November 30, 2010

Come and enjoy this rainy day with us!!

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Three Bean Chili (v)

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Smashed West Farm Sweet Potatoes (v)

PANINI: El Ranchero - housemade buttermilk ranch, tomato, baby spinach, red onion, pickled jalapenos, cheddar

SALAD: Green Apple, Fennel & Pecans (v) - baby spinach, baby arugula, balsamic vinaigrette

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

COLD SIDES: Sesame-Peanut Carrot Slaw (v); Little Italy Macaroni Salad (v); Honey Dijon Potato Salad

DESSERTS: Rosemary Shortbread (v); Chai Latte Cupcakes (v); Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

**Sign up for our Cookie Dough To Go and Soup To Go specials to take a little bit of Grins home over the holidays!!**

November 29, 2010

Hey all! Welcome back from break! We hope you had a great one, and we'll be bringing you some fantastic end of the semester specials we hope you'll enjoy :)

Soup: Curry Lentil & Potato (v)
Hot Veggie Side: Smashed West Farm Sweet Potatoes (v)
Panini: Good Day Sunshine - sundried tomatoes, baby spinach, pesto, mozzarella

Salad: Green Apple, Fennel, & Pecans (v) - baby spinach, baby arugula, balsamic vinaigrette
Entree: Tamale Pie - layers of masa harina, chipotle black beans, ranchero sauce, topped with cheddar, crushed tortilla chips, guacamole, sour cream
Sides: Ginger-Carrot Slaw, Little Italy Macaroni Salad

Desserts: Chocolate Chip Cookies (v), Snickerdoodle Cookies (v), Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (v), Chai Latte Cupcakes (v)

Also, place your orders now, between today and Thursday, December 9th for your Cookie Dough To Go ($12) and Soup To Go ($6.50) - see the Specials Tab and posters at the store for details.

AND, the Cookie & Coffee Deal is back! Cookie & either iced or hot coffee for just $2.50!

November 19, 2010

Just a few more hours until Thanksgiving Break! Just a reminder, Grins will be closed for the University holiday at 3pm today, and we won't be reopening until 11am on Monday, November 29th.

So enjoy the holiday break, be safe, and be ready for some great specials and end of the semester deals when we get back! 

SOUP

Portobella & Wild Rice Miso (v)

HOT VEGGIE SIDE

Smashed West Farm Sweet Potatoes  (v)

PANINI

Peter Piper - spicy pickled peppers, tomato, baby spinach,

roasted garlic mayo, cheddar

SALAD

Mandarin Sesame (v) - baby spinach, clementine mandarins,

daikon, edamame, red bell pepper, carrot, toasted sesame seeds,

sesame-ginger vinaigrette

Also remember that for the rest of the day today, Orange Juice is just .75 cents and because we don't want it to go to waste over break, Noble Juice Lemonade is just $1.00! It's a fantastic, organic lemonade that is sweetened with agave and will be perfect for the warm weekend ahead!

November 18, 2010

Today's Specials are...

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

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Braised Delvin Farms Collard & Mustard Greens (v) - tomato, sweet onion, garlic, white wine, crushed red pepper

PANINI: Peter Piper - spicy pickled peppers, tomato, baby spinach, roasted garlic mayo, cheddar

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

PASTA: Creamy Tomato Basil Penne - sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, focaccia crumbs

COLD SIDES: Persian Couscous (v); Vietnamese Cucumbers (v)

DESSERTS: Oreo Cupcakes (v); Green Tea Cupcakes (v); Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Cardamom Citrus Pine Nut Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Cowboy Cookies (v); Sugar Cookies (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

**Grins will be closing Friday, November 19th @ 3p for Thanksgiving Break and will reopen Monday, November 29th @ 11a**

November 17, 2010

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Creamy Mushroon & Caramelized Onion w/ fresh herbs

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Citrus & Ginger Glazed Carrots (v) - orange, lemon, lime, kaffir lime leaves

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

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

ENTREE: Delvin Farms Butternut Risotto - roasted butternut, sage goat cheese, walnuts, meyer lemon

COLD SIDES: Sesame Ginger Cucumbers (v); Szechuan Noodles (v)

DESSERTS: Green Tea Cupcakes (v); Cowboy Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v); Cardamom Citrus Pine nut Cookies (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

November 16, 2010

Today's Specials are...

SOUP: Garam Masala Lentil (v) w/ sour cream

HOT VEGGIE SIDE: Citrus & Ginger Glazed Carrots (v) - orange, lemon, lime, kaffir lime leaves

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

SALAD: Persimmon, Feta & Pistachio - spring mix, cranberries, fennel, citrus-date vinaigrette

PASTA: Santorini Linguine - roasted red peppers, baby spinach, zucchini, kalamata olives, garlic parsley, mint, feta, pine nuts, lemon

COLD SIDES: Sesame Ginger Cucumbers (v); Basmati Brown Rice (v); Loaded Baked Potato Salad

DESSERTS: Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes w/ Ginger Buttercream Icing (v); Cardamom Citrus Pine nut Cookies (v); Chocolate Chip Cookies (v); Snickerdoodle Cookies (v)

NOVEMBER DRINK SPECIAL: The Frozen Hot Chocolate - a frozen chocolate and cinnamon latte with a kick of cayenne to heat things up

November 15, 2010

SOUP: 

Roasted Delvin Farms Butternut Squash (v) with meyer lemon olive oil

HOT VEGGIE SIDE (available on meal plan!!!): 

Roasted Delvin Farms Spaghetti Squash (v) rosemary, thyme, parsley

PANINI: 

Nuevo

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

SALAD: 

Persimmon, Feta & Pistachio

spring mix, cranberries, fennel, citrus-date vinaigrette

ENTREE: 

Lemongrass Tofu (v)

over coconut-curry stir-fried vegetables, local baby bok choy, jasmine rice, thai basil, cilantro, lime, chili oil (brown rice upon request)

SIDES: Honey-Dijon Potato Salad (vegan except for honey), Sesame-Ginger Carrot Slaw (v)

DESSERTS: Chocolate Chip Cookies (v), Snickerdoodle Cookies (v), Rwandan Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes w/ ginger buttercream (vegan without chocolate-covered espresso bean garnish)