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Chipotle Tests New Vegan "Garden Blend" Option

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:16:00 +0000

Exciting news for vegans and vegetarians! Chipotle is testing out a new "Garden Blend" Vegan option at three locations in the U.S. The Garden Blend is described as "A vegan blend of plant proteins, grains, and vegetables marinated in our chipotle adobo then grilled."

Photo credit: DJ Saul of iStrategyLabs.

The protein used is said to be made from Gardein, a company specializing in soy based meat alternatives.

333 E. Alameda  Avenue

Denver, CO 80209

303-733-1331

149 8th Ave (cross street: 17th street)

New York, NY 10011

212-620-4015

1629 Connecticut Ave NW

Washington, DC 20009

202-387-8261

Anyone have experience with the new Garden Blend? Post below in the comments.

Donate to the Doctors Without Borders Haiti Relief Fund

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:55:00 +0000

Give up your burrito this week, and please donate $10 to the Doctors Without Borders Haiti Relief Fund.

Chipotle Offers Free Burrito on Halloween 2009

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:11:00 +0000

Come to Chipotle this Halloween (10/31/2009) between 6pm and closing. Dress like a burrito, burrito bowl, or taco, and get a FREE BURRITO. See the official announcement from Chipotle.

There are lots of possibilities, but an easy way to start is to pick up a roll of tin foil and let your imagination run wild.

Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:16:00 +0000

We have just posted a copycat recipe of the Chipotle Corn Salsa. Try it out, and comment on whether or not it is a contender!

Chipotle Poem

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:55:00 +0000

Warm, round, hefty -
Why for dost thou provide joy?
Rice, chicken, roasted corn -
If not for you, it is I who would to hunger succumb.

Wrapped tight
You act as vessel for nutrients
In foil
You are portable and convenient
Your price
Fair, value, a viable choice

Like the green grass doth fill with morning dew,
You, Chipotle burrito, doth fill my stomach.

Glory, pride, sleep!

By Anonymous

Chipotle Featured on South Park!

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:06:00 +0000

South Park featured Chipotle a few days ago, and made quite a lot of buzz:

Chipotle Red Hot Salsa Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:32:00 +0000

We have finally found a promising clone recipe for the Chipotle Red Hot Salsa. Check out the recipe, take photos, then contact us to share your results!

El Logo Nuevo - New Chipotle Logo

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:01:00 +0000

Has anyone noticed the new Chipotle logo?

If you haven't been there yet, head on over to Chipotle's web page . . .

http://www.chipotle.com/#/land

. . . and click on the "Viewmaster," in the upper right hand corner, to see a flash presentation of all the new graphics.

So, what do you think of the new logo? Love it? Hate it? Indifferent?
Feel free to post a comment and let us know what you think.

Chipotle is now healthier!

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:41:00 +0000

I know.. it's been a really long time. I finally decided to sit down and take the 45 minutes necessary to bring the Chipotle Nutrition Calculator up to speed with the latest Chipotle Nutrition PDF. Which brings us to the GOOD news:

Chipotle is now HEALTHIER! After tediously going through and updating every nutrition value, I noticed that almost across the board, each item has less sodium and less calories than before. This means that either Chipotle is nefariously decrementing nutrition values to improve its image, or that they are actually working on making their recipes healthier.

I think it's safe to say that they are working hard in the Chipotle test kitchen to make your burritos, bols, tacos, and salads healthier. Go ahead and calculate your meal now!

Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:06:00 +0000

We have posted the delicious Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette Dressing recipe. Enjoy.

On Friday buy a burrito . . . get a t-shirt . . . at Century III Chipotle's Grand Opening!!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:46:00 +0000

Step right up . . . buy a burrito after 3:00pm, get yourself a free Chipotle t-shirt (first 100 people), and a coupon good for a free burrito on your next visit. Register to win FREE BURRITOS FOR A YEAR!! Grand opening celebration starts at 11:00pm, Friday, January 23rd, 2009, at the new Century III Chipotle near Pittsburgh!!

Pittsburgh Welcomes Fourth Chipotle Location in 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:41:00 +0000

CORRECTION - 1/19/09
According to an e-mail I got from corporate today (see photo above), the free burrito giveaway is on Thursday the 22nd, and not Friday the 23rd. This differs from what the person at the Century III Chipotle told me on the phone, but I'd go with what corporate says and be there on Thursday. Or, when in doubt, call first!!

Burritofication In Progress!!

-Pittsburgh, PA-

Can you imagine, was it only 3 years ago, that we had ZERO Chipotles in the Pittsburgh area? If you had a craving for Chipotle, you had to travel to Ohio or Washington D.C. just to satisfy a jonesin' for a naturally-raised taco or burrito (actually back then, only the carnitas was naturally-raised; see how far we've come, with all varieties of meat now raised naturally?).

First came the Robinson location, which moved into the vacant Baja Fresh, and then about a year later came the Oakland location (which also took over a deposed Baja Fresh).

Then there was talk about building a new location at the Foundry Shops in Washington, PA, but that plan literally fell through the cracks, as the new shopping center ended up closing due to below-ground mine subsidence.

And then last autumn, another new location opened in the City of Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood.

Finally soon to be opened in this new year, will be the Century III location, which is having a Grand Opening on Friday, January 23rd, and like at almost all Chipotle Grand Openings, this one will have a free burrito giveaway to customers on that day.

For details on the free burrito, feel free to call the Century III location at (412) 655-8271

Other location information can, of course, be found at Chipotle.com

Chance to win free burritos

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:56:00 +0000

Check out the nasty things people are eating to win deliciously free Chipotle burritos. If you think you have what it takes add your own entry and take home the prize of burritos. Prove your love for Chipotle with the BeTheBetterMan.com challenge!

