FOOD WITH INTEGRITY
Many people gripe about unauthentic cultural cuisine... and we usually do too. But we can no longer help but give a special shout-out to the only fast food restaurant that makes us feel happy each and every time.
Chipotle creator Steve Ells recently appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show to discuss how his vision of a restaraunt is completely revolutionizing the way we eat fast food. We decided to pinpoint the 5 most intriguing reasons that Chipotle is the food God.
When we were a Chipotle Virgin, we didn't understand how healthy and tasty Mexican food could be. We were so used to intestine-killing Taco Bell, El Pollo Loco and Jack N The Box Tacos.
Although we grew up in the City of Salinas which houses some of the most authentic Taquerias around, we needed a quick fix in Los Angeles. Chipotle Mexican Grill appeared one day across the street from our univeristy and our lives were never the same.
#1 - All Animals Are Farm Raised
All of Chipotle's chicken and pork are naturally raised – defined by the company as open-range, antibiotic free, and with a vegetarian diet – as well as 65% of the beef. Chipotle advertises its support of family farms, such as Niman Ranch, a California "natural" meat producer that contracts with farms in the Midwest to raise pork and other livestock.
#2 - Vegan Options
Vegans can definitely get full eating those delicious black beans, succulent rice, grilled peppers/onions, corn, fresh tomatoes, lettuce and guacamole. Our absolute favorite meal on top of a soft taco shell.
#3 - Guacamole Never Tasted Better
We can honestly say that this is the best guacamole from a food chain. The consistency is perfection!
#4 - They Support Local Farmers Markets
The company pledges to use more local produce when possible, using "35 percent of at least one of its produce items for every restaurant sourced from small and midsize local farms throughout the growing season."
#5 - Fresh Goes Better
There is no canned, preserved or frozen food on the assembly line. At times, the corn is frozen, but all other veggies and meats are fresh sliced, diced and grilled. This means we're eating more natural, freshness.
Check out this clip from Food Inc, which includes Chipotle:
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