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8 | April 27, 2017 | The Homer Horizon news homerhorizon.com Residents, officials rejoice with opening of Chipotle in community Thomas Czaja, Editor Something about this ribbon cutting was admittedly different. The jumbo scissors and the red tape were the same, but the buzz may have been unprecedented. For months, residents anticipated the opening of a Chipotle Mexican Grill in Homer Glen. They even made calls to Village Hall asking when it would be open. That day came on Thursday, April 20, on the first day the business opened its doors and had a ribbon cutting with local officials from the Village of Homer Glen and Homer Glen Area Chamber of Commerce. A steady stream of customers poured in to purchase burritos, bowls, tacos and chips and guacamole, among other menu items. Outside, Chipotle Area Manager Dave Hopkins and General Manager Zuri Carbajal spoke about the first day. “I feel throughout this whole day, it’s been awesome,” Carbajal said. “The crew has been kicking butt, and everyone has been extremely happy we have this Chipotle here in Homer Glen.” Carbajal said in the weeks leading up to the opening, Chipotle Mexican Grill 14114 S. Bell Road in Homer Glen Hours • 10:45 a.m.-10 p.m. daily For more information ... Web: www.chipotle.com Phone: (708) 301-3509 she went around the community and to Village Hall, and she took note of the excitement from the entire town. For Hopkins, this Chipotle helped fulfill a need for residents. “We have locations kind of around the area, but this was a little bit of a void between a bunch of Chipotles,” Hopkins said. “So we said Homer Glen looks like a great site to put a Chipotle in.” According to Hopkins, Chipotle does a few things “great,” including having 51 ingredients on the menu and using all-natural products with no preservatives. By making the food fresh daily, it is “awesome food,” he said. “I think people just love it,” Hopkins said. “… The younger core of people really loves us, so I think it brings a lot of people in, and that really drives a lot of our business. “People just love us, and it’s a healthy choice.” Choices are numerous on the menu, and Carbajal said there are options for any person’s desire and what they are asking for. Hopkins gave two personal favorites for what he recommends to someone who may have not tried Chipotle before. His first is the burrito, a flour tortilla with choice of meat or sofritas, rice, beans or fajita veggies, salsa, guacamole and sour cream or cheese. His second is the burrito bowl, served with the same ingredients as the burrito, but in a bowl. “You can’t go wrong with the burrito,” Hopkins said. “If you want a little bit lower calorie, put everything in a bowl and use a fork. It’s great.” Two men who would likely agree with either assessment are Andrew and Greg Mrozek, brothers who stopped by to dine in the new local Chipotle on Day 1. Greg, who recently bought a home in Homer, said he heard the Chipotle was coming to town. “[Once I heard that], it was pretty much set in stone,” he said. “I was like, ‘Alright, I’m definitely buying this house now.’” As far as his personal favorite, Greg did not hesitate to say getting a meal half and half with steak and chicken. “That’s the way to do it,” Greg said. “Try everything; everything’s good. I haven’t had one bad meal here.” Andrew, of Lemont, said he was introduced to Chipotle by his brother. He sticks with the steak and chicken combo, as well. He also stuck with his brother’s thoughts. “He basically nailed it with ‘try everything.’” Andrew said. “I can’t add much to that.” Visit us online at WWW.Homerhorizon.com Village of Homer Glen and Homer Glen Area Chamber of Commerce officials gather to help cut the ribbon Thursday, April 20, at the new Chipotle Mexican Grill in Homer Glen. Thomas Czaja/22nd Century Media
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