{"id":1191,"date":"2013-06-07T14:45:59","date_gmt":"2013-06-07T18:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=1191"},"modified":"2013-06-07T14:46:37","modified_gmt":"2013-06-07T18:46:37","slug":"chipotle-mexican-grill-offers-new-tofu-filling-and-free-san-francisco-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=1191","title":{"rendered":"Chipotle Mexican Grill offers new tofu filling and free San Francisco festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Salad<\/a>

Salad with sofritas filling, bell peppers, and fresh corn salsa from Santa Cruz restaurant Chipotle<\/p><\/div>\n

Chipotle Mexican Grill<\/a> has a couple pieces of news: it recently added sofritas, a tofu filling, as a choice for its burritos, tacos and salads in its Northern California locations, and it\u2019s hosting a San Francisco festival this weekend.<\/p>\n

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First, let\u2019s discuss the sofritas, which you can see in the image at the top of this article (in that case it was used as a salad topping with Chipotle\u2019s fresh corn salsa). Sofritas has been available at Chipotle\u2019s Northern California locations since mid-April and is made from shredded tofu braised with chipotle chilis, roasted poblanos, and a blend of aromatic spices. Chipotle uses organic, non-GMO tofu from Oakland\u2019s Hodo Soy. As Chipotle has announced, sofritas is available in burritos, tacos, burrito bowls, and salads, and can be combined with other signature ingredients including white or brown cilantro-lime rice, pinto beans or vegetarian black beans, house-made salsas and guacamole, and cheese or sour cream. I have enjoyed the sofritas a couple times now, and highly recommend it for your next Chipotle visit.<\/p>\n

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Next, the festival: on Saturday, June 8, Chipotle is hosting the free festival \u201cCultivate San Francisco<\/a>.\u201d It\u2019s from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Golden Gate Park at Hellman Hollow and includes cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, live music, local food artisans, regional beer and wines, a special Chipotle festival menu, and other activities emphasizing fresh and affordable food made with sustainable ingredients. Chipotle\u2019s menu for the festival, with items ranging between $5 and $7, will include a grilled flatbread gordita; chicken and sofritas tacos; charred esquites (corn) salad; and a jasmine rice bowl with pork and chicken meatballs or organic tofu from ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, Chipotle\u2019s Asian concept. Other offerings include an Artisan Hall with lots of Bay Area food vendors selling items (a full list is below) plus a special \u201cCultivate Farmhouse Ale\u201d created in partnership with SF\u2019s Speakesasy Ales and Lagers.<\/p>\n

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Chipotle created the Cultivate Festival in 2011 as a way to raise awareness of the impact food has on society. The festival is intended to get people thinking and talking about food and food issues. The first one was in Chicago; in 2012 there were events in Chicago and Denver; this year there are Chicago & Denver events plus SF.<\/p>\n

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Chefs scheduled to speak and cook at Cultivate San Francisco include Richard Blais (The Spence, HD1, and Flip Burger Boutique in Atlanta); Michael Chiarello (Bottega in Napa Valley and Coqueta in San Francisco); Amanda Freitag (Food Network\u2019s \u201cChopped\u201d and \u201cThe Next Iron Chef\u201d); Sarah and Evan Rich (Rich Table in San Francisco); Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo (Animal, Son of a Gun in Los Angeles) with Ludo Lefebvre (Trois Mec in Los Angeles); Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen (San Francisco); and Nate Appleman and Joel Holland (Chipotle Culinary Team). The musical lineup includes Mayer Hawthorne, The Walkmen, Walk the Moon, LP, and Matt Costa.<\/p>\n

Artisan Hall line-up<\/b><\/p>\n

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4505 Meats<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Smoked Brisket, $10<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cheddar Bratwurst, $7<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chicharrones, $4<\/p>\n

