Lunch 8.31.12

Today's lunch specials are...

SOUP
Shiitake-Leek Miso mirin, nori (v)

SIDES 
Creamy Tahini Penne chickpeas, roasted peppers, garlic, honey (cold) (v)h
Sweet Curried Carrot Slaw raisins, curry, mayo, celery seed, apple juice (cold)
Creamy Rosemary-Garlic Polenta (hot) 

SALAD
Mango, Avocado, Roasted Red Peppers, Pepitas + Radish 
mixed greens, kaffir lime vinaigrette (v)

ENTRÉE ...on Meal Plan!!!
Moroccan Vegetable Tagine aromatic + spicy stew of chickpeas, tomatoes, zucchini, 
bell peppers, ginger, garlic, lemon, raisins, apricots, olives, cilantro, served with lemony couscous 
and fennel-spiced pita chips (v)

Breakfast 8.31.12

Come down to Grins for the breakfast special!

Quiche: spinach, red onion, fresh dill

Hot Side: roasted apples, cinnamon, butter, brown sugar

Lunch 8.30.12

Today's lunch specials are...

SOUPS
Three Potato 
               
SIDES 
Curried Wheatberries almonds, ginger, raisins, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley (cold) (v)
Strawberry Wheatberries basil, orange, green apple, cranberries, red wine vinegar (cold) (v)
Green Coconut Curry Noodles cucumbers, bell peppers, edamame, cilantro (cold) (v)
Roasted Red Potatoes smoked paprika, garlic, olive oil (hot) (v)

SALAD
Falafel Crumbles, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Oil-Cured Black Olives
mixed greens, carrot, red onion, creamy sesame-honey dressing

PANINI
Bruschetta 
tomatoes marinated with fresh basil, garlic + extra virgin olive oil, mozzarella, goat cheese

Breakfast 8.30.12

Today's breakfast special...

Quiche: spinach, mozzarella, garlic, nutmeg

Hot Side: roasted red potatoes, garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika (v)

Dinner 8.29.12

Tonight's dinner specials are...

SOUP
Three Potato 


SIDES 
Curried Wheatberries almonds, ginger, raisins, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley (cold) (v)
Creamy Tapenade Farfalle black olives, garlic, capers, herbs, mayonnaise (cold)
Strawberry Wheatberries basil, oranges, granny smith apple, dried cranberries, red wine vinegar (cold) (v)
Thai Creamed Corn coconut milk, green bell peppers, jalapeno, cilantro, basil (hot) (v)

SALAD
Green Apple, Honey Hazelnuts, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese 
mixed greens, maple-balsamic vinaigrette

Lunch 8.29.12

Today's tasty lunch specials are...

SOUPS
Three Potato

SIDES
Curried Wheatberries almonds, ginger, raisins, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley (cold) (v)
Creamy Tapenade Farfalle black olives, garlic, capers, herbs, mayonnaise (cold)
Creamy Dill Cucumbers (cold)
Smoky + Spicy Corn smoked paprika, jalapenos, garlic, olive oil (hot) (v)

SALAD
Green Apple, Honey Hazelnuts, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese
mixed greens, maple-balsamic vinaigrette

Breakfast 8.29.12

Today's breakfast specials!!

Quiche: Veggie Chorizo, scallions, cheddar, roasted red pepper

Hot Side: Jalapeno-cheddar cornbread pudding

Dinner 8.28.12

Tonight's dinner specials are...


SOUPS
White Bean + Rosemary lemon olive oil (v)
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper + Tomato 


SIDES 
Aztec Bean + Corn Salad cilantro, red peppers, scallions, pepitas, lime, cumin (cold) (v)
Curried Wheatberries almonds, ginger, raisins, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley (cold) (v)
Creamy Tapenade Farfalle black olives, mayonnaise (cold)
Yukon Gold Gratin béchamel, mozzarella, cheddar, panko (hot)


SALAD
Autumn Harvest Salad spinach, granny smith apple, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, carrots, quinoa, velvety tahini dressing (v)

Lunch 8.28.12

Today's lunch specials are...

SOUPS
White Bean + Rosemary lemon olive oil (v)
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper + Tomato


SIDES
Aztec Bean + Corn Salad cilantro, red peppers, scallions, pepitas, lime, cumin (cold) (v)
Curried Wheatberries almonds, ginger, raisins, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley (cold) (v)
Stone Ground Yellow Grits jalapeno, cheddar (hot)


QUICHE
Tomato, Goat Cheese, Fresh Herbs
Mushroom-Leek
Spinach, Red Onion, Fresh Dill


SALAD
Mango, Avocado, Red Bell Pepper + Curried Peanuts
mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, kaffir lime vinaigrette (v)

Breakfast 8.28.12

Today's Breakfast Specials are...


Quiche:   Spinach, Red Onion, Fresh Dill

Hot Side:  Stone-Ground Yellow Grits w/ jalapeno + cheddar

Pastry:  Mango + Banana Coffee Cake (v)

Dinner 8.27.12

Tonight's dinner specials are...


