Yesterday I was surprised to see people eating at Chipotle. As I ventured over with visions of the sweet Mexican ambrosia that is Chipotle cuisine, I was mournfully turned away by the doorman who informed me that it was by invitation only. Instantaneously, I was curious to know who in Athens would merit a special invitation to eat at Chipotle. Furthermore, for what reasons would they turn down a long-time (nearly 10 years), faithful patron of the restaurant? However, those questions are insignificant compared to the disheartening fact that a restaurant claiming Mexicanness would cater to an invitation-only crowd. The Mexican masses that effectuated the first social revolution of the 20th century would cringe at the elitist actions of the Athens Chipotle. Even though I was anxious to have a Chipotle in such close proximity, I am now reconsidering whether I will enter the establishment once the doors open to the plebeian clientele.
Jared Bibler is a history graduate student.
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