry sauce made with housemade green curry paste, jasmine rice, Thai basil, & cilantro

Don't forget! Snowball Cupcakes, and Angel Food Cakes with fresh berries & whipped cream.
And for ONE DAY ONLY - the return of the Olive Spread! It's only going to be today, so come and get it while you can!

daily specials 2/4

soup: creamy yukon gold potato

panini: good day sunshine-nini

sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto, baby spinach, feta, mozzarella

pasta: grins' mac and cheese

penne pasta, four cheese sauce, fire-roasted pablanos, topped with panko bread crumbs and more cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden brown

daily specials 2/3

soup: cajun black-eyed pea (v)

panini: uptown grilled cheese

entree 1: stone-baked pizza

entree 2: tofu & vegetable fried rice (v)

daily specials 2/1/2010

soup: indian curry chick pea (v)

panini: cheeseburger in paradise

veggie burger, cheddar, tomatoes, red onions, dill pickles, spicy brown mustard, mayo

delicious sides and cookies abound! come on in!