Free Chipotle Burrito on Halloween 2008

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:49:00 +0000

The official word is in. Come to Chipotle this Friday, October 31st, 2008, AFTER 6pm dressed like a burrito, bol, salad, or tacos, and get a FREE BURRITO! Chipotle is not publicizing it as much this year, but the deal is still on. Purchase your tin foil futures ASAP.

Become our Fan on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:53:00 +0000

Help show your support, and become a fan of ChipotleFan on Facebook.

Free Trial of Amazon Prime

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:46:00 +0000

Okay, this is not Chipotle-related but it's a pretty sweet deal. Get a free trial of Amazon Prime. The service normally costs $79, but if you sign up before 10/31/08 you get to try it free for a month. You have nothing to lose, and free 2-day shipping to gain!

Get 30 days free of 2-day shipping on Amazon!

Matt Featured on Washington Post Biz Blog

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:30:00 +0000

Check out a recent article by Thomas Heath on Matt and how he created ChipotleFan and how he started his new viral video venture.

First Tomatoes, Now Jalapenos. What next . . . Cilantro?

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:34:00 +0000

It has happened again . . . another recall prompting Chipotle to pull ingredients, or in this specific case, cook a product that is usually served raw. Yes, raw Jalapenos are not being used in Chipotle Restaurants, instead they are grilling them.

Here is the official notice from Chipotle:

http://www.chipotle.com/assets/jalapeno_notice.pdf

This is what you may see in the restaurants next time you order . . .

The CDC hasn't quite got a grasp on what is causing the salmonella illnesses that have so far affected hundreds of people across the country. As you may well remember, the first culprit was tomatoes, both plum and slicing. Now it is raw jalapeno peppers. I read that the CDC is also considering that raw cilantro may also be a culprit.

Hmmm . . . tomato, jalapenos and cilantro . . . chop them up and what do you get? SALSA!!!

Is salsa to blame? If it is, why don't they just come right out and say it?? I don't know about you, but I love, and hence, eat a lot of salsa. So far I haven't gotten sick . . . so far so good.

Let's hope it stays that way. In the meanwhile, isn't it nice to see that Chipotle cares so much about our personal health?

Thanks Mom, I mean Chipotle!!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:01:00 +0000

Chipotle to use more local ingredients?

According to this article at BusinessWeek . . .

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D91CM3R81.htm

. . . it appears that Chipotle is trying to appeal more to Locavores by sourcing some locally grown ingredients to supplement their menu. Locavores are people who seek out locally grown food, usually trying to eat food from within a 100 mile radius of their home.

Thanks to Sam Fromartz at ChewsWise for the heads up on this issue.

TOMATO SALSA IS BACK

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:19:00 +0000

I'm sure that most of you heard about the nationwide tomato recalls due to salmonella concerns.

If you haven't (where have you been), here is a story about it . . .

http://kdka.com/national/tomato.salmonella.outbreak.2.747062.html

Here is what Chipotle had to say about it . . .

http://www.chipotle.com/assets/tomato_notice.pdf

TOMATO SALSA IS BACK

"We will begin serving our fresh mild tomato

salsa again in some of our restaurants starting

today and expect to be serving it in all of our

restaurants shortly.

The tomatoes are grown in the United States

and come from safe sources approved by the

Food and Drug Administration.

While Chipotle did not have any issues with

our tomatoes, we did voluntarily remove our

tomatoes last week for your protection when

there was an indication of a problem with the

tomato supply.

Thank you for your patience, and we hope to

see you soon in our restaurants."

ChipotleFan.com on the News!

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:10:00 +0000

Skip to about halfway through to the part about Chipotle. See the original article as well:

http://www.ksn.com/news/health/18743384.html

National Chipotle Day 2008

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:50:00 +0000

We just created a page to dedicate to National Chipotle Day. This year it will be June 1st, 2008. Read more here.

No Free Burrito On Tax Day 2008

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:45:00 +0000

We just received the official word that there will be no free burrito promotion for Tax day (April 15th) 2008. Chipotle says that they may plan an alternate promotion for another day, however. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Thanks to Jessica H. for the info.

Free Avocados at Chipotle on Tuesday!!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:57:00 +0000

Free Avocados at Chipotle on Tuesday!!

For those of you in the United States, it was just announced that Mexican Avocados will be given away in all Chipotle, Mexican Grills across the country tomorrow, to commemorate the Mexican, National Avocado Awareness Day.*

In addition, if you live or eat in the Chicago area, the Chipotle Train (see photo) will be free to all customers going to Chipotle for free avocados . . . all you need to do is show your Chipotle receipt,** and the fare will be waived.

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*Otherwise known as APRIL FOOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

** Double April Fools . . . Fool!!!

Why do you love Chipotle?

noreply@blogger.com (M) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:29:00 +0000

Matt Ragas, a researcher at the University of Florida, is currently conducting a study about Chipotle Mexican Grill – as it relates to the Chipotle brand, its customers (that's you!) and the media. As part of the study, he is conducting an online survey and would appreciate your help.

The survey is just 14 questions and should only take a few minutes of your time. This is your opportunity to share what you love (and don't love) about eating at Chipotle. How long have you been a Chipotle customer? How did you first hear about Chipotle? What are the top reasons you support Chipotle? What problems do you see facing Chipotle? You get the idea.

Here's the survey link:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=wPVmHrsNhAhwqiey8y_2bHcA_3d_3d

Things to keep in mind: Matt is not affiliated with Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.; this study is only for academic purposes and your responses will remain confidential. You can only take the survey once. Finally, Matt intends to share the final results with us in the future.

Thanks for your help!