Chipotle, big burritos and real art

My wife and like to dine out at Chipotle. It’s fantastic for fast food — in fact, it’s pretty fantastic regardless — and we appreciate the “naturally raised” meats they offer. We ate there a lot this weekend while traveling since it also agrees with my wife’s dietary constraints. Here are a couple cameraphone captures from our meals at the chain.

chipotle-juice

The capture above is supposed to be of the refracted light on the top of the juice. I liked the pattern and was intrigued at how it was actually happening.

chipotle

Chipotle has a very unique visual style as well, including wall sculptures like the above. They are noteworthy because they are signed and actually handmade. I can tell by looking at the edges of the plywood, where you can see where the cutting implement (I’m assuming it was a bandsaw) missed the line just a little bit.

Super-ultra-mega props to the restaurant for using original art!

About pcNielsen
Paul Nielsen founded The Aesthetic Elevator late in 2005. He owns a piece of paper, located somewhere in his house (not on the wall), stating that he earned a B.F.A. from the University of Nebraska around about 2001. While there, he studied studied architecture, graphic design and ceramics, graduating with a degree in studio art. Paul presently serves as communications manager for a small non-profit doing their print design and marketing. He spends as much time sculpting in his studio as possible — which is not nearly enough. Visit his website at pcNielsen.com.

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