This morning I got a call from Bernie inviting me to grab some lunch with him at Chipotle (pronounced Chih-POAT-lay). A new Chipotle just opened its doors yesterday in Cary only a few miles from SAS. I'd never been to a Chipotle before, though I have head of them on a few of the blogs I frequent1.

The food at Chipotle was great. I had the chicken bowl with the mild salsa. Next time I'll probably spice it up a bit. Since they just opened up, they have promotions going on. I got to spin a wheel-o-burrito and I won dinner for two, i.e. two burritos, chips & guac, and two drinks. Daniel came with us, and he won the same thing. Bernie won a t-shirt.

Tonight, I looked up some stuff on Chipotle. They are a pretty awesome company. They push good food with a green vibe that I can dig. Their philosophy is "Food with Integrity". "The hallmarks of Food With Integrity include things like unprocessed, seasonal, family-farmed, sustainable, nutritious, naturally raised, added hormone free, organic, and artisanal." Check out their web site for more info.

If you haven't been, you should go. I've only eaten there once, but based on the good food and the eco-friendly culture, I'm a fan.

1. back Dan Lance, a.k.a. Reverend Rockstar, a pastor in Redding, CA, eats at Chipotle every Monday. Joshua Longbrake, a.k.a. The Longbrake, a grad student in Seattle, WA, made a New Years resolution to "Eat at Chipotle once a week." Both of these blogs are worth reading. They are both men on mission.

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