Chipotle 2.0; [More] Grocery Convenience; Peepsi; Steamy Citrus; St. Patty’s Decoy

All Kinds of Bowls— Chipotle is ready to diversify, but to be clear, we’re still talking about bowls. Farmesa, a California inspired fresh eatery, (a second [test?] concept brought to you by Chipotle Mexican Grill) will open in Santa Monica, CA next month. They will serve customizable bowls that include “a protein, a green or grain, two sides, a choice of five sauces, and a topping.” Sweetgreen? No One in Aisle 5— There’s something about pushing a cart thru the aisle of your local grocery. Some version of Lite FM pumping out the hits; you know all the words to the songs. Sometimes you sing along, even shake it a little. You probably have better things to do. If only you could just shop from an app then pick up your groceries—all packaged and ready to go when you arrive. Would the grocery store still need music? Springtime— Just makes you want to drink a marshmallow soda doesn’t it? 2017— Wikipedia says TikTok existed back then, tho not it the form we know and love today. This piece from NPR, which explains a current Tiktok trend, is from that year. Cycles. Finally— Next up, St. Patty’s Day.