SOUPS
White Bean + Rosemary lemon olive oil (v)


SIDES 
Greek Garden Penne whole wheat penne, cucumber, herbs, tomato, olives (cold) (v)
Dill-Caper Potato Salad fresh dill, garlic, sour cream (cold) 
Sesame-Ginger Potato Salad scallions, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar (cold) 


SALAD
Mango, Avocado, Red Bell Pepper + Curried Peanuts 
mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, kaffir lime vinaigrette (v)

Lunch 8.27.12

Jump-start your week with today's tasty lunch specials...

SOUPS

               Creamy Roasted Red Pepper + Tomato

White Bean + Rosemary lemon olive oil (v)

SIDES

Greek Garden Penne whole wheat penne, cucumber, herbs, tomato, olives (cold) (v)

Dill-Caper Potato Salad fresh dill, garlic, sour cream (cold)

Chili-Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes pasilla, ancho, olive oil (hot) (v)

SALAD

Mango, Avocado, Red Bell Pepper + Curried Peanuts

mixed greens, carrot, red cabbage, kaffir lime vinaigrette (v)

Breakfast 8.27.12

Today's breakfast special...

Quiche: spinach and roasted garlic

Side: roasted Yukon, red and sweet potatoes

Lunch 8.24.12

Today's lunch specials are...

SOUP

               Creamy Roasted Red Pepper + Tomato

SIDES

Sundried Tomato Pesto Penne mushrooms, zucchini (cold) (v)

Shiitake-Sesame Brown Rice ginger, garlic, sesame oil, black sesame seeds (hot) (v)

SALAD

Black Beans, Roasted Red Peppers, Goat Cheese + Pepitas

mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, fresh herb vinaigrette

PASTA  (on Meal Plan!!!)

Grins Mac + Cheese fire-roasted green chilies, four cheese sauce, panko

Breakfast 8.24.12

Today's breakfast special is....

Quiche: spinach, red onion, fresh dill

Side: roasted Yukon and sweet potatoes

Dinner 8.23.12

Tonight's dinner specials are...

SOUP
Minestrone (v)

SIDES
Spicy Sesame Slaw jalapeno, cabbage, carrot, cilantro, green onion, rice vinegar (cold) (v)
Sweet Corn Salad cilantro, mint, pepitas, red peppers, sweet onion, garlic, olive oil (cold) (v)
Sesame-Ginger Cucumbers scallions, soy, rice vinegar (cold) (v)
Island-Spiced Carrots Jamaican curry, lime, butter (hot)
Zesty Zucchini garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice (hot) (v)

SALAD
Quinoa, Avocado, Cucumber, Beet, Carrot, Sunflower Seeds
mixed greens, creamy sesame-honey dressing  (v)

PANINI
Falafel tahini sauce, tomato, baby spinach, red onion, mozzarella, on whole wheat focaccia

Lunch 8.23.12

Today's delicious lunch specials are...

SOUP
Minestrone (v)

SIDES 
B.L.T. Farfalle cherry tomato, romaine, seitan “bacon”, mayo (cold)
Sweet Corn Salad cilantro, mint, pepitas, red peppers, sweet onion, garlic, olive oil (cold) (v)
Island-Spiced Carrots Jamaican curry, lime, butter (hot) 
Chipotle-Scallion Grits (hot)

SALAD
Quinoa, Avocado, Cucumber, Beet, Carrot, Sunflower Seeds
mixed greens, creamy sesame-honey dressing (v)

Breakfast 8.23.12

Today's breakfast special is...

Quiche: three cheese, spinach, garlic, nutmeg

Side: Chipotle-scallion grits

Dinner 8.22.12

We've got some tasty dinner specials for you tonight!

SOUP
Minestrone (v)

SIDES 
Spicy Sesame Slaw cabbage, carrot, jalapeno, radish cilantro, ginger, rice vinegar (cold) (v)
Smoky BBQ Penne red bells, scallions, barbecue sauce, mayo (cold)
B.L.T. Farfalle cherry tomato, romaine, seitan “bacon”, mayo (cold)
Sweet Corn Salad cilantro, mint, pepitas, red peppers, sweet onion, garlic, olive oil (co

ld) (v)

SALAD
Thai Tofu mixed greens, bean sprouts, carrot, red cabbage, radish, chow mein noodles, peanuts, jalapeno-lime vinaigrette (v)

Lunch 8.22.12

Need some comfort food to get you through the first day of class? Why not try our tomato soup with a grilled cheese? It'll make the day better!

SOUP
Creamy Tomato Basil

SIDES 
Raw Beet + Apple Slaw fresh dill, lemon (cold) (v)
Picnic Potato Salad celery, pickles, mayo, mustard (cold) 
Smoky BBQ Penne red bells, scallions, barbecue sauce, mayo (cold)
B.L.T. Farfalle cherry tomato, romaine, seitan

 “bacon”, mayo (cold)
Ancho-Lime Yukon Gold Potatoes (hot) (v)

SALAD
Green Apple, Almonds, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese
mixed greens, apple cider vinaigrette (v)

Breakfast 8.22.12

Today's breakfast special is...

