Saturday, May 24, 2014

Why Chipotle Is Accused Of Contributing To A Culture Of Invisibility : Code Switch : NPR

Why Chipotle Is Accused Of Contributing To A Culture Of Invisibility : Code Switch : NPR: You can find all the Mexican-ish food that your stomach desires at Chipotle. What you won't be able to find — on its cups, at least — is the work of Mexican-American writers.

Let me explain: Chipotle — the fast-casual chain that goes by "Chipotle Mexican Grill" — plans to roll out a series called "Cultivating Thought," in which the chain prints original stories by famous writers on its paper goods.

Hat tip for that idea goes to Jonathan Safran Foer, author of Everything Is Illuminated. Foer was enjoying his meal in a Chipotle when he found himself without anything to read.