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El Porte\u00f1o Empanadas<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Carne: Prather Ranch Organic Dry-Aged Grass Fed Beef, Pimiento Stuffed Olives, Raisins, $5<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pollo: Mary’s All Natural Chicken, Raisins, Olives, $5<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Champi\u00f1ones: Fresh Seasonal Local Organic Mushrooms by Far West Fungi, Shallots, Cr\u00e8me Fraiche, $5<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alfajor de Dulce de Leche: Argentine cookies joined together with dulce de leche (Argentine caramel made with organic milk), $2<\/p>\n

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Handsome Coffee Roasters<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Espresso, $4<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Espresso + Milk (3oz & 5oz cups), $5<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Iced Coffee, $5<\/p>\n

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Happy Girl Kitchen Co.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pickle On a Stick, $2<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mixed Pickle Plate, $5<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quinoa Veggie Salad, $6<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lavender Lemonade, $4<\/p>\n

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Hodo Soy<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hodo Yuba Fresh Spring Rolls, $6<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Soy Thai Tea (hot or cold), $3<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hodo Silken Tofu with Ginger Syrup, $3<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Miso Soup with Hodo Tofu, $4<\/p>\n

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Pop Nation<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strawberry Cream, $4<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sea Salted Dark Chocolate, $4<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bangkok Night Market, $4<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strawberry Lemonade, $4<\/p>\n

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Llano Seco Organic Meats<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Llano Seco Organic Hot Dog, $7<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Llano Seco Organic Argentine Sausage, $7<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Llano Seco Organic Italian Sausage, $7<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Llano Seco Organic Breakfast Sausage, $7<\/p>\n

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Marin Gourmet<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Falafel, 6 for $5 or 12 for $10<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tabouli Salad Lunch Pack, $8<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hummus, Small: $4\u00a0 Med. : $6\u00a0 Lg. :$8<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dip, Small: $6\u00a0 Med. :$10\u00a0 Lg. :$12<\/p>\n

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Nana Joes<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tony’s Trail Mix (Gluten-Free), $5<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies (Gluten-Free), six-pack for $5 or one for $1<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Orange Spiced Mixed Nuts (Gluten-Free), $8<\/p>\n

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Sunbud Bakery Buckwheat Cookies<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Buckwheat Cookie with Apricots, $1<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Buckwheat Cookie with Chocolate and Currants, $1<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Package of $5 Cookies<\/p>\n

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Cafe Fanny Granola<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cafe Fanny Granola Original (12oz Box), $8<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cafe Fanny Granola Flaxseeds w\/ No Raisins (12oz Box), $8<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cafe Fanny Granola Cran-Coconut w\/ Quinoa (12oz Box), $8<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Parfait with Yogurt and Your Choice of Granola, $4<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coffee Almond Butter Granola, $4<\/p>\n

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CC Made<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Classic Artisanal Caramel Corn, $4 (3 oz) or $8 (8 oz)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pistachio Caramel Corn, $4 (3 oz) or $8 (8 oz)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spiced Almond Caramel Corn, $4 (3 oz) or $8 (8 oz)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3-Flavor Caramel Popcorn Cone, $2<\/p>\n

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Chacewater<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chasewater Extra Virgin Olive Oil Pesto on Sour Dough Bread with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese, $6<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Favolosa Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $20<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tuscan Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $20<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mission Manzanillo Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $18<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sevillano Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $18<\/p>\n

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  Chipotle Mexican Grill has a couple pieces of news: it recently added sofritas, a tofu filling, as a choice for its burritos, tacos and salads in its Northern California locations, and it\u2019s hosting a San Francisco festival this weekend. … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,315,3],"tags":[507,38,235,104,94,328,119,43,40,7,281],"class_list":["post-1191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events","category-restaurant-news-2","category-restaurants","tag-chipotle","tag-events-2","tag-family-friendly","tag-free","tag-mexican-cuisine","tag-mexican-food","tag-restaurant-news","tag-restaurants-2","tag-san-francisco","tag-santa-cruz","tag-santa-cruz-restaurants"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1191","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1191"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1191\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1194,"href":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1191\/revisions\/1194"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}