Side: ancho-lime Yukon Gold potatoes

Quiche: zucchini, veggie chorizo, mozzarella

Dinner 8.21.12

Tonight's dinner specials are...

SOUP
Carrot, Ginger, Citrus (v)

SIDES 
Local Field Pea Salad red bell peppers, sweet onion, basil, lemon, garlic, olive oil (cold) (v)
Raw Beet & Apple Slaw fresh dill, lemon (cold) (v)
Smoky BBQ Penne bell peppers, red onion, pickled jalapenos, scallions, mayo, barbecue sauce

SALAD
Thai Tofu mixed greens, sesame-ginger tofu, bean sprouts, carrot, cabbage, radish,
chow mein noodles, peanuts, jalapeno-lime vinaigrette (v)

PASTRIES

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies (v)
Chai Cupcakes with cinnamon buttercream (v)

Lunch 8.21.12

Today's lunch special!

SOUP

Carrot, Ginger, Citrus (v)

SIDES 

Local Field Pea Salad red bell peppers, sweet onion, basil, lemon, garlic, olive oil (cold) (v)

Raw Beet & Apple Slaw fresh dill, lemon (cold) (v)

Picnic Potato Salad celery, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard (cold)

Brown Rice Pilaf rosemary, thyme, onion, garlic, almonds, olive oil (hot) (v)

Breakfast 8.21.12

Come down for breakfast!

Special Quiche:
Veggie Chorizo, scallions, roasted red pepper, with cheddar

Dinner 8.20.12

We're back to our regular hours! Come enjoy your first Grins dinner of the school year!

SOUP
Carrot, Ginger, Citrus (v)

SIDES 
Szechuan Noodles ginger, sesame, peanuts, soy, peppers, scallions, cilantro (cold) (v)
Tomato-Basil Panzanella croutons, olives, red onion, garlic, olive oil (cold) (v)
Raw Beet & Apple Slaw fresh dill, lemon (cold) (v)
Roasted Red Potatoes rosemary, roasted garlic, oli

ve oil (hot) (v)

SALAD
Strawberries, Spiced Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese
mixed greens, apple cider vinaigrette

Lunch 8.20.12

Today's lunch special is...

SOUP
Carrot, Ginger, Citrus (v)


SIDES 
Szechuan Noodles ginger, sesame, peanuts, soy, peppers, scallions, cilantro  (cold) (v)
Tomato-Basil Panzanella croutons, olives, red onion, garlic, olive oil (cold) (v)
Roasted Red Potatoes rosemary, roasted garlic, olive oil (hot) (v)


SALAD
Green Apple, Spiced Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese
mixed greens, apple cider vinaigrette

Lunch 8.17.2012

Today's Lunch Special

SOUP

Carrot, Ginger, Citrus (v)

SIDES 

Tomato-Basil Panzanella croutons, olives, red onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil (cold) (v)

SALAD

Green Apple, Spiced Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese

baby spinach, apple cider vinaigrette

PASTA

Whole Wheat Penne cherry tomato, sweet onion, baby spinach, capers, garlic, fresh basil, 

white wine, extra virgin olive oil (v)

Lunch 8.16.12

Today's lunch specials are...

SOUP
Zucchini + Sweet Onion Miso scallions (v)

SIDES 
Little Italy Macaroni Salad olives, red onion, roasted red peppers, herbs, mayo, garlic (cold)
Tomato-Basil Panzanella croutons, olives, red onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil (cold) (v)

SALAD
Quinoa, Local Heirloom Tomato, Local Bell Pepper, Pepitas
romaine, black beans, pickled red onion, creamy avocado-lime dressing

Lunch 8.15.12

Come enjoy this beautiful day with a panini and some iced coffee on our patio!

Today's lunch specials are...

SOUP
Zucchini + Sweet Onion Miso scallions (v)

SIDES
Little Italy Macaroni Salad olives, red onion, roasted red peppers, herbs, mayo, garlic (cold)

SALAD
Quinoa, Local Heirloom Tomato, Local Bell Pepper, Pepitas
romaine, black beans, pickled red onion, creamy avocado-lime dressing

Lunch 8.13.12

Aaaaaand we're back!

For lunch today, why not try one of our delicious specials?

SOUP
Minestrone local eggplant, summer squash, white beans, mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil (v)

SIDES (served until they run out!)
Farmer’s Market Salad local heirlooms, cucumber, bell pepper, sweet onion, fresh dill (cold) (v)
Chili-Lime Roasted Zucchini garlic, pasilla chili, olive oil (hot) (v)

SALAD
Local Heirloom Tomato, Avocado, Pickled Red Onion, Pepitas
baby spinach, cumin-lime vinaigrette