Restaurants

Chipotle to hold statewide hiring event

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, February 16th, 2015, 12:27pm

ATLANTA -- Chipotle Mexican Grill is looking for new team members to work at all of its Georgia locations.

Tuesday, Feb. 17 is Open Interview Day at Chipotle, where every restaurant will interview candidates for full- and part-time positions. Those who are interested are asked to fill out applications at jobs.chipotle.com, then visit their local stores for in-person sessions with a manager.

Interviews will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Amanda Klein, Chipotle's lead recruiting strategist for the Southeast, said the fast-casual chain offers competitive pay and benefits, free meals and uniforms, paid breaks and plenty of advancement opportunities for its employees.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, February 5th, 2015, 12:33pm

Chick-fil-A to host Daddy-Daughter Date Night

(WXIA) -- Chick-fil-A will bring back its popular Daddy-Daughter Date Night this weekend.

The fifth annual event will be Saturday, Feb. 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at participating restaurants.

Daddy-Daughter Date Night encourages fathers and their little girls to spend time together. Every "couple" will receive take-home booklets featuring conversation starters and ideas for future outings.

Attendees will also be treated to tableside service, limousine and trolley rides, and other surprises.

Daddy-Daughter Date Night is free, except for the cost of food. Seating is available every hour; fathers and daughters are encouraged to call their local Chick-fil-A locations in advance to reserve a time.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015, 8:13am

Flying Biscuit offering red velvet pancakes

(WXIA) -- February is National Pancake Month, and the Flying Biscuit has found the perfect way to celebrate.

The Atlanta-based café chain is offering red velvet pancakes at participating locations all month long.

Flying Biscuit brand leader Brent Fuller said red velvet pancakes are only served for a limited time each year, "and it felt fitting to offer them during National Pancake Month this year."

All Flying Biscuit locations also offer buttermilk pancakes and organic pancakes year-round.

Visit flyingbiscuit.com for more information.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, February 2nd, 2015, 8:08am

Krispy Kreme celebrates 1,000th store with free donuts

(WXIA) -- Krispy Kreme will debut its 1,000th store later this month and is celebrating by offering free donuts on opening day.

"We are extremely proud of this latest accomplishment, and we are looking forward to sharing this joyful occasion with the millions of fans who enjoy our products in countries around the world," Krispy Kreme CEO and President Tony Thompson said in a release.

The 1,000th store will open Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Kansas City, Kan. Customers worldwide can join in the day's festivities -- the first 1,000 guests at participating locations will receive a free glazed donut, no purchase necessary.

Visit krispykreme.com to find your nearest Krispy Kreme.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, January 23rd, 2015, 8:09am

$5 Blueberry Crunchcakes at J. Christopher's

(WXIA) -- Wednesday, Jan. 28 is National Blueberry Pancake Day. All Atlanta-area J. Christopher's restaurants will celebrate the beloved holiday with a special on the chain's signature Blueberry Crunchcakes.

From Jan. 26-30, J. Christopher's will offer a short stack of Blueberry Crunchcakes for only $5.

Blueberry Crunchcakes are blueberry pancakes topped with fortified granola and more blueberries.

Visit jchristophers.com to find a location.

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Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, January 20th, 2015, 12:11pm

Valentine's Day donuts return at Krispy Kreme

(WXIA) -- Atlanta-area Krispy Kreme donut shops will celebrate Valentine's Day with five limited edition pastries.

The new donuts will be available Monday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 15. They include a sprinkled heart, a chocolate iced heart, donuts in X and O shapes, and the new Luv Bug, a creme-filled donut topped with red and chocolate icing and a sugar ladybug face.

Visit krispykreme.com for more information and to find a location.

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Submitted by Associated Press

Wednesday, January 14th, 2015, 9:01am

Chipotle pulls pork from menu after animal welfare audit

NEW YORK -- Chipotle says it stopped serving pork at about a third of its restaurants after suspending a supplier that violated its standards.

Chris Arnold, a spokesman for the Mexican food chain, told The Associated Press it's the first time the company stopped serving a topping for its burritos and bowls. He said Chipotle learned of the violation by the supplier on Friday through a routine audit, and did not have a timeline for when carnitas would return to affected stores.

In New York City on Tuesday, a sign on the door of a Chipotle location stated, "SORRY, NO CARNITAS."

Arnold declined to specify the nature of the supplier's violation. But with pork, he said the most notable demand Chipotle makes of its suppliers is that pigs are raised in humane conditions.

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