#burritolunchup in Ames at Fighting Burrito-Tuesday July 21st
This past Tuesday a couple Des Moines tweeps made a road trip to Ames for one reason, burritos. The #burritolunchup that brought them here and others tweeps of Ames, gathered for a good cry. As we talked about who each of us where, what we did and how much we loved burritos several of the staff at Fighting Burrito (@FightingBurrito) were cutting onions. We had a good laugh about it, once we all wiped the tears from our eyes.
The #burritolunchup came to be while Jenni Pullen (@jennipullen) and Justin Brady (@justbrady) were talking about Jenni’s love for Panchero’s (@pancheros) burritos. As they talked, Justin pronounced his love for Bandit Burrtio (@BanditBurrito) in Johnston. It was then decided that they would meet for the #burritolunchup and enjoy the company of friends, tweeps and fellow burrito enthusiasts. The first #burritolunchup was held in April. The first lunch up was a group of eight people, several thought it was a contest to see who could eat the most. I don’t know any details on the eating contest, but I wish I could have seen them try.
This last Tuesday their quest to continue in search of tasty burritos landed them in Ames. Jenni and Justin were also joined by five others: Megan and Barry of Young Processionals of Ames (@YPAmes), Barry is the President of Young Professionals and works with Community Bank of Ames, Nate who works with RE/Max, Emilee (@emileeann) and myself (@mrdallasjmoore). As we ate, we learned how to eat the burrito so not to spill on ourselves. From the top you peal it away around the burrito, that way it stays warm and the fillings won’t fall out in your lap. As we ate we discussed design, marketing, and milk. As the topics went on we also talked about Justin’s business Test of Time Design and Emilee’s trip to the Netherlands, who are also on Twitter (@visitholland). As you can imagine after the tears from the onions, Megan and Jenni saying cheers with their burritos and Justin getting his burrito fix, we would be tired, but no. Emilee and I braved the biggest rice crispy treat I’ve ever seen. In reality, the rice crispy treat was more like a brick. It was delicious and it took me three sittings to eat the whole thing.
The #burritolunchup was a great time for all. I can only imagine that we will be seeing them at some point or another in Ames again.
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